iHow 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%58+31.6Reliability 24%33+8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 61Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.61SCORE
BGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#88 of 100 pet groomingiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 12%
4.6★★★★★95 Google reviews · 24 photos
88%five-star reviews
4.70★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
12.5%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate Size Matters Dog Grooming 4.6 out of 5 based on 95 reviews, frequently praising the staff's patience with anxious or difficult pets and the reasonable pricing for services like full grooms and nail trims. Customers often highlight the facility's cleanliness and the personal attention given to each animal. However, recurring criticisms in low-star reviews cite strict policies regarding vaccination records and rescheduling fees, along with isolated incidents of perceived rough handling or inadequate communication about pet safety.
Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 95 reviews (88% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 95 Google reviews (81 with written comments, 23 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 16% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 9, 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)iEach 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: reliability.
Size Matters Dog GroomingPet Grooming median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 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.Size Matters Dog Grooming: 58/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.C
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ReliabilityiReliability · 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.Size Matters Dog Grooming: 33/100 on this factor. Category median: 82.D
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Craft & serviceiCraft & 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.Size Matters Dog Grooming: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
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ValueiValue · 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.Size Matters Dog Grooming: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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MomentumiMomentum · 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.Size Matters Dog Grooming: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsiReplies 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.Size Matters Dog Grooming: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 56.A
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Star ratings
95 Google reviews we collected
4.6of 5
5 stars8488%
4 stars11%
3 stars00%
2 stars33%
1 star77%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 81 written reviews
92%praise
Praise10192%
Complaints98%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price889%
Reasonable111%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude3330%
Would recommend2725%
Quality & results1816%
Price & value1715%
Honesty & trust65%
Speed & response55%
Communication44%
What customers talk about
We read 81 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“All of the groomers are so caring and Mary especially treats Remi and my other girls so well!”
“(PS Read their response to the 1-star review - highly unprofessional to threaten a customer.”
“I highly recommend Size Matters to anyone in need of dog or cat grooming.”
“This has to be the most unprofessional place I have taken my dog for grooming and will never bring him back or recommend them.”
“They did an amazing job with my Ray Ray who was known to be very anxious and didn’t like other dogs (they were so good with him that he was able to be…”
“Super friendly and great grooming sessions for reasonable price.”
“Her genuine affection and care is evident when I drop off and my dog doesn't shake like he used to.”
“Quick service and amazing price for everything they did.”
“She listened intently to two nervous first time puppy groom parents.”
People customers mention
Mary10 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Size Matters Dog Grooming for 3 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
LaurieLocal Guide · 171 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★
Very nice facility and people working there. Mary was incredible with my cat and the grooming was amazing. My cat is so calm when I pick him up so I know he enjoyed his pampering. Definitely returning.
Great priceCat groomingCat nail trimming
Bree8 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 month ago★★★★★
Alfie had such a great morning with Lori. She listened intently to two nervous first time puppy groom parents. Alfie is still learning how to be a good little furball in a new space but you could tell he was happy and optimistic about visiting in the future! Thank you Lori so much!
Reasonable priceDog full service grooming
matthew9 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★
Size Matters has been trimming our chocolate labs nails for a couple years. Mary is truly amazing with our senior girl. We recently had her groomed and deshedded and she looks amazing!!! We wouldn't want to take her anywhere else.
Beth6 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★
Size Matters is the best!! Mary is a rockstar and has been grooming my dog, Jager, for years. He loves her! She is thorough and does exactly what you ask. She is dedicated to her business and her clients and it does not go unnoticed. Thank you for all you do Mary!! ❤️
Great priceDog grooming
Mollie3 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★
Have been going to Size Matters for over 3.5 years. All of the groomers are so caring and Mary especially treats Remi and my other girls so well! I highly recommend Size Matters to anyone in need of dog or cat grooming. They are very accommodating and flexible.
Great priceDog anal gland expressionDog groomingDog full service grooming
Jeffrey10 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★
Entire staff was AMAZING taking care of both of my cavapoos. Super friendly and great grooming sessions for reasonable price. Love they do photos of the dogs. Highly recommend.
Very nice facility and people working there. Mary was incredible with my cat and the grooming was amazing. My cat is so calm when I pick him up so I know he enjoyed his pampering. Definitely returning.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Cat grooming, Cat nail trimming
Bree Booz8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Bree has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Alfie had such a great morning with Lori. She listened intently to two nervous first time puppy groom parents. Alfie is still learning how to be a good little furball in a new space but you could tell he was happy and optimistic about visiting in the future! Thank you Lori so much!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Dog full service grooming
matthew Osterfeld9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews matthew has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Size Matters has been trimming our chocolate labs nails for a couple years. Mary is truly amazing with our senior girl. We recently had her groomed and deshedded and she looks amazing!!! We wouldn't want to take her anywhere else.
Beth Hart6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Beth has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Size Matters is the best!! Mary is a rockstar and has been grooming my dog, Jager, for years. He loves her! She is thorough and does exactly what you ask. She is dedicated to her business and her clients and it does not go unnoticed. Thank you for all you do Mary!! ❤️
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Dog grooming
Mollie Simindinger3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Mollie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Have been going to Size Matters for over 3.5 years. All of the groomers are so caring and Mary especially treats Remi and my other girls so well! I highly recommend Size Matters to anyone in need of dog or cat grooming. They are very accommodating and flexible.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Dog anal gland expression, Dog grooming, Dog full service grooming, Dog grooming and styling
Jeffrey Schetroma10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jeffrey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Entire staff was AMAZING taking care of both of my cavapoos. Super friendly and great grooming sessions for reasonable price. Love they do photos of the dogs. Highly recommend.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Dog full service grooming
KristinaLocal Guide · 15 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kristina has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Be advised, they are not taking new clients as of July 2026 and have no idea when their wait list will open up. You won't find this out until you've gone through the entire booking process. I'm giving three stars so it is a neutral-ish review, but it's frustrating that their website shows open appointments and doesn't tell you they are only available to their current clients. Wasted my time filling out their contract and paperwork. 🙄
(PS Read their response to the 1-star review - highly unprofessional to threaten a customer.)
Update following response: Apparently they aren't aware of the email they sent me? It was received Sunday, despite their being closed, which the responder below appears to not be cognizant of. The response below states that their policy is as of March 2026 when their email clearly says it is as of June 2026. She then "retaliated" (I use the word loosely) against me by declining an appointment their email already told me I'm not eligible for. Wth is going on here? You wouldn't even groom a dog as reactive and aggressive as you're being! 🤣
I'm glad I didn't give these guys a shot because I'm really not liking how they respond to people. I understand they only started business in 2022, so I guess they have some growing pains before they learn how to be professional.
2 stars now.
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Girl 😂 we hadn’t even responded to your request yet as we are closed on Monday. Every outgoing message we send states that our books are closed as of March 2026. I would love to reopen them but we have been trying to hire for months, and every other salon in the area is also hiring. Go to Petsmart. Our owner is an unprofessional and highly exhausted B**** who is currently working 60 hours a week to service our existing clients. I’ll go ahead and decline your request
Kristin FleckLocal Guide · 13 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kristin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I have two large dogs, one of which does better than the other with grooming. Size Matters does a phenomenal job and I always feel comfortable leaving them, and amazed when I pick the pups up! Also very affordable
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Dog grooming
K “K”Local Guide · 26 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews K has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Took my cat here for a nail trim, instead of taking him to a quiet area to trim his nails they let him out next to a HUGE dog that tried to target my cat, but refused to do care for my cat because he was hissing. Well duh he’s around a big dog staring him down. Not fair to my cat.
Response from the owner · 11 months ago
Hi Shannon. We have been doing TicTac’s nails for years, but they have recently been getting spicy for this. If you remember, Mary got bit last time you were in. We did attempt today, but kitty let us know that we would be bit if we continued. There always are, have been, and will be dogs present in the salon. The one dog present today was safely on a table across the room and didn’t even bark. We suggest a veterinarian for future nails trims