HIGH TAIL HIKES BLOG

Training, gear, and adventure tips for you and your best friend

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My Dog Is Fine Off Leash. What’s the Problem?

When we talk about the importance of using a leash in public, we often get comments like: “My dog actually listens, why would I need a leash?” or“My dog walks...
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The Let Them Theory - Dog Edition

The Let Them Theory - Dog Edition You may have heard of Mel Robbins’ book The Let Them Theory (originally coined by poet Cassie Phillips) - the idea that rather...
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The 5 Types of Leashes We Offer (and How to Choose the Right One)

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...
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Our Best Tips for Walking a Large Dog Using a Long Line

Walking a large dog on a long line can feel intimidating—but with the right tools and techniques, it’s a safe, empowering way to explore the outdoors together. From choosing the...
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Walking Your Small Dog: Our Best Tips! Part Two: Tips for Walking Your Small Dog

Walking Your Small Dog: Our Best Tips! Part Two: Tips for Walking Your Small Dog Walking a small dog comes with unique challenges and considerations, but with the right approach,...
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Why We Don't Recommend "Pack Walks" for Your Dog

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, Predictability Into Our Walks With Our Dogs

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!

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

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

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: Foxtail Safety Tips for Dog Owners

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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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...
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