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Our goal, Our PASSION, is to carve a new field in educated dog products that promote animal welfare.
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08/14/2024

Brie of with her girls, Yuka and Juno.

Good dog am I lucky to have such photogenic friends who make our leashes look like they belong in a fashion museum!

08/12/2024

Trailblazing Tails. Gear up. Wag on. Or in Juno’s case, just relax and take it all in, you grey muzzled beauty.

Models, Brie Blakeman of and her grey-muzzled beauty, Juno💗, show off their 8 feet Sunny in dark brown with light brown accents!

Can you say GORGEOUS?!?!

08/08/2024

🐾Trailblazing Tails – Gear up. Wag on. 🐾

🎉 Whether your dog is chasing a frisbee, hiking the trails, or just showing off at the park, our gear is designed to make every adventure a tail-wagging success. Handcrafted with love and built to last, our custom gear is the paw-fect blend of style, comfort, and durability. Ready to see those tails wag even harder? Shop now and join the pack of happy pups and their humans! 🐶✨

08/07/2024

The Sunny in gorgeous colors makes using this amazingly multifunctional leash even more exciting!

08/01/2024

We handcraft exceptional waterproof, stinkproof, and durable BioThane products, and you pick amazingly gorgeous color combos! Classic black with purple accents! Simply timeless.

07/27/2024

Clean reinforcement bowls are filled with high-quality kibble and placed all over our home where we can easily access them for when Carnival does something amazing, like relaxing on his bed, or when we need to redirect him from excitement at the front window.

Having these bowls readily available makes capturing and redirecting easy peasy!

07/24/2024

is a rockstar! She brings expertise, creativity, innovation, and all the comedy relief any workshop would strive for! Cheers to rockstars like Shelly who move mountains with their magic wand of happiness!

07/22/2024

Pawsitively Trained LLC Kelsey Weber provides practical, actionable steps for the whole family to improve wellbeing! She’s a superstar in my book professionally and personally!

🤩 We did it! After three years of effort, Everyone Needs a Timeout: Self-Care Strategies for People and Pets is up on Amazon. 🥰 Much gratitude to those who assisted with its development and publishing. Scroll down to see the cover, description, and link.

Do you crave a timeout from your daily stressors? Are you looking for integrated self-care strategies all household members will find useful including children and pets? Then Everyone Needs a Timeout: Self-Care Strategies for People and Pets is for you! Discover how to help yourself and others with these unique features:

🔸 An ingenious nervous system guide to help you quickly recognize rising stress levels.
🔸 Targeted stress reduction techniques for individualized stressors.
🔸 Self-care strategies that can be easily added to your daily routine.
🔸 Adaptation tips for you and those in your circle including pets.
🔸 Humorous illustrations that support key points and add levity to relatable issues.

Experience the benefits of taking self-care timeouts and they will soon become lifelong habits. Find the book on Amazon and get started today!

https://a.co/d/aywPDtf

07/18/2024

3 favorite tips for CHILD and DOG safety!

07/18/2024

Remembering my Sunny Bunny today and his sweet old body!

Any aged dog requires humans to intervene when they are put into situations where they may not succeed.

Advocating for your dog is advocating for your child!

07/15/2024

We are incredibly lucky to share our space with ! Collaboration and observation go a LONG way in how we innovate, design, and build!

is using her amazing skills and one of our lightweight long lines to show this adorable puppy the world around them in a safe, controlled fashion, giving them lots of length to explore!

06/20/2024

I love him so! Featuring Carny on The Pica with The Perfect Wipe Cloth in Dogs!

06/19/2024

Carnival Case, you are so pretty! captured this beautiful check-in with Carnival and I captured the moment!

06/18/2024

got hand-delivered their new colorful WATERPROOF, STINKPROOF, STRONG, and INNOVATIVE leashes today!

06/12/2024

"Leashes Built on Love and Learning
By choosing Trailblazing Tails, you're not just getting a beautiful leash, you're supporting a company dedicated to dog welfare, happy relationships, and a healthy planet."

WOW! What honor to be recognized as a company striving to do the best we can to provide a better future for dogs!

Check out the app Flipped on Dogs! It's fun and informational!

By choosing Trailblazing Tails, you're not just getting a beautiful leash, you're supporting a company dedicated to dog welfare, happy relationships, and a healthy planet.

06/07/2024

The Not-a-Knot, also known as The Carnival, was made completely out of necessity and what we use everyday in our household with our guy. You guessed it, Carnival! Ha!!!

When we rescued Carnival, our enduring Supermutt, he stealthily chewed through his tether on day two while laying on his bed, which he also later destroyed. On day three, he chewed through three leashes, one while on a short walk with my husband. Thank Dog Carnival was able to recall quickly and my husband was able to MacGyver the leash with a knot.

I made my husband go out with an extra leash and safety strap every day until I could create a management solution (The Not-a-Knot), and as we work through Carnival's frustrations, fears, and triggers.

Because Carnival's frustrations can include the zoomies, we need to be able to safely and securely hold onto the leash while we walk up to him (aka "walking up the leash") and gain control by reaching into our treat pouch, grabbing a handful of "trail mix" (high-quality kibble and other bite-sized treats), holding it front of his nose, then asking him to "sit". I like to do this because it's often the behavior he chooses to give when he's asking us for something and it requires his body to physically slow down. If the zoomies happen and there are triggers near, or it's an unsafe location, we lure him away with a handful of treats and create distance from whatever the stressor may be, then ask. When we acquire safe and calm behavior, we begin walking again slowly, gradually working up a pace unless Carnival chooses to safely sniff. We always let him sniff! Hint-hint. Wink-wink.

06/07/2024

I often see very stressed dogs at drop-off and pick-up at school. It’s a busy environment with lots of unpredictable behaviors coming from all directions, and it can be very challenging for our dogs to navigate physically and emotionally!

Yes, some dogs are okay with it but most are not. Pay attention to your dog’s body language and if they’re showing you signs of stress, create distance from all commotion and give them space to feel safe.

Keep this in mind with Summer parties and activities too!

06/05/2024

Summer is around the corner! How about color complimenting your neighborhood blooms!

Featured leash in this photo is The Pica which is also gracing the pages of this month!

Match your Pica leash with The Hedda, our premium dog collar, and make a gorgeous collection!

Add on The Perfect Wipe Cloth and make it complete!

06/03/2024

Respecting dogs for their species is so important. We must consider how our human actions impact another sentient creature and what the repercussions might look like when we don’t.

Dogs have feelings and teeth. Always remember that.

06/03/2024

If you’ve been to the grocery store, you’ve probably seen at the checkout.

Because of inspiring collaboration with an outstanding expert named Dr. Christopher Pachel Chris Pachel , we grace June’s issue of as a featured pet product!

What an incredible honor!!! Shelly Mott Kossak https://www.facebook.com/olive.pitt.3?mibextid=LQQJ4d

05/31/2024

Dogs and people of all ages — introducing The Dream Team — - Founder/CEO, - Director of Manufacturing, and - Director of Operations!

Together, we make dreams come true, especially for the dogs!

Thanks to Nick Mendez Photography for the beautiful captures!

05/30/2024

I snapped a few shots of our photo shoot with .photography. They came to bring our story to life last week and we are over the dang moon as to their talents! Cannot wait to show you the results!

In the meantime…

Tell your dog we said hi!

05/29/2024

When we walk into the Trailblazing Tails workshop, we feel inspired! It’s easy when there’s so much color surrounding us!

We run a pretty tight ship shop around these parts — always organized, clean, and ready for manufacturing!

05/25/2024

Family mottos last a lifetime. Let this be yours!

In a world where dogs are misunderstood, be one who understands.

05/25/2024

There’s so much to be said about community, and our Portland community is abundant with R+ folks making the world a better place for dogs!

We recently hosted a dog trainer meetup in the workshop and had such an inspiring time supporting one another and sharing experiences.

Thank you to everyone who was able to make it and to those there is spirit!

Trailblazing Tails is without a doubt better because of collaboration with experts like these!

05/15/2024

To all the dogs:

We see you. We hear you. We love you. And we’ll always be your biggest advocate.

05/13/2024

My career has been inspired by so many greats! Lori Stevens is one of the GREATEST!

Her contributions to our industry, aside from her amazingly warm and kind personality, include the Balance harness, many wonderful online courses, and so much more!

Her joy for dogs and life is evident in her work and I was lucky enough to meet her at the Clicker Expo and fall even more madly in love with her!

05/08/2024

My daughter Aurora loves to spread the word about her favorite animal, the dog!

05/05/2024

Sunday cozies- hubby reading , Carnival resting, a warm fire, and my grandma’s gorgeous, giant painting adorning our wall of landscapes.

05/03/2024

Last night I taught a local Girl Scout troop how to safely interact with dogs and be the best dog detectives they can be by understanding dog body language, and it was adorable! They impressed me so much! 🥰

Children amaze me! Their ability to see things in a different light and soak up knowledge is inspiring! When I teach, I often find their inquisitive minds lead the conversation. They ask so many important questions and see details even adults have trouble seeing.

My #1 professional goal is to lower the bite statistics in our county, and when I encounter children like this, I’m proud to say that we are teaching a generation of children how to safely interact with dogs and understand their body language! What an honor to be part of this movement!

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8502 SE Stark Street (in The Back, Down The Stairs, )
Portland, OR
97216

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http://www.trailblazingtails.com/

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Happy Friday!

🐾Trailblazing Tails – Gear up. Wag on. 🐾 🎉 Whether your dog is chasing a frisbee, hiking the trails, or just showing off at the park, our gear is designed to make every adventure a tail-wagging success. Handcrafted with love and built to last, our custom gear is the paw-fect blend of style, comfort, and durability. Ready to see those tails wag even harder? Shop now and join the pack of happy pups and their humans! 🐶✨

Maker with the Magic Wand, Shelly @skojack71, explains why we use a toothpick to seal our solid brass Chicago screws in our leashes.

Hands and fancy-free! Carnival walking on The Not-a-Knot with a chew-proof base add-on aka The Carnival! This piece of equipment saved our walks and sanity! Our Story: When we rescued Carnival, our enduring Supermutt, he stealthily chewed through his tether on day two while laying on his bed, which he also later destroyed. On day three, he chewed through three leashes, one while on a short walk with my husband. Thank Dog Carnival was able to recall quickly and my husband was able to MacGyver the leash with a knot. I made my husband go out with an extra leash and safety strap every day until I could create a management solution (The Not-a-Knot), and as we work through Carnival’s frustrations, fears, and triggers. Because Carnival’s frustrations can include the zoomies, we need to be able to safely and securely hold onto the leash while we walk up to him (aka “walking up the leash”) and gain control by reaching into our treat pouch, grabbing a handful of “trail mix” (high-quality kibble and other bite-sized treats), holding it front of his nose, then asking him to “sit”. I like to do this because it’s often the behavior he chooses to give when he’s asking us for something and it requires his body to physically slow down. If the zoomies happen and there are triggers near, or it’s an unsafe location, we lure him away with a handful of treats and create distance from whatever the stressor may be, then ask. When we acquire safe and calm behavior, we begin walking again slowly, gradually working up a pace unless Carnival chooses to safely sniff. We always let him sniff! Hint-hint. Wink-wink

This is Honey with her excellent trainer @valkpeck2012 of @noblewoof! Another video that is sure to bring you a smile!

If Oso with Micki of @noblewoof doesn’t make you smile, we’re not sure what will! @fluffscoutspdx

Aha! Immediately after posting, this happened! I was able to easily redirect Carnival from the barking dogs at the back fence because we’ve practiced A LOT and we have 2 treats bowls conveniently placed on the way out to our garage and backyard.

Carnival had his breakfast in a bed… of grass! Happy enrichment!

Practicing door manners at every door we come across. Dogs don’t generalize well. Meaning just because they understand a skill in a certain context does not mean they will understand it in every context. Example: house door vs. workshop door. They need lots of positive practice. We need to show them what we’re asking for, not punish them for a task that they don’t understand fully. Practice makes improvement!

Carnival may be excited to see his friend Jac with @dogadventuresnw. What do you think?

My heart is bursting!!! The adorable Girl Scout troop that I taught dog body language and how to safely interact with dogs, sent me this clip from last night where they acted and quizzed one another! This is EXACTLY why I LOVE what I do! How can your heart not explode knowing this is a lifetime lesson for each of them??? Little person by little person, we create safer and better future for dogs and children!

I often see very stressed dogs at drop-off and pick-up at school. It’s a busy environment with lots of unpredictable behaviors coming from all directions, and it can be very challenging for our dogs to navigate physically and emotionally! Yes, some dogs are okay with it but most are not. Pay attention to your dog’s body language and if they’re showing you signs of stress, create distance from all commotion and give them space to feel safe. Keep this in mind with Summer parties and activities too!

We had THE BEST time with @nickmendez.photography today!!! They captured the true pretty gritty essence of the Trailblazing Tails workshop and her people — @triciaacase @skojack71 @olivebehavior, but I think we caught their true essence of life in 14 seconds!

We pride ourselves on using as much of our scrap materials as we possibly can! @skojack71

The Not-a-Knot leash is also known as, The Carnival, after our family’s 4-legged love! A BIG thank you to Erika from @dogwise.books for catching me in the moment at Clicker Expo @clickertraining! Engineered with built-in security, this innovative leash ensures an iron grip when your furry friend catches sight of that inevitable squirrel or pesky neighbor’s cat. Offering hands-free convenience and the option for a CHEW-PROOF base, it’s the ultimate solution for pet owners seeking durability and reliability. Crafted to withstand the elements, this leash is waterproof, odor-proof, and exceptionally strong, providing peace of mind and unparalleled performance.

Not only is our workshop colorful, but look at all your custom and colorful personalities!

For your almost-week’s-end entertainment — Gatsby and Carnival on the trampoline!!! Gatsby’s mom is an outstanding veterinarian and ACVB Resident, Dr. Kimberly Krug @feralfishie, and we’re lucky to have her in our city!

Carnival loves to roll the ball through the shelves in the work bench, but between games today he came in for some sweet love and @skojack71 Shelly caught it on video! This cute thief steals my heart everyday.

Sweet, sweet Sophia and her parents came to visit me yesterday! @chairbearr

Carnival, his adorable ears, kind spirit, and fun-loving personality! BONUS — capturing my youngest swinging in the back, and upon his request, listening to his dad’s old band, Jupiter Sunrise! These are beautiful moments I’m thankful I caught on film.

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Our Story

Dogs talk with their bodies. We envision a world where people listen. Our mission is to educate the world about dogs and to build the best darn communication and educational tools to make that possible!

Trailblazing Tails was founded in 2007 as a dog running service by Tricia Case. It quickly became clear that her love for dogs and nature was not enough, Tricia needed to learn everything she could about dogs. With a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, she also believed that if her clients and staff were happy and informed by science, the quality of life would improve for so many dogs and [their] people.

Tricia worked hard to hone her dog listening skills over 13 years and two locations in Los Angeles and Portland while dreaming of creating positive tools to make it easier and more effective for dogs and their people. Currently she has two patents pending: a multi-dog leash created to allow the handler and dogs more choice while providing the handler a safe and effective way to navigate and manage up to 4 dogs, and the other is a hands-free leash innovation to be released before November 1st.

In 2009, Sunny (pictured above) rescued Tricia and gave her the greatest education in Dog that she could ever have imagined — it was more of an education in life. Sunny was a extremely fearful dog who also suffered from separation anxiety so badly that in his frantic efforts to escape, he would scream at the top of his lungs, project diarrhea, and give himself a bloody mouth from chewing through anything he could to find her. Sunny taught Tricia how to slow down, be more present, and to always proceed with great compassion.