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The Hounds & Tap logoHow 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%63+34.4Reliability 24%52+12.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%44+3.1Craft & service penalty83−1.7Momentum penalty60−4Experts Score= 59Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.59SCORE

The Hounds & Tap

Milwaukee, WI · Grade CLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #62Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 82 pet sitters · 4.7★ from 357 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other pet sitters (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 craft & service; weakest: replies to reviews.

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.The Hounds & Tap is better than 63% of pet sitters.B
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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.The Hounds & Tap is better than 52% of pet sitters.C
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Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle 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.The Hounds & Tap is better than 83% of pet sitters.A
83
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.The Hounds & Tap is better than 100% of pet sitters.A
100
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises 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.The Hounds & Tap is better than 60% of pet sitters.B
60
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.The Hounds & Tap is better than 44% of pet sitters.C
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Reviews for your job

Customers hired The Hounds & Tap for 3 kinds of job.

The Hounds & Tap for dog daycare

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.12
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.75
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.—
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 63/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog daycare”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#26 / 29
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 12 Google reviews tagged “Dog daycare”

Nathan8 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 experience with Dog Daycare! Very friendly staff and excited to come back for more daycare, boarding and to try out the bar / dog park.

Dog daycare
ScottLocal 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Great place to grab a drink with your Dog!!

Dog groomingDog boardingDog daycare
ShannonLocal Guide · 18 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Absolutely love Hounds & Tap! Staff very friendly and knowledgeable. Place is clean and inviting. My dog loves coming to play at the tavern and to stay over for boarding. We also use the self-wash station when we visit. Highly recommend services here.

Customer photo from Shannon's review
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MichaelLocal Guide · 409 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★★★★★

Didn't have our dog with us, but just did a walkthrough place. Looked super clean.I would love to bring our dog and enjoy these environment

Not sureDog groomingDog boardingDog daycare
Jessica8 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Our puppy Willow loves going to daycare here. Her tail wags like crazy as soon as she gets out of the car. Every time we leave the house, she runs to the door hoping we are taking her to Hounds & Tap. It’s her favorite place and we love how happy it makes her.

Dog daycare
Meghan9 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. · 11 months ago★★

Update after they responded: except our dog came back clean from worms/parasites so I asked at what point could we bring them in? You didn’t answer my question. When taking our dogs to the vet we were notified of more cases of kennel cough in your daycare so then in my email I asked at what point do you notify…

Reasonable priceDog groomingDog boardingDog daycare
GennyLocal Guide · 39 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★★★★★

My pup has the absolute best time here. The staff at the daycare are outstanding and my boy gets super excited as soon as we turn into the parking lot. We had the best grooming experience too! Best part is my dog is wiped out from all the playing!

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Mary6 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 review is VERY long overdue - we’ve been going here since they opened- and can be summed up by saying just don’t hesitate - come to Hounds and Tap. Need a groomer? They’ve got you and they are the BEST. Our boys adore Caitlin and she puts them and their comfort first always. Need boarding? Don’t look elsewhere!…

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KarlLocal Guide · 132 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 is such a special establishment. We first visited just to have our dog play outside while having a few drinks. I highly recommend this. Everyone wins. We recently had our dog attend their daycare. They are incredibly knowledgeable and leveraging that into being thoughtful and accommodating to our dog’s anxiety. We were so impressed.

Reasonable priceDog daycare
Eric3 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Dog boardingDog daycare
LyleLocal Guide · 10 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Reasonable priceDog groomingDog boardingDog daycare
KatieLocal Guide · 7 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Great priceDog groomingDog boardingDog daycare

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

Great price 47%Reasonable 47%Overpriced 0%Not sure 5%

Jobs customers hired them for

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