Welcome to the Pampered Pupz Blog

Welcome to the Pampered Pupz Blog — your go-to spot for all things dog grooming, care, and comfort in St. Augustine. As a local mobile grooming service, we know that every pup is unique, and our goal is to help you keep yours happy, healthy, and looking their best. Here you’ll find helpful tips, seasonal grooming advice, behind-the-scenes peeks at our mobile spa, and expert insights to make life with your dog a little easier (and a lot fluffier).

Why do you not express anal glands?

This is a question that Pampered Pupz of St. Johns sometimes gets asked during intake phone calls.  In much the same way as teeth brushing, we feel that this is a procedure that is better performed...

Why don’t you brush teeth?

This is something that has come up in Pampered Pupz of St. Johns survey responses more than once.  The question asked was, “What is one thing we could do to improve your experience?”  While teeth...

Why do some groomers have trip fees?

This is not something that Pampered Pupz of St. Johns has ever done or would ever do.  We believe in being transparent with our pricing and don’t like hidden or surprise fees.  A trip fee is simply...

Why is matting so bad for dogs?

Pampered Pupz of St. Johns takes matting very seriously.  Matting is when the hair gets all tangled up sometimes with dirt and water and sticks together.  Over time, mats can cause skin irritation...

Nervous or Anxious Dogs

How do we handle nervous/anxious dogs?  First and foremost, we are dog people.  We take our time to make sure that your pup is comfortable and not stressed out.  If we need to stop and take a break,...