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Canine To Five

Dog day care center · Detroit, MI · reviewed since 2023

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%77+42Reliability 24%81+19.6Value 14%77+10.9Replies to reviews 7%59+4.2Momentum penalty80−2Experts Score= 75Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.75SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#43 of 72 pet sittersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 41%
4.8 ★★★★★ 87 Google reviews · 24 photos
89%five-star reviews
4.68★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
3%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.
18%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Canine To Five at a glance

Google reviewers rate Canine To Five 4.8 out of 5 based on 87 reviews, with the owner responding to 18% of comments. Customers frequently praise the friendly, professional staff, affordable pricing, and effective communication during daycare and boarding stays. Positive feedback highlights the quality of grooming services and the care provided to nervous or elderly dogs. However, some lower-rated reviews criticize inconsistent grooming results, undisclosed price increases, and isolated incidents involving dog injuries or poor hygiene during boarding.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 87 reviews (89% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 87 Google reviews (65 with written comments, 15 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 18% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 3, 2026.
  • Service: Pet Sitter serving Detroit, Michigan.

Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.

Score profile vs other pet sitters

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: reliability and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction77Reliability81Craft & service–Value77Momentum80Replies to reviews59Satisfaction: 77 (median 84)Reliability: 81 (median 79)Value: 77 (median 93)Momentum: 80 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 59 (median 61)
Canine To FivePet Sitters 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.Canine To Five: 77/100 on this factor. Category median: 84.B
77
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.Canine To Five: 81/100 on this factor. Category median: 79.A
81
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: 98.–
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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.Canine To Five: 77/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.B
77
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.Canine To Five: 80/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
80
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.Canine To Five: 59/100 on this factor. Category median: 61.C
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Star ratings

87 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars7789%
  • 4 stars67%
  • 3 stars22%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star22%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 65 written reviews

  • Praise4696%
  • Complaints24%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price1534%
  • Reasonable2455%
  • Overpriced37%
  • Not sure25%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude2246%
  • Quality & results1123%
  • Would recommend613%
  • Price & value36%
  • Honesty & trust36%
  • Speed & response24%
  • Communication12%

What customers talk about

We read 65 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “I really appreciated how patient, caring, and reassuring she was.”
  • “They do very good work, I wouldn’t want anybody else to groom my dog, they keep u posted on whats wrong with them.”
    “Horrible and my fur baby cried all night and still had to bath him again because he still smelt like i brought him in DOG & DIRT”
  • “Highly recommend checking out all the canine to five spots!”
  • “Great place, My "Mister" always looks great after he's groomed and prices are reasonable.”
  • “I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my dog but them they’re fantastic.”
  • “My Duke is very timid and he appears to be the intimidator, but he’s a sweetheart, nervous, and a little scared of noises or fast movements.”
  • “They truly went above and beyond and kept me posted on his progress continuously and if he needed anything at all they made it very simple for me to g…”

People customers mention

  • Eastside 5 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Canine To Five for 3 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Elizabeth14 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 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Been a happy patron since 2006 now, 4 dogs later, i am grateful to have this so close to home! My shepherd is a happier dog going to daycare!

Great priceDog groomingDog boardingDog daycare
C.3 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★★★★★

My Cavapoo went in looking like a hot mess but came out a princess! She smells great and even got little bows and an adorable collar!

Customer photo from C.'s reviewCustomer photo from C.'s review
Great priceDog grooming
MarkLocal Guide · 53 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 a month ago★★★★★

Nice treatment at fair prices. Took good care of Hugo who's a nervous Nellie on nail trimming.

Reasonable priceDog grooming
CathyLocal Guide · 24 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 month ago★★★★★

Great staff and positive experience for my pup. The care givers get to know the dogs and their personalities.

Great priceDog daycare
BurdellLocal Guide · 19 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 months ago★★★★★

Highly recommended! Very affordable! Knowledgeable staff! Jeff Chalmers res MUST support local businesses.

Reasonable priceDog grooming
Sara6 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 months ago★★★★★

Angie at daycare was absolutely wonderful with the dogs. She made me feel comfortable and confident leaving them in her care. I really appreciated how patient, caring, and reassuring she was.

Great priceDog daycare

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 87 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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

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Elizabeth Tintinalli14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Elizabeth has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Been a happy patron since 2006 now, 4 dogs later, i am grateful to have this so close to home! My shepherd is a happier dog going to daycare!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Dog grooming, Dog boarding, Dog daycare
C. Luc3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews C. has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

My Cavapoo went in looking like a hot mess but came out a princess! She smells great and even got little bows and an adorable collar!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Dog grooming
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

We love hearing how your Cavapoo came in for a makeover and left feeling like royalty! It means a lot to know she went home happy, fresh, and all dressed up. Thank you for trusting Canine To Five - Eastside with her grooming care, and we hope to see you both back soon for more pampering!

Mark ReynoldsLocal Guide · 53 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mark has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Nice treatment at fair prices. Took good care of Hugo who's a nervous Nellie on nail trimming.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog grooming
wyvonne3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews wyvonne has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The staff is nice and very professional. Gavin has fun when he goes there

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog full service grooming
Harriette Smiley1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Harriette has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excellent!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog grooming, Dog boarding
Cathy AshLocal Guide · 24 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cathy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great staff and positive experience for my pup. The care givers get to know the dogs and their personalities.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Dog daycare
Response from the owner · a month ago

We appreciate you sharing your experience and are happy to know your pup felt at home with us. It’s wonderful to hear that our team helped make your visit so positive and took the time to get to know your dog’s unique personality. Thank you for choosing Canine To Five - Eastside. We look forward to welcoming you and your pup back again soon!

Burdell ByrdLocal Guide · 19 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Burdell has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Highly recommended! Very affordable! Knowledgeable staff! Jeff Chalmers res MUST support local businesses.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog grooming
Sara Mona6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sara has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Angie at daycare was absolutely wonderful with the dogs. She made me feel comfortable and confident leaving them in her care. I really appreciated how patient, caring, and reassuring she was.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Dog daycare
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

It makes us so happy to know you felt at ease leaving your dogs in our care. Our team is dedicated to creating a reassuring and caring environment for every pup and pet parent, and your appreciation of the patience and compassion shown truly means a lot. Thank you for your wonderful feedback and for choosing Canine To Five - Eastside. We look forward to welcoming you and your dogs again soon!

Leif FrevikLocal Guide · 120 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Leif has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great service and well trained staff

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Dog daycare
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

We appreciate you sharing these kind words about our team. It's wonderful to know you felt supported by our knowledgeable staff at Canine To Five - Eastside. Thank you for choosing us, and we look forward to seeing you and your pup again soon!

Allison9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Allison has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Morgan did a wonderful job grooming Maxx. The staff are friendly and I am confident that he is well taken care of when boarding. They show a lot of attention to all the pets.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog grooming, Dog boarding
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Allison, it is great to hear that Maxx’s grooming and boarding experiences have been so positive. Thank you for sharing your kind feedback and for trusting Canine To Five - Eastside with his care. We appreciate your recognition of our team’s attention and friendliness, and we look forward to welcoming you and Maxx back soon!

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