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Doggie Delights dog grooming

Pet groomer · Barnstable Town, MA · reviewed since 2022

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%87+51.1Reliability 26%76+19.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 86Not 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.86SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#39 of 131 pet servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 71%
4.9 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · 12 photos
97%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
3.4%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.
31%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Doggie Delights dog grooming at a glance

Google reviewers rate Doggie Delights 4.9 out of 5 based on 32 reviews, with the owner replying to 31% of them. Customers frequently praise the groomer's patience with anxious or hyperactive dogs, effective nail trims, and clean facilities. Recurring themes include clear communication about health concerns, reasonable pricing, and dogs appearing well-groomed and happy after visits. No common criticisms emerged from the provided excerpts, which consist entirely of five-star feedback.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 32 reviews (97% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 32 Google reviews (29 with written comments, 7 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 31% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 6, 2026.
  • Service: Pet Service serving Barnstable Town, Massachusetts.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other pet services

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 momentum; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction87Reliability76Craft & service–Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 87 (median 80)Reliability: 76 (median 72)Value: 100 (median 94)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
Doggie Delights dog groomingPet Services 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.Doggie Delights dog grooming: 87/100 on this factor. Category median: 80.A
87
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.Doggie Delights dog grooming: 76/100 on this factor. Category median: 72.B
76
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: 95.–
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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.Doggie Delights dog grooming: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.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.Doggie Delights dog 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: 47.–
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Star ratings

32 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars3197%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star13%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 29 written reviews

  • Praise32100%
  • Complaints00%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price947%
  • Reasonable1053%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Quality & results1650%
  • Staff & attitude928%
  • Speed & response39%
  • Would recommend26%
  • Communication13%
  • Price & value13%

What customers talk about

We read 29 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Always a great experience and the owner is amazing.”
  • “Samantha is very courteous and friendly … my dog Bailey loves her!”
  • “Incredibly skilled and responsive - we would recommend her services to anyone near the mid Cape area!”
  • “Highly recommend.”
  • “She takes great pride in her work and always communicates any concerns if she notices anything that needs attention.”
  • “I think the pricing is very reasonable I love how she always gives a free bandana at the end of the appointment.”

People customers mention

  • Sam 6 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Doggie Delights dog grooming for 5 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Jason2 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★★★★★

Samantha always does an incredible job with our mini goldendoodle. Incredibly skilled and responsive - we would recommend her services to anyone near the mid Cape area!

Great priceDog full service grooming
Anne11 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 4 weeks ago★★★★★

We continue to be very pleased with the grooming provided for our 4 year old bichon who is very anxious at times.She always looks great after her bath and haircut! Samantha does a great job and is very patient!

Reasonable priceDog full service grooming
MaryLocal Guide · 14 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★★★★★

We always have a wonderful experience. My pup is happy when he goes in and always comes home so handsome after his groom. Thank you

Customer photo from Mary's review
Great priceDog bathing and blow dry
Lucia11 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★★★★★

Scout is excited to see Sam, every time. I admire Sam’s courage and energy — starting her own shop and making it work so well.

Great priceDog full service grooming
John2 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★★★★★

Always a great experience and the owner is amazing. Couldn’t recommend Samantha more!

Great priceDog bathing and blow dryDog nail trimming
Susan4 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★★★★★

Great job on Ari! He looks absolutely gorgeous and he knows it. He Loves to go to see Sam. Thank you for taking good care of him!

Customer photo from Susan's review
Reasonable priceDog full service grooming

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 32 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Jason Ouimette2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jason has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Samantha always does an incredible job with our mini goldendoodle. Incredibly skilled and responsive - we would recommend her services to anyone near the mid Cape area!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Dog full service grooming
Anne Pearson11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Anne has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We continue to be very pleased with the grooming provided for our 4 year old bichon who is very anxious at times.She always looks great after her bath and haircut! Samantha does a great job and is very patient!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog full service grooming
Deborah WLocal Guide · 11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Deborah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Sam does a beautiful job! She is a true professional groomer. Perfect paws!

Stevie B.Local Guide · 25 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Stevie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Quick and caring nail trim. Easy to schedule. We will be back

Steven RLocal Guide · 24 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Steven has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Samantha is a terrific groomer. My dog loves his spa days with her.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog bathing and blow dry, Dog full service grooming, Dog grooming and styling, Dog nail trimming
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! It always makes me so happy to hear that he loves his spa days with me! I absolutely love having him in the shop and look forward to seeing him each time.

Mary KeefeLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mary has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We always have a wonderful experience. My pup is happy when he goes in and always comes home so handsome after his groom. Thank you

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Dog bathing and blow dry
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you so much for the kind review! I’m so happy to hear that he’s always happy to come in and leaves looking handsome! I absolutely love having him in the shop and appreciate you trusting me with his grooming.

Lucia Luce Quinn11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lucia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Scout is excited to see Sam, every time. I admire Sam’s courage and energy — starting her own shop and making it work so well.

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

Thank you so much for such a thoughtful review! It means so much to me to hear that Scout is always excited to see me! I absolutely love seeing her and watching her come through the door so happy. And thank you for the kind words about my shop — building this business has been such a rewarding journey, and I’m so grateful for wonderful clients like you who support me along the way!

John Charves2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews John has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Always a great experience and the owner is amazing. Couldn’t recommend Samantha more!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Dog bathing and blow dry, Dog nail trimming
Susan Riseman4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Susan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great job on Ari! He looks absolutely gorgeous and he knows it. He Loves to go to see Sam. Thank you for taking good care of him!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog full service grooming
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you so much for the sweet review! Ari is such a handsome boy, and he definitely knows it! I absolutely love seeing him and am so happy he enjoys his visits with me. Thank you for trusting me to take such good care of him!

Tom McNulty15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tom has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Sam is terrific and does a wonderful job.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog full service grooming, Dog nail trimming

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