Karnik On Black - Dog Daycare, Boarding & Grooming
Pet boarding service · Bowling Green, OH · reviewed since 2011
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 against the other companies in this category (Satisfaction and Reliability also count absolute quality: 65% absolute, 35% relative), then weighted:Satisfaction 35%78+27.3Reliability 15%56+8.4Craft & service 20%85+17Value 10%66+6.6Momentum 8%80+6.4Track record 7%98+6.9Accountability 5%88+4.4Experts Score= 77Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.77SCORE
BGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#13 of 96 pet servicesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 87%
4.8★★★★★502 Google reviews · 24 photos
91%five-star reviews
4.92★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
5.3%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of reviews from the last 24 months that gave 1 or 2 stars.
Karnik On Black - Dog Daycare, Boarding & Grooming at a glance
Google reviewers rate Karnik On Black 4.8 out of 5 based on 502 reviews, frequently praising the staff's kindness, facility cleanliness, and availability of video updates for pets in daycare, boarding, or grooming. The owner responded to 41% of these reviews. However, critical feedback highlights concerns regarding inconsistent communication, perceived rushed check-in procedures, and specific incidents involving pet injuries or unsatisfactory grooming results that contradict the generally positive sentiment.
Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 502 reviews (91% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 502 Google reviews (346 with written comments, 30 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 41% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 26, 2026.
Service: Pet Service serving Bowling Green, Ohio.
Data from Google, last updated October 27, 2026.
Score profile vs other pet services
Percentile per factor (100 = best)iPercentile vs other companies in the category: 70 means better than 70% of them.. Strongest: track record and accountability; weakest: reliability.
This companyPet Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 35% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; 65% absolute (3.5★ = 0, 5★ = 100), 35% vs the category.Karnik On Black - Dog Daycare, Boarding & Grooming is better than 78% of pet services. Category median: 74.B
78
ReliabilityiReliability · 15% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better); 65% absolute (0% = 100, 15%+ = 0), 35% vs the category.Karnik On Black - Dog Daycare, Boarding & Grooming is better than 56% of pet services. Category median: 69.C
56
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · 20% of the scoreGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review with highlights; 65% absolute (0% = 100, 10%+ = 0), 35% vs the category.Karnik On Black - Dog Daycare, Boarding & Grooming is better than 85% of pet services. Category median: 32.A
85
ValueiValue · 10% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.Karnik On Black - Dog Daycare, Boarding & Grooming is better than 66% of pet services. Category median: 50.B
66
MomentumiMomentum · 8% of the scoreLast 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.Karnik On Black - Dog Daycare, Boarding & Grooming is better than 80% of pet services. Category median: 48.A
80
Track recordiTrack record · 7% of the scoreReview volume and years with reviews.Karnik On Black - Dog Daycare, Boarding & Grooming is better than 98% of pet services. Category median: 50.A
98
AccountabilityiAccountability · 5% of the scoreOwner replies to 1–3★ reviews.Karnik On Black - Dog Daycare, Boarding & Grooming is better than 88% of pet services. Category median: 53.A
88
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Star ratings
502 Google reviews we collected
4.8of 5
5 stars45991%
4 stars235%
3 stars20%
2 stars31%
1 star153%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 346 written reviews
95%praise
Praise27395%
Complaints145%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
98%fair
Great price1322%
Reasonable4271%
Overpriced12%
Not sure35%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude13748%
Quality & results4516%
Would recommend4415%
Speed & response217%
Honesty & trust166%
Communication124%
Price & value124%
What customers talk about
We read 346 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Her willingness to accept and engage with Karnik staff speaks volumes of the staffs caring and comforting interactions with her.”
“Vickie and the staff did an amazing job with my two boys, Pistol and Speedy!”
“…here else to board him since we were leaving for vacation and I felt terrible knowing his week would be spent completely isolated when I thought I was…”
“We’d highly recommend Karnik with caring for your fur baby!”
“I would never recommend this place when there are so many other options that don’t intentionally bait and switch their customers.”
“When we pull into the parking lot and I get her out of the truck, she pulls and pulls and pulls dragging me inside to get in as quickly as possible.”
“Working slowly with him to build trust and a relationship that was more than we could've imagined, providing updates along the way.”
“We’re thankful for Karnik whom we’ve come to trust with the care of our two golden boys while we’re away.”
“They kept me informed and updated me every step of the way.”
“Well worth the money to keep your fur baby social and happy!”
“Grooming is pricey but the groomer did do a wonderful job.”
People customers mention
Karnick5 reviews
Bailey3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Karnik On Black - Dog Daycare, Boarding & Grooming for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Mary5 reviewsiTotal 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 16 hours ago★★★★★
Wonderful staff. Very caring for our dog. Groomer does a great job. Wouldn't consider any other place.
Linda2 reviewsiTotal 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 5 days ago★★★★★
Excellent cat boarding care. Our girls have been going to Karnik for years. Kind, polite, animal loving staff members. We just had another overnight to get our new cat addition used to the boarding concept. A successful venture thanks to the caring staff.
Reasonable priceCat boarding
john5 reviewsiTotal 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 week ago★★★★★
Our dog stayed 16 days and came home healthy and happy, and a little tired. We appreciate the video feeds so that we can check on her occasionally.
Reasonable priceDog boarding
Birdie9 reviewsiTotal 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 week ago★★★★★
We are very pleased with the services that our “Special Needs” GSD received while we were on vacation. Special note: He was quite handsome after having a bath and “pawdicure” while there. He was happy and we were told that he received lots of loving from the staff and volunteers. His smile showed he enjoyed his…
Sylvia7 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★
We recently needed to board our 13 year old cat for 14 days. She has never been in the care of anyone except for immediate family members who’s she’s familiar with. So obviously she’s shy and is avoidant of strangers.
We called everyday for updates. When taking
our calls the staff was always welcoming and…
Maddi2 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★
DAD AND LUCAS WERE THE SAME THING THAT WAS SO FUNNY TO SAY TO MY FRIENDS LIKE I WANT TO SEE THEM BUT THEN THEY JUST DON’T EVEN GET THAT BAD AT MY HEART
Excellent cat boarding care. Our girls have been going to Karnik for years. Kind, polite, animal loving staff members. We just had another overnight to get our new cat addition used to the boarding concept. A successful venture thanks to the caring staff.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Cat boarding
john schwartz5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews john has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We are very pleased with the services that our “Special Needs” GSD received while we were on vacation. Special note: He was quite handsome after having a bath and “pawdicure” while there. He was happy and we were told that he received lots of loving from the staff and volunteers. His smile showed he enjoyed his stay. We will definitely plan on boarding him again on our next outing.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Dog ear cleaning, Dog walking, Dog grooming, Dog boarding, Dog bathing and blow dry, Dog nail trimming
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Wally enjoyed his time with us and left with a big happy smile. The team truly loved caring for him during his stay and making sure he had plenty of love, comfort, and pampering along the way. We can’t wait to welcome him back for more snuggles (and spa time!) on your next trip 💚
Sylvia Coleman7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Sylvia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We recently needed to board our 13 year old cat for 14 days. She has never been in the care of anyone except for immediate family members who’s she’s familiar with. So obviously she’s shy and is avoidant of strangers.
We called everyday for updates. When taking
our calls the staff was always welcoming and informative about how she was adjusting. We were so pleased to hear she was doing great and engaging with staff. She was provided with daily exploring time outside of her kitty condo.Her willingness to accept and engage with Karnik staff speaks volumes of the staffs caring and comforting interactions with her.
We had previously hesitated about taking vacations or even overnight trips because of concerns with finding care for her. We now feel totally comfortable with allowing Karnik to care for her in the future.
We’d highly recommend Karnik with caring for your fur baby!
Mark HarrellLocal Guide · 48 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Mark has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
DAD AND LUCAS WERE THE SAME THING THAT WAS SO FUNNY TO SAY TO MY FRIENDS LIKE I WANT TO SEE THEM BUT THEN THEY JUST DON’T EVEN GET THAT BAD AT MY HEART