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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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...
Interview with Jen and Kristi of Maxwell’s Pet Bar in San Francisco, CA: Focus on Dog Nutrition and Dog Supplements
We were so excited to chat with Jen and Kristi, owners of Maxwell’s Pet Bar in the Noe Valley neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. Open since November 2020, their beautiful shop...
All About Taking Great Dog Photos: Interview with Monica Wayne of Monica Wayne Photography
We’re so excited to bring you this interview with Monica Adalsteinsson, owner of Monica Wayne Photography, based in Phoenix, Arizona. Monica is a professional photographer who specializes in a service...
Meet Cory, Professional Dog Trainer and Production Manager at High Tail Hikes!
It's March "Meet the Maker" Month, so I thought we thought it would be fitting to feature Cory Abshear, our amazing Production Manager, on the blog! Cory heads up leash production...
All About Enrichment Outings with Anna of Mutts Have Fun
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 this format does not...
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 Bailey. Kelsey has been a loyal customer of High Tail Hikes, and over time we have gotten...
"Be Your Dog's Bodyguard": Trainer Spotlight with Alisha Ardiana of Empawthy
This week I was honored to chat (virtually) with Alisha Ardiana, a San Francisco dog trainer who owns Empawthy - Positive Reinforcement for Pets and People (great name, right?). Alisha...
Ambassador Spotlight: Meet Kristen and Kona!
For this week's blog I was so excited to chat with High Tail Hikes Ambassadors Kristen and her pup Kona @positivelykona. Kristen and Kona live in Massachusetts, and we chatted...
Ambassador Spotlight: Clyde, Helga, Elisa, and David
I was so excited to interview this family. If you don't follow Elisa's accounts for her two pups, Clyde and Helga - you should get on that! Elisa and her...
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 we...
Ambassador Spotlight: Ube the Corgi
We're excited to share our Ambassador Spotlight with Karin, Colin, and their pup Ube (@ubethepotatoecorgi). Ube and his people live in San Francisco, and here they share their thoughts on...