The Polka Dot Pup

The Polka Dot Pup The Polka Dot Pup is a small, in home, full service dog grooming salon 💕

01/25/2025

I have TWO cancellations for Monday, January 27th! Text me to nab one or both! 815-216-5647 💕💕

F•O•U•R    Y•E•A•R•SFour years ago today, The Polka Dot Pup opened its doors for the first time. I can’t believe it’s al...
12/12/2024

F•O•U•R Y•E•A•R•S

Four years ago today, The Polka Dot Pup opened its doors for the first time. I can’t believe it’s already been that long! Many of you have been with me longer than that, too. Thinking about that I am filled with such an overwhelming amount of gratitude for you all. For being flexible when I had a baby, moved, had a sick kiddo, and more. For trusting me with your pups, for telling your neighbors about me, for the endless amount of Dunkin’ iced coffees, and for staying a minute to chat and catch up each time. I am so, so lucky in that I truly look forward to each and every appointment, every single day. Going to work never feels like work! I’m really excited for another great year with all of you 🐾

So, thank you times a million for growing with me! These three little goof balls thank you, too! ♥️

📸: ELBE Photography by Lauren Broderick

YES I WANT YOUR ATTENTION! PLEASE READ THIS! 📢 Important Polka Dot Pup Update!I have a new phone number: 815-216-5647Bef...
11/22/2024

YES I WANT YOUR ATTENTION! PLEASE READ THIS!

📢 Important Polka Dot Pup Update!

I have a new phone number: 815-216-5647

Before you dig in for Turkey next week, please text the new number with your name (and of course your cuddly friend’s name) to ensure I have your contact transferred over and saved! Please make sure to update your contact for me as well. The old number 331-215-3062 will no longer be active as of December 1st!

Enjoy your holidays, don’t share your leftovers with your dog no matter how cute they are, and try not to be a Meredith if you can help it! 😉🤣

What was your dog for Halloween? Let me see!Edit: I’m so glad I asked 😂 adding pics of my pups in their costumes!
11/01/2024

What was your dog for Halloween? Let me see!

Edit: I’m so glad I asked 😂 adding pics of my pups in their costumes!

A small earring was found outside this afternoon! Send me a text to arrange pick up 🙂
10/29/2024

A small earring was found outside this afternoon! Send me a text to arrange pick up 🙂

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10/07/2024

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Please see the following Press Release for details regarding yesterday’s structure fire.
Thank you to the agencies mentioned who responded to assist Ottawa Fire with this incident.

Fluffy has some news she can’t wait to share! 2025 BOOKING IS OPEN! Yearly booking is not required but is recommended es...
09/26/2024

Fluffy has some news she can’t wait to share!

2025 BOOKING IS OPEN!

Yearly booking is not required but is recommended especially if you have limited availability, multiple dogs, or have a dog who needs a little extra time and attention.

To book for 2025, shoot me a text to the salon cell at 331-215-3062. I do not book appointments through phone calls or Facebook comments, please TEXT ONLY.

🐾If you are continuing a schedule from this year, let me know if you’d like to keep the same spacing between appointments and include any changes to your schedule.

🐾If you are not a new client, but new to yearly booking, please let me know when you’d like to start the appointments and how long in between. Please also include any days or times that do not work for you on a recurring basis.

🐾 If you are a new client, and love the idea of booking for the year, please include your dogs name, breed, weight, and age, along with the date of their last grooming and how long in between appts.

🎄🦃🍗🧆🎁This is the time of year that if you haven’t already booked through the year or scheduled your holiday apppointment...
07/18/2024

🎄🦃🍗🧆🎁

This is the time of year that if you haven’t already booked through the year or scheduled your holiday apppointments, you should! I will be closing for Christmas break with the kids starting 12/21 and as of the writing of this post only have two available appointments that week.

Yeah, I know, I’m making you panic about Christmas in JULY. If Smashmouth was right about one thing, it’s that the years start coming and they don’t stop coming, so really… I’m just helping you plan!

For those of you asking about 2025 yearly schedules: I will open that booking up likely at the end of August/early September. I’ll make another post around that time with more details!

I love you guys! I mean it. I can’t believe I’m wrapping up another year of doing what I love every day! 🥹😍

☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️ Do you have a pool loving pup like Maizy? If so, it’s incredibly important to remember that long hair and moi...
06/27/2024

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Do you have a pool loving pup like Maizy?

If so, it’s incredibly important to remember that long hair and moisture, especially chlorinated water, are a recipe for mats and tangles! Want to keep the long locks? Make sure to dry and comb your dog out thoroughly after each swimming sesh! Bonus points for a good rinse and some leave in conditioner 😘 If Fido fights the brush but still wants to enjoy the water, considering a shorter haircut or trim for the summer is always a good solution!

Stay cool 😎

Hi friends! Tis the season for fleas and ticks! One of the most common things I hear is “They can’t have fleas/ticks, th...
05/07/2024

Hi friends!

Tis the season for fleas and ticks! One of the most common things I hear is “They can’t have fleas/ticks, they never leave my yard!”

This is a picture of a live tick, that I took myself, from four days ago in a grocery store bathroom.

This nasty little beast was waiting for its next ride in a cold tile bathroom - they are not tip toeing around your property line out of courtesy! Please please please put your pets on flea and tick prevention 🙏🏻

I am a “no fleas, please!” salon and do not treat for fleas here. If fleas are found on your pet, they will be sent home incomplete until the fleas are gone! 🐜 🪲

02/21/2024

I’ve got a last minute opening for tomorrow 2/22 at 10:30! Shoot me a text to nab it!

01/26/2024
01/15/2024

Looking to get on our schedule? We have a few rare weekday slots open and are ready to fill them!

If you would like to apply for an appointment please TEXT 331-215-3062 with the following information:

-yours and your pups name
-your pups breed and weight
-your daytime weekday availability

We look forward to meeting some new paws!

Woooooooosaaaaahhhhhhhh! We made it! Happy New Years fam! The end of 2023 wrapped up the 3rd year of The Polka Dot Pup a...
01/05/2024

Woooooooosaaaaahhhhhhhh! We made it!

Happy New Years fam! The end of 2023 wrapped up the 3rd year of The Polka Dot Pup and I couldn’t be more grateful for all of you! Some days it doesn’t even feel real that this all worked out the way it did. If you’ve been with me from the beginning… you know what I mean! 😂 I’ve always been an “eyes closed, head first” type of girl and this was no different!

2024 promises to be just as great, if not better, and I’m excited to start another year with my old favs and a bunch of new faces! That being said, here’s a quick recap on some shop policies and some info you’ll need for 2024!

Late/No Shows - I offer a 15 min grace period for your appt time. Going to be later than that? Shoot me a text, the more notice you can give me the better. I might be able to do a couple things in a different order and accommodate you still! Help me, help you! Can’t make it? Let me know as soon as you can and I’ll for sure get you rescheduled. Don’t show or cancelling at the last minute? There’s a 50% charge for your appt that can be paid via cash, check, or zelle before your next appt. This fee does not apply to your next appt!

Phone Calls- I am a text only operation! I can’t hear you, you can’t hear me, and I don’t talk on the phone while I’m working on a dog for safety. The fastest way to reach me is to text! I do not return missed calls or voicemails and my voicemail greeting states the same.

Shop Closings/Vacations- I do not, and will never, post or inform clients ahead of time that I will be on vacation or away from home. I just schedule that time in to my book, so you can trust that if you have an appt scheduled, I will be open that day. Please remember that while I am a legit business entity I do work from home, and I don’t know a single person who would want to let 100s (or more!) people know that their home is empty!

Haircuts - I’m always going to ask what you want done that day. If you don’t know a specific length that’s more than fine, you can tell me “half off” or something along those lines, you can even say “same as last time”. The more info you give me, the closer I can get to the vision you have for your pups look (as long as he or she isn’t matted 🫣). If you ask me to take a certain amount of length off, I will do just that. Please make sure that you know what that length will look like though! If you ask me to take 2” off the end of the tail, you will get 2” taken off. I have a to-scale ruler tattooed on the inside of my wrist so I can measure accurately, do you? 😂

Booking - If you’ve been with me for a few years, you know this all too well… it’s best to book ahead! Most of my Day 1’s book for the year. After the move I had a couple months where it was easier to get on the schedule and just book your next one at the end of each appt, but right now I’m recommending 2 appts ahead…especially if you have a specific day or time of day that you need!

And lastly…

Pricing - Yeah, I know. I held out as long as I could! Not everyone will see an increase this year as I did start raising some prices last year while I worked up a new pricing model, and new clients are seeing the updated pricing already! If you haven’t seen an increase in awhile, this will probably apply to you. If you have any questions or concerns, or you’d like an estimated total before your next appointment, just shoot me a text and I’d be happy to give you that info! Please keep in mind that all prices are “in good condition”, and are subject to change based on your dog’s coat, weight, and service at the time of grooming.

That’s it 😅 I’m looking forward to another great year with my extended family, love you guys!

01/02/2024

If you’re looking for a new walking service for 2024, check her out!

Hi friends! Please remember to pick up after your pets when you are arriving or leaving (or are literally anywhere and y...
12/20/2023

Hi friends!

Please remember to pick up after your pets when you are arriving or leaving (or are literally anywhere and your dog p**ps).

Circled in red are the dog p**p bags provided for your use.

Circled in green is not only a motion sensor light for picking up your pet after dark, but also a camera that starts recording when it senses motion and stops once you enter the salon or disappear from view. It then saves those clips to our cloud indefinitely so we can review them any time we need to. I understand if one slips out but knowingly leaving it there is gross!

Please use the provided p**p bags and dispose in the trash can outside. If the can is moved, I can take the bag from you and dispose of it so you don’t have to bring it into your car! Thank you!

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