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The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Dog Friendly Vacation

If your lodging allows dogs to be left alone, make sure you know what they expect that to look like. Does your dog need to be crated inside a hotel...
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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, based in Phoenix, Arizona. Monica is a professional photographer who specializes in a service called...
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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 Abshear, our amazing Production Manager, on the blog! Cory heads up leash...
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All About Enrichment Outings with Anna of Mutts Have Fun

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 this format does not work...
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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 Bailey. Kelsey has been a loyal customer of High Tail Hikes, and over time we...
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"Be Your Dog's Bodyguard": Trainer Spotlight with Alisha Ardiana of Empawthy

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 (great name, right?). Alisha has...
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Thinking of Switching to a Longer Leash? Here's Why You Should Give it a Try.

There's a lot of ideas about how long a dog leash should be out there. As dog walkers, we've used long lines for years for safety and management during our off-leash...
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Ambassador Spotlight: Quimet the Shy Baby

This week we are excited to spotlight Summer Ambassador Quimet and her people, Jen and Adam! Quimet's people were one of the first supporters of High Tail Hikes when...
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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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Trainer Spotlight: Sara Scott on Transitioning to Virtual Training

Sara Scott is a veteran Bay Area dog trainer who has recently switched over to an online video-based model. Sara works with her clients using a unique format in which...
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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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