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Big Wave Mobile Grooming Gilbert, AZ - Serving Chandler, Mesa, & Queen Creek

Pet groomer · Glendale, AZ · reviewed since 2024

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 55%90+49.1Reliability 24%82+19.9Value 14%21+3Replies to reviews 7%86+6.1Experts Score= 78Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.78SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#71 of 104 mobile dog groomersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 32%
4.9 ★★★★★ 197 Google reviews · 24 photos
97%five-star reviews
4.91★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
2.7%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
94%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Big Wave Mobile Grooming Gilbert, AZ - Serving Chandler, Mesa, & Queen Creek at a glance

Google reviewers rate Big Wave Mobile Grooming 4.9 out of 5 based on 197 reviews, with the owner responding to 94% of feedback. Customers frequently praise the mobile service for avoiding car stress, handling anxious pets, and providing thorough grooming including bathing, clipping, and nail care. Recurring themes highlight punctuality, clear communication, and professional attention to specific dog needs. However, some low-star reviews cite issues with pricing transparency, missed appointments, and failure to follow detailed trimming instructions.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 197 reviews (97% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 197 Google reviews (181 with written comments, 79 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 94% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 28, 2026.
  • Service: Mobile Dog Groomer serving Glendale, Arizona.

Data from Google, last updated October 29, 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: value.

Satisfaction90Reliability82Craft & service–Value21Momentum100Replies to reviews86Satisfaction: 90 (median 89)Reliability: 82 (median 86)Value: 21 (median 95)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 86 (median 60)
This companyMobile 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.Big Wave Mobile Grooming Gilbert, AZ - Serving Chandler, Mesa, & Queen Creek: 90/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
90
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.Big Wave Mobile Grooming Gilbert, AZ - Serving Chandler, Mesa, & Queen Creek: 82/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.A
82
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: 96.–
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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.Big Wave Mobile Grooming Gilbert, AZ - Serving Chandler, Mesa, & Queen Creek: 21/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.D
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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.Big Wave Mobile Grooming Gilbert, AZ - Serving Chandler, Mesa, & Queen Creek: 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.Big Wave Mobile Grooming Gilbert, AZ - Serving Chandler, Mesa, & Queen Creek: 86/100 on this factor. Category median: 60.A
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Star ratings

197 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars19197%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars11%
  • 2 stars21%
  • 1 star32%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 181 written reviews

  • Praise23998%
  • Complaints42%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price320%
  • Reasonable853%
  • Overpriced320%
  • Not sure17%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Quality & results8234%
  • Staff & attitude6527%
  • Speed & response3514%
  • Would recommend2912%
  • Communication187%
  • Honesty & trust83%
  • Price & value62%

What customers talk about

We read 181 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Mistica does a wonderful job keeping her calm and gives her an excellent hair cut”
    “The owner refused to come meet with me and take a look at The horrible job done on my dogs.”
  • “I love how much time and care his groomer gives him, and is always so kind.”
  • “She was so sweet and understanding and immediately put me at ease.”
  • “If you’re looking for a convenient, stress-free grooming experience with someone who truly loves what they do, I highly recommend Big Wave Grooming!”
  • “I explained their anxiety and that Ruffles has several bumps and skin tags she needed to be extra careful around.”
  • “I kid you not, I absolutely LOVE when people genuinely love on dogs, talk to them, and make them feel comfortable, and DaRah did exactly that with Rocky!”
  • “I’ve learned that a good, experienced groomer who truly cares about your dogs is worth every penny!”

People customers mention

  • Savannah 5 reviews
  • Lexi 5 reviews
  • Taylor 4 reviews
  • Groomer 3 reviews
  • Blue 3 reviews
  • Mistica 3 reviews

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

Recent reviews

Tiffany1 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. · 3 hours ago★★★★★

I couldn’t recommend them more! My golden retriever always comes home looking like a show dog. I love how much time and care his groomer gives him, and is always so kind. I wouldn’t trust anyone else to groom him!

Great price
Bryan1 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 days ago★★★★★

My dog is very nervous. Mistica does a wonderful job keeping her calm and gives her an excellent hair cut

Overpriced
BonitaLocal 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. · a week ago★★★★★

Our 3 dogs are new to mobile grooming services and I would highly recommend Big Wave. Mike came to the house earlier than scheduled which was great. He bathed, cleaned their teeth and ears, clipped nails, de-shed 2 dogs, and took care of anal glands in less than 3 hours. All 3 dogs barked at him and Mike was great…

Customer photo from Bonita's reviewCustomer photo from Bonita's review
Reasonable price
kim13 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 week ago★★★★★

Lexi was amazing, she was professional explained everything to me. The most important thing is my dog was happy when she was done. Howling and running around in excitement. As for the price worth it so I don’t have to bring her somewhere and have her wait for 3-4 hours

Merlay9 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. · Edited 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Hank looks AAH-MAZING! He’s such a baby when it comes to trimming of nails but he was handled with love and care! The employee that took care of us had such a great personality and great energy and will forever be the Perfect match for our German Shepard.

Customer photo from Merlay's review
StuartLocal Guide · 15 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 weeks ago★★★★★

We have used Big Wave 3 or 4 times now, 5 stars is not enough, my 22 month old Cocker Spaniel just loves the girls,they do an immaculate job, attention to our request is 10 out of 10, he is not the easiest dog to groom but he always looks great. I can't say enough but I would recommend them 100%.

Reasonable price

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 197 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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

Team members customers mention
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Tiffany Zimmermann1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Tiffany has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I couldn’t recommend them more! My golden retriever always comes home looking like a show dog. I love how much time and care his groomer gives him, and is always so kind. I wouldn’t trust anyone else to groom him!

  • Price assessment: Great price
Christina Hemp12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Christina has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Love Big Wave Grooming!! ❤️ Both my pups, Gigi and Ruffles, have terrible grooming anxiety from a traumatic experience in the past. I ended up putting off grooming for 5 months, and they were so matted. I honestly felt awful and was so embarrassed! Emma was absolutely amazing! She was so sweet and understanding and immediately put me at ease. I explained their anxiety and that Ruffles has several bumps and skin tags she needed to be extra careful around. She assured me not to worry and that they were in good hands. I knew they would need to be shaved and wasn’t expecting them to look their cutest, but WOW! Emma was so patient, took her time, and both pups came back looking great and, most importantly, HAPPY! I posted the before-and-after pictures so you can see for yourself! I’ve learned that a good, experienced groomer who truly cares about your dogs is worth every penny! Emma is the BEST, and I won’t be going anywhere else! Thank you, Emma and Big Wave Grooming! ❤️🐾

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · a year ago

Hi Christina! Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It means a lot that our groomer could help make Ruffles feel comfortable, especially given their background. We’re proud to bring care and patience to every grooming session, and we’re so glad to have been part of making your pup look and feel their best! We look forward to seeing you again soon! 🐾

Bryan Hayes1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Bryan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

My dog is very nervous. Mistica does a wonderful job keeping her calm and gives her an excellent hair cut

  • Price assessment: Overpriced
Jillian WolfeLocal Guide · 33 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jillian has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I was on the hunt for a mobile grooming service because Rocky has car anxiety, and I wanted to avoid putting him through the stress of a car ride to a traditional groomer. I came across Big Wave Mobile Grooming, and I’m SO glad I did! The entire experience was enjoyable from start to finish. I kid you not, I absolutely LOVE when people genuinely love on dogs, talk to them, and make them feel comfortable, and DaRah did exactly that with Rocky! ❤️ You can tell when someone genuinely cares about animals, and that made the experience even better. DaRah was super nice, professional, and made the whole experience a great one for Rocky. I couldn’t be happier with the service, and I’m so grateful to have found a groomer who treats my dog with so much love and care. If you’re looking for a convenient, stress-free grooming experience with someone who truly loves what they do, I highly recommend Big Wave Grooming! We’ll definitely be back! 🐾

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Bonita RathiLocal Guide · 20 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Bonita has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Our 3 dogs are new to mobile grooming services and I would highly recommend Big Wave. Mike came to the house earlier than scheduled which was great. He bathed, cleaned their teeth and ears, clipped nails, de-shed 2 dogs, and took care of anal glands in less than 3 hours. All 3 dogs barked at him and Mike was great especially with the pitty. I look forward to scheduling with Big Wave again.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
kim gburski13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews kim has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Lexi was amazing, she was professional explained everything to me. The most important thing is my dog was happy when she was done. Howling and running around in excitement. As for the price worth it so I don’t have to bring her somewhere and have her wait for 3-4 hours

Merlay Chiado9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Merlay has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Hank looks AAH-MAZING! He’s such a baby when it comes to trimming of nails but he was handled with love and care! The employee that took care of us had such a great personality and great energy and will forever be the Perfect match for our German Shepard.

Response from the owner · 4 months ago

We’re so happy to hear Hank had a great experience! We know nail trims aren’t always fun, so it means a lot to hear he was handled with such care and patience. Thank you for trusting us with your handsome boy, we’re thrilled he left looking amazing! 💙🐾

Stuart FordLocal Guide · 15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Stuart has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We have used Big Wave 3 or 4 times now, 5 stars is not enough, my 22 month old Cocker Spaniel just loves the girls,they do an immaculate job, attention to our request is 10 out of 10, he is not the easiest dog to groom but he always looks great. I can't say enough but I would recommend them 100%.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Mary Wiley11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mary has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I am always pleased with the care my pet receives when he is groomed. Toby is my favorite groomer. Her loving caring spirit shines through.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you for the 5 stars, Mary! We're so glad you found value in our services and appreciate you choosing Big Wave. We look forward to seeing you and your pup again soon! 🐾✨

Jeff2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jeff has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

On time and did a great job. Got 2 more to do next month

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price

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