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Locally owned in Nova Scotia
Helping pets live better.
Exceptional daycare, boarding, gentle grooming, practical training, and thoughtfully stocked pet stores—all focused on nutrition, enrichment, and lifelong wellness.
Four locationsthroughout Halifax, Dartmouth & Bayers Lake
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Earn points hereThe Jollytails Pet Store
Better choices for pets—and people who love them.
Find carefully selected dog and cat food, treats, toys, accessories, and training tools, including local products and quality brands that can be hard to find in big-box stores.
- Raw, freeze-dried, dehydrated, and dry food options
- Loyalty programs on many popular food brands
- Friendly guidance to help you choose confidently
Care from nose to tail
Good days start at Jollytails
Choose the service you need, then find the location and next step that works for you.
Doggy Daycare
Room to play. People who care.
Spacious indoor and outdoor play areas, with separate little-dog spaces at select locations.
Learn more about doggy daycare →
Grooming
Patient care, never rushed.
Thoughtful grooming with safety, comfort, professional equipment, and your pet’s individual needs in mind.
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Dog Training
Skills that strengthen your bond.
Puppy, adolescent, and specialized training options built around real-life needs.
See training options →
Puppy Socials
A place to learn, grow, and play.
Drop-in social time designed to help young puppies build confidence through positive experiences.
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Little Dog Socials
Big fun for little dogs.
Supervised social time for small dogs in safe indoor and outdoor play areas.
View little-dog socials →
Overnight Boarding
Sleepovers at Jollytails Resort.
The Bayers Lake resort offers overnight boarding alongside daycare and other Jollytails services.
Explore overnight boarding →Join doggy daycare
Every new dog starts with a thoughtful introduction.
An assessment helps the Jollytails team learn about your dog and plan a safe, comfortable start.
Complete the assessment form
Tell the team about your dog, their experience, and your preferred location.
Meet the Jollytails team
The team will explain the assessment process and answer your questions.
Reserve future daycare days
Once approved, use the online reservation page for upcoming visits.
Find your Jollytails
Four locations across Halifax, Dartmouth, and Bayers Lake
Services and hours vary by location. Choose a location to see the most useful details before you visit.
Jollytails Intercolonial
3484 Intercolonial Street
Halifax, NS B3K 0B7
(902) 469-4738
Hours and services →Jollytails Lady Hammond
6390 Lady Hammond Road
Halifax, NS B3K 2S3
(902) 404-3859
Hours and services →Jollytails Burnside
40 Joseph Zatzman Drive
Dartmouth, NS B3B 1N8
(902) 406-0998
Hours and services →Jollytails Resort, Bayer's Lake
15 McQuade Lake Crescent
Halifax, NS B3S 1C4
(902) 444-8245
Visit the resort website →
George & FreyjaJollytails’ founding dogs
Proudly local
Nova Scotia owned, dog obsessed.
Jollytails is an independent local business offering practical, professional pet care across Halifax and Dartmouth. From carefully researched foods to supervised play and specialized training, the team is here to help pets and their people thrive.
About JollytailsFive star Google reviews
Happy dogs. Happy people.
A few five-star Google reviews from local pet parents who trust Jollytails for daycare, grooming, training, and supplies.
★★★★★
“Great place for dog daycare and good selection of dog foods and treats!!”
Won Shin
★★★★★
“Charlotte loves going to daycare here. I love that they always post pictures of all the pups having a great time.”
Diana L’Esperance
★★★★★
“These people are amazing! I just finished my first set of puppy training classes.”
Ewan White