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Paws On Time Mobile Grooming

Pet groomer · Tacoma, WA · reviewed since 2025

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%99+58.1Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%78+11.9Experts Score= 95Not 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.95SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#15 of 74 mobile dog groomersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 81%
5.0 ★★★★★ 61 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%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.
92%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Paws On Time Mobile Grooming at a glance

Paws On Time Mobile Grooming holds a 5.0 star rating from 61 Google reviews, with the owner responding to 92 percent of feedback. Customers frequently praise the mobile van service for its convenience and ability to reduce pet anxiety by grooming in a familiar home environment. Recurring themes include punctuality, effective communication, and skilled handling of nervous, senior, or difficult-to-manage dogs and cats. Reviewers note that the groomer is patient, gentle, and thorough with various coat types, including nail trims and de-matting. No common criticisms are evident in the provided excerpts.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 61 reviews (100% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 61 Google reviews (56 with written comments, 23 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 92% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 9, 2026.
  • Service: Mobile Dog Groomer serving Tacoma, Washington.

Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.

Score profile vs other mobile dog groomers

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: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: value.

Satisfaction99Reliability97Craft & service–Value78Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 99 (median 85)Reliability: 97 (median 84)Value: 78 (median 94)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
Paws On Time Mobile GroomingMobile Dog Groomers 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.Paws On Time Mobile Grooming: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 85.A
99
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.Paws On Time Mobile Grooming: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 84.A
97
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: 91.–
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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.Paws On Time Mobile Grooming: 78/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.B
78
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.Paws On Time Mobile 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: 66.–
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Star ratings

61 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars61100%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 56 written reviews

  • Praise12299%
  • Complaints11%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price125%
  • Reasonable375%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Speed & response2924%
  • Quality & results2823%
  • Staff & attitude2823%
  • Would recommend1815%
  • Communication1210%
  • Price & value43%
  • Honesty & trust43%

What customers talk about

We read 56 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “My boi was shiny and brand new after Paws On Time finished.”
  • “She's always on time (duh, it's in the name) if not early, reliable, super friendly, and does fantastic work - even with high maintenance babies like mine.”
  • “Tara was absolutely wonderful, patient and professional with our lively lab, AJ!”
  • “Very kind and comforting to our senior dog would definitely recommend”
  • “I told her how I wanted her cut, and she was spot on, listened well.”
  • “Worth every penny!”
  • “She groomed my dogs, Athena and River, and was so courteous, gentle, and genuinely caring.”

People customers mention

  • Tara 17 reviews

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

Recent reviews

Jennifer4 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★★★★★

Amazing job ! Only took her 1 hour with our nervous shaky small girl . Heidi looks great ! I’ve had a hard time finding someone who goes low enough on nail trims but she did fantastic!! Heidi’s nails grow so fast . 10/10! Thank you ☺️

JoyLocal Guide · 23 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★★★★★

Tara is a friendly, caring groomer. This was a first time with her for my 11 year old labradoodle. His groom was impeccably done and he was oh-so-happy. This was a 10 out of 10. Thank you, Tara!!

Reasonable price
Jessica6 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★★★★★

Our pup Nova is a nervous girl, but took quickly to Tara! Her grooming turned out absolutely fantastic! Thank you so much!

Great price
Lynne5 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★★★★★

Tara was absolutely wonderful, patient and professional with our lively lab, AJ! He has historically been squeamish about having his nails trimmed, but I think he actually ENJOYED his experience with her! Now he looks so well manicured and his coat is glossy and fresh! We are wondering why we waited so long.…

Customer photo from Lynne's review
Dakota6 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★★★★★

Paws On Time should be the only groomer you call! Tara is fantastic. I have a very difficult corgi - high anxiety, dramatic, and shy - and not only did she welcome him with open arms our first appointment, but she's made him feel so comfortable each time he's with her and he's made great progress since that initial…

Customer photo from Dakota's review
Cindy9 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★★★★★

Excellent job, she even trimmed her "slippers". Will definitely have her back 2 or 3 times a year. Worth every penny!!

Reasonable price

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 61 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Chris Berebitsky6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Chris has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

My boi was shiny and brand new after Paws On Time finished.

Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Clifford was such a good boy! We look forward to seeing him whenever he’s ready again. 🐶

Jennifer Hazel4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jennifer has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Amazing job ! Only took her 1 hour with our nervous shaky small girl . Heidi looks great ! I’ve had a hard time finding someone who goes low enough on nail trims but she did fantastic!! Heidi’s nails grow so fast . 10/10! Thank you ☺️

Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago

Awwwww Heidi is just the cutest 🥰. We always clip the nails to remove the length and then dremmel for a smoother/shorter finish (if the dog allows it.)

Joy KLocal Guide · 23 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Joy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Tara is a friendly, caring groomer. This was a first time with her for my 11 year old labradoodle. His groom was impeccably done and he was oh-so-happy. This was a 10 out of 10. Thank you, Tara!!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · a month ago

He was such a good boy and so happy throughout the entire grooming process. We look forward to pampering him regularly. 🐶

Jessica Blake6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jessica has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Our pup Nova is a nervous girl, but took quickly to Tara! Her grooming turned out absolutely fantastic! Thank you so much!

  • Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · a month ago

Even though Nova had never been professionally groomed, you guys did great with her at home. She was very well behaved through the whole process. 🐶

Lynne Vea5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lynne has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Tara was absolutely wonderful, patient and professional with our lively lab, AJ! He has historically been squeamish about having his nails trimmed, but I think he actually ENJOYED his experience with her! Now he looks so well manicured and his coat is glossy and fresh! We are wondering why we waited so long. Definitely loyal clients, now! Thank you so much, Tara!!

Response from the owner · a month ago

AJ was such a good boy. We’ll see him again very soon 🐶

Dakota McClain6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dakota has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Paws On Time should be the only groomer you call! Tara is fantastic. I have a very difficult corgi - high anxiety, dramatic, and shy - and not only did she welcome him with open arms our first appointment, but she's made him feel so comfortable each time he's with her and he's made great progress since that initial visit. She's always on time (duh, it's in the name) if not early, reliable, super friendly, and does fantastic work - even with high maintenance babies like mine.

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

We take on every pet with the goal of making each time a positive experience. It’s very rewarding looking back and remembering just how much progress that we’ve made with him. 😊

Cindy Mozingo9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cindy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Excellent job, she even trimmed her "slippers". Will definitely have her back 2 or 3 times a year. Worth every penny!!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Luka is such a well behaved girl, she makes grooming easy. We can’t wait to see her again whenever she’s ready. 🐶

Kyle Waldron3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kyle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very kind and comforting to our senior dog would definitely recommend

Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Thank you for trusting us to care for your senior pup. We’ll see her again in a few months. 🥰

Carleigh StutzmanLocal Guide · 32 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Carleigh has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Amazing job!!! Not only did she get us in quickly and last minute, she did a fabulous job on Kona's bath and blow out. And Kona came out of the van so happy to come straight into the house. She pranced around showing off her new look.

Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Kona was so ready for a spa day! She was blowing coat BIG time. We’re happy to get to see her regularly going forward to keep her looking & feeling her best. 🐕‍🦺

Michelle Uy10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michelle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

My Luna usually gets nervous when I take her to the groomers, and I hate leaving her there 😭. I was extremely lucky to find Paws On Time online and they were able to fit her in right away. It was easy, convenient, and Luna didn't seem as nervous (since we're still at home). Now she looks amazingly cute and ready for the Summer! Tara is super nice, quick to respond, and even made it easy to book my next appointment. Highly recommend Paws On Time - excellent all around service!!

Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Luna was such a sweet girl, we look forward to seeing her regularly going forward. 🐶

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