Custom Dog Gear
for Safer, More Joyful Walks
High Tail Hikes is a woman owned, values-driven business based in Oakland, California. We craft customizable, handmade dog gear designed to support safe, joyful, and connected walks.
Our Core Values
We’re more than a gear brand - we’re advocates for a better way of being with dogs, rooted in joy, connection, and mutual trust.
Let Dogs Be Dogs
Dogs deserve freedom to sniff, explore, and move freely. We see them as sentient beings who deserve choice and autonomy.
Train with Kindness
We champion positive reinforcement and force-free training. Our gear supports comfort and freedom - never control or pain.
Craft with Care
Each piece is handmade to order at our studio using genuine BioThane® and thoughtfully sourced hardware.
Educate + Give Back
We share resources to help dog guardians build compassionate bonds with their dogs, and give back through regular fundraisers and community partnerships.
With 20,000+ happy customers and 1,000+ five-star reviews, we've built a loyal community of dog guardians who share our values and love our gear.
Meet our Team
Liz Williams
Owner + Founder
Liz is a Bay Area native and lifelong animal lover. Before founding High Tail Hikes, she traveled around the western US working as a wildlife biologist, environmental educator, and elementary school teacher. Outside of work, she enjoys travel, the outdoors, DIY projects, and time with her husband, son, and their sweet dog Charlie.
Cory Abshear
Production Manager
A Bay Area resident for over 20 years, Cory worked in the service industry before finding her passion with rescue dogs. She's a Certified Training and Behavior Consultant and East Bay SPCA volunteer. When not making leashes or giving cheese to shy pups, she’s outdoors or curled up with her cat Pepper, her dog Zaba, and a good sci-fi book.
Alyssa Soares
Social Media and Fulfillment Specialist
Alyssa is a Bay Area native, born and raised in Sonoma County. A lifelong animal lover, she has spent many years volunteering with local rescues and working in pet retail. She lives with her two rescue dogs, Uma and Sloan, and two cats, Ivy and Sookie, and loves to travel and pamper her pets in her free time.
Giving Back
We have donated over $20,000 to our partner shelter the East Bay SPCA and to various community organizations throughout the US through our donations and fundraising efforts.
