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Why Our Products Cost More

Why Our Products Cost More At High Tail Hikes, we know our products aren’t the cheapest option on the market - and we’re okay with that. Here’s why our gear...
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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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Why We Don't Recommend "Pack Walks" for Your Dog

Pack walks might look orderly, but are they really what’s best for your dog? This blog breaks down why group walks often suppress natural behavior, ignore individual needs, and may...
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What Leash is Best for My Small Dog? Part 1: Equipment: Our Best Tips!

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...
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Find Your Perfect Color Match: BioThane Colors Guide and Leash Simulator

Find Your Perfect Color Match: BioThane Colors Guide and Leash Simulator When it comes to designing a dog leash, collar, or long line that's as stylish as it is durable,...
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Quick Ship vs. Custom Leashes: What's the difference?

Quick Ship vs. Custom Leashes: What’s the Difference? At High Tail Hikes, we know that every dog guardian has unique needs, so we offer multiple leash styles to fit everyone's...
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Top Ten Reasons to Invest in a BioThane Long Line

Top 10 Reasons to Invest in a BioThane Long Leash or Long Line for Your Dog We might be biased, but we believe a BioThane leash or long line is...
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All About Color Options for our BioThane Leashes!

All About Color Options for our BioThane Leashes! *NEW: We now offer a free BioThane Leash Simulator so that you can test out color combinations to your heart's content! Check...
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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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5 Reasons Your Dog Leash Should Be Made With Genuine BioThane

We use genuine BioThane to make all of our dog accessories and gear. There’s other options out there for coated webbing, but we choose genuine BioThane for five key reasons.
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