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Pupcakes! Pet Boutique & Grooming

Pet groomer · Barnstable Town, MA · reviewed since 2016

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%52+28.4Reliability 24%42+10.2Value 14%65+9.2Replies to reviews 7%14+1Craft & service penalty72−2.8Momentum 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.
#122 of 131 pet servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 7%
4.5 ★★★★★ 97 Google reviews · 24 photos
80%five-star reviews
4.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
10%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
1%reviews answered by the owner
Jul 2026latest review

Pupcakes! Pet Boutique & Grooming at a glance

Google reviewers rate Pupcakes 4.5 out of 5 based on 97 reviews, highlighting friendly staff, clean facilities, and a wide selection of pet treats, toys, and clothing. Customers frequently praise the grooming results and the store’s welcoming atmosphere, noting that pets often return happy and well-groomed. However, some lower-rated experiences cite specific grooming mistakes, perceived rudeness, or refusal to use customer-provided products, indicating occasional inconsistencies in service quality and communication.

  • Google rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 97 reviews (80% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 97 Google reviews (69 with written comments, 6 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 1% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: July 31, 2026.
  • Service: Pet Service serving Barnstable Town, Massachusetts.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other pet services

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 craft & service; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction52Reliability42Craft & service72Value65Momentum79Replies to reviews14Satisfaction: 52 (median 80)Reliability: 42 (median 72)Craft & service: 72 (median 95)Value: 65 (median 94)Momentum: 79 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 14 (median 47)
This companyPet Services 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.Pupcakes! Pet Boutique & Grooming: 52/100 on this factor. Category median: 80.C
52
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.Pupcakes! Pet Boutique & Grooming: 42/100 on this factor. Category median: 72.C
42
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.Pupcakes! Pet Boutique & Grooming: 72/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.B
72
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.Pupcakes! Pet Boutique & Grooming: 65/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.B
65
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.Pupcakes! Pet Boutique & Grooming: 79/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
79
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.Pupcakes! Pet Boutique & Grooming: 14/100 on this factor. Category median: 47.F
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Star ratings

97 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars7880%
  • 4 stars77%
  • 3 stars22%
  • 2 stars44%
  • 1 star66%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 69 written reviews

  • Praise4989%
  • Complaints611%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude2749%
  • Would recommend815%
  • Quality & results713%
  • Price & value611%
  • Speed & response35%
  • Communication24%
  • Honesty & trust24%

What customers talk about

We read 69 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “The staff was friendly, professional, and clearly loves animals.”
    “Juliana has been extremely rude, unprofessional, and irrational, ever since.”
  • “I highly recommend Pupcakes to any pet parent looking for top-notch service and a wonderful experience!”
  • “Our boy is very picky and we weren't sure if he would enjoy the homemade treats, the owners son gave our pup a free sample and he thoroughly enjoyed the treat!”
  • “Reasonably priced also.”
    “It cost $150 plus the tip which was more than I was expecting but also it took a long time, longer than I thought it would so that's not a complaint,…”
  • “The owner is kind and responsive and we have had no issues.”
  • “They were very nice, listened to my concerns and did a wonderful job.”
  • “It's clear they genuinely care about the dogs they serve.”

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

Recent reviews

IsabellaLocal Guide · 9 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★★★★★

I’m super happy with the service! My dog was treated with so much love and care — he came back looking and smelling amazing. The staff was friendly, professional, and clearly loves animals. I couldn’t be more satisfied. Highly recommend

NicoleLocal Guide · 14 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★★★★★

Our dog loves their homemade treats. Our boy is very picky and we weren't sure if he would enjoy the homemade treats, the owners son gave our pup a free sample and he thoroughly enjoyed the treat!!! Great service, delicious treats!!

Tieko4 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★★★★★

I took my 18-month-old Yorkie, Luna, to Pupcakes Boutique and Grooming, and I couldn't be happier with the experience! The staff was incredibly welcoming and warm, making us feel right at home. The boutique itself is spotless, well-organized, and offers an impressive variety of products. The grooming service was…

AnnaliseLocal Guide · 22 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★★★★★

This store has a large selection of treats, toys, and clothing for your pet. If you are looking to celebrate a special day for your pup they even have cakes. My dog has loved his visits here and I am also always excited to pick him something up.

geneLocal Guide · 240 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 years ago★★★★★

Love this place always come for my Murphys birthday cake and a toy, staffs super friendly

BrianLocal Guide · 164 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 years ago★★★★★

Great place to pick up some treats for the dogs. Lots of help from the person working here as well. I will come back if ever in town again. Love the deserts for the dogs as well. The set up inside the store was also neat and orderly.

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Customer reviews

4.5 ★★★★★ 97 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Julia TokarzLocal Guide · 234 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Julia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Got my dog 2 ftom cookies hard as a rock don't buy them spent 10 dollars

  • Price assessment: Overpriced
  • Services: Service not listed
Isabella Cristina Pires FerreiraLocal Guide · 9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Isabella has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I’m super happy with the service! My dog was treated with so much love and care — he came back looking and smelling amazing. The staff was friendly, professional, and clearly loves animals. I couldn’t be more satisfied. Highly recommend

Mayara Virgilia4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mayara has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Wonderful! Always!🥰

NicoleLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Nicole has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Our dog loves their homemade treats. Our boy is very picky and we weren't sure if he would enjoy the homemade treats, the owners son gave our pup a free sample and he thoroughly enjoyed the treat!!! Great service, delicious treats!!

Stephanie Wright2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Stephanie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I wish I could share a picture of what they did to my little Yorkie but I can't attach photos to this review, unfortunately. I was a regular client -- had been going there for years. I tipped well, bought lots of snacks, got my Yorkie's nails clipped. I gave them lots of business. However, the last time they cut his hair, they absolutely butchered him. I reported it to Juliana with photos and everything, but she denied that it was them. She said it must be that Ramsay has health problems that the hair cut revealed, and that I should take him to a vet if I was concerned. This didn't sound right, so I posted pictures of his hair cut in the largest Facebook group about Yorkies and everyone said it definitely looked like a hack job. Juliana continued to deny that it was her groomer, so I took my dog to the vet just to check. Sure enough, the vet told me that my dog has no skin issues -- it just looked like a bad hair cut, that it would grow out. When I told Juliana this, she was still in denial that it was their fault. I was actually really polite during this whole process as I wanted to return because this is the first time this happened. Months later, I went to make an appointment and left messages on their voicemail. None of them were returned. Finally, Juliana sent me an email saying that no one at her salon was willing to work on Ramsay because of 'what happened last time'. So I was punished because they gave him a bad cut -- how very weird. I should have been the one to be upset but they were actually upset with me because I had made a complaint. Juliana has been extremely rude, unprofessional, and irrational, ever since. Was I just supposed to deal with the bad cut and say nothing? Watch out: because they can't handle any criticism at this place -- they are in total denial that they could possibly do anything wrong. I feel absolutely betrayed and was treated badly.

Tieko Saito Ferla4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tieko has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I took my 18-month-old Yorkie, Luna, to Pupcakes Boutique and Grooming, and I couldn't be happier with the experience! The staff was incredibly welcoming and warm, making us feel right at home. The boutique itself is spotless, well-organized, and offers an impressive variety of products. The grooming service was beyond excellent — Luna came out looking absolutely adorable, smelling amazing, and wagging her tail with joy. It's clear they genuinely care about the dogs they serve. I highly recommend Pupcakes to any pet parent looking for top-notch service and a wonderful experience! Off course I booked for the whole year already.!!!

Annalise OlsenLocal Guide · 22 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Annalise has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

This store has a large selection of treats, toys, and clothing for your pet. If you are looking to celebrate a special day for your pup they even have cakes. My dog has loved his visits here and I am also always excited to pick him something up.

Paula HillLocal Guide · 48 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Paula has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Always amazing 🐶

gene bachmanLocal Guide · 240 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews gene has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Love this place always come for my Murphys birthday cake and a toy, staffs super friendly

Moon Frank MaryLocal Guide · 61 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Moon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Not what I was hoping for. I think they are fine, nice enough, they shampooed and cut my dogs hair and trimmed her nails. It took almost 2 1/2 hours so it was a lot of work. I have a 6 month old whoodle and she needed a trim. It was her first haircut. I brought in my own shampoo, a Burt's Bees dog shampoo and asked if they would use it but they said they wouldn't. They said they had a fragrance free shampoo they could use which I took a look at and it seemed okay. I should have opened the bottle to smell it. The haircut's okay. I wish they had left more on her face but I wasn't specific about what I wanted other than the overall length and leaving her tail alone which they did. When I picked her up I didn't get to talk with the groomer so I don't know how she did in there. But that was because my son got her and I came in a minute too late. It cost $150 plus the tip which was more than I was expecting but also it took a long time, longer than I thought it would so that's not a complaint, just information. When we got in the car with her all we could smell was the fragrance from the shampoo. We took her to the beach to let her run around and get curly again and hoped the salt water and sun would wash off the smell but of course that didn't work. I brought her home and put her in the tub and washed her with the Burt's Bees but she still smells like perfume. Fragrance is so hard to get rid of which is why I didn't want them to use their shampoo. Oh well, live and learn. I think overall, they are fine but I don't think I'll go back. I'm sort of particular about chemicals and smells and toxins, but that's just me. I also wish I had brought a picture of what I wanted. I told myself to do that and then forgot. I'm neither here nor there about them but thought I'd share my experience in case it helps you decide whether or not to try them out and suggest your bring a photo of what you like. It's a bummer to spend so much money and not love the result.

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