HIGH TAIL HIKES BLOG
Training, gear, and adventure tips for you and your best friend
hiking + walking tips
My Dog Is Fine Off Leash. What’s the Problem?
When we talk about the importance of using a leash in public, we often get comments like: “My dog actually listens, why would I need a leash?” or“My dog walks...
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The Let Them Theory - Dog Edition
You may have heard of Mel Robbins’ book The Let Them Theory (originally coined by poet Cassie Phillips) - the idea that rather than trying to control other people’s choices...
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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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Walking Your Small Dog: Our Best Tips! Part Two: Tips for Walking Your Small Dog
Walking a small dog comes with unique challenges and considerations, but with the right approach, it can be an enjoyable and enriching experience for both of you! Here are some practical...
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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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Incorporating Choice, Control, Predictability Into Our Walks With Our Dogs
By Alisha Ardiana of Empawthy Alisha is a certified positive reinforcement dog trainer in San Francisco, California. She works primarily with dogs who are labeled as shy, fearful, and aggressive. Her...
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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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How a Hands-Free BioThane Leash Helped Save Josie’s Life: A Grateful Customer’s Story
We got this amazing message from a customer and they were kind enough to let us share - thank you so much Kate and Kyle for sharing your story and...
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Celebrating the Holidays with Your Dog: Holiday Traditions You and Your Pup Will Love
We all know that the holidays, while joyful, can be challenging and stressful at times! Our pups might be feeling a little extra anxious with all the changes in routine,...
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Protecting Your Pup: Foxtail Safety Tips for Dog Owners
As spring approaches, foxtails are once again starting to emerge. Foxtails describe a type of invasive grass that produce a cluster of spiky seeds - there are a variety of...
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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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