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Salty Dog Wash

Pet groomer · Texas City, TX · reviewed since 2018

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%89+48.5Reliability 24%91+22.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%50+3.5Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.88SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#73 of 188 mobile dog groomersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 61%
4.9 ★★★★★ 389 Google reviews · 24 photos
92%five-star reviews
4.95★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0.9%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.
65%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Salty Dog Wash at a glance

Google reviewers rate Salty Dog Wash 4.9 out of 5 based on 389 reviews, with the owner responding to 65 percent of them. Customers frequently praise the friendly staff, professional atmosphere, and self-service wash station, noting that grooming results are effective even for anxious dogs. However, several low-star reviews criticize the business for failing to contact clients about appointment delays, leaving pets in carriers for extended periods, and charging high prices for incomplete services.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 389 reviews (92% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 389 Google reviews (295 with written comments, 46 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 65% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 29, 2026.
  • Service: Mobile Dog Groomer serving Texas City, Texas.

Data from Google, last updated November 2, 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: value and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction89Reliability91Craft & service–Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews50Satisfaction: 89 (median 85)Reliability: 91 (median 82)Value: 100 (median 95)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 50 (median 50)
Salty Dog WashMobile 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.Salty Dog Wash: 89/100 on this factor. Category median: 85.A
89
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.Salty Dog Wash: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 82.A
91
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: 93.–
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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.Salty Dog Wash: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
100
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.Salty Dog Wash: 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.Salty Dog Wash: 50/100 on this factor. Category median: 50.C
50

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Star ratings

389 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars35692%
  • 4 stars205%
  • 3 stars72%
  • 2 stars10%
  • 1 star51%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 295 written reviews

  • Praise25297%
  • Complaints73%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price2549%
  • Reasonable2651%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude11846%
  • Quality & results5722%
  • Price & value3514%
  • Would recommend2710%
  • Speed & response187%
  • Honesty & trust31%
  • Communication10%

What customers talk about

We read 295 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Great, courteous staff eager to help,and very professional atmosphere”
  • “We took our two pups to be groomed and had an awesome experience.”
  • “The prices are also very reasonable for both bath/brush & full grooming services.”
    “A little pricey, and some times you have to schedule out a few weeks, but convenient location and they do a good job!”
  • “I would definitely recommend this salon to all the pet parents on & off the island 🤙🏼”
    “You have lost a really good customer for life.”
  • “I was pleased at how quick and also how efficient they did his nails.”
  • “I honestly don’t know how they manage to do it, but both dogs always look beautiful, happy and calm when I pick them up.”
  • “They listened to how I wanted her groomed.”

People customers mention

  • Galveston 4 reviews
  • Shepherd 3 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Salty Dog Wash for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

JessicaLocal Guide · 47 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 week ago★★★★★

We used the self serve wash and it had everything we needed. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful!

Great priceDog grooming
Martye4 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 week ago★★★★★

We love these hoomans who take such good care of our pups when they go to the "doggie spa". They are so patient and kind to them. They give us regular updates during the time they have them. We tell everyone we know. Thanks, y'all!

Customer photo from Martye's review
Reasonable priceDog groomingDog full service groomingDog nail trimming
Susie7 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 week ago★★★★★

We took our two pups to be groomed and had an awesome experience. Our Husky is not shedding a dog a day. Her white coat is sparkling and she is quite comfortable with her experience. Our hyper Border Collie was trimmed short and the groomer did an amazing job with our overly anxious dog.

Customer photo from Susie's reviewCustomer photo from Susie's review
Great priceDog ear cleaning
marion11 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 weeks ago★★★★★

We are very happy with Salty Dog . All three of our little ones always look great. One of them gets hair cuts and he looks great! We should all give those ladies our business so they can be there for our babies!

Reasonable priceDog ear cleaning
Bonnie1 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

As soon as you step in the door received with great service and the dog care is top notch!

Great priceDog grooming
Julia9 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★★★★★

They always take great care of my dog. When I pick him up after grooming he is soft and fluffy. Ozzy is not the easiest when it comes to nail trimming, and the staff here gets it done. The service is always wonderful!

Dog teeth brushingDog full service groomingDog nail trimming

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 389 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Jessica SafavimehrLocal Guide · 47 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jessica has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We used the self serve wash and it had everything we needed. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Dog grooming
Martye Hill4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Martye has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We love these hoomans who take such good care of our pups when they go to the "doggie spa". They are so patient and kind to them. They give us regular updates during the time they have them. We tell everyone we know. Thanks, y'all!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog grooming, Dog full service grooming, Dog nail trimming
Susie Mullen7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Susie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We took our two pups to be groomed and had an awesome experience. Our Husky is not shedding a dog a day. Her white coat is sparkling and she is quite comfortable with her experience. Our hyper Border Collie was trimmed short and the groomer did an amazing job with our overly anxious dog.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Dog ear cleaning
Elizabeth Arreguin1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Elizabeth has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very professional! great atmosphere! great with the animals ❤️

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Dog nail trimming
marion Carter11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews marion has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We are very happy with Salty Dog . All three of our little ones always look great. One of them gets hair cuts and he looks great! We should all give those ladies our business so they can be there for our babies!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog ear cleaning
Bonnie Scott1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Bonnie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

As soon as you step in the door received with great service and the dog care is top notch!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Dog grooming
Julia Gary9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Julia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

They always take great care of my dog. When I pick him up after grooming he is soft and fluffy. Ozzy is not the easiest when it comes to nail trimming, and the staff here gets it done. The service is always wonderful!

  • Services: Dog teeth brushing, Dog full service grooming, Dog nail trimming
David Mosley2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews David has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great, courteous staff eager to help,and very professional atmosphere

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog grooming
Mel R1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Mel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I just had My three year-old baby boy named Pancho he’s a feisty little Chihuahua and they are so kind and patient with him. I was pleased at how quick and also how efficient they did his nails. I will be going back and being a faithful client God bless and thank you so much.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Dog nail trimming
Amanda Byrum9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Amanda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Attempted to stop in at 5:01PM on 9/18/26 with my dogs. The person inside decided to lock the doors and turn on the closed sign even thought the sign on the door clearly stated closing time was 6 PM while we finished parking.

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