High Tail Hikes Blog

Tips for Hiking with Your Dog in the Snow: Interview with a Vermont Dog Walker

Tips for Hiking with Your Dog in the Snow: Interview with a Vermont Dog Walker A couple of weeks ago, I wrote blog about hiking with your dog in the winter....

Winter Trail Tips for Hiking With Your Dog

Winter Trail Tips for Hiking With Your Dog Wintertime is one of my favorite times of year for hiking! Quieter trails, cooler weather, and, if you're lucky, the beauty of...

5 Unforgettable Dog Memoirs

5 Unforgettable Dog Memoirs My love for reading and my love for dogs go hand in hand. Both bring me so much joy, help relieve stress, and teach me important...

2020 Reflections and Looking Forward

Some Reflections on 2020 and looking forward to 2021.

What is a BioThane Long Line? Do I Need One?

What is a BioThane Long Line? Do I Need One? What is a BioThane Long Line? A long line can be an amazing tool for dogs and their owners. A long...

High Tail Hikes 2020 Holiday Pet Gift Guide

This year more than ever, it’s important to consider shopping small and local when planning holiday gift giving. For this gift guide, we’ve rounded up a dozen small to medium size...

Holiday Hikes For You and Your Dog

Holiday Hikes For You and Your Dog Originally featured on baywoof.org If you're staying local this holiday season - whether due to Covid-19 or other factors - you may be...

Top 5 Trail Tips for Hiking With Your Dog

One of the greatest perks of having a dog (in my opinion) is having an eager trail buddy. Before you head out on to the trail, it's important to keep...

The Rules of Recall

The Rules of Recall If you’re planning to spend any time outdoors with your dog off leash, a solid recall is the single most important skill to teach. Unfortunately, a...

Why BioThane?

Why BioThane? BioThane is the material of choice for many professional dog handlers - walkers, trainers, and dog sport enthusiasts - as well as equestrians. Why? What is the big deal...

10 Things I've Learned About Life From Walking Dogs

10 Things I've Learned About Life From Walking Dogs 1. Positive reinforcement works. Notice and reinforce what you like. 2. Be patient. Most things improve with time. Setbacks are part of progress. 3. Forgive...