A great way to relax and put your mind at ease while practicing social distancing is by having a dog-friendly self-care day. This is a great way to keep you busy, while creating a healthy bonding experience for you and your dog (who is already so happy to have you home with them).
Today is World Spay Day! Ensuring your dogs are spayed and neutered is key in dog population control, resulting in a fewer number of dogs finding their way into the rescue circuit, but did you know that there are also a number of crucial health benefits as well?
With careful introductions, a cat and a dog can share a home together peacefully and respectfully, without any drama or fighting. Whether you are welcoming a new cat to your resident dog or vice versa, take it slow and follow this guide to ensure a successful and stress-free introduction.
Dogs are loving and great company, which makes our four-legged friends the best travel buddies ever. However, you can’t just hop in your car and drive off into the sunset. There is some prep-work you’ll need to do first. Follow these steps to ensure that both you and your pup have the best road trip possible.
April is Heartworm Awareness Month, so it's time to take an extra look at how you can protect your furry family members from this preventable killer. Is your dog currently on a heartworm preventative? Read more to know the facts and discuss your heartworm prevention techniques on the Jolly Pets Playhouse Forum.
February is Responsible Pet Ownership Month, and in the spirit of this important month of observation, we are going to cover what it really takes to be the best pet parent you can be. Here are the four main guidelines to take into account before welcoming a pet into your family.
Play is your secret weapon to take training your dog to a whole new level. As a result of using dog training games, your dog will be quick to do anything you ask and enjoy doing it as well! Here are five dog training games that help with everything from impulse control, to focusing while distractions are present.
With January being both National Walk Your Pet month and National Train Your Dog month, there couldn’t be a better time to teach your dog (puppy or adult) some proper leash etiquette. Simply follow these instructions, and you'll find that leash training your pup isn't as difficult as you think!
Ever thought of giving raw feeding a shot? Well whether you've never considered it before, or you're actively searching for information on the topic, let's get down to the meat and bones of this diet (no pun intended) and help you determine if it will be a good fit for your pup!
Like us, dogs love a little comfort. Therefore, when your pet gets the opportunity to hop onto your couch and snuggle up, the temptation is often too good to pass up. Once they finally get a taste of that comfy couch, you will have a hard time keeping them off. Here are a few tips on how to keep your dog off the couch.
While we love taking our pets on car rides, it is extremely important that we are taking the necessary precautions to make these trips safe for both our pets and the other drivers on the road. To ensure that you are keeping everyone safe, follow these helpful tips!
The bond that dogs and children create can be a really fulfilling one, but you must be sure that both your dog and your child are properly trained on how to interact with one another. Here we are going to talk about 10 ways that you can train your dog to play with kids safely.
