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Thia Pets Grooming

Pet groomer · Kettering, OH · reviewed since 2019

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%82+44.7Reliability 24%76+18.4Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%95+6.7Craft & service penalty79−2.1Momentum penalty87−1.3Experts Score= 81Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.81SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#77 of 139 mobile dog groomersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 45%
4.8 ★★★★★ 182 Google reviews · 24 photos
93%five-star reviews
4.73★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
3.6%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.
42%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Thia Pets Grooming at a glance

Customers frequently praise the facility's open layout where pets roam without cages, reducing anxiety, and highlight skilled grooming for various breeds. Positive feedback often cites friendly staff, good communication, and competitive pricing compared to other local groomers. However, some reviewers criticize long appointment wait times, inconsistent staff assignments, and complaints about specific grooming outcomes or customer service interactions.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 182 reviews (93% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 182 Google reviews (144 with written comments, 26 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 42% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 22, 2026.
  • Service: Mobile Dog Groomer serving Kettering, Ohio.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 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 replies to reviews; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction82Reliability76Craft & service79Value100Momentum87Replies to reviews95Satisfaction: 82 (median 87)Reliability: 76 (median 84)Craft & service: 79 (median 94)Value: 100 (median 94)Momentum: 87 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 95 (median 52)
Thia Pets GroomingMobile 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.Thia Pets Grooming: 82/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.A
82
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.Thia Pets Grooming: 76/100 on this factor. Category median: 84.B
76
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.Thia Pets Grooming: 79/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.B
79
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.Thia Pets Grooming: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.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.Thia Pets Grooming: 87/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
87
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.Thia Pets Grooming: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 52.A
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Star ratings

182 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars16993%
  • 4 stars53%
  • 3 stars11%
  • 2 stars21%
  • 1 star53%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 144 written reviews

  • Praise13997%
  • Complaints43%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price840%
  • Reasonable1155%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure15%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Quality & results4834%
  • Staff & attitude3927%
  • Would recommend2417%
  • Price & value128%
  • Speed & response96%
  • Communication75%
  • Honesty & trust43%

What customers talk about

We read 144 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “The people seem to really enjoy what they do and they did a fantastic job trimming my Australian shepherd's hair clipping her nails.”
  • “Hailey are both very Professional and very kind and very gifted, very knowledgeable, very skilled in Dog Grooming!”
  • “I’m so grateful to have found Thia Pets and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a groomer who truly cares about their furry clients!”
  • “I drive from cincinnati to go here and it’s worth it.”
  • “…answer my questions & I left with an appointment for my dog the very next day-today!…”
  • “Our groomer, Katie, listened to our requests and did an excellent job!”
  • “I came across Thia Pets, and I honestly couldn’t be happier!”

People customers mention

  • Jamie 5 reviews
  • Thias 5 reviews
  • Harley 5 reviews
  • Hailey 4 reviews
  • Penny 3 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Thia Pets Grooming for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

BarbLocal 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★

They did a great job on Merlin's nails. He is less than cooperative for a nail trim. Thank you.

DaneLocal Guide · 336 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 months ago★★★★★

I love that the dogs weren't caged and they were able to have an open area which helped prevent them from getting so anxious and stressed. The people seem to really enjoy what they do and they did a fantastic job trimming my Australian shepherd's hair clipping her nails. Overall she looked amazing coming out. Highly recommend

Reasonable priceDog grooming
Rebecca7 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 months ago★★

Thia groomed my small dog. She complained about my dogs behavior in front of other customers and even looked at other customers as if they would agree with her. Thia is unaware, but a few years prior, she complimented my dogs behavior. My dog has been groomed by other area groomers with the utmost positive…

Reasonable priceDog grooming
JacobLocal Guide · 13 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★★★★★

Really impressed with all of it! It was the first time our girl had been proffensionalt groomed, and they did a fantastic job! She's never looked so good. Also, she seemed like she'd had a great time, which was a huge relief. Definitely recommend!

Customer photo from Jacob's review
Sharon4 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★★★★★

Ripley is the only dog I’ve had who runs the opposite direction from my shower, the bathtub, or the garden hose on a brutally hot summer day. Penny works her magic and does a wonderful job bathing Ripley and trimming her nails, and says she’s no bother to her. Go figure!! Penny at Thia Pets is my go-to and I highly recommend her! Thanks!

Great priceDog bathing and blow dryDog nail trimming
Lisa3 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★★★★★

I have a 105 lb Old English Sheepdog, Douglas. Harley does a wonderful job grooming him. He always comes home smelling good too!

Customer photo from Lisa's review
Reasonable priceDog ear cleaningDog bathing and blow dryDog grooming and styling

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 182 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Eileen BrownLocal Guide · 85 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Eileen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excellent Dog Grooming by Ms. Hailey at Thia Pets!! Both Ms. Thia and Ms. Hailey are both very Professional and very kind and very gifted, very knowledgeable, very skilled in Dog Grooming!! Ms. Hailey did a Beautiful Hair Cut, on our Standard Poodle: Kona! This was Kona, our sweet Standard Poodle very first time there!! Ms. Hailey asked us many technical questions about the style, the hair length, and she showed us many pictures, of beautiful Poodles, so that we could discuss with her in detail, what we desired in Kona's very First Haircut, with them!! We were very happy that she asked ask many questions, to get the best results, for Kona!! The Hair Cut, by Ms. Hailey, the styling, the beautiful Poodle look, turned out PERFECT, for Kona!! This salon, Thia Pets, is filled with so much love and so much kindness towards all the dogs there, getting great haircuts! We are very happy that we went to Thia Pets for Kona's first haircut, and very happy that Ms. Hailey helped us!! We highly recommend this wonderful Grooming Salon; Thia Pets, is the Best!! Thank you so much, to Ms. Hailey, she is very skilled, very kind!! Eileen and Bill and Kona October 21, 2026

Stephanie Lynch6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Stephanie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

After a traumatic experience with a previous groomer, I was searching for someone new to groom my Shih Tzu. I came across Thia Pets, and I honestly couldn’t be happier! At his first appointment, he was absolutely terrified. He clung to me and was shaking because he was so scared. By his second visit, he still needed a little encouragement to get through the door, but the moment the groomer took him and placed him on the floor, he took off running, playing, and having the best time! Seeing that transformation means more to me than I can express. Knowing he’s not only being well cared for but is actually comfortable and happy makes all the difference. The staff is incredibly kind, and my dogs always look amazing and smell wonderful! I especially appreciate the free-roaming, stress-free environment they provide. It’s clear that the dogs’ comfort and well-being are just as important to them as the quality of their grooming. I’m so grateful to have found Thia Pets and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a groomer who truly cares about their furry clients! 🐾❤️

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog grooming
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thank you so much for the review 💗💗💗

Barb HiltnerLocal Guide · 18 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Barb has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

They did a great job on Merlin's nails. He is less than cooperative for a nail trim. Thank you.

Pamela GoldenLocal Guide · 7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Pamela has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Jamie is the best, especially for my hard to please Bichon.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog ear cleaning, Dog anal gland expression, Dog grooming, Dog bathing and blow dry, Dog full service grooming, Dog grooming and styling, Dog nail trimming
Dane ZimmermanLocal Guide · 336 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dane has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I love that the dogs weren't caged and they were able to have an open area which helped prevent them from getting so anxious and stressed. The people seem to really enjoy what they do and they did a fantastic job trimming my Australian shepherd's hair clipping her nails. Overall she looked amazing coming out. Highly recommend

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog grooming
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you so much for the review! We do love what we do ♡

Rebecca Ford7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rebecca has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Thia groomed my small dog. She complained about my dogs behavior in front of other customers and even looked at other customers as if they would agree with her. Thia is unaware, but a few years prior, she complimented my dogs behavior. My dog has been groomed by other area groomers with the utmost positive praises. I will also add, Thia's grooming facility seems quite congested.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog grooming
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Im not sure how to reply to this message because we dont have any clients with your name in our system, I haven't groomed any hard to handle dogs lately, and definitely havent "complained" about any dogs. I will, however, tell clients the truth about their dogs behavior, and I dont lie about just because someone else is in the salon that may hear me. You say my grooming salon is "congested"....well yeah, we are busy. That's a good thing. And lastly, you said I groomed your pet previously and praised their behavior? Well 1. I rarely forget a dog so maybe you have forgotten who I am....and 2. I will assume something has happened between now and then since you just left a review on another grooming salons page about how they said your dog had bad behavior as well!

Jacob SaundersLocal Guide · 13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jacob has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Really impressed with all of it! It was the first time our girl had been proffensionalt groomed, and they did a fantastic job! She's never looked so good. Also, she seemed like she'd had a great time, which was a huge relief. Definitely recommend!

Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Thank you so much! She is a very sweet girl ♡

Chingy ChannLocal Guide · 15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Chingy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great Establishment!! really good people

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Dog full service grooming
Sharon Kohnle4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sharon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Ripley is the only dog I’ve had who runs the opposite direction from my shower, the bathtub, or the garden hose on a brutally hot summer day. Penny works her magic and does a wonderful job bathing Ripley and trimming her nails, and says she’s no bother to her. Go figure!! Penny at Thia Pets is my go-to and I highly recommend her! Thanks!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Dog bathing and blow dry, Dog nail trimming
Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Well Thank you 😊 She is a very sweet girl , and i enjoy grooming her ❤️

Lisa Odgers3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lisa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I have a 105 lb Old English Sheepdog, Douglas. Harley does a wonderful job grooming him. He always comes home smelling good too!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog ear cleaning, Dog bathing and blow dry, Dog grooming and styling, Dog nail trimming
Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Aww, thank you so much for the review! Harley is a great groomer and Douglas is absolutely gorgeous! 😍

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