Calm comes first
Grooming should reduce stress where possible, not create more of it.
About
Built by one Naperville groomer for calmer grooming days.
Megan believes grooming works best when the pet is not treated like a ticket number. Mobile grooming lets her slow down, work one-on-one, and create a predictable experience for dogs who do poorly in crowded salons or need a less disruptive appointment day.
Meet your groomer
The same trained professional every visit.
Megan Hartley is the owner and groomer behind Prairie Paws Mobile Grooming Co. A Naperville native with 11 years of grooming experience, Megan specializes in calm, practical grooming for family dogs, doodles, seniors, and anxious pets. She founded Prairie Paws to give local pet owners a more personal alternative to busy salons: one groomer, one van, one pet at a time, right at home.
Paragon School of Pet Grooming graduate coursework
PetTech Pet CPR and First Aid certification
Continuing education in low-stress handling
Continuing education in doodle and curly coat maintenance
Planned 2026 International Professional Groomers Inc. continuing education track
Megan Hartley
Owner-groomer
Paragon School of Pet Grooming graduate courseworkPetTech Pet CPR and First Aid certificationContinuing education in low-stress handlingContinuing education in doodle and curly coat maintenancePlanned 2026 International Professional Groomers Inc. continuing education track
Megan founded Prairie Paws after more than a decade of grooming dogs across DuPage County. Her background includes salon work, mobile grooming training, formal grooming education through the Paragon School of Pet Grooming, PetTech pet CPR and first aid certification, and continuing education in low-stress handling and coat maintenance. At Prairie Paws, Megan answers questions, books appointments, parks the van, greets the dog, completes the groom, and sends follow-up notes. That consistency is intentional.
“Megan believes grooming works best when the pet is not treated like a ticket number. Mobile grooming lets her slow down, work one-on-one, and create a predictable experience for dogs who do poorly in crowded salons or need a less disruptive appointment day.”
Photograph Megan in a clean branded grooming smock or soft sage-green work shirt with dark jeans and nonslip shoes beside the grooming van in a Naperville driveway with one calm family dog.
Consistency builds trust
Pets and owners deserve the same trained professional at every appointment.
Clear pricing
Clients should understand what they are booking, what it costs, and when extras may apply.
Respect the pet
Age, coat condition, health, temperament, and past experiences all shape the grooming plan.
Clean van, clean process
Sanitation, safety, and organized workflow are part of the customer experience.