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Waterproof BioThane Leash Care Tips and Dog Water Safety

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 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...
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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...
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All About Our Fi Series 3 Compatible BioThane Collars

High Tail Hikes’ BioThane collars are made to be compatible with Fi’s newest Series 3 tracking units. Fi is a company that makes GPS tracking units you can attach to your...
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How to Plan a Successful Camping or Backpacking Trip with Your Dog

Dreaming of a summer camping adventure with your pup? Before you take the leap to camping with your pup, it’s important to be fully prepared with supplies and safety precautions. Here...
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High Tail Hikes Pre Made Sale FAQs

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...
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The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Dog Friendly Vacation

If your lodging allows dogs to be left alone, make sure you know what they expect that to look like. Does your dog need to be crated inside a hotel...
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Take an Enrichment Walk With Your Dog: 20 Fun Locations To Try!

Take an Enrichment Walk With Your Dog: 20 Fun Locations To Try! I've found the best places to walk my dog are sometimes unexpected or weird locations, because they make...
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All About Enrichment Outings with Anna of Mutts Have Fun

All About Enrichment Outings 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...
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Cooperative Care, Consent, and Prioritizing the Emotional Well Being of Your Dog: Meet Bailey and Kelsey!

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...
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All About our BioThane Accessories! Clicker Straps, Keychains, Key Fobs, and Color Wheels!

All About our BioThane Accessories! Clicker Straps, Keychains, Key Fobs, and Color Wheels! We're excited to add several new products to our line of accessories! Here we go over each...
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What's Your Favorite Thing About Fall?

What's Your Favorite Thing About Fall? It's October! Here in California we're still having 80 degree days, and the changing of seasons is more subtle, but still there. The quality...
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