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The Kennel at Arbor Lane

Pet boarding service · Indianapolis, IN · reviewed since 2013

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%90+49.1Reliability 24%87+21.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%28+2Experts Score= 86Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.86SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#104 of 230 mobile dog groomersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 55%
4.9 ★★★★★ 203 Google reviews · 23 photos
94%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
2.3%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.
25%reviews answered by the owner
Nov 2026latest review

The Kennel at Arbor Lane at a glance

Google reviewers rate The Kennel at Arbor Lane 4.9 out of 5 based on 203 reviews, with the owner replying to 25 percent of comments. Customers frequently praise the staff's professionalism, personal attention, and ability to administer daily medications, noting that pets often return in good condition. However, low-star reviews describe instances of pets returning with gastrointestinal issues and difficulties securing holiday reservations due to early booking requirements.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 203 reviews (94% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 203 Google reviews (134 with written comments, 9 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 25% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 3, 2026.
  • Service: Mobile Dog Groomer serving Indianapolis, Indiana.

Data from Google, last updated November 9, 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.

Satisfaction90Reliability87Craft & service–Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews28Satisfaction: 90 (median 87)Reliability: 87 (median 82)Value: 100 (median 96)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 28 (median 51)
The Kennel at Arbor LaneMobile 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.The Kennel at Arbor Lane: 90/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.A
90
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 Kennel at Arbor Lane: 87/100 on this factor. Category median: 82.A
87
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: 96.–
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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.The Kennel at Arbor Lane: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.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.The Kennel at Arbor Lane: 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.The Kennel at Arbor Lane: 28/100 on this factor. Category median: 51.D
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Star ratings

203 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars19194%
  • 4 stars105%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star21%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 134 written reviews

  • Praise9198%
  • Complaints22%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price1244%
  • Reasonable1452%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure14%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude4852%
  • Would recommend1314%
  • Quality & results1112%
  • Honesty & trust1011%
  • Price & value66%
  • Speed & response44%
  • Communication11%

What customers talk about

We read 134 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Our sweet Nala is always in the best of care whenever she stays at the kennel!”
  • “I most definitely will be using them again in the future!”
  • “He's a boxer with alot of energy and they did a great job.”
  • “They are so good with our fur babies and we trust them completely.”
  • “always fast friendly and do a good job at fair price”
  • “My dog’s nails are as short as they’ve been in years and there were no accidents (despite the fact that my dog has black nails and so the quick can’t be seen).”
  • “They were very easy to work with as we had to have our friends pick him up since we would not get home in time before they closed.”

People customers mention

  • Kathleen 3 reviews
  • Kennels 3 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired The Kennel at Arbor Lane for 5 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Erin11 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. · 5 days ago★★★★★

Our sweet Nala is always in the best of care whenever she stays at the kennel! We will not take her anywhere else!

Great priceDog boarding with trainingService not listed
phil1 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. · a week ago★★★★★

We have always felt safe leaving our pets with Arbor Lane, we are the second generation to do so in our family. Our dog came home once having learned a new trick which we discovered accidentally while playing fetch. He would bring the ball back and drop it, which was not taught by us.

Reasonable priceDog groomingDog boarding
Lisa5 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 are always treated in a personal manner. I feel like the people at Arbor Lane are part of my family. I know my pups are in excellent care whether they are in for grooming or a kennel stay.

Reasonable priceDog boardingDog full service groomingDog nail trimming
LindaLocal Guide · 12 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 love the Arbor Lane team! They are so good with our fur babies and we trust them completely.

Great priceDog boarding
angela4 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★★★★★

Dexter is the 3rd dog that we have entrusted to Arbor Lane over the past 15 years. They are like family to us, and we are so grateful for their compassionate and professional care!

Great priceDog groomingDog boarding
Dave2 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★★★★★

The staff took great care of our dog. He's a boxer with alot of energy and they did a great job.

Reasonable priceDog groomingDog boardingDog nail trimming

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 203 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Filter by topic — each topic is highlighted in the reviews in the same color
Erin Curran11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Erin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Our sweet Nala is always in the best of care whenever she stays at the kennel! We will not take her anywhere else!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Dog boarding with training, Service not listed
phil chunn1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews phil has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We have always felt safe leaving our pets with Arbor Lane, we are the second generation to do so in our family. Our dog came home once having learned a new trick which we discovered accidentally while playing fetch. He would bring the ball back and drop it, which was not taught by us.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog grooming, Dog boarding
Lisa Entwistle5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lisa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We are always treated in a personal manner. I feel like the people at Arbor Lane are part of my family. I know my pups are in excellent care whether they are in for grooming or a kennel stay.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog boarding, Dog full service grooming, Dog nail trimming
Jay Kennedy2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jay has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The only place Zeke can go wagging in and wagging out.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog grooming, Dog boarding, Dog nail trimming
Response from the owner · a week ago

We adore Zeke! Thanks for trusting us with him :)

Linda B.Local Guide · 12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Linda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We love the Arbor Lane team! They are so good with our fur babies and we trust them completely.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Dog boarding
angela white4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews angela has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Dexter is the 3rd dog that we have entrusted to Arbor Lane over the past 15 years. They are like family to us, and we are so grateful for their compassionate and professional care!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Dog grooming, Dog boarding
Brittany Mote12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brittany has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Love taking our dog here!!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Dog grooming, Dog boarding
Dave Benedict2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dave has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The staff took great care of our dog. He's a boxer with alot of energy and they did a great job.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog grooming, Dog boarding, Dog nail trimming
Summer Teepe5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Summer has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

This was the first time boarding my black lab, Nyla! All the staff was super friendly and provided amazing care! I most definitely will be using them again in the future!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Dog boarding
Dori Cooper7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dori has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We love Arbor Lane and have full trust they care for our pet as we do!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog boarding

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