High Tail Hikes is a proudly woman owned, Oakland-based pet brand. HTH got its start as a positive reinforcement dog walking and pet care business in 2015, focusing on group dog hikes. In 2017, founder Liz Williams and her fabricator husband Gregg started making leashes and long lines for Liz's dog walking groups using an incredible material called BioThane. The bright colors, soft, grippy feel, and waterproof/odor proof qualities made her job so much easier and more enjoyable! Using lightweight drag lines during her hikes, she could allow the dogs freedom of movement while keeping them safe, secure the dogs quickly as needed, and work on skills like recall so much more easily.

When Covid forced the dog walking business to close temporarily in 2020, Liz opened an online storefront to sell her leashes, and the rest is history! Over the last five years, our focus on providing high quality products, plenty of custom options, excellent customer support, and building a strong and supportive community of dog guardians has helped us evolve into one of the pet gear industry's most beloved brands. We feel so fortunate to get to do the work we do, and to get to spend our days helping dogs and their people experience more joy in their lives together!