HIGH TAIL HIKES BLOG

Training, gear, and adventure tips for you and your best friend

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Ambassador Spotlight: Beignet and Niamh

For this week’s blog we’re spotlighting one of our Ambassadors, Beignet the English Cocker Spaniel (@beignet_begs) and his mom Niamh (an Irish name; it's pronounced Neeve). Beignet and Niamh live...
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All About Our Two Tone BioThane Leashes and Long Lines!

At High Tail Hikes, we love giving you the freedom to design a custom dog leash that’s as unique as you and your pup! One of our most popular customization...
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Ambassador Spotlight: Erika and Mack

For our third Summer Ambassador highlight, I'm thrilled to feature Erika Fields and her pup Mack (@hounddog_mack on IG)! Erika and Mack live in Massachusetts and do lots of local...
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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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Ambassador Spotlight: Adventure Photo Diary with Cruz the Canine

I'm so excited to be spotlighting one of our 2021 High Tail Hikes Ambassadors, Cruz, and his people! Eliza, Patrick, and Cruz just returned from a 5 month road trip...
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Ambassador + Trainer Spotlight! Interview with Ali Sutch of Up To Snuff

I'm so excited to be sharing my recent chat with Ali Sutch, who is one of our new High Tail Hikes Instagram Ambassadors! Ali is a multitalented human and the...
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Spring Tips for Hiking with Your Dog

*Note: Some of these tips are specific to northern California, while others may apply throughout the West and other parts of the US. Wherever you're hiking, it's important to be...
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Dog Bite Prevention Week: Interview with Tania Lanfer of Cannon Dog Training

This week is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. I know, it’s not as fun and feel good as National Puppy Day, but in my opinion, dog bite prevention is a...
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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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The Importance of Mentors: An Interview with Pamela Wyman Van Romburgh of Dog Evolve

In one of my previous blog posts, I talked about how I started my dog walking business with very little continuing education in the field (I’m not proud, but it’s...
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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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