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Incorporating Choice, Control, Predictability Into Our Walks With Our Dogs

Incorporating Choice, Control, and 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...
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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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Thoughts on Loss, Grief, and Gotcha Days

Thoughts on Loss, Grief, and Gotcha Days Trigger warning: a dog's death is discussed in this post. It's Charlie's 6th Gotcha Day! It's hard to believe that it's been 6...
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Interview with Jen and Kristi of Maxwell’s Pet Bar in San Francisco, CA: Focus on Dog Nutrition and Dog Supplements

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,...
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All About Taking Great Dog Photos: Interview with Monica Wayne of Monica Wayne Photography

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,...
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Meet Cory, Professional Dog Trainer and Production Manager at High Tail Hikes!

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...
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All About Enrichment Outings with Anna of Mutts Have Fun

All About Enrichment Outings 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...
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2021 East Bay SPCA Holiday Pup Cup Party!

2021 East Bay SPCA Holiday Pup Cup Party! Karina (owner of Yoshito Treats) and I were sitting in my backyard last fall chatting about business and life, and throwing around...
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Cooperative Care, Consent, and Prioritizing the Emotional Well Being of Your Dog: Meet Bailey and Kelsey!

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...
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"Be Your Dog's Bodyguard": Trainer Spotlight with Alisha Ardiana of Empawthy

"Be Your Dog's Bodyguard" 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...
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Ambassador Spotlight: Meet Kristen and Kona!

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...
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Ambassador Spotlight: Clyde, Helga, Elisa, and David

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...
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