HIGH TAIL HIKES BLOG

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How to Choose the Right Dog Collar: A Guide to High Tail Hikes Collars

Not all collars are created equal. At High Tail Hikes, we know that every dog - and every guardian - has unique needs. That’s why we handcraft a range of...
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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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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 share our recommendations! Here is part one about walking equipment. View our full collection of...
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All About our BioThane Hands Free + Convertible Leashes!

All About Our Hands Free + Convertible Leash - An incredibly versatile, multifunctional, waterproof dog leash for all your adventures!
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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 work...
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All About our BioThane Accessories

At High Tail Hikes, we believe that high quality gear makes every walk, hike, or training session easier, safer, and more enjoyable. In addition to our custom BioThane leashes, long lines,...
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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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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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BioThane Leashes and Long Lines - All About Sizing!

Once you’ve discovered the many benefits of BioThane, you might be ready to invest in one of our custom waterproof Leashes or Long Lines. With so many width and length options,...
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