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TLC Grooming Clintonville

Pet groomer · Columbus, OH · reviewed since 2014

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%46+25.1Reliability 24%11+2.7Value 14%63+8.9Replies to reviews 7%43+3Craft & service penalty99−0.1Momentum penalty33−6.7Experts Score= 33Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.33SCORE
DGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#136 of 139 mobile dog groomersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 2%
4.6 ★★★★★ 240 Google reviews · 24 photos
85%five-star reviews
4.16★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
19.6%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.
16%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

TLC Grooming Clintonville at a glance

Reviewers generally praise TLC Grooming for friendly staff, reasonable prices, and quality grooming services, including convenient walk-in nail trims and attentive care for senior or anxious dogs. Positive feedback highlights the team's ability to handle specific breed needs and maintain good communication regarding appointments. However, a subset of negative reviews cites rude customer service, failure to follow specific haircut instructions, and concerns about pricing transparency, with some alleging that dogs were shaved against owner preferences or handled roughly.

  • Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 240 reviews (85% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 240 Google reviews (176 with written comments, 33 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 16% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 18, 2026.
  • Service: Mobile Dog Groomer serving Columbus, 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: craft & service and value; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction46Reliability11Craft & service99Value63Momentum33Replies to reviews43Satisfaction: 46 (median 87)Reliability: 11 (median 84)Craft & service: 99 (median 94)Value: 63 (median 94)Momentum: 33 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 43 (median 52)
TLC Grooming ClintonvilleMobile 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.TLC Grooming Clintonville: 46/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.C
46
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.TLC Grooming Clintonville: 11/100 on this factor. Category median: 84.F
11
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.TLC Grooming Clintonville: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
99
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.TLC Grooming Clintonville: 63/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.B
63
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.TLC Grooming Clintonville: 33/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.D
33
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.TLC Grooming Clintonville: 43/100 on this factor. Category median: 52.C
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Star ratings

240 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars20585%
  • 4 stars115%
  • 3 stars42%
  • 2 stars42%
  • 1 star167%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 176 written reviews

  • Praise17491%
  • Complaints189%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price838%
  • Reasonable1048%
  • Overpriced314%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude6634%
  • Quality & results4825%
  • Would recommend2714%
  • Speed & response1910%
  • Price & value189%
  • Honesty & trust84%
  • Communication63%

What customers talk about

We read 176 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “) was so kind and recommended the right length for Pippa’s fur based on her age.”
    “They were rude and didn’t listen to my requests of how my dogs hair needed to be cut.”
  • “Never anything but a perfect experience for our little guys.”
    “Did what they wanted and he look awful for over $100.”
  • “I can't say enough good things about Kelley at TLC Grooming and I highly recommend.”
    “It's a great place to take your doggy to get cleaned up I highly recommend you”
  • “She also understood right away how we wanted Pippa’s ears cut, which had been a sticking point with our last groomer.”
  • “They where quick super friendly and priced very reasonably 😊🥰”
    “$80 it's not worth it”
  • “His experience and trust calmed my dog and in the end, puppy kisses were given to Brandon.”
  • “Communication wise, sometimes it's hard to get through on the phone, but in my case Anna is great about texting reminders and if I ask a question she…”

People customers mention

  • Anna 4 reviews
  • Brandon 4 reviews
  • Christian 3 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired TLC Grooming Clintonville for 6 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

MaryLocal Guide · 22 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★★★★★

They dona great job with my two large Doodles. I like their staff and prices are reasonable.

Reasonable priceDog grooming
ToriLocal Guide · 80 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. · Edited a month ago★★★★★

I can't say enough good things about Kelley at TLC Grooming and I highly recommend. I've got an older dog so getting him groomed can be a stressful experience for everyone, but my dog looks great and seems to feel okay too! He didn't like the dryer, which was on me for not warning Kelley, but she pivoted and called…

Great priceDog groomingDog bathing and blow dryDog full service grooming
WilliamLocal Guide · 189 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 month ago★★★★★

Unbeatable service and value. Never anything but a perfect experience for our little guys.

Great priceDog ear cleaningDog anal gland expressionDog nail trimming
Madeline2 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 month ago★★★★★

A few months ago we brought our 15-year-old Bichon-Pomeranian mix, Pippa, to TLC for the first time. We’d been unhappy with her last few grooms and were looking for a new go-to. The experience was wonderful. Our groomer (I think her name was Maria, but I could be remembering wrong!) was so kind and recommended the…

Reasonable priceDog grooming
Taylor2 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★

They were rude and didn’t listen to my requests of how my dogs hair needed to be cut.

PASCALAU2 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★

very rude customer service and they do not take care of the animals, they do not keep in mind the necessity of different breeds and there have been cases where the animals got hurt

OverpricedDog ear cleaningDog anal gland expressionDog grooming

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Customer reviews

4.6 ★★★★★ 240 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Mary Anne SharkeyLocal Guide · 22 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mary has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

They dona great job with my two large Doodles. I like their staff and prices are reasonable.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog grooming
Layne Bell6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Layne has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Simply the best

TiaAna Tropical-CheddarLocal Guide · 70 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews TiaAna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Fabulous

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog nail trimming
Tori FisherLocal Guide · 80 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tori has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I can't say enough good things about Kelley at TLC Grooming and I highly recommend. I've got an older dog so getting him groomed can be a stressful experience for everyone, but my dog looks great and seems to feel okay too! He didn't like the dryer, which was on me for not warning Kelley, but she pivoted and called me to be sure that I was okay with my dog coming home with wet ears, which I totally was. I can't believe I got so lucky finding these guys on my first try after moving down here. Thanks!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Dog grooming, Dog bathing and blow dry, Dog full service grooming, Dog nail trimming
Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you!

William Clemens (Will)Local Guide · 189 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews William has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Unbeatable service and value. Never anything but a perfect experience for our little guys.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Dog ear cleaning, Dog anal gland expression, Dog nail trimming
Madeline Tiedeken2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Madeline has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

A few months ago we brought our 15-year-old Bichon-Pomeranian mix, Pippa, to TLC for the first time. We’d been unhappy with her last few grooms and were looking for a new go-to. The experience was wonderful. Our groomer (I think her name was Maria, but I could be remembering wrong!) was so kind and recommended the right length for Pippa’s fur based on her age. She also understood right away how we wanted Pippa’s ears cut, which had been a sticking point with our last groomer. Maria was patient with our senior girl and we were so happy with the results—we kept saying “she looks like our dog again!” Sadly, Pippa’s health failed about a month later and we had to say goodbye to her. TLC gave her a terrific last groom, and we’re so grateful for that. If we ever have any other dogs who need grooming in the future, we’ll absolutely bring them here.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog grooming
Steph K1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Steph has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I came last week and had a great experience. Kind people and a great groom!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Dog grooming
Taylor Pagee2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Taylor has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

They were rude and didn’t listen to my requests of how my dogs hair needed to be cut.

Sarra Benslama3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sarra has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Horrible customer service

  • Price assessment: Overpriced
PASCALAU MATILDA TEODORA2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews PASCALAU has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

very rude customer service and they do not take care of the animals, they do not keep in mind the necessity of different breeds and there have been cases where the animals got hurt

  • Price assessment: Overpriced
  • Services: Dog ear cleaning, Dog anal gland expression, Dog grooming, Dog flea and tick treatment, Dog bathing and blow dry, Dog full service grooming, Dog nail trimming, Service not listed

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