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Wagging Tails Pet Store

Pet groomer · Brownsville, TX · reviewed since 2011

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%64+34.9Reliability 24%46+11.2Value 14%68+9.6Replies to reviews 7%7+0.5Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 56Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.56SCORE
CGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#59 of 72 pet sittersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 18%
4.6 ★★★★★ 118 Google reviews · 15 photos
83%five-star reviews
4.93★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
10%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Wagging Tails Pet Store at a glance

Google reviewers rate Wagging Tails Pet Store 4.6 out of 5 based on 118 reviews, with the owner not responding to any feedback. Customers frequently praise the staff for being friendly, patient, and knowledgeable, noting that pets return well-groomed and happy. Positive comments also highlight reasonable pricing, daily photo updates, and reliable boarding services. However, several low-star reviews criticize specific grooming outcomes, such as uneven cuts or accidental shaving, and mention instances of missed appointments or communication errors regarding service details.

  • Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 118 reviews (83% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 118 Google reviews (87 with written comments, 5 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 6, 2026.
  • Service: Pet Sitter serving Brownsville, Texas.

Data from Google, last updated October 27, 2026.

Score profile vs other pet sitters

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: momentum and craft & service; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction64Reliability46Craft & service99Value68Momentum100Replies to reviews7Satisfaction: 64 (median 84)Reliability: 46 (median 79)Craft & service: 99 (median 98)Value: 68 (median 93)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 7 (median 61)
Wagging Tails Pet StorePet Sitters 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.Wagging Tails Pet Store: 64/100 on this factor. Category median: 84.B
64
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.Wagging Tails Pet Store: 46/100 on this factor. Category median: 79.C
46
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.Wagging Tails Pet Store: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.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.Wagging Tails Pet Store: 68/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.B
68
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.Wagging Tails Pet Store: 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.Wagging Tails Pet Store: 7/100 on this factor. Category median: 61.F
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Star ratings

118 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars9883%
  • 4 stars108%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars33%
  • 1 star76%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 87 written reviews

  • Praise7795%
  • Complaints45%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price229%
  • Reasonable457%
  • Overpriced114%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude2430%
  • Quality & results2328%
  • Would recommend1822%
  • Price & value1114%
  • Honesty & trust45%
  • Communication11%

What customers talk about

We read 87 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “The personnel is caring and understanding and so very patient.”
  • “Had a great experience bringing my dog, Marlboro, here for grooming.”
    “Horrible service!”
  • “I’m very happy with the service and would recommend this place to anyone looking for a trustworthy groomer for their dogs.”
    “Never again!”
  • “Staff was friendly, prices for boarding were fair, and my dog was well taken care of.”
  • “…ken my dogs to, very kind staff and don't take all day with the dogs, honestly if i could rate more than 5 stars i would, i love the cuts they give my…”
  • “I even explained one of ours was Medicated prior to coming but that didn’t matter.”

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Wagging Tails Pet Store for 7 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Sandra6 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’ve taken my dog to several places since moving to Brownsville. No one compares to waggin tails. The personnel is caring and understanding and so very patient. Milo always looks so handsome when I pick him up. The prices are very reasonable too. Very professional!!

DavidLocal Guide · 339 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★★★★★

Very well kept dog hotel, staff knowledgeable on care of our pet. 👍 also provided snapshots of our baby boy.

Marcos2 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 months ago★★★★★

Had a great experience bringing my dog, Marlboro, here for grooming. The staff was friendly, professional, and took really good care of him. Marlboro came back looking clean, happy, and well groomed. You can tell they care about the pets they work with. I’m very happy with the service and would recommend this place…

Dog anal gland expressionDog full service groomingDog grooming and styling
Klaritza3 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 5 months ago★★★★

On the phone I was told the service would be about $35, but once I had made the appointment and went in person it was 45 with tax. My dog wouldn’t let them cut her nails, which would be fine if they didn’t still charge us full price since it was included in the service. Overall respectful staff and decent service,…

OverpricedDog ear cleaningDog bathing and blow dryDog grooming and styling
PatLocal Guide · 332 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★★★★★

Good dog grooming! We've kenneled or dogs in a few different Brownsville facilities, this is the best.

Reasonable price
Brenda3 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

We kenneled our 2 dogs overnight with a bath for both. The staff were very friendly & took very good care of our dogs.

Reasonable priceDog bathing and blow dryService not listed

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Customer reviews

4.6 ★★★★★ 118 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Sandra Wilson6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sandra has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I’ve taken my dog to several places since moving to Brownsville. No one compares to waggin tails. The personnel is caring and understanding and so very patient. Milo always looks so handsome when I pick him up. The prices are very reasonable too. Very professional!!

David MartinezLocal Guide · 339 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews David has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very well kept dog hotel, staff knowledgeable on care of our pet. 👍 also provided snapshots of our baby boy.

Adrian TovarLocal Guide · 337 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Adrian has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Best pet hotel in the city

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Service not listed
Marcos Trevino2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Marcos has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Had a great experience bringing my dog, Marlboro, here for grooming. The staff was friendly, professional, and took really good care of him. Marlboro came back looking clean, happy, and well groomed. You can tell they care about the pets they work with. I’m very happy with the service and would recommend this place to anyone looking for a trustworthy groomer for their dogs.

  • Services: Dog anal gland expression, Dog full service grooming, Dog grooming and styling
Klaritza3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Klaritza has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

On the phone I was told the service would be about $35, but once I had made the appointment and went in person it was 45 with tax. My dog wouldn’t let them cut her nails, which would be fine if they didn’t still charge us full price since it was included in the service. Overall respectful staff and decent service, but would probably try a different place next time.

  • Price assessment: Overpriced
  • Services: Dog ear cleaning, Dog bathing and blow dry, Dog grooming and styling, Dog nail trimming
Pat GlynnLocal Guide · 332 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Pat has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Good dog grooming! We've kenneled or dogs in a few different Brownsville facilities, this is the best.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Jimmy MartinezLocal Guide · 21 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jimmy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very polite we found a stray he's family now ❤️ kind hearted

Brenda Lee3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brenda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We kenneled our 2 dogs overnight with a bath for both. The staff were very friendly & took very good care of our dogs.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog bathing and blow dry, Service not listed
Raye RochaLocal Guide · 62 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Raye has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very sweet staff

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog ear cleaning
Kassandra Escajeda3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kassandra has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Excellent service! Been taking my dogs here since they were puppies!

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Business details

  • Address: 1965 Old Port Isabel Rd Unit 02, Brownsville, TX 78521
  • Phone: (956) 504-6559
  • Service area: Brownsville, TX