If you read our blog post about my top five long line tips, you know that I recommend learning and practicing a safe grip to use when managing a long line. The one I use is often called a “thumb grip.” It’s super simple, effective, and decreases the chance of leash burn or finger injury. Simply run the “dog end” of the leash over the outside of your thumb, with the “handle end” of the leash on the inside of your thumb, between your thumb and index finger. If you need to secure the leash, just close your fist. If you need to drop the leash for any reason, just open your hand and the leash will slide off your thumb without getting caught on anything. This grip is especially helpful to use if you’re using a drag line (a leash without a handle), or holding a long line anywhere along its length and not holding the handle. I use this grip effectively when holding and managing multiple leashes during our group walks.
I typically use the leash grip in my non-dominant hand so that I can use my dominant hand to take slack in or out, guide the leash, or slow it down before braking with my leash grip.
I recommend practicing a leash grip at home. Once you’ve gotten the hang of it, it will feel like second nature and you will have a go-to method for safely and effectively holding your long line.
[video ID: a dog walker holds a thin orange leash in her hand using the leash grip described in the caption. She opens and closes her hand to demonstrate how the grip works.]
#leashgrip #thumbgrip #howto #hightailhikes #howtoholdlongline #longline #biothanelongline #handsfreeleash
If you read our blog post about my top five long line tips, you know that I recommend learning
If you read our blog post about my top five long line tips, you know that I recommend learning and practicing a safe grip to use when managing a long line. The one I use is often called a “thumb grip.” It’s super simple, effective, and decreases the chance of leash burn or finger injury. Simply run the “dog end” of the leash over the outside of your thumb, with the “handle end” of the leash on the inside of your thumb, between your thumb and index finger. If you need to secure the leash, just close your fist. If you need to drop the leash for any reason, just open your hand and the leash will slide off your thumb without getting caught on anything. This grip is especially helpful to use if you’re using a drag line (a leash without a handle), or holding a long line anywhere along its length and not holding the handle. I use this grip effectively when holding and managing multiple leashes during our group walks.
I typically use the leash grip in my non-dominant hand so that I can use my dominant hand to take slack in or out, guide the leash, or slow it down before braking with my leash grip.
I recommend practicing a leash grip at home. Once you’ve gotten the hang of it, it will feel like second nature and you will have a go-to method for safely and effectively holding your long line.
[video ID: a dog walker holds a thin orange leash in her hand using the leash grip described in the caption. She opens and closes her hand to demonstrate how the grip works.]
#leashgrip #thumbgrip #howto #hightailhikes #howtoholdlongline #longline #biothanelongline #handsfreeleash
Our morning walks are for Charlie. They are his time to go where he wants, at his own pace. My only job is to keep him safe, pick up his poop, keep slack in the leash, and give him a snack if he asks for one.
He chooses the route. I love getting to a corner and seeing which way he decides to go. I love being able to give him this tiny bit of agency in his day.
Sometimes there’s way more sniffing than walking, and that’s totally fine with me! This morning he decided to take a little sniffari in our neighborhood park. He ate some grass, sniffed all around the park benches and trees, and explored under the tables. We only went like three blocks in thirty minutes, but all the post-rain sniffs helped him settle in for a nice long snooze when we got home.
I gave up my expectations about what a walk “should” look like a long time ago and just love seeing what he chooses to do with our time in the world together. I love our morning “walks” and wouldn’t trade them for anything.
My leash is a 10 ft small brass drag line - my all time favorite everyday leash 😊
#Sniffari #LetThemSniff #LetThemDog #LetYourDogBeADog #LongLineWalkies #MeAndMyDog #SniffSniffSniff #SlowWalks
[Video ID: Charlie, a big eared, American Pit Bull Terrier mix, with a white muzzle explores outdoor spaces leisurely while sniffing around a patch of grass, underneath a park bench, the base of a tree, under a picnic table, and another patch of grass]
Our morning walks are for Charlie. They are his time to go where he wants, at his own pace. My
Our morning walks are for Charlie. They are his time to go where he wants, at his own pace. My only job is to keep him safe, pick up his poop, keep slack in the leash, and give him a snack if he asks for one.
He chooses the route. I love getting to a corner and seeing which way he decides to go. I love being able to give him this tiny bit of agency in his day.
Sometimes there’s way more sniffing than walking, and that’s totally fine with me! This morning he decided to take a little sniffari in our neighborhood park. He ate some grass, sniffed all around the park benches and trees, and explored under the tables. We only went like three blocks in thirty minutes, but all the post-rain sniffs helped him settle in for a nice long snooze when we got home.
I gave up my expectations about what a walk “should” look like a long time ago and just love seeing what he chooses to do with our time in the world together. I love our morning “walks” and wouldn’t trade them for anything.
My leash is a 10 ft small brass drag line - my all time favorite everyday leash 😊
#Sniffari #LetThemSniff #LetThemDog #LetYourDogBeADog #LongLineWalkies #MeAndMyDog #SniffSniffSniff #SlowWalks
[Video ID: Charlie, a big eared, American Pit Bull Terrier mix, with a white muzzle explores outdoor spaces leisurely while sniffing around a patch of grass, underneath a park bench, the base of a tree, under a picnic table, and another patch of grass]
Like magic. ✨
#Workshop #LaserCutting #HighTailHikes #DogLeash #BiothaneLeash #DogGear #HowItsMade #BTS #BehindTheScenes #MadeInOakland
[Video ID: Text reads "laser cutting leash packaging sleeves" as a laser machine runs with our High Tail Hikes logo appearing over and over again as it goes]
Like magic. ✨ #Workshop #LaserCutting #HighTailHikes #DogLeash #BiothaneLeash #DogGear #HowItsM
Like magic. ✨
#Workshop #LaserCutting #HighTailHikes #DogLeash #BiothaneLeash #DogGear #HowItsMade #BTS #BehindTheScenes #MadeInOakland
[Video ID: Text reads "laser cutting leash packaging sleeves" as a laser machine runs with our High Tail Hikes logo appearing over and over again as it goes]
A super quick demo of our autolocking carabiner - you simply twist/rotate the gate to push it o
A super quick demo of our autolocking carabiner - you simply twist/rotate the gate to push it open to unlock, and once you let go, the gate automatically swivels back into place, locking the carabiner!
Our Sport (autolocking carabiner) leashes are the way to go if you want ultimate peace of mind that your leash is NOT going to come unclipped while in use. These carabiners are made from lightweight aviation grade aluminum so they are incredibly strong and also rust resistant!
#CarabinerLeash #SportLeash #AutoLockingCarabiner #BiothaneLeash #BiothaneDogGear #DogGear #WalkYourDog
[Video ID: A white hand holds up an autolocking carabiner attached to a ocean blue and goldenrod yellow two tone long line, and demonstrates how to twist the gate to push it open twice, to demonstrate the autolock functionality]
Please enjoy this footage of @bam_bam_the_brindle grabbing life by the ball (and wearing a poppy drag line) 🎾
[Video ID: Bam Bam, a brindle mastiff mix, chases after a ball thrown into the water at a stone beach]
#PlayFetch #GoFetch #Fetch #WaterDogs #WaterDog #WaterproofLeash #LongLineLeash #HighTailHikes #BiothaneLeash
Please enjoy this footage of @bam_bam_the_brindle grabbing life by the ball (and wearing a popp
Please enjoy this footage of @bam_bam_the_brindle grabbing life by the ball (and wearing a poppy drag line) 🎾
[Video ID: Bam Bam, a brindle mastiff mix, chases after a ball thrown into the water at a stone beach]
#PlayFetch #GoFetch #Fetch #WaterDogs #WaterDog #WaterproofLeash #LongLineLeash #HighTailHikes #BiothaneLeash
Did our car smell like a swamp for a week? Yes.
Was it worth it to see this display of unbridled joy and enthusiasm? 100%
[video id: a small long haired reddish dog rolls around enthusiastically in a grassy field after submerging himself in a mud puddle. His belly is caked in mud]
#muddydog #stinkydog #happydog #hightailhikes #biothane #hth
Did our car smell like a swamp for a week? Yes. Was it worth it to see this display of unbridle
Did our car smell like a swamp for a week? Yes.
Was it worth it to see this display of unbridled joy and enthusiasm? 100%
[video id: a small long haired reddish dog rolls around enthusiastically in a grassy field after submerging himself in a mud puddle. His belly is caked in mud]
#muddydog #stinkydog #happydog #hightailhikes #biothane #hth
We expanded our shop space in spring 2023, almost doubling our square footage. Here's a little
We expanded our shop space in spring 2023, almost doubling our square footage. Here's a little walk through of the expanded space if you're curious!
Keep in mind that we share a warehouse with other makers and fabricators. It's an older building and we're not Pinterest perfect - but we're real and scrappy and we work hard! Enjoy!
#MadeInOakland #MadeInCalifornia #NewSpace #Workshop #WorkshopTour #Makers #OaklandMakers #ShopSpace #BTS #BehindTheScenes #BiothaneLeash #WaterproofDogLeash #DogLeash #HandmadeLeash #ColorfulLeash
#bts #biothanemaker #handmadedogleashes #biothanedoggear #handmadedogaccessories
[Video ID: Liz, owner of High Tail Hikes, walks you through our shop space from her POV]
