Pet groomer · Bullhead City, AZ · reviewed since 2021
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%56+30.5Reliability 24%27+6.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%14+1Momentum penalty66−3.4Experts Score= 49Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.49SCORE
CGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#71 of 74 mobile dog groomersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 4%
4.6★★★★★68 Google reviews · 24 photos
88%five-star reviews
4.39★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
15.6%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.
Customers frequently praise the speed of service, noting pets are often groomed in under twenty minutes, and highlight the staff's ability to handle difficult or anxious animals with care. Positive reviews also mention reasonable pricing and the inclusion of holiday photos as a bonus. Conversely, low-star feedback cites unreturned phone calls for scheduling, dismissive communication regarding specific pet needs, and dissatisfaction with haircut quality, including complaints about excessive shaving or uneven results.
Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 68 reviews (88% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 68 Google reviews (55 with written comments, 20 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
Most recent review: September 3, 2026.
Service: Mobile Dog Groomer serving Bullhead City, Arizona.
Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.
Score profile vs other mobile dog groomers
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: replies to reviews.
Sugars GroomingMobile Dog Groomers 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.Sugars Grooming: 56/100 on this factor. Category median: 85.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.Sugars Grooming: 27/100 on this factor. Category median: 84.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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 91.–
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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.Sugars Grooming: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.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.Sugars Grooming: 66/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
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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.Sugars Grooming: 14/100 on this factor. Category median: 66.F
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Star ratings
68 Google reviews we collected
4.6of 5
5 stars6088%
4 stars23%
3 stars00%
2 stars11%
1 star57%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 55 written reviews
94%praise
Praise6094%
Complaints46%
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 price778%
Reasonable111%
Overpriced00%
Not sure111%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Quality & results1930%
Staff & attitude1930%
Speed & response813%
Price & value813%
Would recommend711%
Communication23%
Honesty & trust12%
What customers talk about
We read 55 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Sugars does a wonderful job and my Smoochie emerges so cute and completely untraumatized.”
“They handled my very difficult cat with compassion and care.”
“They lack respect for clients, are completely unprofessional & have no desire whatsoever to respond to clients needs.”
“Perfect haircut on my riley , every time it and out , quickly very friendly”
“On top of that, their prices are fantastic, offering great value for the quality of service provided.”
“I would definitely recommend them to any dog or cat owner.”
“The lady taking me in was very dismissive and ignored my comments and concerns.”
“The owner of this shop, and their staff, all genuinely care about the pets that come in.”
People customers mention
Mary3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Sugars Grooming for 5 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
SSheryl4 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★★★★★
They were recommended to me from my veterinarian due to them not being able to get her in on the schedule. They were fantastic, able to get it done in less than 5/10 minutes and a perfect way to evaluate the shop for future appts.💕
Great priceDog nail trimming
SSueLocal Guide · 15 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★★★★★
They love all animals that come in and it shows how our pets react.
They are quick and do a great job‼️
Great price
DDorothy13 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★★★★★
Sugars does a wonderful job and my Smoochie emerges so cute and completely untraumatized.
Great priceDog grooming
SShelly12 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★★★★★
They handled my very difficult cat with compassion and care. I’ll be a returning customer!
Cat grooming
AAnnetteLocal Guide · 112 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★
Very sad. I have a senior rescued dog that has become blind and hard of hearing. I called Sugar and spoke to the owner about his situation as he has become defensive and more difficult to groom, no problem was the response. I was called to pick Motley up and told there would be additional charge due to his behavior,…
JJillLocal Guide · 51 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★
Sugars is Great! They take such good care of our cat. Mary and Missy know how to handle her very well. Shaved her down in and out less than 20 mins! Thanks Ladies you are awesome.
They were recommended to me from my veterinarian due to them not being able to get her in on the schedule. They were fantastic, able to get it done in less than 5/10 minutes and a perfect way to evaluate the shop for future appts.💕
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Dog nail trimming
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Sue UpmeyerLocal Guide · 15 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Sue has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Very sad. I have a senior rescued dog that has become blind and hard of hearing. I called Sugar and spoke to the owner about his situation as he has become defensive and more difficult to groom, no problem was the response. I was called to pick Motley up and told there would be additional charge due to his behavior, Okey, but what I discovered days later was his right eye was completely covered with puss and he was hurting. We took him to the vet. Advanced Animal Care charged me $475.34 for 2 visits and wanted us to come back for a third visit. I can only speculate that Motley was nicked in his blind eye from the clippers or scissors. Poor baby it has been a long recover.
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Jill ClarkLocal Guide · 51 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jill has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Sugars is Great! They take such good care of our cat. Mary and Missy know how to handle her very well. Shaved her down in and out less than 20 mins! Thanks Ladies you are awesome.
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Jeff HustonLocal Guide · 24 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jeff has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Brought my dog this morning and they said it was cat day, but took in my lab anyway 😊 trimmed her nails as soon as I walked in. Great customer service! They said it was free, but they deserved the $20 tip. I will be back and I won’t wait so long next time.
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Jennifer Carr8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jennifer has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Loved the vibe I had last week when I went in. Took 1 dog in last week and today I took our 2nd dog(the trouble maker) in today and once again they were amazing! Great prices, the people are beyond nice and today they took a pic of him dressed up for the 4th- too cute!
Thank you! We will be.back!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Dog ear cleaning, Dog grooming, Dog bathing and blow dry, Dog full service grooming, Dog nail trimming
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Karen McconvilleLocal Guide · 28 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Karen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I called 3 times to set up an appt.
No one ever returned my call. They lack respect for clients, are completely unprofessional & have no desire whatsoever to respond to clients needs.