Jolly Dog Training

05/29/2026

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05/20/2026

Team Cathy & Teddy putting in the work with our trainer Victoria 🐾👏

Loose leash walking isn’t just about “not pulling” — it’s about communication, handler engagement, and confidence. Teddy has been working hard on:
✨ leash manners
✨ engagement around distractions
✨ handler focus
✨ building a consistent routine

The best part? These are skills every dog can learn at any age. Whether you have a brand new puppy, an energetic adolescent, or an adult dog that needs a refresher, basic foundation training changes everything.

At Jolly Dog Training we focus on training that helps dogs and owners succeed together. 🖤

Ready to build better communication with your dog?
📩 Message us to get started with basic skills training, leash work, confidence building, and more!

05/13/2026

Voting is now live!

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05/09/2026

Training is about building clarity, confidence, and the ability to stay connected to the handler even in highly distracting environments.

Today’s session with Duck focused on a generliazing skills in a pet store setting with carts rolling by, people passing, smells everywhere, plenty of other dogs, and all the excitement that comes with a busy public environment. 🐾

This kind of work helps dogs learn:
• impulse control
• neutrality around distractions
• emotional regulation
• confidence in new environments
• handler engagement

A calm dog isn’t a “shut down” dog, it’s a dog that understands the assignment and feels secure enough to make choices we want them to rehearse regularly.

So proud of Duck and the progress he’s making!

Interested in training with us?
Message Jolly Dog Training to get started!

05/06/2026

🚨 BIG NEWS 🚨

Jolly Dog Training has officially been nominated for Tampa Bay Best of the Best 2026 in the Dog Training category! 🐾💚

Voting opens Wednesday, May 13th and runs through Sunday, May 31st, 2026 — and you can vote EVERY DAY!

Your support means everything in helping us continue to grow, reach more dogs, and make a bigger impact in our community.

Simply visit the Tampa Bay Best of the Best website, find Jolly Dog Training under Dog Training, and cast your vote daily.

📲 You can also scan the QR code in this post to make it even easier!

Every single vote counts! so don’t forget to come back and vote each day!

Thank you for being part of the Jolly Dog family 💚🐶

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05/05/2026

Welcome Duck 💛

This sweet, new face just joined us for board & train, and we’re already obsessed. Duck is here to work on engagement, focus, and learn new skills in exciting environments—and we’re so excited to help him channel all that personality into a relationship built on trust.

05/02/2026

Back at it again 🎓🐾

Honored to be invited back to the University of South Florida for another behavior modification lecture last week. These opportunities to share our knowledge on behavior modification for canines, advocate for ethical training, and educate future professionals never get old.

This time, our trainer Madison joined us bringing her knowledge, hands-on experience, and passion for helping dogs and their people. Proud to have her as part of the Jolly Dog Training team and excited for her to be part of this one!

Helper dogs: Jack, Faelon, and Silas were rockstars showing off their favorite skills for the class.

Thank you, Professor Bornovalova for having us!

05/02/2026

Saturday crew 🐾

Happy dogs.
Training, play, rest… repeat.

04/29/2026

Small moments, big progress.
Every stay with us is a step toward a better relationship with your pup 🐾

Contact us today to find out about our home-style boarding and board and train options!

03/13/2026

Training builds confidence and strengthens the bond between dogs and their humans.

Contact us today to learn more about our programs!