Training, gear, and adventure tips for you and your best friend
At High Tail Hikes, we know every dog and every guardian has different needs for daily walks and adventures. That’s why we’ve designed five main leash styles - each available in a variety of lengths, widths, and colors, with your...
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Top 10 Reasons to Invest in a BioThane Long Leash or Long Line for Your Dog We might be biased, but we believe a BioThane leash or long line is...
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Not all collars are created equal. At High Tail Hikes, we know that every dog - and every guardian - has unique needs. That’s why we handcraft a range of...
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Quick Ship vs. Custom Leashes: What’s the Difference? At High Tail Hikes, we know that every dog guardian has unique needs, so we offer multiple leash styles to fit everyone's...
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You may have heard of Mel Robbins’ book The Let Them Theory (originally coined by poet Cassie Phillips) - the idea that rather than trying to control other people’s choices...
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Walking a small dog comes with unique challenges and considerations, but with the right approach, it can be an enjoyable and enriching experience for both of you! Here are some...
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Pack walks might look orderly, but are they really what’s best for your dog? This blog breaks down why group walks often suppress natural behavior, ignore individual needs, and may...
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Incorporating Choice, Control, and Predictability Into Our Walks With Our Dogs By Alisha Ardiana of Empawthy Alisha is a certified positive reinforcement dog trainer in San Francisco, California. She works...
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What Leash is Best for My Small Dog? Part 1: Equipment: Our Best Tips! We get lots of questions about the right gear for small dogs, so we thought we’d...
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How a Hands-Free BioThane Leash Helped Save Josie’s Life: A Grateful Customer’s Story We got this amazing message from a customer and they were kind enough to let us share...
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Celebrating the Holidays with Your Dog: Holiday Traditions You and Your Pup Will Love We all know that the holidays, while joyful, can be challenging and stressful at times! Our...
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Protecting your Pup During Foxtail Season: How to Keep Your Dog Safe From Foxtail Injury As spring approaches, foxtails are once again starting to emerge. Foxtails describe a type of...
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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...
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One of the game-changing perks of BioThane is that it’s waterproof! In this post, we’re going to answer some frequently asked questions about using and caring for your waterproof BioThane leashes, collars,...
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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...
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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...
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Packed with tips on how to enrich your dog's life through the power of sniffing.
