High Tail Hikes Blog

Gamify Your Walks: Using Games on Walks with Your Dog with Alisha Ardiana of Empawthy

If you want your dog to stop doing something, give them something else to do - THAT ALSO MEETS THEIR NEED FOR SAFETY. In most cases, this will involve some...

Be Your Dog's Chaperone

Alisha Ardiana, owner of Empawthy: Positive Reinforcement for Pets and their People, reflects on why we take dogs on walks, and how to ensure walking your dog is safe and...

Let’s Talk About Loose Leash Walking

Alisha Ardiana, a positive reinforcement dog trainer in San Francisco, discusses the importance of allowing dogs space from things that worry them. She discusses how to work with dogs to...

Interview with Jen and Kristi of Maxwell’s Pet Bar in San Francisco, CA: Focus on Dog Nutrition and Dog Supplements

We were so excited to chat with Jen and Kristi, owners of Maxwell’s Pet Bar in the Noe Valley neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. Open since November 2020, their beautiful shop...

High Tail Hikes Pre Made Sale FAQs

Our semi annual Pre Made Sale is one of our most popular events! We've put together a simple FAQ post so that you can be prepared as possible for the...

Meet Cory, Professional Dog Trainer and Production Manager at High Tail Hikes!

It's March "Meet the Maker" Month, so I thought we thought it would be fitting to feature Cory Abshear, our amazing Production Manager, on the blog! Cory heads up leash production...

All About Enrichment Outings with Anna of Mutts Have Fun

At High Tail Hikes, we are huge advocates of finding ways to meet your dog’s needs. While we offer a group hike service, we recognize that this format does not...

Cooperative Care, Consent, and Prioritizing the Emotional Well Being of Your Dog: Meet Bailey and Kelsey!

This week I was so excited to talk with Kelsey about her life with pup Bailey. Kelsey has been a loyal customer of High Tail Hikes, and over time we have gotten...

"Be Your Dog's Bodyguard": Trainer Spotlight with Alisha Ardiana of Empawthy

This week I was honored to chat (virtually) with Alisha Ardiana, a San Francisco dog trainer who owns Empawthy - Positive Reinforcement for Pets and People (great name, right?). Alisha...

Thinking of Switching to a Longer Leash? Here's Why You Should Give it a Try.

As dog walkers, we've used long lines for years for safety and management during our off-leash group hikes. Our goal has always been to give our group hike pups as much...

Ambassador Spotlight: Quimet the Shy Baby

This week we are excited to spotlight Summer Ambassador Quimet and her people, Jen and Adam! Quimet's people were one of the first supporters of High Tail Hikes when we...

Ambassador + Trainer Spotlight! Interview with Ali Sutch of Up To Snuff

I'm so excited to be sharing my recent chat with Ali Sutch, who is one of our new High Tail Hikes Instagram Ambassadors! Ali is a multitalented human and the owner...