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Poochie Bath Grooming LLC

Pet groomer · Kettering, OH · reviewed since 2012

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 55%54+29.5Reliability 24%39+9.5Value 14%45+6.4Replies to reviews 7%18+1.3Craft & service penalty99−0.1Momentum penalty79−2.1Experts Score= 44Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.44SCORE
CGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#111 of 113 pet groomingPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 2%
4.6 ★★★★★ 218 Google reviews · 24 photos
80%five-star reviews
4.41★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
12.5%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.
8%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Poochie Bath Grooming LLC at a glance

Google reviewers rate Poochie Bath Grooming LLC at 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 218 reviews. Customers frequently praise the staff's friendliness, the quality of grooming services like baths and nail trims, and the facility's affordability. Recurring complaints include strict enforcement of late arrival policies, instances of dogs being shaved without proper authorization, and a lack of communication regarding appointment changes or early closures.

  • Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 218 reviews (80% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 218 Google reviews (147 with written comments, 20 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 8% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 21, 2026.
  • Service: Pet Groomer serving Kettering, Ohio.

Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.

Score profile vs other pet grooming

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: craft & service and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction54Reliability39Craft & service99Value45Momentum79Replies to reviews18Satisfaction: 54 (median 86)Reliability: 39 (median 82)Craft & service: 99 (median 97)Value: 45 (median 100)Momentum: 79 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 18 (median 56)
Poochie Bath Grooming LLCPet Grooming 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.Poochie Bath Grooming LLC: 54/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.C
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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.Poochie Bath Grooming LLC: 39/100 on this factor. Category median: 82.D
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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.Poochie Bath Grooming LLC: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.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.Poochie Bath Grooming LLC: 45/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.C
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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.Poochie Bath Grooming LLC: 79/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
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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.Poochie Bath Grooming LLC: 18/100 on this factor. Category median: 56.F
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Star ratings

218 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars17580%
  • 4 stars2110%
  • 3 stars52%
  • 2 stars52%
  • 1 star126%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 147 written reviews

  • Praise15096%
  • Complaints74%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price440%
  • Reasonable330%
  • Overpriced330%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude5736%
  • Quality & results3824%
  • Price & value2214%
  • Would recommend1811%
  • Speed & response149%
  • Honesty & trust53%
  • Communication32%

What customers talk about

We read 147 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “They were very kind, talked to me the whole time, and you could just tell how much they loved animals.”
    “The one star is for the lady that yelled because there is a sign outside.”
  • “They do an excellent job bathing and brushing my German Shepherd Atlas.”
    “Unfortunately, I had a terrible experience recently.”
  • “Very nice local dog groomer who communicates very well and offers a good service at a reasonable rate.”
  • “Would recommend this place to anyone, I trust them wholeheartedly with my fur baby.”
  • “Workers are friendly, all my dog needed was nail clips and they did a fast, professional job at a great price.”
  • “I’ve had trust issues with other places that mistreated my dog, but with this one as soon as we get to the parking lot, he goes insane.”
  • “…t time today and they were not only super kind and welcoming but also listened to what I wanted, and made sure my dog was well taken care of.…”

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Poochie Bath Grooming LLC for 3 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Abigail4 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★

Completely shaved my dog to the skin in October. She had a couple mats on her stomach which i gave them permission to cut, zero mats on her back which was shaved completely down which is unacceptable, without a phone call. I won’t be going back. When we complained at the store they stated that if they left her back…

Customer photo from Abigail's review
OverpricedDog grooming
Nika2 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★★★★★

I took my Goldendoodle for grooming for the first time and will definitely take him back!!

Great priceDog grooming
Maverick10 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★★★

Dogs hair looks fine, however I was charged $76 and when I got home to fully inspect her, I pulled matted hair from her ear. I expected more.

OverpricedDog groomingDog bathing and blow dryDog full service grooming
Natalie3 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 dog groomers! I came here on a whim because I live right down the road, I walked in and asked if they had time for just a nail trim today and they got my dog in right then and there! The ladies working were amazing. They were very kind, talked to me the whole time, and you could just tell how much they…

Great priceDog nail trimming
KarenLocal Guide · 27 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★★★★★

I’ve taken my dogs to Poochie Bath for many years. They do an excellent job bathing and brushing my German Shepherd Atlas. The staff is friendly and love the animals. My dog loves this place!

Customer photo from Karen's review
NikkiLocal Guide · 19 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

This lovely business and employees took such good care of my extremely hyper, over friendly, wildly excited 9 month old bernese mountain dog puppy and did such an amazing job! You can tell they really love doing their job and they are exceptional at it from the customer service to the grooming service itself. Highly…

Customer photo from Nikki's review

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Customer reviews

4.6 ★★★★★ 218 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Joshua Taylor7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Joshua has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I was very happy with the work they did! Ill 100% be back!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog grooming
Chuck Pence12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Chuck has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Did a great job on Gus!

  • Services: Cat grooming
Abigail Dillard4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Abigail has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Completely shaved my dog to the skin in October. She had a couple mats on her stomach which i gave them permission to cut, zero mats on her back which was shaved completely down which is unacceptable, without a phone call. I won’t be going back. When we complained at the store they stated that if they left her back and rest of her body long she would look “weird like a turtle”, which isn’t their decision to make as it’s our dog. Only permission was given to cut the mats and follow previous grooming directions.

  • Price assessment: Overpriced
  • Services: Dog grooming
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Hi Abigail, we’re sorry to hear that you were unhappy with the finished groom. We do want to clarify what occurred during the appointment. Your puppy had significant matting beyond just the stomach area. There was matting around the neck and under the chin, severe matting in the area where the harness sits, as well as matting around the ears. During check-in, we specifically discussed the matting and were given permission to do what was necessary to safely groom her. Unfortunately, once matting becomes tight or extensive, we cannot simply brush through it or selectively cut out individual areas without risking discomfort, skin irritation, or injury. In those situations, removing the matted coat is the safest and most humane option. We understand that seeing a much shorter haircut than expected can be upsetting, and we’re sorry the final result wasn’t what you had hoped for. However, our decisions are always based on the condition of the coat and the safety and comfort of the dog. We will always choose humanity over vanity when removing severe matting. We appreciate the feedback and wish you and your puppy the best.

Nika Katchman2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Nika has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I took my Goldendoodle for grooming for the first time and will definitely take him back!!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Dog grooming
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you so much, Nika! We’re so happy you trusted us with your Goldendoodle for his first visit. We’re thrilled you were happy with his groom and our pricing. We can’t wait to see that handsome boy again!

Maverick Schwartz10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Maverick has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Dogs hair looks fine, however I was charged $76 and when I got home to fully inspect her, I pulled matted hair from her ear. I expected more.

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

Hi Maverick, we’re sorry to hear you were disappointed with your visit. We always want our clients to feel that they received the quality of service they paid for. We wish you had contacted us directly about the area behind her ear, as we would have been more than happy to address it for you. The owner will be in on Friday and would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you and make this right. Please reach out to us at your convenience so we can take care of your concerns. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Natalie3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Natalie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Excellent dog groomers! I came here on a whim because I live right down the road, I walked in and asked if they had time for just a nail trim today and they got my dog in right then and there! The ladies working were amazing. They were very kind, talked to me the whole time, and you could just tell how much they loved animals. All of the animals in there looked happy and loved! I have a huge rescue pit who can be kind of a pain in the butt, and they handled him like no problem with a smile on their face. Great prices, amazing service. He didn’t get groomed- but I saw that dogs that were and they looked adorable! Would recommend this place to anyone, I trust them wholeheartedly with my fur baby.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Dog nail trimming
Mindy BerryLocal Guide · 145 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mindy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

My dogs always look great after their grooming!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog grooming
Emrakh AkhmedovLocal Guide · 26 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Emrakh has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I wish I could give them 0 stars because they don’t even deserve 1 star. I got caught in traffic and arrived only 9 minutes late for my appointment. They told me they have a 10-minute late policy and refused to take my dogs. What makes this even more frustrating is that I had called earlier and asked if I could bring my dogs 30 minutes before their 2:00 PM appointment, and they told me no. I loaded my large dogs (Great pyranes) into my truck and drove 30 minutes to get there because they had groomed my dogs before and I had a good experience in the past. When they first opened, they were very kind and friendly, but it seems that changed once they built up their customer base. The only reason I returned was because of my previous positive experience. However, after the way I was treated today, I would not bring my dogs back even if they paid me to do so. I ended up taking my dogs to another grooming salon that offered more services, including dental cleaning, did an excellent job, and charged significantly less than this place. Very disappointed with the customer service and lack of flexibility.

  • Price assessment: Overpriced
  • Services: Dog grooming
Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear you were disappointed with your experience. We understand that traffic delays can be frustrating. As an appointment-based grooming salon, we do have a 10-minute late policy in place to help keep our groomers on schedule and ensure that customers who arrive on time are not impacted. On the day in question, we were fully booked, and unfortunately arriving beyond that grace period meant we were unable to safely accommodate two Great Pyrenees without disrupting the remainder of the day’s appointments. We would also like to clarify that when you called earlier that day, we advised that you were welcome to bring the dogs in before your scheduled appointment time, but that the groomers would not be able to begin services until their scheduled appointment time. While we appreciate that you had a positive experience during your previous visit, our policies are applied consistently to all customers. Grooming two large-breed dogs requires significant time and staffing, and arriving beyond our grace period on a busy day left us unable to complete the services without affecting other scheduled appointments. We understand your frustration and regret that we were unable to accommodate you that day. We wish you and your dogs the very best and thank you for giving us the opportunity to care for them.

Karen SalchliLocal Guide · 27 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Karen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I’ve taken my dogs to Poochie Bath for many years. They do an excellent job bathing and brushing my German Shepherd Atlas. The staff is friendly and love the animals. My dog loves this place!

Nikki BrownLocal Guide · 19 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Nikki has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

This lovely business and employees took such good care of my extremely hyper, over friendly, wildly excited 9 month old bernese mountain dog puppy and did such an amazing job! You can tell they really love doing their job and they are exceptional at it from the customer service to the grooming service itself. Highly recommend and they've made a life long customer with me!

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