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  • Botanical Basics for Your Dog

    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 [...]
  • 5 Hiking Dogs to Follow on Instagram

    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 [...]
  • Spring Travel Hot Spots for You and Your Pup

    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 [...]
  • Common Household Pet Hazards

    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 [...]
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  • Dog-Friendly Hikes: British Columbia


    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 [...]
  • Running with Your Dog (Infographic)

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  • 5 Expert Tips for Running with Your Dog

    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, [...]
  • How to Use the Kurgo Quantum Dog Leash

    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 [...]
  • The Best & Worst Foods to Share with Your Dog

    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 [...]
  • Tips for Running with Your Dog


    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, [...]
  • 7 Essentials for Winter Hiking with Your Dog

    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 [...]