Dogs have a nose for odors. In fact, they possess 50 times more olfactory receptors in their noses compared to humans, and the part of a dog's brain that is devoted to analyzing smells is 40 times larger than ours. Using botanicals is a perfect way to help our pets with anxiety and stress, as well as to [...]
Here at Kurgo, we're all about enjoying life together with your dog. Many people love exploring the outdoors with their pups, especially during the warmer months. We talked with a few of our favorite Instagram friends to see what they love most about hiking with their dogs. Here’s what they had to say:Atlas the Adventure Dog: @atlastheadventuredogFavorite month to hike with [...]
It’s that time of year – days are getting longer, the air is getting warmer, and the travel itch has begun. However, many dog owners are under the impression that they cannot experience the places they want because they don’t want to leave their pup behind. Good news – you don’t have to! Whether you want to go somewhere [...]
Many people have the same seemingly innocuous items laying around their houses: foods, medicine, pest killers. However, we all too often forget to put these things out of reach of our beloved pups. And, while some things are probably okay to leave out in the open, it’s always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to your [...]
The western Canadian province British Columbia is an outdoor mecca, given that it is home to four mountain ranges, 18 volcanoes, and countless rivers and lakes within the 14 million hectares of parkland and reserves. Both Vancouver and Victoria are surrounded by abundant nature, so adventure is never far. Both cities have fantastic hiking directories that allow you to filter [...]
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Let’s face it - running with your dog can, at times, be the most rewarding experience and, at others, the most frustrating. In fact, in the course of a single run, it can be both… twice over. So why, you might ask, do we do it? For me, the simplest answer is that it makes me happy and, [...]
Finding the perfect dog leash can be tricky. Leashes come with all sorts of features that, sometimes, you wish you could combine. The Kurgo Quantum Dog Leash makes leash shopping easy - this multi-purpose dog leash provides 6 features in one leash - watch below to find out all the different ways you can use it! Our [...]
Let’s face it – we’re all guilty of sneaking our furry friends a treat that is not made for them every now and then (or more frequently than we’d like to admit). But do you really know what you’re feeding your precious pup? Many foods that we eat daily have health benefits for your pup; however, there a bunch [...]
You love to run and you love to spend time with your dog, but you don't always have time to fit in both. Great news - the two don't have to be mutually exclusive! Running with your dog is a great way to get in quality bonding time if done properly. In the video below, [...]
Hiking with your dog in the winter is rewarding and beautiful, but certainly has its challenges. A few months ago while out with my two dogs, one of them suffered an awful injury. I hope that by sharing this story and additional safety tips, you will be prepared for any emergency that may arise while hiking with your dog.On [...]