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Hip Hounds 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 55%95+51.8Reliability 24%92+22.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%35+2.5Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.91SCORE

Hip Hounds

Hutto, TX · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #32Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 100 pet grooming · 4.9★ from 484 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other pet grooming (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: replies to reviews.

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.Hip Hounds is better than 95% of pet grooming.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.Hip Hounds is better than 92% of pet grooming.A
92
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.Hip Hounds is better than —% of pet grooming.–
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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.Hip Hounds is better than 100% of pet grooming.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.Hip Hounds is better than 100% of pet grooming.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.Hip Hounds is better than 35% of pet grooming.D
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Customers hired Hip Hounds for 3 kinds of job.

Hip Hounds for other pet daycare

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.10
★ 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: 92/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Other pet daycare”: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.#1 / 2
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 10 Google reviews tagged “Other pet daycare”

FeliciaLocal Guide · 94 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★★★★★

We have been using them over 4 years and absolutely love them! We now take our Dalmatian girl to them and she has a blast! We love being able to see her on camera having the time of her life with other dogs! The staff is always amazing and helpful!! Always make us and Quinn feel welcomed! We will rave about them…

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Daniel1 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. · Edited 2 months ago★★★★★

Update 2026. The quality and professionalism has only increased. This is the only place I would take my dog and recommended them to friends all the time. Just plain awesome. These folks love the work they do and they have even saved me a couple times when I had to last minute board my dog. We have tried a few…

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Lisa5 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★★★★★

Sam does a great job grooming mu Aussie. She loves seeing her too when she goes in for boarding!

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Anthony6 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★★★★★

Michael and staff have an amazing operation going. I’ve had multiple dogs there for boarding and play days. Just recently, Sam did an incredible job grooming my golden retriever. I highly recommend Hip Hounds for boarding, grooming, or if your dog just needs a day to hang out and play with other dogs.

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khenrio7 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

It’s great place to leave pets.strongly recommend using it.

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NicholasLocal 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

This is the best place for dogs! I have taken my dog here for years and he loves it! Not only are they great with dogs, Michael's care for dogs is unmatched. He always has the dogs' best interest at heart. I cannot say enough about Hip Hounds!

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Tod2 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 10 months ago★★★★★

Friendly staff that care, our dogs love going to “Doggie School” We really but our trust in Mike and his staff.

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Patrick2 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Hip Hounds is a great home from home for our family dogs. Michael and staff are always ready to help, even in a crunch for time. Our dogs come home happy as they have been well taken care of, would highly recommend them and they are reasonably priced.

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Willmanec6Local Guide · 51 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

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Dan3 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

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

Great price 49%Reasonable 50%Overpriced 0%Not sure 1%

Jobs customers hired them for

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Dog daycare111—
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