Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Mobile Dog Groomers

We graded 74 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.

—typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
98%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.81★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
3.5%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.

From 15,432 Google reviews of 74 top-rated mobile dog groomers nationwide. Updated October 28, 2026.

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1Tacoma Cat Grooming Kitty City logoTacoma Cat Grooming Kitty City★ 5.00 on this job5 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cat bathing”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%5Overall Experts Score 20%73Job match= 85Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.81★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.85
2Furry Tails Pet Grooming logoFurry Tails Pet Grooming★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cat bathing”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%80Job match= 79Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.81★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.79
3Sydnee's Pet Grooming logoSydnee's Pet Grooming★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cat bathing”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%75Job match= 78Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.81★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.78

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Cat bathing” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about cat bathing

BiggieLocal 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. · Edited 3 weeks ago★★★★★
Furry Tails Pet Grooming logoFurry Tails Pet Grooming

Puffy and Blue says thanks for being patient 💙.. And thanku for consistently doing a great job.

Great priceCat grooming and stylingCat groomingCat bathing
Kaitlyn4 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★★★★★
Tacoma Cat Grooming Kitty City logoTacoma Cat Grooming Kitty City

They did so good with our little baby! She’s looks great and I’m so glad she was loved on and everything while she was there! We are definitely keeping Stephanie as Lily’s groomer. 🥰

Reasonable priceCat grooming and stylingCat groomingCat bathing
ErikaLocal 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★
Sydnee's Pet Grooming logoSydnee's Pet Grooming

We brought our mama cat, Kobi, for the first time today. She adopted us while pregnant a few months ago and had 9 kittens. We know how sweet and loving she is but didn't know how she would react to a grooming appointment. She started off a little nervous but her groomer said she did amazing, loved the dryer, and was…

Reasonable priceCat ear cleaningCat groomingCat bathing
Heathir3 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★★★★★
Furry Tails Pet Grooming logoFurry Tails Pet Grooming

The wonderful people at Furry Tails always do such an excellent job with our dogs that I would not choose to go anywhere else! They are so understanding with our Husky and patiently put up with his singing every single time without complaint :) We also took our elderly cat this time and they were amazing with him,…

Reasonable priceDog bathing and blow dryCat ear cleaningDog teeth brushing
J9 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★★★★★
Tacoma Cat Grooming Kitty City logoTacoma Cat Grooming Kitty City

We had to most amazing experience today! It was Momo’s first time at a groomer and we made no mistake in trusting Steffy and her husband to take care of our girl. I really appreciated the friendly updates and photos throughout the process as I was a nervous cat-mom waiting to see how it would go. Momo left so calm…

Customer photo from J's review
Reasonable priceCat groomingCat bathingCat nail trimming
Amber10 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★
Tacoma Cat Grooming Kitty City logoTacoma Cat Grooming Kitty City

Been going to Steffy for two years or so and she’s always amazing. My cat never has any issues during or after the grooming. Absolutely recommend to anyone who needs a cat groomer who will take care of your kitty the way you would.

Reasonable priceCat grooming and stylingCat bathingCat nail trimming

Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of mobile dog groomers).

#CompanyScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown.FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-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.Reliability (24%): How 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.Craft & service (0%): Google 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.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises 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.Replies to reviews (7%): How 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.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20.★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps.Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1A Splash of TLC - A Top Mobile Dog Groomer logoA Splash of TLC - A Top Mobile Dog GroomerLos Angeles, CAA 99How 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 69%100+69.2Reliability 31%98+30.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for value, 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.AA––A–5.00—
2Ruff Cutz Mobile dog grooming logoRuff Cutz Mobile dog groomingLos Angeles, CAA 99How 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%99+58.1Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not 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.AA–AA–5.00—
3Duma Paws Mobile Pet Grooming logoDuma Paws Mobile Pet GroomingKissimmee, FLA 99How 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%100+58.7Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not 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.AA–AA–5.00—
4Starlight Grooming Salon and Mobile Pet Grooming logoStarlight Grooming Salon and Mobile Pet GroomingBullhead City, AZA 99How 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%99+58.1Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 99Not 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.AAAAA–5.00—
5Modpetcare | Mobile Grooming, Dog Walking & Pet Sitting logoModpetcare | Mobile Grooming, Dog Walking & Pet SittingTacoma, WAA 98How 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%99+58.1Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%97+14.8Experts Score= 98Not 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.AA–AA–5.00—
6Walt’s Perfect Pups Mobile Grooming logoWalt’s Perfect Pups Mobile GroomingNewcastle, OKA 98How 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 69%99+68.5Reliability 31%97+29.8Experts Score= 98Not enough data for value, 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.AA––A–5.00—
7The Grand Dog Grooming and Wellness logoThe Grand Dog Grooming and WellnessNewcastle, OKA 98How 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%99+58.1Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 98Not 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.AA–AA–5.00—
8Cheyenne’s Mobile Dog Grooming logoCheyenne’s Mobile Dog GroomingSacramento, CAA 97How 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 69%97+67.2Reliability 31%97+29.8Experts Score= 97Not enough data for value, 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.AA––A–4.98—
9H. Williams Mobile Pet Spa logoH. Williams Mobile Pet SpaWest Haven, CTA 97How 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%97+25.3Value 15%92+14Experts Score= 97Not 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.AA–AA–4.98—
10Furry Land Mobile Pet Grooming Fairfield County logoFurry Land Mobile Pet Grooming Fairfield CountyWest Haven, CTA 97How 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%98+53.5Reliability 24%97+23.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%87+6.2Experts Score= 97Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–AAA4.98—
11Sunset Mobile Grooming logoSunset Mobile GroomingLos Angeles, CAA 96How 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%97+25.3Value 15%86+13.1Experts Score= 96Not 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.AA–AA–4.99—
12R&B Mobile Pet Grooming logoR&B Mobile Pet GroomingSacramento, CAA 96How 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%95+55.8Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%98+14.9Experts Score= 96Not 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.AA–AA–4.96—

What jobs cost

What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.

JobLow25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this.TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this.FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.

Mobile Dog Groomers at a glance

How the 74 mobile dog groomers we rated compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A4155%
  • Grade B2331%
  • Grade C811%
  • Grade D11%
  • Grade F11%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up3142%
  • 4.80–4.89★1723%
  • 4.60–4.79★1926%
  • Below 4.60★79%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality65528%
  • Professionalism68729%
  • Responsiveness49921%
  • Punctuality40%
  • Value49721%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

  • Great price59744%
  • Reasonable67550%
  • Overpriced322%
  • Not sure423%

Price verdicts by year

Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.

2025
2026

How we grade

Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-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.

Reliability (24%) — How 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.

Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google 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.

Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.

Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises 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.

Replies to reviews (7%) — How 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.