Protecting Your Pup: Foxtail Safety Tips for Dog Owners
Protecting Your Pup: Foxtail Safety Tips for Dog Owners As spring approaches, foxtails are once again starting to emerge. Foxtails describe a type of invasive grass that produce a cluster...
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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...
Summer Safety with Your Dog: 7 Tips to Keep Your Dog Safe in Warmer Weather
Summer is a great time to adventure with your pup. But it’s important to keep a few safety tips in mind to make sure your dog stays happy and healthy...
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...
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...
All About our BioThane Hands Free + Convertible Leashes!
All About Our Hands Free + Convertible Leash - An incredibly versatile, multifunctional, waterproof dog leash for all your adventures!
The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Dog Friendly Vacation
Are you dreaming of traveling with your pup this summer? Taking your pup along on a road trip or a weekend away can be a wonderful experience, but it’s important...
Take an Enrichment Walk With Your Dog: 20 Fun Locations To Try!
What is an Enrichment Walk? In a previous blog, we talked all about enrichment outings - what they are, why they're beneficial, and what to keep in mind when planning one. To...
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...
2021 East Bay SPCA Holiday Pup Cup Party!
Karina (owner of Yoshito Treats) and I were sitting in my backyard last fall chatting about business and life, and throwing around some ideas about how to work together on...
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...