At first glance, picking up dog poop might not sound like a career path but for Salazar Scoops, it became the foundation for something much bigger. Anthony and Ashley Salazar are the founders of Salazar Scoops, a pet waste removal service proudly serving Ogden, Davis County, and Weber County in Utah.
Anthony was a manager at the cybersecurity firm and like a lot of places, half of his team was laid off during COVID. That is when he got online to look for side hustles. Pretty soon he picked up bucket and a shovel and Salazar Scoops was founded. Two years ago, the two were able to quit their full times jobs and purse Salazar Scoops full time.
Salazar Scoops is more than just a cleanup service. They offer comprehensive pet waste removal for both homes and businesses—including scooping, sanitizing, and deodorizing. Offering flexible schedules to fit your lifestyle, they always haul the waste away at no extra cost.
Ashley and Anthony have serviced over 10,000 homes and collected more poop than most people care to imagine. With over 250 five-star reviews, their work speaks for itself. Anthony also loves to educate people about the proper way to dispose of pet waster. He does coaching across the country, has spoken at conferences, written a book for property managers and has a YouTube Channel. They do a lot in this industry and are your dog poop experts. In 2025, they were honored to be recognized as the Utah Industry Leader in Pet Waste Removal by KSL Studio 5.
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