iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%75+40.9Reliability 24%73+17.7Value 14%82+11.6Replies to reviews 7%9+0.6Momentum penalty87−1.3Experts Score= 70Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.70SCORE
BGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#69 of 75 dog trainersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 8%
4.8★★★★★135 Google reviews · 24 photos
88%five-star reviews
4.63★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
5%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Customers frequently praise AHSD Canine Services for its clean facility, attentive staff, and effective training that improves dog behavior and confidence. Many highlight positive experiences with boarding, daycare, and grooming, noting that dogs return happy and well-mannered. However, some reviewers criticize grooming services for ignoring specific instructions regarding coat length, while others report issues with appointment cancellations and communication regarding vaccination requirements.
Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 135 reviews (88% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 135 Google reviews (100 with written comments, 7 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 1% of reviews.
Most recent review: September 2, 2026.
Service: Dog Trainer serving Davenport, Iowa.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
Score profile vs other dog trainers
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.
AHSD Canine ServicesDog Trainers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.AHSD Canine Services: 75/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.B
75
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.AHSD Canine Services: 73/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.B
73
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.AHSD Canine Services: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.AHSD Canine Services: 82/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
82
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.AHSD Canine Services: 87/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
87
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.AHSD Canine Services: 9/100 on this factor. Category median: 51.F
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Star ratings
135 Google reviews we collected
4.8of 5
5 stars11988%
4 stars97%
3 stars11%
2 stars21%
1 star43%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 100 written reviews
95%praise
Praise7095%
Complaints45%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price120%
Reasonable480%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude2939%
Would recommend1926%
Quality & results1318%
Speed & response45%
Price & value45%
Honesty & trust45%
Communication11%
What customers talk about
We read 100 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Her staff loves their job, are all trained expertly, friendly and love their dogs.”
“WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND for and doggy needs you may have.”
“I’m very disappointed in this groomer and definitely never going back!”
“Just had my pups nails clipped but Leah does an excellent job and is a true dog "whisperer"”
“Saw improvement in our Lab right away.”
“He was a happy clean boy when i picked him up and prices are reasonable.”
“…AHSD - but to also just bring my own puppy there because I actually TRUST them with Chucho.…”
“Staff is very professional and great at communicating with me.”
People customers mention
Home7 reviews
Jana4 reviews
Brenda3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired AHSD Canine Services for 2 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Chris5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Absolutely love AHSD Canine Services. We started with a couple lessons at home and move to day training with Lindsey. Cooper loved her and the staff and was so excited to go on his training days. He is walking on a leash without pulling and his confidence has grown so much. Highly recommend Lindsey working with your dog.
Dog training
Amanda7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★
A groomer that takes care of your doodle without shaving her bald 🙌🙌
We have been taking our Bernadoodle here for over a year and love their services. The facility is very nice and clean. Seems like a great place for boarding and daycare as well!
Also our dog is often nervous and skittish around new people, but…
Dog grooming
JoelLocal Guide · 17 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★
Just had my pups nails clipped but Leah does an excellent job and is a true dog "whisperer"
Reasonable priceDog grooming
Osvaldo3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★
We recently left our boys here for boarding since my fiancé and I had our bachelor/Bachelorette party to host this past weekend. We dropped them Friday morning and all was well with both boys getting baths the night before so they were clean. On Sunday we got back in town and did the afternoon pick up and upon…
Reasonable priceDog boarding
carla1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
I was at my wits end with my French bull dog puppy through no fault of his own he became an aggressive non listening pup. I knew it was way more than I could handle. I searched on line and found AHSD Canine Services. Grace and her staff are amazing. Grace not only worked with my boy Gizmo she worked with the adults…
Great priceDog training
MarkLocal Guide · 73 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★
They take great care of our dog. We did have a mix up with a reservation… although calling them, it wasn’t on their books, but they kindly accommodated us. I’d note, they charge another full days stay if picking up afternoon the next day.
Absolutely love AHSD Canine Services. We started with a couple lessons at home and move to day training with Lindsey. Cooper loved her and the staff and was so excited to go on his training days. He is walking on a leash without pulling and his confidence has grown so much. Highly recommend Lindsey working with your dog.
Services: Dog training
Amanda Connolly7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Amanda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
A groomer that takes care of your doodle without shaving her bald 🙌🙌
We have been taking our Bernadoodle here for over a year and love their services. The facility is very nice and clean. Seems like a great place for boarding and daycare as well!
Also our dog is often nervous and skittish around new people, but she has always acted calm and relaxed here on drop off and pick up which is so reassuring to me.
Thanks AHSD!
Services: Dog grooming
Joel PreisserLocal Guide · 17 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Joel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We recently left our boys here for boarding since my fiancé and I had our bachelor/Bachelorette party to host this past weekend. We dropped them Friday morning and all was well with both boys getting baths the night before so they were clean. On Sunday we got back in town and did the afternoon pick up and upon getting the boys in the car we noticed both of them were covered in urine which was upsetting. We really wanted to like the boarding because I had seen good reviews on the boarding and we had good results with our puppy's training classes he just did but the way we got them back was upsetting which from the pictures they posted it looked like they had fun but just how we got them back wasn't great.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Dog boarding
Trisha JonesLocal Guide · 22 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Trisha has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I was at my wits end with my French bull dog puppy through no fault of his own he became an aggressive non listening pup. I knew it was way more than I could handle. I searched on line and found AHSD Canine Services. Grace and her staff are amazing. Grace not only worked with my boy Gizmo she worked with the adults in my home to get Gizmo back on the right track. Truly a Blessing to found AHSD. Thank you Grace and staff!
WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND for and doggy needs you may have.
Carla H
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Dog training
Response from the owner · a year ago
Hey Carla! Thank you so much for your review! We are thrilled with Gizmo's progress. He's a smart guy! We are here to help anytime you need us!
Mark HebenstreitLocal Guide · 73 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Mark has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
They take great care of our dog. We did have a mix up with a reservation… although calling them, it wasn’t on their books, but they kindly accommodated us. I’d note, they charge another full days stay if picking up afternoon the next day.
Bj6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Bj has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
If I could, I would give Almost Home 10 stars! They took care of our dog Willow for almost 2 full Weeks. Training and boarding was outstanding. Willow (2 year old British lab) came home so well mannered and following her commands perfectly. I highly recommend AHSD for boarding, training and grooming. Our girl gets excited just when we mention going for a visit. Don’t hesitate. Book now!
