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Just Dogs PlayCare 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%94+51.3Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%42+3Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.91SCORE

Just Dogs PlayCare

Iowa City, IA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #15Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 64 pet boarding facilities · 4.9★ from 177 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other pet boarding facilities (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.Just Dogs PlayCare is better than 94% of pet boarding facilities.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.Just Dogs PlayCare is better than 93% of pet boarding facilities.A
93
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.Just Dogs PlayCare is better than 99% of pet boarding facilities.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.Just Dogs PlayCare is better than 100% of pet boarding facilities.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.Just Dogs PlayCare is better than 100% of pet boarding facilities.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.Just Dogs PlayCare is better than 42% of pet boarding facilities.C
42

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Customers hired Just Dogs PlayCare for 7 kinds of job.

Just Dogs PlayCare for dog daycare

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.13
★ 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: 81/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog 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.#10 / 26
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 13 Google reviews tagged “Dog daycare”

JanLocal Guide · 11 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 are long time clients and really appreciate the services provided by Just Dogs PlayCare. It's great having a place our dog enjoys and receives excellent care. Highly recommend.

Reasonable priceDog boardingDog bathing and blow dryDog daycare
Ellen5 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★★★★★

Our dog Monet has been attending Just dogs for nearly 7 years. She is so excited every time we arrive including when she attends daycare a few days after boarding. Carol and Brad and their staff genuinely care about each of the dogs and will notice if something seems wrong. Monet loves all of the human attention…

Great priceDog boarding with trainingDog walkingDog boarding+ Value
Sally1 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 month ago★★★★★

Our Chihuahua loves going to Just Dogs. He's always excited to arrive. Carol, Brad and their staff take very good care of him and they engage his brain with enrichment activities.

Great priceDog daycare
Heather2 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★★★★★

Just Dogs is an incredibly welcoming environment! They respond quickly to emails and are very accommodating to my dog's needs. Every week, my puppy is so excited to go see his friends. I have absolute confidence that he is being well looked after.

Great priceDog daycare
Michele3 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 adopted a rescue puppy and found Just Dogs! Piper is a better happy dog because of the great program, training and the wonderful staff! Piper is growing up with support, daycare, boarding if needed and individual training sessions and follow up videos provided to us to help us learn and practice at home!…

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Great priceDog boardingDog daycareDog training
MLocal Guide · 12 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★★★★★

Just Dogs Play Care is amazing! I first found Just dogs when my very shy 9 month old puppy needed to learn to socialize with other dogs. He is now 18 months old and has blossomed and gained confidence with the help of Carol, Brad, and the staff. I also signed him up for Dog University. I love the benefits of…

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Great priceDog groomingDog daycareDog training
Susan6 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★★★★★

Cooper, who just turned 5, began going to Just Dogs as a three month old puppy. He has been enrolled in training classes, received grooming services, stayed at Camp Sunny, and is a member of Dog University. The staff is caring, courteous, and always focused on the best quality care and love for all the dogs they…

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Great priceDog boarding with trainingDog groomingDog boarding
Carol1 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 month ago★★★★★

Misty LOVES going to daycare!! She sees all her friends & loves all the activities!! I love that there are always pictures of what she's been doing! They have a well trained staff who are all very good with the dogs & very friendly with customers!! I recommend JDPC highly!!!

Reasonable priceDog daycare
D1 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 months ago★★★★★

Just dogs is the best daycare! The staff is exceptional and always willing to go out of their way to help with my dogs during their stay.

Great priceDog groomingDog boardingDog daycare
Hayley1 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

We love it here! Our dog Archie does too. He has so much fun at daycare and we feel fortunate we found such a trustworthy place for our dog when needing to board him. They take such good care of him.

Great priceDog boarding with trainingDog boardingDog daycare
Grace1 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★★★★★

Our dog is always excited to go to Just Dogs, and we are never worried when we leave her there for boarding. The owners and staff are all nice and we know that they genuinely care for our dog. We recommend the place to all our friends!!

Reasonable priceDog boarding with trainingDog boardingDog bathing and blow dry
StevenLocal Guide · 13 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★★★★★

Like some parent dropping their child off at daycare for the first time I was nervous how it would go. But Kai got rave reviews and now he’s sacked out which means he definitely had a great time! Thanks!

Great priceDog daycare
Paola6 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Reasonable priceDog boarding with trainingDog groomingDog boarding

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

Great price 58%Reasonable 42%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Dog daycare13—
Dog boarding9—
Dog boarding with training8—
Dog bathing and blow dry4—
Dog nail trimming4—
Dog training4—
Dog grooming4—

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