The Sassy Pup by Marian Ward

The Sassy Pup by Marian Ward Grand Rapids groomer specializing in senior, "challenging" and special needs dogs.

I love putting the pep back in an older pup's step ☺️This darling did so well with letting me de-matt and blow out all h...
06/27/2025

I love putting the pep back in an older pup's step ☺️
This darling did so well with letting me de-matt and blow out all her undercoat. With a little shaping she was looking her best and pranced out to greet her mom 🐾

Hello all! It's a hot hot summer. Make sure you're doing the best to protect your dogs with proper safety in mind. An ea...
06/26/2025

Hello all! It's a hot hot summer. Make sure you're doing the best to protect your dogs with proper safety in mind. An easy way to check if it's safe to walk your dog is to stand barefoot on the sidewalk you'll be on. If it's too hot for you, it's too hot for your pet. Those little toes can burn!
How to Protect Dog Paws From Hot Pavement, Sidewalks

Scorching pavement is damaging to dog paws, and especially puppies. So how hot is too hot for a dog's sensitive paw pads?

When your client REALLY likes you πŸ₯°πŸΎπŸ’™πŸ€£
05/15/2025

When your client REALLY likes you πŸ₯°πŸΎπŸ’™πŸ€£

This little miss is already making leaps in her confidence πŸ’™ she'd been kicked out of a shop for aggressive behavior, bu...
10/01/2024

This little miss is already making leaps in her confidence πŸ’™ she'd been kicked out of a shop for aggressive behavior, but really she's just scared of lots of things and needs a slow and calm approach. This is yet another client who reminds me why I do what I do πŸΎπŸ’™ they all deserve love and a non-traumatic experience πŸΎπŸ’™

Finished grooming for the day, so it's time for snuggles. Can't say I am unhappy with this set up lol. Got my book at ha...
07/29/2024

Finished grooming for the day, so it's time for snuggles. Can't say I am unhappy with this set up lol. Got my book at hand and I'm guessing I'll fall into the peer pressure of a nap as well.

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If you have a pet that gets scared by fireworks or storms, this is the product I stand behind to solve the issue. I've u...
06/23/2024

If you have a pet that gets scared by fireworks or storms, this is the product I stand behind to solve the issue. I've used this brand since they came out and talked to the owners back when they first started. There isn't a ton of regulation on CBD products for pets, but Honest Paws does it correctly. I've administered this oil to many clients, at a half dose it just takes the edge off, at a full dose your pup will be mellow and honestly not care about the explosions that would usually cause a panic. I've witnessed no adverse side effects and the next day they are back to normal. Please don't make your suffer through the 4th. Get them some natural help.

Also while this post is about their Calm formula, the Mobility formula is also amazing for seniors who are dealing with joint pain and arthritis!

Reunited and it feels so good! I missed this little Miss πŸΎπŸ’™πŸΎ
06/17/2024

Reunited and it feels so good! I missed this little Miss πŸΎπŸ’™πŸΎ

Nothing better than sweet clients who stick around for a post groom cuddle session. Plus look at these pastel rainbow ea...
06/04/2024

Nothing better than sweet clients who stick around for a post groom cuddle session. Plus look at these pastel rainbow ears we did for Pride! 🐾🌈🐾

Hello Sassy Pup family. With the past winter being a record breaker for mild temps, we are looking at a spring and summe...
04/21/2024

Hello Sassy Pup family. With the past winter being a record breaker for mild temps, we are looking at a spring and summer filled with more than the normal amount of fleas and ticks. I have already found many ticks on clients and they can do more than gross is out and irritate our pets. They can spread disease and invade our homes (leading to lengthy and costly measures of eradication).
So how do you keep your pets and family safe this year? First off keep your pets on a monthly flea and tick preventative and heartworm medicine. Second check your pet over for little creatures, especially after walking through areas with long grass or dense brush. Third, find other ways to add protection.
My favorite products are shown in these photos. makes amazing products to protect your pet, family and yard. The yard spray is amazing, you can just hook it to your hose and spray your yard, it gets rid of fleas and ticks but doesn't hurt bees and other pollinators! Their smaller bottle is great for spraying on you or your dog for some added protection, it's even safe for pregnant people (just make sure you use a hand to cover Fido's eyes while spraying them).
If your pup has already gotten some bites or has those pesky spring/summer skin allergies Epi-pet skin tonic and enrichment spray is a miracle at calming irritation and itching.
These are all products I've used for years and seen work wonders, and while this is not a paid endorsement, I wholeheartedly stand behind these brands and their ingredients. They are safe, they work and they are environmentally friendly. So stay safe and pest free this season!
Xoxo- Marian

This cutie pie was falling asleep while waiting for his ride. So freaking cute!! πŸ₯°
04/10/2024

This cutie pie was falling asleep while waiting for his ride. So freaking cute!! πŸ₯°

I love when my clients love me, but sometimes they just fall for my husband lol. This big sweetie had a lot of anxiety i...
03/24/2024

I love when my clients love me, but sometimes they just fall for my husband lol. This big sweetie had a lot of anxiety issues at the previous groomer but she did amazing here and fell head over heels for my man. They had some time watching sportsball while she waited for pickup ☺️

Getting snuggles from this good girl while we watch squirrels and wait for Mom.  πŸ’• This lady is one of my super sweet cl...
03/08/2024

Getting snuggles from this good girl while we watch squirrels and wait for Mom. πŸ’• This lady is one of my super sweet clients and she has made such huge strides since I first groomed her years ago. Plus she has the most amazing lashes lol


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