Pampered Pets Grooming by Diane

12/03/2025

I have a couple hours open before Christmas, if any of my regular clients want a tidy up before Christmas. Give me a call or text 😊

11/18/2025

Let’s talk about one of the biggest myths in the Golden Retriever world — the “English Cream.”

You’ve probably seen ads for rare white or English Cream Goldens selling for sky-high prices. The truth is… there’s no separate breed called an English Cream Golden Retriever. It’s just a Golden Retriever with a lighter coat color!

Breeders sometimes use those fancy terms as a marketing trick to make their dogs sound unique or “premium.” But color doesn’t determine quality, temperament, or health — it’s just genetics.

What really matters are things like:
💛 Health testing (hips, elbows, eyes, heart, DNA)
🧠 A solid temperament
🐶 Structure and soundness
❤️ The love, care, and socialization a breeder puts into every puppy

Whether your Golden is a deep red, golden honey, or creamy white — they all shine the same on the inside. 🌟

At Redheaded Retrievers, we celebrate every shade of gold because what makes a Golden Retriever truly golden has nothing to do with color.

10/14/2025

02/21/2025

I wish dogs lived forever, but sadly their time here is short.
I have said goodbye to more dogs than one person should have to.
Thats part of the job.
That being said, i will be adding a handful of new clients to my schedule.
No big dogs, no mean dogs, no biters 😊
Give me a call if you are interested.
528-3876
Or text 366-4490

07/16/2024

Love all my Bellas, but this is on point. 😆

11/14/2023

Heads up for all of my clients.
I will be adding sales tax to the total bill starting Jan 1st.
I previously just took it out of my monthly earnings.
I will round out to the nearest dollar, to avoid dealing with coin change.
Thanks for all of your business, I appreciate every one of you.

08/08/2023

Open my door to an impatient customer… looks like he needs a nail trim.

10/12/2022

Tag a Deb and ask her to explain herself. 🤣

09/12/2022

My street will be under construction starting Tuesday 9/13, for about 6 weeks.
This map shows where you can park for the easist access to my house.
I am more than willing to walk down and meet you, if need be.
Sorry for the inconvenience.,

01/28/2022

Doodles!!!

I’m on many different platforms and apart of many different grooming communities. There are hundreds upon hundreds of groomers saying NO to doodles. They are in a place in their career and how the market is that they can pick and choose their clients and more and more groomers will not accept doodles anymore.

Why?
1. The genetics of these designer dogs make their coats vary across the spectrum, most mat easily and their personalities are incredibly erratic. These things make this breed more difficult to groom.
2. Some (a lot) of doodles are incredibly large. 80 lb puppies.
3. to get a good cut all of that hair (a ton of hair) must be dried with the High velocity dryer while straightened. More work and time.
4. Being one of the most difficult coats to maintain, these dogs are coming into the shop in terrible condition. Matted sometimes to the skin.
5. Pet parents are not well enough equipped with the proper tools, knowledge, time or technique to maintain these breeds.
6. As a groomer it feels as if the parent is not willing or able to put in the effort to maintain their pet and will be more of a hassle to shops when their dog gets a shavedown due to their lack of knowledge Or effort. Creating a fearful environment where a groomer must worry if they will be dealing with unhappy clients, bad reviews and headache.

How do you become a doodle owner your groomer will accept into their schedule and love?
1. These dogs need regular grooming! It will help them succeed and be fear free and cooperative while groomed and keep the coat healthy so you can maintain it better in between grooms. Prebook your appointments.
2. Learn the line brushing technique. This is the proper way to brush your dog, getting the hair at the root to the end so it does not mat.
3. Brush your dog 3-7 times a week! A lot of the time doodles have a combination coat that mats easily and brushing is REQUIRED to not mat. Brush thoroughly. Especially friction areas.
4. Understand that this designer dog you bought, that probably cost a ton of money will continue to cost a ton of money for upkeep it’s entire life. It’s grooming needs are not the equivalent to a pug, a golden retriever or even a poodle. Doodles are even more high maintenance.
5. Appreciate your groomer, doodles are no easy task. Be kind and compassionate. Communicate with your groomer to help your dog, yourself and your groomer succeed.

01/21/2022

Peekaboo!