The Sassy Pup by Marian Ward

11/02/2025

08/08/2025

DOG OWNERS: PLEASE don't walk your dogs in the heat of the day. Stick to sunrise or closer to sunset.

We are entering our longest/hottest stretch of summer with highs near 100° for the next couple of weeks. Walking on the sidewalk is a no-no with concrete temps up to 130° under the sun. Walking on asphalt is borderline criminal with puppy paws burning quickly on 140°+ temps.

If you can't put your hand on the ground without feeling pain, your pups can't walk on it. This has been a PSA

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 🐾

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?

05/15/2025

When your client REALLY likes you 🥰🐾💙🤣

10/01/2024

This little miss is already making leaps in her confidence 💙 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 🐾💙 they all deserve love and a non-traumatic experience 🐾💙

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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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!

06/17/2024

Reunited and it feels so good! I missed this little Miss 🐾💙🐾

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! 🐾🌈🐾

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

04/10/2024

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