High Tail Hikes Blog

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!...

5 Unforgettable Dog Memoirs

5 Unforgettable Dog Memoirs My love for reading and my love for dogs go hand in hand. Both bring me so much joy, help relieve stress, and teach me important...

High Tail Hikes 2020 Holiday Pet Gift Guide

This year more than ever, it’s important to consider shopping small and local when planning holiday gift giving. For this gift guide, we’ve rounded up a dozen small to medium size...

The Rules of Recall

The Rules of Recall If you’re planning to spend any time outdoors with your dog off leash, a solid recall is the single most important skill to teach. Unfortunately, a...

10 Things I've Learned About Life From Walking Dogs

10 Things I've Learned About Life From Walking Dogs 1. Positive reinforcement works. Notice and reinforce what you like. 2. Be patient. Most things improve with time. Setbacks are part of progress. 3. Forgive...