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Bark Spot Grooming

Pet groomer · Memphis, TN · reviewed since 2017

How 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 59%92+54Reliability 26%89+23.2Value 15%90+13.7Experts Score= 91Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.91SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#55 of 188 mobile dog groomersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 71%
4.9 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · 15 photos
96%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
82%reviews answered by the owner
Jul 2026latest review

Bark Spot Grooming at a glance

Bark Spot Grooming holds a 4.9/5 rating from 50 reviews, with the owner responding to 82% of feedback. Customers frequently praise the staff's friendly demeanor, punctuality in accommodating last-minute appointments, and reasonable pricing for services like haircuts, nail trimming, and de-matting. Dogs often appear clean and happy after visits, with owners noting the team's patience with anxious or difficult pets. One recurring criticism involves a skin infection allegedly contracted at the facility and subsequent dissatisfaction with how the business handled the issue resolution.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 50 reviews (96% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 50 Google reviews (38 with written comments, 7 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 82% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: July 21, 2026.
  • Service: Mobile Dog Groomer serving Memphis, Tennessee.

Data from Google, last updated November 2, 2026.

Score profile vs other mobile dog groomers

Score per factor (100 = best)Each 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: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction92Reliability89Craft & service–Value90Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 92 (median 85)Reliability: 89 (median 82)Value: 90 (median 95)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
Bark Spot GroomingMobile Dog Groomers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 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.Bark Spot Grooming: 92/100 on this factor. Category median: 85.A
92
ReliabilityReliability · 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.Bark Spot Grooming: 89/100 on this factor. Category median: 82.A
89
Craft & serviceCraft & 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 93.–
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ValueValue · 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.Bark Spot Grooming: 90/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
90
MomentumMomentum · 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.Bark Spot Grooming: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 50.–
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Star ratings

50 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars4896%
  • 4 stars12%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star12%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 38 written reviews

  • Praise4494%
  • Complaints36%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price250%
  • Reasonable250%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude1430%
  • Quality & results1328%
  • Would recommend817%
  • Price & value715%
  • Speed & response24%
  • Honesty & trust24%
  • Communication12%

What customers talk about

We read 38 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “They're super friendly, and they do a great job on my dog, Scarlett.”
  • “Best groomer I have ever experienced great pricing EXCELLENT service!”
  • “In Memphis, there is not one place that I would recommend more!”
  • “Best grooming place I've found for my dog Lizzy, a schnoodle (schnauzer/poodle mix),and at a reasonable price.”
  • “They accidentally cut one their nails a bit too short but they quickly applied a powder to it to stop the bleeding and made sure the powder was set be…”
  • “We wouldn’t trust anyone else with Penny!”
  • “They listened well -- even to this overly anxious dog mom!”

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Bark Spot Grooming for 3 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

PhillipLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

The best! It's a beautiful thing when you take your babies to people who are very good at what they do! True professionals! Thank you and we will be back!

Customer photo from Phillip's reviewCustomer photo from Phillip's review
MalloryLocal Guide · 20 reviewsTotal 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

We have been bringing our goldendoodle here for several years! Penny looks forward to her visits and always comes home clean and happy! Patrick and team really love and take great care of your fur babies! They are always so wonderfully kind and sweet. We wouldn’t trust anyone else with Penny!

Great priceDog full service grooming
traci1 reviewTotal 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 can't say enough about the people at Bark Spot Grooming. They're super friendly, and they do a great job on my dog, Scarlett. There's no reason to go anywhere else.

TaKayla7 reviewsTotal 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’ve been taking my pooch here for years . I’ve never switched up since I first brought my dog here. She always have my dog smelling nice!

Jm1 reviewTotal 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. · 2 years ago★★★★★

Best groomer I have ever experienced great pricing EXCELLENT service! My dog always looks and smells great when leaving. No groomer even comes close !

Lisa5 reviewsTotal 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. · 2 years ago★★★★★

They are far and beyond the best in town! I wouldn’t take my pets anywhere else 🐾❤️🐾

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 50 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

Jobs customers hired them for — from Google's service tags and the review text
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Filter by topic — each topic is highlighted in the reviews in the same color
Phillip VannucciLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Phillip has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The best! It's a beautiful thing when you take your babies to people who are very good at what they do! True professionals! Thank you and we will be back!

Kris P (IFIT'SMEANT2B IT'SUP2ME)Local Guide · 12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kris has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

AMAZING!! Don’t go anywhere else.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog ear cleaning, Dog grooming, Dog flea and tick treatment, Dog bathing and blow dry, Dog full service grooming
Mallory GeraniosLocal Guide · 20 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mallory has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We have been bringing our goldendoodle here for several years! Penny looks forward to her visits and always comes home clean and happy! Patrick and team really love and take great care of your fur babies! They are always so wonderfully kind and sweet. We wouldn’t trust anyone else with Penny!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Dog full service grooming
Kristin Cotton CrockerLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kristin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We love this place, the people and the work they do!!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Dog bathing and blow dry
traci nichols1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews traci has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I can't say enough about the people at Bark Spot Grooming. They're super friendly, and they do a great job on my dog, Scarlett. There's no reason to go anywhere else.

Stacey LazariniLocal Guide · 38 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Stacey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Cheryl and Patrick are wonderful!!!! Our 3 furbabies are so lucky to go here!

  • Services: Dog grooming
TaKayla Johnson7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews TaKayla has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I’ve been taking my pooch here for years . I’ve never switched up since I first brought my dog here. She always have my dog smelling nice!

Jm Y1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Jm has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Best groomer I have ever experienced great pricing EXCELLENT service! My dog always looks and smells great when leaving. No groomer even comes close !

Response from the owner · 2 years ago

Thank you so much! We appreciate your business!!

Lisa Stark5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lisa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

They are far and beyond the best in town! I wouldn’t take my pets anywhere else 🐾❤️🐾

Response from the owner · 2 years ago

Thank you so much!!!!

Carla Gaitan9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Carla has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We have been taking my dog Chia here for years. The owner is truly amazing! My dog comes out looking so beautiful each time !!

Response from the owner · 2 years ago

Thank you!! We love Chia!

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