iHow 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 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%95+24.8Value 15%87+13.2Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 95Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.95SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#21 of 100 pet groomingiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 80%
5.0★★★★★52 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%five-star reviews
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Customers consistently praise the groomer's patience with anxious or reactive pets, noting that dogs often become comfortable enough to run freely without restraints or kenneling. Reviews highlight frequent communication through photo updates, detailed advice on coat maintenance, and the ability to manage mats without shaving. The business maintains a perfect five-star rating from fifty-two reviews, with the owner responding to roughly half of the feedback.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 52 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 52 Google reviews (45 with written comments, 11 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 52% of reviews.
Most recent review: September 14, 2025.
Service: Pet Groomer serving Hutto, Texas.
Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.
Score profile vs other pet grooming
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach 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: satisfaction and craft & service; weakest: value.
Wholesome Doodle SpaPet Grooming median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 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.Wholesome Doodle Spa: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.A
98
ReliabilityiReliability · 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.Wholesome Doodle Spa: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 82.A
95
Craft & serviceiCraft & 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.Wholesome Doodle Spa: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
98
ValueiValue · 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.Wholesome Doodle Spa: 87/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
87
MomentumiMomentum · 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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Replies to reviewsiReplies 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 56.–
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Star ratings
52 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars52100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 45 written reviews
100%praise
Praise56100%
Complaints00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude1832%
Quality & results1527%
Speed & response611%
Would recommend611%
Communication59%
Honesty & trust59%
Price & value12%
What customers talk about
We read 45 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“re the best, Snow is really grateful for her makeover, you are a very sweet person, my little Snow had a very nice time under your care, thank you ver…”
“…hair, I left my little girl at Wholesome Doodle Spa, it was truly a wonderful experience.…”
“My two dogs immediately loved her and felt completely comfortable, and so did I.”
“Excellent care, amazing person, professional and loving, 100% recommended.”
“She truly wants what is best for the pups she cares for and is very clear on setting expectations and with communication.”
“She treats your dogs as if they were her own so we always have trust and confidence bringing our dogs to her.”
“5 hours to see Betty - it's SOOO worth it!”
People customers mention
Betty28 reviews
Chick3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
YYaimy7 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★
You are the best, Snow is really grateful for her makeover, you are a very sweet person, my little Snow had a very nice time under your care, thank you very much Betty For your dedication and your beautiful work. My little girl had a radical change in Betty's hands, after playing a lot in the dirt Mud , many knots…
Great priceDog ear cleaningDog anal gland expressionDog grooming
RRiseLocal Guide · 132 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★
Excellent care, amazing person, professional and loving, 100% recommended. I've seen a lot of pets arriving full of happiness just because of her. Thank you for your great service.
MMadison3 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★
Betty does an amazing job! She is so fun and did a great job for my 6 month old Golden Mountain Doodles first cut!
SSunny6 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★
Betty was great! This was our baby's first big boy cut and it turned out wonderfully. She took her time with him, let him get used to the surroundings before the cut. Jakobi loved the whole experience and feels so much better. Thank you so much Betty!
EErinLocal Guide · 39 reviewsiTotal 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 years ago★★★★★
I can’t say enough good things about Betty. She’s a true animal lover. She doesn’t kennel your dog, she doesn’t restrain them while grooming. She lets them run around and sniff everything and adjust to the environment. She sends you pictures and videos the whole time they’re with her. My two dogs immediately loved…
AAmeliaLocal Guide · 21 reviewsiTotal 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 years ago★★★★★
Betty is SUCH a GEM! So happy we found her. I brought my golden doodle for her first overdue grooming appt - she was anxious and definitely had several tight mats 😣 Betty’s love, care, understanding and patience are unmatched. She truly wants what is best for the pups she cares for and is very clear on setting…
You are the best, Snow is really grateful for her makeover, you are a very sweet person, my little Snow had a very nice time under your care, thank you very much Betty For your dedication and your beautiful work. My little girl had a radical change in Betty's hands, after playing a lot in the dirt Mud , many knots in her hair, I left my little girl at Wholesome Doodle Spa, it was truly a wonderful experience.
Thank you for the love you give to our pets. 100 percent recommended 💞💞💞
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Dog ear cleaning, Dog anal gland expression, Dog grooming, Dog bathing and blow dry, Dog teeth brushing, Dog full service grooming
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
Glad you liked Snow's experience with me. <3 Belly rubs to Snow! See you all next time! :)
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Rise FdezLocal Guide · 132 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Rise has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Excellent care, amazing person, professional and loving, 100% recommended. I've seen a lot of pets arriving full of happiness just because of her. Thank you for your great service.
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
Thank you so much, Rise! :) Have a super day!
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Madison Billingsley3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Madison has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Betty was great! This was our baby's first big boy cut and it turned out wonderfully. She took her time with him, let him get used to the surroundings before the cut. Jakobi loved the whole experience and feels so much better. Thank you so much Betty!
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
Awww, who's that handsome guy? <3 Glad you liked Jakobi's spa day experience with me. He did textbook perfect, and we cannot see you all next time! <3 Belly rubs to Jakobi! <3
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Elizabeth A4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Elizabeth has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
EDIT: it’s 2025 and we still take both dogs to Betty. She continues to treat our dogs with so much love and care. As they both get older they have more health issues or things we’re monitoring and she’s a fantastic partner in flagging things she notices too such as changes on behavior, skin irritation or bumps, etc.
Betty is a really excellent dog groomer and such a sweet person. We started bringing our first dog to her when he was a young puppy in 2015 and when we adopted our second dog he joined the appointments starting in 2018.
Both of our dogs are large doodles (65lbs and 85lbs), but Betty has no trouble managing both of them, which makes it super convenient for me to drop them off for their spa appointments together.
She is incredibly thorough and always keeps us informed if she notices anything that we might need to get checked out such as the beginnings of an ear infection. If one of my dogs is going through some issues like feeling nervous that day for grooming or having a skin allergy flare up, Betty is so gentle when taking care of them and making them comfortable.
Betty has been so great over the years to us and our dogs. She's always is interested in feedback and wants you to get the style you're looking for, even if it's not a traditional cute doodle cut and you ask for their hair super short all over (which we always do in the hot summertime!). She treats your dogs as if they were her own so we always have trust and confidence bringing our dogs to her.
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
Thank you so much, Beth for the original and also the updated review! <3 I love having Bigby and Boddy over for a spa day! They are textbook perfect. We cannot wait for our next meetup! <3 Sending belly rubs to Bobby and Bigby's way! <3
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Erin WilderLocal Guide · 39 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Erin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I can’t say enough good things about Betty. She’s a true animal lover. She doesn’t kennel your dog, she doesn’t restrain them while grooming. She lets them run around and sniff everything and adjust to the environment. She sends you pictures and videos the whole time they’re with her. My two dogs immediately loved her and felt completely comfortable, and so did I. She even took the time to teach me how to properly trim feet and fanny myself at home! Now that I know about Wholesome Doodle Spa and the collaborative grooming method that Betty uses I’ll never take my dogs to a standard groomer again. This is the way it’s meant to be done. It’s worth every single penny to me to have my dogs come back looking amazing and feeling amazing too.
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
I'm glad you like Harper's and Finn's spa day experience with me! They were so collaborative, we had fun! I'll see you all next time! :) <3 My pups and I can't wait to meet you all again! Belly rubs to Finn and Harper! <3
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Amelia AlbrightLocal Guide · 21 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Amelia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Betty is SUCH a GEM! So happy we found her. I brought my golden doodle for her first overdue grooming appt - she was anxious and definitely had several tight mats 😣 Betty’s love, care, understanding and patience are unmatched. She truly wants what is best for the pups she cares for and is very clear on setting expectations and with communication. Results exceeded expectations, and we will certainly stick with Betty from here on out!
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
I'm glad you enjoyed your pups' grooming experience with me!
I'll see you all next time! :) <3
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Kim Evans12 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kim has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I am so lucky to have found Wholesome Doodle Spa!! I did quite a bit of searching for the perfect place for my puppy! I immediately knew that it would be here with Betty. She takes such pride in her work and is truly gifted! Her attention to detail is so impressive. I love taking my dog to her and I know that he is in the best hands! He always looks amazing and gets so excited to see Miss Betty! Her love for these fur babies make me so happy!!
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
I'm super happy that you like Gus' experience with me. He's a collaborative guy and my pups love him. I'm excited to see you all again in a few days! <3 Belly rubs to Gus!
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Sally Armstrong1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Sally has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We LOVE taking our dog to Betty! She does an amazing job and we like the individual attention she gives our fur baby!
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
I'm glad you like Sally's spa day experience with me! She's so collaborative and she does asks for belly rubs that is irresistible. :P Give my belly rubs to her, until I can deliver them myself. <3 See you all next time!
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Haley CouchLocal Guide · 68 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Haley has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Betty was great! I took my 16 week old to her for a face, feet, and fanny and was so happy with the results! Betty was easy to communicate with, sent lots of updates, and was very timely. I look forward to working with her again!
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
I'm glad you liked Uri's experience with me! He did great for the FFFanny trim, such a well socialized and trained pup! Sending belly rubs his way!
