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Pampered Paws & Ponies

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Pet Spa • Boutique • Wellness • Education
We serve cats, rabbits, dogs, and horses.
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Certified Feline Master Groomer, Certified Master Rabbit Groomer, Certified Pet Aesthetician

10/31/2026

Hoppy Halloween!

10/30/2026

The littlest cat whisper loves to spoil all the kitties!

10/30/2026

Line Brushing Your Doodle

Meet Reggie, our adorable 6-month-old Bernedoodle client! Reggie is helping us demonstrate proper line brushing techniques to keep your doodle’s coat healthy, comfortable, and free of mats.

Line brushing involves working through the coat in small sections, making sure you’re brushing all the way down to the skin rather than just brushing the surface.

Recommended grooming tools:
🐾 A quality slicker brush
🐾 A body comb with both wide and fine tines
🐾 Water or a conditioning spray to lightly mist the coat before brushing

Lightly misting the coat helps reduce static, friction, and coat breakage. Use your slicker brush to work through each section, then follow with your comb to check for any remaining tangles.

An important clarification about removing mats and tangles: When I mention using a slicker brush to remove mats in the video, I’m referring to small, loose tangles or minor mats that can be gently worked out without causing discomfort.

Large, tight mats, especially those close to the skin, should never be pulled or brushed out. These should be safely clipped out to avoid unnecessary pain and skin irritation.

Regular line brushing is especially important for doodles, whose coats require consistent maintenance to prevent matting.

Happy brushing! ❤️

10/28/2026

After grooming snuggles… our favorite part. ❤️

10/28/2026

Our friend Fig wasn’t comfortable with the handheld dryer, but he was happy and comfortable in our JirPet drying box!

We love getting to know each cat and figuring out what works best for them. Sometimes adjusting what we do makes all the difference! ❤️

10/24/2026

Meet Sunny!

Sunny was turned away and asked not to return to a grooming salon inside a large pet store. Prior to that experience she was fully sedated and shaved at a veterinary clinic.

Sunny had severe matting and desperately needed help. Rather than focusing on what Sunny wouldn’t allow, we wanted to understand why she was struggling and what we could do differently.

We started by reviewing Sunny’s history, her previous grooming experiences, and what might help her feel safe. We also learned that Sunny had experienced physical abuse in her first home. Knowing this was incredibly important because the way we approached, handled, and supported Sunny could make all the difference.

Together, we developed a plan specifically for her:

🐾 Sunny’s dad would speak with her veterinarian about calming medication to give before her appointment.

🐾 Her dad would stay during the appointment to provide comfort and reassurance.

🐾 Sunny would be our first appointment of the day, allowing us to work through the most challenging parts without interruptions or other cats around.

🐾 We would use gentle, feline-specific handling techniques, respect her boundaries, and adjust our approach based on her responses.

And how did Sunny do?

At first, she was understandably nervous. There was some wiggles, growling, and hissing as she communicated her discomfort. We listened, worked quickly, and handled her with care.

Not only were we able to safely remove her matting, Sunny also received a bath and a thorough deshedding treatment.

And by the end of her appointment Sunny was so comfortable that she decided to loaf on the grooming table and didn’t seem particularly interested in going home!

Sunny wasn’t an ungroomable cat. She was a cat who needed a different approach.

This is why our cat-exclusive grooming days, quiet environment, individualized care, and understanding of feline behavior matter so much.

Not every cat will respond the same way, and not every grooming session will look like Sunny’s. But taking the time to understand the animal in front of us can completely change the experience.

10/21/2026

Juno sits on her throne (aka the back of the couch) and judges our work. 😂

10/21/2026

It was haircut day for Rascal!

Due to a back injury, I only groom a couple of large dogs these days. Most of our former large dog clients have transitioned to other groomers. But Rascal is ours, so he isn’t going anywhere! ❤️

Rascal joined our family in 2021 at 13 months old. His previous family was extremely concerned about COVID, so he never left their apartment, and no one came inside. He had very little socialization and had never been groomed.

He came with the name Rascal. We thought it was strange at first, but quickly figured out why! 😂

You couldn’t touch him. Like, at all.

Brushing, bathing, clipping, and especially handling his feet were incredibly difficult.

Rascal is one of the biggest reasons Pampered Paws & Ponies is a home-based pet spa.

He taught me that not every dog can handle a busy grooming salon. He also taught me not to restrain fearful dogs, to offer breaks, build trust, and find alternatives.

Most importantly, he taught me to look beyond what appears to be naughty behavior and understand WHY an animal is behaving that way.

Rascal has extremely sensitive skin, making brushing genuinely uncomfortable. What looked like stubbornness was actually discomfort.

Rascal was also one of my case studies while earning my Certified Pet Aesthetician (CPAe) certification. He helped me apply what I was learning about skin and coat health to real world situations.

Today, he gets a haircut every 3–4 weeks to minimize brushing, and skin restoration baths every 1–2 weeks to help keep him comfortable.

In today’s video, Rascal is standing on a little stool so I can clip his belly and sanitary areas without straining my back. He also stands better on the grooming table when he has a job to do!

Rascal is a high-maintenance, expensive dog to care for, but I wouldn’t trade him or the lessons he’s taught me for anything.

He’s made me a better groomer, a more compassionate animal care professional, and a stronger advocate for understanding behavior rather than simply expecting compliance.

Sometimes our most challenging animals become our greatest teachers. ❤️

We love you, Rascal! 🐾

10/17/2026

Meet Oreo!

Oreo arrived for his very first spa day with extensive matting and dandruff. He doesn’t tolerate brushing at home and isn’t a fan of being handled.

When his mom dropped him off, she showed me a scratch he’d given her and said, “I hope you have arm protection!” 😳

Oreo’s lion cut was certainly not an easy groom. However, understanding feline behavior, recognizing stress signals, and having advanced training through the National Cat Groomers Institute allowed me to complete his lion cut, bath, and finishing as safely as possible.

Was it a perfect groom? No. But safety, compassion, and a cat’s emotional well-being will always take priority over a perfect haircut.

Moving forward, Oreo will visit every 8 weeks, alternating between a bath and deshed and a bath and haircut. This consistent grooming schedule will help prevent matting, minimize the brushing his mom needs to do at home, and make his appointments shorter and more manageable. The goal is a comfortable, mat-free Oreo without the stress and scratches that come with trying to maintain his coat at home.

And the best part? We ended our time together on a positive note! The same kitty who didn’t want to be handled allowed me to give him gentle head pets once we were all finished. 🥹

Sometimes, the little moments of trust are the biggest victories. ❤️

Address

Sandy, UT
84093

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18014406991

Website

https://pamperedutah.pet/

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