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Traveling with your dog is a blast, but the cleanup? Not so much. Even the most well trained dogs can’t help getting pretty dirty from time to time. You don’t have to let cleanliness interfere with your fun though; there are a variety of ways to protect your car from dirt, hair and slobber. Bench Seat [...]

Your dog is as much a part of the family as your kids, aren't they? So of course they come on vacation with you. According to the American Pet Products Association, 37% of dog owners have taken their dog on an overnight trip of two nights or more which is double the number a decade [...]

We love a great road trip - especially one with our dogs! This new book, Jack’s Journey USA, is the true life story of one dog’s adventure across the UnitedStates. We met Jack's person, Dawn Celapino, last summer on this journey and were inspired by her mission to help people recognize how many great things [...]

It’s no secret that pet parents love to travel with their dogs. According to the AAA/Kurgo Pet Passenger Safety Study, nearly 56% of Americans transport their dog in their car at least once a month! Getting out with your pet is a great opportunity to be active and have fun, but you should [...]

Jen & Dave along with their pup, Sora, are winners of the Kurgo Live Your Adventure contest.  In April 2015, they gave up their jobs and left their home in Portland, Oregon to cycle Europe from Oslo, Norway to Istanbul Turkey by Fall 2015. For their next adventure, they have their sights set on cycling from Patagonia back [...]

Cycle touring with a dog certainly poses its challenges. In addition to voluntarily adding extra weight to an already heavy touring load, bringing a dog involves navigating a variety of transportation means (plane, train, subway, etc.), finding dog-friendly accommodations, ensuring your pup still receives her regular exercise and care on the road, and fulfilling international pet requirements for entry.Despite the [...]