Pampered Paws is a dedicated dog grooming salon at 3 First Street in Lansdowne, Masterton, in the Wairarapa. It was set up as a grooming salon in April 2010, and it takes dogs of all sizes and ages, from 4-month-old puppies to older dogs with health conditions. The salon is run by Dionne Pugh, the owner, operator and principal groomer, who has more than 20 years' experience and is a breed specialist. Dionne is a member of the National Dog Groomers Association of NZ and has passed its Terrier and Non-Sporting exams, and is halfway to the Master Grooming Certificate. The salon also sells pet care products.
Dogs are kept in separate cages, and they are walked if they stay for some time. The salon uses Green Groom shampoos, which the salon describes as natural and biodegradable, and every dog has a preliminary flea shampoo. Dryers and blades are serviced by MJS NZ. The salon says heavily matted or flea-infested coats cost extra, because they take more time. Payment is by Visa, Mastercard, Eftpos, cheque or internet banking. Bookings and enquiries go by phone on 06 370 1667 or 027 480 2073. The salon's nearest other pet shops are Heads and Tails, 0.6 km away, and Animates Masterton, 0.9 km away.