Keeping Your Dog Safe This Independence Day

Did you know on the fourth of July, more pets go missing than any other day of the year?  Here are some tips to help keep you dog out of danger this Independence Day   Weekend travel with pet? If traveling with your pet, make sure to bring vaccination records, dog license information and a photo

Adopting an Abused or Neglected Animal

Adopting an abused or neglected animal can be rewarding but it is also a huge time and patience commitment. Abused and neglected dogs may have all sorts of fears and behaviors that could take years to correct and could possibly never go away completely. It takes time to help an abused pet learn to look at

April Is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month!

Even though it is extremely important to prevent cruelty to animals all year long, April is a special month because it is the ASPCA’S official Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month! Every year, the ASPCA asks supporters to celebrate this month by helping raise awareness about important issues facing animals. One of the most important parts of combating

February 28th-World Spay Day

World Spay Day February 28th is World Spay Day, an international day of action to promote the sterilization of pets, and community cats and dogs as a way to save animals’ lives.  Created as Spay Day USA by the Doris Day Animal League in 1995, World Spay Day takes place each year on the last Tuesday of

Ten Reasons Why Your Dog Makes the Perfect Valentine

Looking for someone to spend Valentines Day with? Well look no further! Valentines Day is a day dedicated to love and no one can show unconditional love like a dog! The connection between a dog and its owner is a two-way street, make sure to show your four legged pal lots of love this Valentines

Dog Food Ingredients to Stay Away From

Every dog food is manufactured to allow your dog to live. however, some dog food makers add things to their food that may not be particularly good for your pet. Whether they are added to enhance the flavor, used as preservatives, or make the food look more appealing (for you, not for your dog), here

National Train Your Dog Month – Teach Your Dog To Shake

Teach Your Dog To Shake When you teach your dog to shake can have a bigger impact than simply learning a trick. When your dog understands how and when to sit, you help instill overall obedience, and deepen the bond between you and your dog. As a bonus knowing they have accomplished something is sure

National Train Your Dog Month – Teach Your Dog To Stay

Teach Your Dog To Stay – Beginner The command “stay” requires that the dog remain in the designated place and position, with no resistance such as moving, whining, or barking, until you either release him or give another command.  This can be used in correlation with a command such as “sit”  to help the dog know what

Jolly Pets Brand Ambassador Giveaway Winners!

Congratulations to all of our giveaway winners!!! @thewhitestspupsyouknow Individual Winners – @arbird13 @archerpibble@dirtroadrescues @myroxy_milo@beaker_bunny @phunphabphineas @evas_dogo_cooper @pebbles_the_pitbull2016@thatroxydog @daisybuggie @lunam5 Rescue/Shelter Winners – @cdtrescue @indyanimalcareservices     @changothehandsomepittie Individual Winners – @prettyininkjewelry @mezcalbully @k473is @almost_smart @frank_n_ophelias_mom @mlf2750 Rescue/Shelter Winner –@chicagopitbulls       @hellokingston Individual Winners – @gameofdanes @pandorable_n_co @apittieday @chloe_the_pibble @kaiya_n_casino @adventuringk9s Rescue/Shelter Winner –@sdhumanesociety    

How to Involve Your Dog in the Holidays

The holidays are a great opportunity to have some fun with your #JollyPet. At first glance, it seems the cold weather would prohibit a lot of activities, but that’s not necessarily the case. Here are some suggestions on how to involve your dog in the holidays. Dogs make excellent companions when shopping for a natural Christmas

Jolly Pets Brand Ambassador Giveaway

We’ve teamed up with @changothehandsomepittie @thewhitestpupsyouknow @hellokingston @thevelvetburritos to bring you a massive #jollypets giveaway!  Beginning on Monday 10/17, you’ll have a chance to be one of 30 winners to receive a #jollypets prize pack as well as help our ambassadors win donations to their favorite rescue shelters!     HOW TO WIN:   1.)

Jolly Soccer Ball Jamboree at Fortibus German Shepherds

Meet Mirage, Dorado, Xira, Xavier who are having a blast with their Jolly Soccer Balls!    

Dog Health Tips: Prevent Your Dog from Overheating this Summer

The summer heat can be tough to bare for anyone, but especially for your dog. From the thick fur coat to the fact that their body temperature isn’t as easily regulated as ours, some pups can have a hard time staying cool. Be a great pet owner and take some simple measures to avoid overheating

‘Goddard Law’ Passes Making Pet Cruelty a Felony

A bill that would make pet cruelty a felony — known as Goddard’s Law — passed the Ohio House and Senate. The bill is named after Cleveland’s own Dick Goddard and his effort to protect pets, the bill is sponsored by Democrat Bill Patmon and Republican David Hall.   On Wednesday, House Bill 60 passed through the state

Keep Your Dog Safe: The Importance of Dog Toy Durability

  Everyone knows that dogs love to chew (we’re sure you have some shoes that prove it!). Just like your favorite pair of shoes can be shredded by your dog’s harmless fun, so can dog toys that aren’t durable enough. It’s important that your dog has toys that can withstand even the most excited chewing,

Thanksgiving Food and Your #JollyPet

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of the year. It’s full of fun, family, and lots of great food! It’s a holiday that often leads to overindulgence and overeating, and dogs are just as guilty as people. What Thanksgiving foods are safe for your dog? Here is a list of common foods that will be around the house

Jolly Pets Holiday Toy Drive Partnership!

Jolly Pets is proud to announce a partnership with Project Blue Collar, an organization that spearheaded the movement to promote awareness of rescues and to help increase adoption rates. People often wear colored wristbands to identify their causes and  to invite conversation, so this inspired the founders of Project Blue Collar who were searching for a novel

Fun Fall Activities For Dogs

With the onset of a new season there are new opportunities to have fun with your #JollyPet. Here are some suggestions for fun fall activities for dogs that you will enjoy too! Outdoor Fun With the lower outside temperatures, fall is a great time to let your pooch run wild without the higher risk of

Identifying Seasonal Allergies in Dogs

Many pet owners suffer from seasonal allergies. Even if you don’t, you’re likely familiar with the typical symptoms: runny nose, itchy eyes, sneezing, wheezing, and congestion. Identifying seasonal allergies in dogs can be challenging because they are easily missed or confused with something else. Unlike human allergy symptoms, which are predominantly respiratory-based, the symptoms in dogs

Have a Dog-Day Halloween: Pet Safety Tips

Fall has managed to sneak up on us again, so it’s time to start thinking about Halloween pet safety now that the holiday is right around the corner. We all know how adorable dogs can be in costumes, and how our four-legged friends can find the holiday just as exciting as we do. These tips will

Pet Care on a Budget

We all love our pets and treat them just like family, even buying them presents at Christmas and sometimes we dress them up for Halloween and other special occasions. So we always do our very best to keep them happy and healthy. For those of us on a budget, which is pretty much everyone nowadays,

Enter Your Dog into the Jolly Pets Birthday Club

  Does your pooch have a birthday coming up? Show him that you care by entering him into the Jolly Pets Birthday Club! Every month, one lucky dog will receive an exclusive Jolly Pets Birthday Box, which includes a very special gift. All you have to do to enter is fill out the information here.

Newest Dog Breeds

For breeds to become AKC-registered, they must first be recorded with an accepted registry. The AKC Foundation Stock Service® (FSS®) is the AKC’s recording service for purebred breeds that are not yet eligible for AKC registration. After a breed is entered into FSS the recognition process begins with a written request to compete in the

Fourth of July Dog Safety Tips

Source – flickr Weekend travel with pet? If traveling with your pet, make sure to bring vaccination records, dog license information and a photo of the pet, Barber suggests. Owners of pets impounded in other counties or states will likely be required to show proof of Rabies vaccines and license before the dog can be

Apartment Living for Dog Lovers

If you’re currently living in an apartment or town-home and don’t have a lot of space, don’t you fret – there’s a dog for you!  So, what makes a great indoor dog? Good training is especially important for safe and happy city living.  The apartment living infographic below shows us some breeds that won’t mind living

America’s Most Elite Working Dogs

  In this video, we get a backstage pass into the world of military dogs and their handlers, and what difficulties they must face together. From overseas in Afghanistan to the streets of America’s biggest cities, these working dogs serve our country with all of their heart. It’s an extremely fascinating piece that covers individual

Top 7 Misunderstood Dogs and Why Perceptions Need to Be Changed

  We hear it all the time — stories about mistreated animals that can cause our blood to boil. These stories, unfortunately, are all too common. But why? Dogs are often misunderstood, which can lead to their mistreatment. We break down the top seven misunderstood dogs and why these perceptions need to be changed. Chow

#Pittie2020 – Changing The Way We View Pit Bulls

We are beyond thrilled to announce our partnership with Project Blue Collar & Fetch Eyewear on the launch of Pittie2020, a campaign to change the way the world views pit bulls one lens at a time. #Pittie2020 is a social media photo campaign collecting and featuring pictures of pit bulls wearing glasses. Using the term

Saving Your Pet With CPR

With pets increasingly being treated like a member of the family, many owners are learning emergency techniques like CPR. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, or CPR, is a combination of chest compression and artificial respiration. It is normally used when you cannot feel or hear the pet’s heart beat. Once the pet stops breathing the heart will go

15 Hilarious Questions “Dog People” Ask Google

We all know that dogs are complicated creatures with their own distinctive and sometimes confusing behaviors.  Why they do the things they do is something all “dog people” ponder from time to time. Thankfully, we have Google searches to help us understand…..     Maybe your dog is just superstitious…..   Break up with him

7 Cool Facts About Dogs

I did not know these, how awesome! Dogs are the best!   CLICK HERE TO FIND THE BEST TOY FOR YOUR DOG!

10 Diseases You Can Catch From Your Dog

#1 – Giardia Giardia is a Protozoal parasites often from contaminated drinking water. Infected dogs can serve as a source for humans, as can infected humans serve as a source for their dogs. Although very difficult to be sure that your dog never drinks from puddles that could contain the fecal matter of infected wildlife,

The Science of Choosing a Dog Toy

With aisle after aisle of colorful balls, squeakers, ropes, and plush, it’s hard to figure out exactly which toys will make your dog go bonkers. But researchers at the University of Bristol’s Veterinary School seem to have figured out the formula for the perfect dog toy. The study, which is published in the distinguished animal

How To Pick The Perfect Dog Toy

Dog toy options are nearly endless and we know that choosing toys for your dog can be overwhelming. It may take a little trial and error before you find that perfect toy for your dog.  So how do you choose toys that are right for your dog and that they actually like?  To begin, ask

What’s Really In Your Dog’s Food?

WAIT!  Just what’s really in that food your about to feed your best friend?  The most important thing for a pet owner is knowing how to read a dog food label and understand what it means.   WHAT MUST BE INCLUDED ON THE LABEL?   WHAT DOES THE NAME MEAN?   WHAT IS BY-PRODUCT?