Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Happy Pops — from ingredients and preparation to shipping, storage, and wholesale. If you don't see your question here, we'd love to hear from you through our Contact Us page.
Getting Started
What are Happy Pops?
Happy Pops are hydrating enrichment treats (otherwise known as popsicles ;) made with simple, real ingredients. They start dry—just add water, shake, freeze, and treat! Each recipe is formulated using carbs, electrolytes, and protein to ensure your furry friend(s) stay happy, healthy, and hydrated year round!
How do I make Happy Pops?
It’s easy! Open the zipper-top tube, add water to the fill line, seal the zipper-top, shake well, and pop it in the freezer until completely frozen.
How should I serve them?
The classic way is to serve Happy Pops like a push pop—just push the frozen treat up as your pup licks! You can also freeze the mixture in The Pupsicle mold, spread it on a lick mat, or freeze it right in your dog’s bowl.
Can they be eaten without freezing?
Yes! Happy Pops can be enjoyed dry as a meal topper or mixed with water like flavored water. Freezing creates the classic Happy Pops experience and provides longer-lasting enrichment.
How should I store them?
Before adding water, store Happy Pops in a climate-controlled, dry place. Once prepared with water, keep them frozen until you’re ready to serve.
How long does the treat last?
It depends on your pup! Most Happy Pops provide around 5–10 minutes of licking enrichment, but enthusiastic pups may finish theirs faster while others like to take their time.
How long do they take to freeze?
We recommend freezing Happy Pops for at least 4–6 hours, or until completely frozen. For the best results, make them the night before so they’re ready when your pet is!
Are Happy Pops messy?
They can be... but that’s part of the fun! For less mess, serve your Happy Pop outside like a bone, frozen to a dog bowl, on an easy-to-clean surface, or recruit your young family or friends!
Pets We Serve
What animals can eat Happy Pops?
Happy Pops are formulated for dogs and select hooved animals, including horses, donkeys, pigs, goats, llamas, sheep, and cows. Be sure to check each flavor, as suitability may vary by product.
Shop the Farm Friends | Pet Treat Sampler for all things hooved animals and shop the Hoof & Hound | Pet Treat Sampler for our bestselling dog treat sampler!
Can puppies eat Happy Pops?
Yes! We’ve had puppies as young as 6 weeks old enjoy Happy Pops. For young puppies, we recommend starting with a small portion and supervising them while they enjoy their treat.
Shop the Sensitive Stomach | Dog Treat Sampler or the Hoof & Hound | Pet Treat Sampler (our bestselling dog treat sampler)!
Can senior dogs eat Happy Pops?
Absolutely! Happy Pops are easy for senior dogs to enjoy because they can lick the frozen treat rather than chew it, making treat time accessible even for pups with few or no teeth.
Check out the Sensitive Stomach | Dog Treat Sampler for an easy to digest option!
Choosing the Right Happy Pop
My pet has never tried a frozen treat. Which product should I start with?
Our bestselling Hoof & Hound | Pet Treat Sampler 5-Pack is the perfect introduction to Happy Pops!
It gives your pet the chance to try our most popular flavors so you can discover what they love most before stocking up on a Single Flavor 5-Pack.
Every pet has their own preferences, and part of the fun is figuring out their favorite—you’ll usually know which flavor wins by how quickly they finish it!
My pet loves ice. What product should I start with?
If your pet already loves ice, they’re a natural Happy Pops candidate!
We recommend starting with a Sampler 5-Pack so they can experience the frozen treat they already love with a flavorful twist.
Choose our bestselling Hoof & Hound | Pet Treat Sampler to explore a variety of fan-favorite flavors, or try our Sensitive Stomach | Dog Treat Sampler, featuring only fruit- and vegetable-based flavors.
With multiple flavors to try, you can quickly figure out their favorite before stocking up on a Single Flavor 5-Pack.
Which flavors are most popular with horses or farm animals?
Horses and their barn buddies tend to love the classics—carrots, oats, and peppermint!
That’s exactly why our Farm Friends | Pet Treat Sampler includes Glazed Carrot, Peppermint, and Nana-Oat, three flavors that are favorites around the barn.
I have a small dog. Can they eat a whole Happy Pop?
Happy Pops are a hit with pups of all sizes, and we have plenty of Yorkies, Dachshunds, Chihuahuas, French Bulldogs, Italian Greyhounds, and other small pups who love them!
Your dog doesn’t have to finish an entire Happy Pop in one sitting—let them enjoy a portion, reseal the zipper-top, and return the rest to the freezer for later.
One Happy Pop can mean multiple treat times for our littlest customers!
Which 5-pack is best for picky eaters?
Every pup has different tastes, so we recommend starting with our bestselling Hoof & Hound | Pet Treat Sampler 5-Pack to discover their favorite!
You can also add a pet-safe favorite like bone broth, plain yogurt, or peanut butter to make their Happy Pop even more enticing.
Which 5-pack is best for dogs with sensitive stomachs?
We recommend our Sensitive Stomach | Dog Treat Sampler, which features simple, wholesome recipes designed to be a gentle option for pups with sensitive stomachs.
This pack includes only fruit and vegetable based flavors made with naturally nutrient-rich ingredients that provide vitamins, minerals, and fiber, plus turmeric for an extra boost!
My pet didn't eat their Happy Pop. What should I do?
Don’t give up just yet! Just like us, pups have their own flavor preferences, so let them try a few different Happy Pops to find their favorite—you’ll usually know which one wins by how quickly they finish it!
You may also need to experiment with how you serve it. Some dogs are lickers, while others are chompers! Try serving it push-pop style, letting it soften for a few minutes, putting it down outside like a bone, freezing it in a bowl or on a lick mat, or even letting it melt into flavored water. You can also mix in a pet-safe favorite like bone broth, plain yogurt, or peanut butter.
Even the way your pup has been trained can influence how they prefer to enjoy their Happy Pop. My Golden Retriever, Hazel, initially refused to eat a Happy Pop from my hand because she had been trained not to take food from people. As soon as I put it down for her to enjoy on her own, she devoured it.
Every dog is different, so try a few flavors, textures, and serving styles to figure out what your pup prefers!
Ingredients & Nutrition
What ingredients are in Happy Pops?
The ingredients vary by product, but every flavor is made using real ingredients sourced from restaurant distributors. We believe every pet deserves the best quality!
Nana-Oat: Banana, Sugar, Rolled oats, Gelatin, Vanilla, Coconut oil, Turmeric, Salt, Dextrose, Calcium silicate, Potassium iodide, Potassium chloride, Magnesium carbonate
Peppermint: Sugar, Gelatin, Palm oil, Corn syrup, Peppermint Oil, Red 40, Salt, Calcium Silicate, Dextrose, Potassium iodide, Potassium chloride, Magnesium carbonate
Happy Hour: Banana, Brewers dried grains, Molasses, Coconut oil, Dextrose, Salt, Calcium silicate, Potassium iodide, Potassium chloride, Magnesium carbonate
Glazed Carrot: Carrots, Sugar, Flax seed, Molasses, Salt, Potassium chloride, Calcium silicate, Magnesium carbonate, Dextrose, Potassium iodide
Cake: Sugar, Gelatin, Palm oil, Corn starch, Lecithin, Gum arabic, Vanilla, Dextrose, Red 40, Yellow 6, Red 3, Blue 1, Salt, Confectioner’s glaze, Calcium silicate, Potassium iodide, Potassium chloride, Magnesium carbonate
Do you have a guaranteed analysis for each flavor?
Yes! The guaranteed analysis varies by flavor:
Nana-Oat: crude protein (min) 25%, crude fat (min) 15%, crude fiber (max) 3%, moisture (max) 8%, ash (max) 5%
Peppermint: crude protein (min) 20%, crude fat (min) 2%, crude fiber (max) 2%, moisture (max) 5%, ash (max) 3%
Happy Hour: crude protein (min) 6%, crude fat (min) 20%, crude fiber (max) 5%, moisture (max) 8%, ash (max) 5%
Glazed Carrot: crude protein (min) 5%, crude fat (min) 5%, crude fiber (max) 6%, moisture (max) 12%, ash (max) 5%
Cake: crude protein (min) 20%, crude fat (min) 5%, crude fiber (max) 1%, moisture (max) 5%, ash (max) 3%
How many calories are in each of the treats?
The calorie count varies by product:
Nana-Oat: 70 kcal/treat
Peppermint: 61 kcal/treat
Happy Hour: 58 kcal/treat
Glazed Carrot: 50 kcal/treat
Cake: 48 kcal/treat
Watching your pet's calorie intake? Simply limit the amount you feed them. Break the pops into thirds for a smaller, rationed portion.
Are they chicken-free?
Yes! All of our products are chicken-free.
Are they grain-free?
Most of the flavors we offer are grain-free.
The only flavor that has grain is Happy Hour. It uses upcycled spent grain from Wasserhund Brewery, a local Virginia Beach brewery.
Look to avoid grain? Shop our bestselling Hoof & Hound | Pet Sampler!
Do you have a vegan flavor?
Yes! We have two vegan flavors, Happy Hour and Glazed Carrot.
Nana-Oat, Cake, and Peppermint utilize beef gelatin to provide additional protein and help your furry friend maintain strong nails and fur!
Order a 5-pack of Happy Hour here or a 5-pack of Glazed Carrot here!
What is your electrolyte source?
Every Happy Pops flavor contains our custom Electrolyte Blend!
Our proprietary blend contains ingredients that provide key electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, and chloride. When prepared with water, Happy Pops turn hydration into a tasty enrichment activity your pup will actually look forward to!
Our Electrolyte Blend contains salt, potassium chloride, calcium silicate, magnesium carbonate, dextrose, and potassium iodide.
Can I mix Happy Pops with other ingredients like bone broth, yogurt, or peanut butter?
Of course! You can customize your Happy Pop by mixing in pet-safe favorites like bone broth, plain yogurt, or peanut butter before freezing.
Just make sure any add-ins are safe for your pet and free from harmful ingredients.
Happy Pops Community
Where can I find Happy Pops in stores?
Happy Pops are available at a growing number of retailers! Find us at:
Wasserhund Brewing Company:
Virginia Beach - 1805 Laskin Road, Suite 102
Chesapeake - 510 Belaire Ave
Norfolk - 2411 Granby Street
Neptune's Fury Cafe & Roastery:
Norfolk - 999 Waterside Dr
Foodies The Local's Market:
Virginia Beach - 2973 Shore Dr Unit 113
B&L Farm Market:
Virginia Beach - 1065 First Colonial Rd
Dappy Dayz Dogs:
Mobile Dog Treat Trailer - Check @dappydayzdogs on Instagram for locations
Can’t find Happy Pops near you? You can always shop online and have your pet's favorites delivered straight to your door!
What farmers markets do you attend?
Come see us in person! Our market schedule changes throughout the year, so check out our Instagram to see where the Happy Pops team will be popping up next.
Can’t make it to a market? You can always shop Happy Pops online!
During the Summer, we regularly pop up all over the 757, including the Old Beach Farmers Market in Virginia Beach, East Beach Farmers Market in Norfolk, Summit Pointe Market in Chesapeake, and 2nd Sundays in Williamsburg.
Do you have a brand affiliate program?
Yes! We love partnering with pet parents who love Happy Pops and want to share them with their online community.
Our Brand Affiliate Program includes a personalized discount code for your followers, commission on qualifying sales, and other Happy Pops perks.
Interested in joining the pack? Email yourock@shareyourhappypops.com or fill out the Contact Us Form.
How can I contact your team?
Have a question or need help with an order? We’re happy to help!
Reach out to us at yourock@shareyourhappypops.com or fill out our Contact Us Form and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.
Can I send you mail?
Yes! Feel free to mail letters or packages to 1225 Kempsville Rd #64501 Virginia Beach, VA 23467.
Orders & Shipping
When will my order ship?
We work hard to get your Happy Pops headed your way as quickly as possible! Orders are typically processed and shipped within three business days.
How much does shipping cost?
Shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on your order and delivery location. Enter your shipping address at checkout to see your available shipping options and rates.
Where do you ship?
We currently ship Happy Pops throughout the United States!
Can I track my order?
Once your order ships, you’ll receive a shipping confirmation email with your tracking information so you can follow your Happy Pops all the way to your doorstep.
What's your return policy?
Because Happy Pops are a consumable pet product, we’re unable to accept returns. However, if your order arrives damaged, incorrect, or there’s another issue with your purchase, please contact us so we can make it right.
Wholesale
Do you offer wholesale pricing?
Yes! We offer wholesale pricing with flexible options to fit your business. Retailers can carry individual, dry Happy Pops, 5-packs, prepared frozen pops—or a combination of all three!
How do I become a retailer?
We’d love to have Happy Pops in your store! Fill out our Contact Us Form or send us an email at yourock@shareyourhappypops.com with a little information about your business.
Please include contact information, business name and location, website or social media, type of business, and which Happy Pops products you’re interested in carrying, and our team will be in touch with pricing, product information, and next steps.