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

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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 first supporters of High Tail Hikes when...
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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 Cruz just returned from a 5 month road trip...
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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

I originally found, and fell in love with, BioThane long lines for working on recall training and off leash skills for our group walk dogs. Over the years, I’ve found so many...
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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 the past year, I have met and...
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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 I tell someone we do off leash group hikes is “How do...
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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 dictate where and when they can sniff?...
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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. I realized that, being from coastal California, I had a lot more tips for rainy days...
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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! Here in coastal California, we don't get...
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What is a BioThane Long Line? Do I Need One?

A long line can be an amazing tool for dogs and their owners. A long line is simply a long leash, typically between about 10 and 30 feet long, that...
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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 enjoy the Bay Area. There are many incredible...
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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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