High Tail Hikes Blog

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...

Waterproof BioThane Leash Care Tips and Dog Water Safety

One of the game-changing perks of BioThane is that it’s waterproof! In this post, we’re going to answer some frequently asked questions about using and caring for your waterproof BioThane leashes, collars,...

Summer Safety with Your Dog: 7 Tips to Keep Your Dog Safe in Warmer Weather

Summer is a great time to adventure with your pup. But it’s important to keep a few safety tips in mind to make sure your dog stays happy and healthy...

Be Your Dog's Chaperone

Alisha Ardiana, owner of Empawthy: Positive Reinforcement for Pets and their People, reflects on why we take dogs on walks, and how to ensure walking your dog is safe and...

All About Our Fi Series 3 Compatible BioThane Collars

High Tail Hikes’ BioThane collars are made to be compatible with Fi’s newest Series 3 tracking units. Fi is a company that makes GPS tracking units you can attach to your...

How to Plan a Successful Camping or Backpacking Trip with Your Dog

Dreaming of a summer camping adventure with your pup? Before you take the leap to camping with your pup, it’s important to be fully prepared with supplies and safety precautions. Here...

Let’s Talk About Loose Leash Walking

Alisha Ardiana, a positive reinforcement dog trainer in San Francisco, discusses the importance of allowing dogs space from things that worry them. She discusses how to work with dogs to...

Five Tips for Getting Started Using a BioThane Long Line

Five Tips for Getting Started Using a BioThane Long Line A BioThane long line is one of the most versatile pieces of gear you can have for your dog. Whether...

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...

5 Reasons Your Dog Leash Should Be Made With Genuine BioThane

We use genuine BioThane to make all of our dog accessories and gear. There’s other options out there for coated webbing, but we choose genuine BioThane for five key reasons.

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,...

High Tail Hikes Pre Made Sale FAQs

High Tail Hikes Pre Made Sale FAQs Our semi annual Pre Made Sale is one of our most popular events! We've put together a simple FAQ post so that you...