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Barkin Dogs & Waggin Tails Pet Salon logoHow 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%98+57.5Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 98Not 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.98SCORE

Barkin Dogs & Waggin Tails Pet Salon

Columbus, OH · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #10Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 139 mobile dog groomers · 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other mobile dog groomers (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: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.

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.Barkin Dogs & Waggin Tails Pet Salon is better than 98% of mobile dog groomers.A
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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.Barkin Dogs & Waggin Tails Pet Salon is better than 97% of mobile dog groomers.A
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Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle 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.Barkin Dogs & Waggin Tails Pet Salon is better than —% of mobile dog groomers.–
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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.Barkin Dogs & Waggin Tails Pet Salon is better than 100% of mobile dog groomers.A
100
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises 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.Barkin Dogs & Waggin Tails Pet Salon is better than 100% of mobile dog groomers.A
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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.Barkin Dogs & Waggin Tails Pet Salon is better than —% of mobile dog groomers.–
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Customers hired Barkin Dogs & Waggin Tails Pet Salon for 8 kinds of job.

Barkin Dogs & Waggin Tails Pet Salon for dog ear cleaning

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.5
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.—
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 77/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog ear cleaning”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#15 / 39
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 5 Google reviews tagged “Dog ear cleaning”

Deborah7 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

My pibble girl got her spa treatment complete with ear cleaning, blueberry facial, and nails painted pink. She loved it! She left sporting a new bandana and feeling cute! The sent me a few photos with a Valentines Day themed backdrop. (Feb 2026). Very friendly and affordable. Making another appointment soon!

Great priceDog ear cleaningDog bathing and blow dryDog teeth brushing
ReikaLocal Guide · 123 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Stylist did a great job on Milo...Had him done at promised time

Great priceDog ear cleaningDog anal gland expression
JerHHLocal Guide · 58 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★★★★★

Phenomenal customer service and communication. What a great staff!! This was my first time using the service and I plan to be an ongoing customer. My dog, Miss Mimi was treated so well. She absolutely loved the place! It was worry-free for both of us. All customers need to remember to tip these employees. They go above and beyond and there’s proof.

Great priceDog ear cleaningDog anal gland expressionDog bathing and blow dry
JoeLocal Guide · 28 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★★★★★

My pup Ralpy LOVES getting groomed there monthly. When he was a baby he HATED trimmers, clippers, brushes, wouldn’t let you touch is paws, and constantly squirmed. They worked with him each visit to get acclimated and after a few months he was willing to be trimmed. Just 4 months later he was so excited when he…

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Great priceDog ear cleaningDog groomingDog bathing and blow dry
Anna-grace1 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Reasonable priceDog ear cleaningDog groomingDog bathing and blow dry

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

Great price 76%Reasonable 18%Overpriced 0%Not sure 6%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Dog nail trimming10—
Dog bathing and blow dry9—
Dog grooming6—
Dog full service grooming6—
Dog ear cleaning5—
Dog grooming and styling3—
Dog anal gland expression3—
Dog teeth brushing2—

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