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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Originally published in the March 2021 Edition of Bay Woof The number one question I get asked when I tell someone we do off leash group hikes is “How do...
When you’re taking your dog for a walk, do you let them move at their own pace and sniff freely, or do you dictate where and when they can sniff?...
1. Positive reinforcement works. Notice and reinforce what you like. 2. Be patient. Most things improve with time. Setbacks are part of progress. 3. Forgive quickly (including yourself). Everyone makes mistakes. Everyone has bad...