Our Story
How TNT Trails N Tails™ became Kansas City's most pawsitive adventure crew
Meet Tish — The Adventure Queen! 👑
Born with Gen-X grit and a heart full of adventure, Tisha Ponce De Leon — aka Tish — is the fierce, fabulous force behind TNT Trails N Tails™. Based in Olathe, Kansas(Kansas City metro), she's been blazing trails and spreading pawsitive vibes across the Flint Hills and beyond.
After years of wrangling chaos (and cleaning it up!), Tish decided life was too short to stay indoors. She grabbed her adventure boots, leashed up her dynamic duo, and hit the trails — and TNT Trails N Tails™ was born!
"Pawsitive vibes only — paws down, tails up!" That's the TNT motto, and Tish lives it every single day. From sunrise hikes on Kansas trails to comic adventures and community meetups, she's building an empire of joy, one paw print at a time.
Fierce, fabulous, and always ready for the next trail! Blonde hair flair, big personality, and lots to love. 💕
Zig & Zag — The Dynamic Duo! 🐾
Sibling Australian Heelers with opposite personalities and unlimited adventure energy
Zig
- 🐾 White Cattle Dog with brown/tan speckles
- 🐾 Compact, low-to-the-ground herder
- 🐾 Brown ear patch, happy tongue-out smile
- 🐾 Always ready for a bench sit
- 🐾 Chill vibes, maximum loyalty
Zag
- 🐾 Fluffy white/cream Aussie Shepherd merle
- 🐾 Blue-grey merle patches, striking BLUE EYES
- 🐾 Rust/brown floppy ear patches
- 🐾 "Triple dipped in psycho" energy
- 🐾 Zero chill, maximum adventure
How TNT Trails N Tails™ Began 💥
The Spark
It started with a simple idea: what if every trail walk with Zig & Zag became an adventure story? Tish grabbed her camera, laced up her boots, and the TNT crew hit the Kansas Flint Hills.
The Explosion
One trail led to another. Zig found his favorite bench. Zag ran straight up a flint hill and didn't look back. Tish started documenting everything — and the TNT community started growing!
The Comics
Leif the Explosive Explorer was born — a family-friendly comic series featuring a tiny furry adventurer and his rainbow hummingbird companion, inspired by the TNT spirit of exploration.
The Pack Grows
Juniper joined the crew, bringing fresh energy and new adventures. TNT Trails N Tails™ became a full community of dog lovers, trail blazers, and pawsitive vibes seekers across Kansas City!
Meet Juniper!
Juniper is the newest — and sassiest — member of the TNT pack! She's a Shiba Inu × American Bulldog mix: short red-orange coat, compact athletic build, upright triangular ears, and a curled tail that says "I own every trail I walk on."
As the grand-pup, Juniper brings bold energy and a sassy smirk to every adventure. She's not just along for the ride — she's leading the charge with her fox-red confidence and zero-nonsense attitude. 🦊💥
- 🐾 Short smooth red-orange coat (Shiba Inu coloring)
- 🐾 Compact, athletic build (Bulldog power)
- 🐾 Upright pointed ears, curled Shiba tail
- 🐾 White chest patch, dark almond eyes
- 🐾 Sassy "I own this trail" expression
Leif the Explosive Explorer
Leif is a cute little furry explorer (a small exotic mammal with the biggest, most expressive eyes you've ever seen!) with endless curiosity and an unquenchable thirst for adventure.
His trusty companion? A vibrant rainbow hummingbird with explosive speed and colorful flair. Together they blaze trails, discover hidden wonders, and embark on pawsitive adventures across nature and beyond.
This family-friendly series is clean, fun, and full of explosive excitement — perfect for all ages! Zig & Zag even make cameo appearances as wise trail mentors. 🐾