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Countryaire Kennels, Inc.

Pet boarding service · Milwaukee, WI · reviewed since 2015

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%64+15.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%33+2.3Craft & service penalty99−0.1Momentum penalty68−3.2Experts Score= 71Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.71SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#54 of 82 pet sittersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 35%
4.8 ★★★★★ 199 Google reviews · 24 photos
90%five-star reviews
4.50★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
6.9%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.
5%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Countryaire Kennels, Inc. at a glance

Google reviewers rate Countryaire Kennels 4.8 out of 5 based on 199 reviews, highlighting affordable pricing, friendly staff, and clean facilities for boarding and grooming. Customers frequently note that pets return happy and that the facility offers a fenced grassy area. However, lower-rated reviews describe specific issues with grooming accuracy, such as improper cuts or lack of communication regarding senior dogs, and mention instances where pet-specific instructions were not followed.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 199 reviews (90% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 199 Google reviews (127 with written comments, 8 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 5% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 16, 2026.
  • Service: Pet Sitter serving Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 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: value and craft & service; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction77Reliability64Craft & service99Value100Momentum68Replies to reviews33Satisfaction: 77 (median 83)Reliability: 64 (median 74)Craft & service: 99 (median 97)Value: 100 (median 93)Momentum: 68 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 33 (median 60)
Countryaire Kennels, Inc.Pet 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.Countryaire Kennels, Inc.: 77/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.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.Countryaire Kennels, Inc.: 64/100 on this factor. Category median: 74.B
64
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.Countryaire Kennels, Inc.: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
99
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.Countryaire Kennels, Inc.: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
100
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.Countryaire Kennels, Inc.: 68/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
68
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.Countryaire Kennels, Inc.: 33/100 on this factor. Category median: 60.D
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Star ratings

199 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars17990%
  • 4 stars116%
  • 3 stars11%
  • 2 stars32%
  • 1 star53%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 127 written reviews

  • Praise8897%
  • Complaints33%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price457%
  • Reasonable343%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude4448%
  • Price & value1618%
  • Quality & results1314%
  • Would recommend1112%
  • Speed & response33%
  • Communication22%
  • Honesty & trust22%

What customers talk about

We read 127 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Great place for a quick, affordable and friendly nail trim!”
  • “Prices are good and will groom your pet before you pick it up for an extra charge which was reasonable.”
  • “Did a great job taking care of our pets while away on vacation.”
  • “Highly recommend for boarding and grooming services!”
  • “Owner and staff extremely responsible and responsive!”
  • “Everyone is so friendly, they take amazing care of my girl, and they are great communicators.”
  • “This is the only place that I fully trust to watch my dog!”

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

Reviews for your job

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Recent reviews

JoeyLocal Guide · 155 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★★★★★

What a great place to take your adorable friend! 🐕 Joey from Contractors Unlimited LLC,🤗

Great priceDog grooming
Kathy2 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★★★★★

My dog always has a good time when she is there. All the staff are very good with the dogs and truly love to be there.

Great priceDog boarding
Kayla4 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. · 4 months ago★

The only thing I’d recommend is grooming. Their daycare services are almost a joke

SpringbokLocal Guide · 31 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★★★★

Great experience and it seems that my dogs were handled with care. Just wish it was a bit less expensive.

aiden4 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★★★★★

Country Aire is a beautiful place, take really good care of the dogs and the staff is just fantastic. Highly recommend

Eleonore1 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★★★★★

We have taken our dogs here for many years for both boarding and grooming, and we have always been happy with the care they get. Our current dog loves going here—she actually runs to the door to get in when we arrive. And the staff all know her and are so sweet with her. Highly recommend!

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 199 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Joey BartkiewiczLocal Guide · 155 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Joey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

What a great place to take your adorable friend! 🐕 Joey from Contractors Unlimited LLC,🤗

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Dog grooming
Kathy Bratkowski2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kathy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

My dog always has a good time when she is there. All the staff are very good with the dogs and truly love to be there.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Dog boarding
Michael Carter2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great place for a quick, affordable and friendly nail trim! Will be back!

Kayla Burg4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kayla has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The only thing I’d recommend is grooming. Their daycare services are almost a joke

Springbok StrydomLocal Guide · 31 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Springbok has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great experience and it seems that my dogs were handled with care. Just wish it was a bit less expensive.

Chris Coggins4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Chris has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Awesome job as always!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Leane TeriacaLocal Guide · 32 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Leane has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Nice outside fenced area. With grass! Actual real grass. Paco loved it!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Dog walking, Dog grooming, Dog boarding
Montez AshleyLocal Guide · 20 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Montez has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Always take great care of our pets

  • Services: Other pet boarding
Joseph BartkiewiczLocal Guide · 160 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Joseph has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great people and prices! ❤️ Thank you 😊 The Barko's 💘

  • Price assessment: Great price
Allen MundtLocal Guide · 57 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Allen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Terrific place. They care!!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price

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