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Ambassador Spotlight: Quimet the Shy Baby

Ambassador Spotlight: Quimet the Shy Baby This week we are excited to spotlight Summer Ambassador Quimet and her people, Jen and Adam! Quimet's people were one of the...
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Ambassador Spotlight: Adventure Photo Diary with Cruz the Canine

Ambassador Spotlight: Adventure Photo Diary with Cruz the Canine I'm so excited to be spotlighting one of our 2021 High Tail Hikes Ambassadors, Cruz, and his people! Eliza, Patrick, and...
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Spring Tips for Hiking with Your Dog

*Note: Some of these tips are specific to northern California, while others may apply throughout the West and other parts of the US. Wherever you're hiking, it's important to be...
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10 Great Uses for a BioThane Long Line

10 Great Uses for a BioThane Long Line I originally found, and fell in love with, BioThane long lines for working on recall training and off leash skills for our group...
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Small Business Spotlight: Interview with Sarah Zemunski

Small Business Spotlight: Interview with Sarah Zemunski My favorite part about running a small business (besides spending time with dogs) are the people I've been able to connect with. Over...
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Hiking Helper: Engagement Games to Play With Your Dog on the Trail

Hiking Helper: Engagement Games to Play With Your Dog on the Trail Originally published in the March 2021 Edition of Bay Woof The number one question I get asked when...
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7 Reasons to Let Your Dog Sniff

7 Reasons to Let Your Dog Sniff When you’re taking your dog for a walk, do you let them move at their own pace and sniff freely, or do you...
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Tips for Hiking with Your Dog in the Snow: Interview with a Vermont Dog Walker

Tips for Hiking with Your Dog in the Snow: Interview with a Vermont Dog Walker A couple of weeks ago, I wrote blog about hiking with your dog in the winter....
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Winter Trail Tips for Hiking With Your Dog

Winter Trail Tips for Hiking With Your Dog Wintertime is one of my favorite times of year for hiking! Quieter trails, cooler weather, and, if you're lucky, the beauty of snow!...
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What is a BioThane Long Line? Do I Need One?

What is a BioThane Long Line? Do I Need One? What is a BioThane Long Line? A long line can be an amazing tool for dogs and their owners. A long...
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Holiday Hikes For You and Your Dog

Holiday Hikes For You and Your Dog Originally featured on baywoof.org If you're staying local this holiday season, you may be looking to change things up with new ways to...
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Top 5 Trail Tips for Hiking With Your Dog

One of the greatest perks of having a dog (in my opinion) is having an eager trail buddy. Before you head out on to the trail, it's important to keep...
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