The Polished Pup

About

The Polished Pup offers full-service dog grooming services designed with your dog's comfort in mind. Our private, one-on-one approach ensures your pup receives our full and undivided attention from start to finish, with no loud, crowded spaces or long waits. In our calm and quiet setting, your pups enjoy a quicker turnaround than in traditional salons while being gently cared for every step of the way.

Services

• Bath and Nails Mobile dog grooming services include a bath and nail trim. The coat is finished with a thorough brush-out using tools appropriate for the coat type. Paw pads are shaved as needed.
• Bath and Tidy Includes a bath and nail trim, along with paw tidying and face trimming. Ideal for dogs with longer coats whose owners prefer a mostly natural look and is commonly used as a maintenance service between full haircuts.
• Bath and Outline Includes a bath and nail trim, along with paw trimming, thorough brushing, and heavier trimming of feathering. Ideal for long-coated breeds whose owners prefer a smooth, more uniform look.
• Bath and Haircut Full-service dog grooming includes nail trimming, and an all-over haircut tailored to your dog's coat and breed.
• Deshed Specialized shampoo, conditioner, and extra brushing to effectively remove excess fur. Ideal for heavy shedding breeds.
• Premium Shampoo/Conditioner Upgraded shampoo and conditioner sets designed for various grooming needs including Fruit of the Groomer, Wicked, White on White, Black Passion, and Caviar.
• Fleas Required service if your dog comes in with fleas. Uses a shampoo and conditioner system to eliminate any fleas present on your dog's coat.

Published prices

Prices published on their website, as of September 2026 — confirm when booking.

Service area

• Kent
• Tacoma

Frequently asked questions

• How much will grooming cost?

  It is difficult to provide a proper estimate without seeing your pup in person. The price of the service will depend on the time spent and the service being done. The average small dog haircut would be $125-$140.

• How long will the grooming take?

  Offering a one on one service, your pup will not have any time spent waiting around. However time depends on the service, add-ons, and how your pup feels about the experience. Expect one to three hours.

• How soon can I get my pet in?

  Getting your pup on a schedule is highly recommended and required in some cases. When scheduling an appointment, be prepared to have an estimated wait time of at least two weeks.

• How often should I have my dog groomed?

  4 to 6 weeks is highly suggested for haircuts and no later than 8 weeks. I will recommend a set schedule for your dog and highly suggest we pre-book to ensure you have an appointment when needed.

• What areas do you service? Can you go outside of the area?

  I groom within Federal Way and the surrounding areas. This would include Auburn, Kent, Tacoma, Fife, Milton and Puyallup. On a case by case basis, I will accept other locations.

• Can I choose my appointment day and time?

  I will do our best to coordinate with you on best days and times for appointments. However, I only service certain areas on certain days and estimated times are built around projected travel times and other appointments that day.

• Do you require proof of vaccinations?

  Yes, I require proof of up-to-date rabies vaccine for all pets that I groom. I recommend following your veterinarian's vaccine schedule for your pet but a current rabies vaccine will need to be on file before grooming your dog.

• What is the best way to contact you?

  The best way to reach me is to text (253) 325-9467 and I will contact you as soon as possible. You are also welcome to call and leave a message, or email me at [email protected].

• What is your cancellation policy?

  If an appointment is cancelled within 24 hours a fee of 50% of expected service will apply (anywhere from $50-$100). This is because your appointment can be difficult to fill due to coordinating routes.