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July 4th and the
summer season bring wonderful opportunities to be outside together but imagine
the pit in your stomach if something were to happen to your
dog. We all relish in the many fabulous festivities such as backyard barbecues
with friends and vibrant firework displays lighting up the night sky. Yet these
glorious summer days and nights can pose [...]

Ever wonder how your local pet store came to be or where your own entrepreneurial dreams might take you? From time to time, we will be profiling some of our favorite retailers here on our blog and sharing their stories. This guest post is from Jamie Parent who has owned A Place for Fido, based in Duluth, MN, [...]

We get it. Summer is here and your dog is ready to play! You want to get out and about and enjoy some warm weather adventures together. We’ve assembled a one
stop guide to dog-friendly events around the United States to take your pup to.
If you know of any other events where dogs are welcome, please post them [...]

Countless opportunities exist to hike with your dog by your side in the gorgeous White Mountain range and beyond. Check out this list of some of our favorites!

Inquiring minds want to know: will you name him Indiana Bones or Captain Chaos? You've almost decided, and you're giddy with excitement over his impending arrival. Your first days together will be a combination of endless cuddles and kisses mixed with long nights of whining and puppy biting, all of which may leave you feeling [...]

The
summer is fast around the corner and your New Year’s resolution to get more
active hasn’t really gone according to plan. Luckily, if you have a dog, you
can still make getting more active a priority this year by choosing to spend
some time together in the Great Outdoors.Book
a cabin or pack up the tent and get moving! [...]

Photo credits: @rocket_the_dachshundGone are the days of having to carry your dog in
your arms. The Kurgo G-Train Dog Carrier Backpack makes it easy to bring
your dog with you wherever you go. This functional bag is the perfect
blend of comfort, and durability making it a must-have for small dog owners.If you have a small dog,
there [...]

Congratulations on your new puppy! They’re cute, squishy,
roly-poly, and have that sweet puppy breath (and razor sharp teeth!) But what
now? How do we turn this little ball of happy energy, into a well-mannered,
socialized, man’s best friend? Puppies are not easy! They don’t come ready to
go “out of the box.” The work you put in is [...]

Photo by @palmettomoonpointers on InstagramIt’s brown
and mushy and has its own distinct aroma.It’s a dog’s
equivalent of a kid being in a candy store.Any guesses?It’s mud. Not only do
most dogs love it, many are full-on fanatical about it. When your dog is wildly
rolling around on its back, it’s normal to oscillate between laughing out loud
and being [...]

The Global Pet Expo is the Super Bowl of the pet
world and every March we pack up our vintage Airstream and head south. Each year the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida is
packed with wall-to-wall pet enthusiasts. Kurgo is typically one of 1000 other
exhibitors from across the globe sharing their love for all things [...]

What do
inmates facing life sentences and dogs from high kill shelters have in common? They
need one another and help each other work towards a second chance at life. Their special relationships have proven to be beneficial for both sides. At Lancaster, a
maximum state prison in California, 58 men and 173 dogs have been part of [...]

Did you know that by 2060, day hiking is
projected to see the greatest rate of growth in adults out of any outdoor recreational activity
according to the American Hiking Society?
As the dog adventure experts, we know that many people want to include their pups in these hikes too. After all, what makes a dog happier than [...]