The Polished Paw, Inc 734.459.3575
About Us
Passionate and Caring
The Polished Paw, LLC was voted the #1 pet grooming salon in Plymouth, MI. We're focused on your dog’s health, comfort, and well-being. We don’t just offer pet grooming services; every spa appointment is designed to assist with positive skin health, reduce anxiety, and build lasting trust between the pet and groomer. Our approach blends professional pet grooming with gentle, trauma-informed handling in an emotionally safe space. We are passionate about providing the best care for your pets, including specialized dog spa treatments. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that your pet, whether a dog or cat, feels loved, comfortable, and happy during the grooming process. We are the top cat groomers in the area.
Why Choose Us?
Wellness Over Vanity: At The Polished Paw, LLC, we observe skin conditions and provide specialized pet grooming services to support dogs with allergies or trauma history. Care at Their Pace: Our groomers, some of the best in the industry, are trained in skin therapy and behavior-based handling, always respecting each dog’s comfort level. Safety-First Salon: Our top priority is always your pet, and everything we do reflects that commitment to being the #1 pet grooming choice. Science-Backed Products: We use professional-grade, pH-balanced products tailored to your dog’s skin and coat needs, ensuring they receive the best dog spa treatments available. Compassion meets expert grooming techniques here to provide the best care for your pets.
Pawdicure Deluxe
Book Your Fur Baby a Grooming Spa Day or a "Pawdicure Deluxe." They will thank you 💞 Rate is: $35.00.
Includes:
- Nail trim and gentle filing
- Paw pad exfoliation
- Moisturizing balm and pad massage
Benefits:
- Keeps PETS' nails healthy and comfortable
- Helps prevent cracks and dryness
- Enhances comfort during walks and play
We still accept walk-ins (AFTER 10:00am) for nail trimming only. No appointment is necessary. The current fee for nail trimming is $20.00.
Grooming Studio For Rent
Built for Groomers. Designed to Make Life Easier.
Beauty salons have used this model for years, but pet groomers have often been limited to two paths: corporate chains or costly shop investments. The Polished Paw offers the missing middle: professional independence without the heavy overhead.
Own Your Business:
• Set your own prices, hours, schedule, and client list
• Keep control of your profits and your process. Your skills, your rules, your success.
• Start with less stress and fewer upfront costs.
• Move into a beautiful, ready-to-use suite.
• Choose the studio size that fits your business: small studios are $850.00 per month, and large studios are $1,250.00 per month.
• Use professional equipment, utilities, and shared amenities without managing the overhead.
What's included:
• Simplified day-to-day business operations.
• Welcome clients in professional waiting area.
• Spend more time grooming and less time managing logistics.
How We Help:
• Make independence easier from day one.
• Customize your private studio suite.
• Access to on-site bathtub stations.
• Stay connected with reliable Wi-Fi.
• Grow your grooming business with lower overhead.
• Use the dedicated drying room.
• Set your own prices and collect your own payments.
• Operate independently while enjoying a professional studio environment.
How It Works:
• Lease your private studio space.
• Join a community of pet professionals building success on their own terms.
Book Your Tour
• Tour our location and see how groomers can pursue their goals without the burden of high overhead.
• Experience the difference a purpose-built studio can make, then reserve your suite.
The time is now. Are you ready to build and grow your grooming business? Reserve your preferred studio or suite with a deposit and start operating independently right away.
Call or email today. Tour today. Move in today. Start tomorrow.
(734) 459-3575 / thepolishedpawinc@gmail.com
The Hidden Dangers of Mats in Your Pet’s Coat.
Why Mats Are Harmful
The Challenges of Removing Mats
The Challenges of Removing Mats
Why Mats Are Harmful.
- They pull on the skinMats tighten as they grow, constantly tugging on your dog’s sensitive skin and causing discomfort and fur breakage.
- They trap bacteria, dead skin, and debris.
- This creates a perfect environment for infections and unpleasant odors.
- They cause sores and open wounds underneath.
- The constant pressure
Why Mats Are Harmful.
- They pull on the skinMats tighten as they grow, constantly tugging on your dog’s sensitive skin and causing discomfort and fur breakage.
- They trap bacteria, dead skin, and debris.
- This creates a perfect environment for infections and unpleasant odors.
- They cause sores and open wounds underneath.
- The constant pressure and friction can lead to painful skin irritation and lesions that you can’t see.
- They affect movement.
- Mats between paw pads or in armpits can restrict motion and alter your dog’s natural gait, leading to long-term posture or mobility issues.
- They are painful.
- Beyond the surface, mats restrict blood circulation. When they’re finally removed, blood can rush back into the area, sometimes causing bruising or hematomas.
The Challenges of Removing Mats
The Challenges of Removing Mats
The Challenges of Removing Mats
Removing mats is never as simple as “just brush them out.” Every method has limitations.
- Brushing takes significant time Working through mats safely extends the grooming session, increasing both the time and cost of the appointment.
- Brushing still damages the coat Even with proper tools and technique, the hair shaft often becomes weaken
Removing mats is never as simple as “just brush them out.” Every method has limitations.
- Brushing takes significant time Working through mats safely extends the grooming session, increasing both the time and cost of the appointment.
- Brushing still damages the coat Even with proper tools and technique, the hair shaft often becomes weakened or breaks during detangling.
- Cutting mats out is dangerous Without professional training, it’s extremely easy to cut the skin. It also leaves uneven holes in the coat.
- Clipping requires a very short cut To safely get under a mat, groomers must clip close to the skin — often ¼ inch or less. This can be stressful for the dog and time‑consuming for the groomer.
- Matted dogs arrive already stressed Mats pull, pinch, and hurt. By the time a matted dog arrives for grooming, they’re often anxious, uncomfortable, and less tolerant of handling.
The Bottom Line About Mats
The Challenges of Removing Mats
The Bottom Line About Mats
Prevention is always better than correction
- Routine brushing, proper tools, and consistent professional grooming keep your dog comfortable, healthy, and looking their best.
- If your dog is already matted, don’t wait — schedule a professional grooming appointment as soon as possible.
- Mats only worsen over time, making removal more difficult an
Prevention is always better than correction
- Routine brushing, proper tools, and consistent professional grooming keep your dog comfortable, healthy, and looking their best.
- If your dog is already matted, don’t wait — schedule a professional grooming appointment as soon as possible.
- Mats only worsen over time, making removal more difficult and more uncomfortable for your pet.
- Keeping your fur baby in mind, it's important to maintain regular grooming services.
- Finally, regular grooming ensures their comfort, safety, and over all happiness.
The world would be a nicer place if everyone had the ability to love as unconditionally as a dog.
M.K. Clinton
We love our customers and are proud to offer pet grooming services. Feel free to visit us during normal business hours for exceptional cat groomers and luxurious dog spa treatments, as well as professional dog grooming that will leave your pets looking their best.
We're located at:
550 Forest Avenue Ste 6, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, United States
Phone: (734) 459‑3575 Email: thepolishedpawinc@gmail.com Our team stays busy giving every pet a calm, gentle, and stress‑free experience. Because of this, we may not always be able to answer the phone. Email is the most reliable way to reach us,
Hours of Operation
Open today | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm |
Grooming appointments should always be scheduled in advance. However, please call us in case of cancellations, as they may occur, allowing us to accommodate your pet.
We accept walk-ins (After 10:00am) for nail trimming throughout the day. No appointment is necessary.
The current walk-in fee is: $20.00.
