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  • Tips and a Training Plan for Running With Your Dog

    Editor’s note: This posts was
    originally shared in 2016 and has been updated.“Running
    has taught me, perhaps more than anything else, that there’s no reason to fear
    starting lines…or other new beginnings.”-Amby BurfootDo
    you know deep down that it’s time to challenge yourself and up your fitness
    game? There’s great news: you don’t have to do it alone! Dogs can [...]
  • Poison Prevention: Tips for Keeping your Dog Safe

    As dog owners, we all worry about keeping our pups as safe
    as we possibly can. We watch them closely outside on the trails, we try to feed
    them the very best food and treats, we keep their beds and crates clean and
    fresh, but have you ever inspected your home? Do you inspect the homes of your
    friends [...]
  • Top Tips for Hiking with your Dog

    Editor’s note: This post was originally published in 2016 and
    has been updated.If your dog could
    describe her dream day, it might include endless sniffing opportunities and varied
    terrain over which to roam. Enjoying the great outdoors with your dog is one of
    the best ways you can bond. Hiking through the wilderness together improves
    your health, brightens your mood, [...]
  • Warm Weather Destinations to Take Your Dog

    photo by @atlas_the_ridgebackAccording to the calendar, spring is just
    around the corner, however much of the United States and Canada is still
    suffering from temps below zero and snowstorms. It’s that point of the year
    where warm weather never seems like it will arrive. Fortunately, spring break
    is coming up and warm weather isn’t all that far for many. [...]
  • Retailer Spotlight: Meet Heidi from The Loyal Biscuit

    Heidi and Fenway, one of her pups!Editor’s note: We’re excited to introduce you to some of our retail partners across the country. These stores have a great selection of our products and friendly staff who will support you with great customer service.For those who think the highlight of a trip to Maine will be
    dining on [...]
  • 5 Steps to Stop Your Dog from Barking in the Car

    Do you love to go places with
    your dog, but whenever you do, he or she makes a racket, barking at everything
    you pass or at seemingly nothing at all?There are
    usually two reasons dogs exhibit this type of behavior:1. They are frustrated. They
    want to be in the park, and they wanted to be there 5 minutes ago! [...]
  • Meet the Designer: Inside the K9 Rucksack Kickstarter Project

    Put what you’re doing on hold because we’re pretty sure
    you’re going to be giddy with excitement when you hear what our top design dogs
    are up to. After more than 15 years in business as the pet travel, pet safety,
    and adventure experts, we have decided to launch our first product on
    Kickstarter. Our new K9 Rucksack is a [...]
  • 7 Essentials for Winter Hiking with your Dog

    Editor's note: This post was originally shared in March 2017.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 [...]
  • Meet 6 Pups Who Will Have Admirers Swiping Left

    Meet our #KurgoValentine19 winners!Whether searching for the perfect fetch partner, someone to share your peanut butter treats with, or a gal pal who's really into sniffing, dog dating can be complicated too! We looked high and low for the best Valentine-worthy dog photos on Instagram that would have fellow dog admirers swiping right. Congratulations to [...]
  • Trail Tested: Why Your Dog Needs Shoes

    Would you want to stand on a 95-degree sidewalk or walk
    over frozen terrain in your bare feet? Probably not! Your dog doesn’t want to either, which
    is why you may want to consider buying him a set of shoes. Dog shoes weren’t
    created to be a fashion accessory. They were designed for active dogs and their
    owners who [...]
  • A Passion to Succeed: Meet Curt Jacques of West Lebanon Feed & Supply

    Editor’s note: We’re excited to introduce you to some of our
    retail partners across the country. These stores have a great selection of our
    products and friendly staff who will support you with great customer service.West
    Lebanon Feed & Supply, based in West Lebanon, New Hampshire, opened its
    doors in 1926, expanding substantially to a new retail and animal [...]
  • Inside Kurgo: 5 Things I’ve Learned as CEO

    Gordie Spater, CEO of Kurgo, a leading pet products
    designer based in Salisbury, MA1. Always build in a “Fudge
    Factor”I am by
    nature an optimistic person so I am always certain it can be done tomorrow for
    free. I have found even after careful
    planning for all eventualities something always crops up. For example, our products are triple-quoted
    with our factories [...]