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Julia Blackwell

Pet Groomer

Julia Blackwell is a pet groomer and business owner based in Salt Lake City, Utah. She is the founder of Pupwell, a company that offers luxury dog grooming products and provides pet care education. She founded the business in 2021, after realizing during lockdown how many people don’t know how to properly groom their pets and struggle when they don’t have access to professional groomers. Through Pupwell, Julia seeks to educate pet owners about proper pet care and provide them the tools they need for their pets to thrive. Prior to founding Pupwell, Julia worked for nine years as a dog breeder at Bountiful Doodles, and specializes in breeding and caring for Goldendoodles. She also has career experience as a hairstylist.

Education

  • BA, Utah State University
  • Graduate, New Horizons School of Cosmetology

Professional Achievements

  • Has educated dog parents on grooming and dog care in multiple publications, including Vogue, The Wall Street Journal, and The Wildest
  • Runs a large Instagram platform catering to dog parents
  • Mentors other women business owners in the business community

Favorite Piece of Advice

  • You have to LOVE what you do and what you're selling if you want to sell it to other people.
  • Trust YOUR gut and intuition – after a decade of being an entrepreneur, it's the best thing I've learned.
  • There aren't many instant rewards in life, but a well groomed dog is one!

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