Analyzing 5,760,1035.8M ReviewsFor 15,83615.8K Experts
We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 15,432 Google reviews of 74 top-rated mobile dog groomers nationwide; 10 of them in Bullhead City, AZ. Updated October 28, 2026.
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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).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts 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). |
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| 1 |  Starlight Grooming Salon and Mobile Pet GroomingBullhead City, AZ | A 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 | — |
| 2 |  Joyful Noise Dog GroomingBullhead City, AZ | A 84How 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%91+49.6Reliability 24%87+21.1Value 14%86+12.2Replies to reviews 7%26+1.8Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 84Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAD | 4.87 | — |
| 3 |  Elsas Chop ShopBullhead City, AZ | A 82How 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%84+45.8Reliability 24%83+20.1Value 14%80+11.3Replies to reviews 7%81+5.7Momentum penalty88−1.2Experts Score= 82Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AAA | 4.85 | — |
| 4 |  Precious Pets Grooming By AubreyBullhead City, AZ | A 82How 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%81+44.2Reliability 24%90+21.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%23+1.6Experts Score= 82Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AAD | 4.76 | — |
| 5 |  Wizard of Paws Pet Salon, BullheadBullhead City, AZ | B 70How 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%70+38.2Reliability 24%65+15.8Value 14%94+13.3Replies to reviews 7%60+4.2Craft & service penalty86−1.4Experts Score= 70Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBAAAB | 4.70 | — |
| 6 | Desert Dogs GroomingBullhead City, AZ | B 62How 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%61+33.3Reliability 24%49+11.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%66+4.7Craft & service penalty80−2Experts Score= 62Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCAAAB | 4.59 | — |
| 7 |  Pet Country GroomingBullhead City, AZ | B 62How 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%75+40.9Reliability 24%66+16Value 14%62+8.8Replies to reviews 7%14+1Craft & service penalty53−4.7Experts Score= 62Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBCBAF | 4.70 | — |
| 8 |  Doggie Suds Mobile SpaBullhead City, AZ | C 53How 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 64%57+36.2Reliability 28%46+13Replies to reviews 8%74+6.1Momentum penalty76−2.4Experts Score= 53Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CC––BB | 4.52 | — |
| 9 |  A Class Above GroomingBullhead City, AZ | C 51How 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%61+33.3Reliability 24%28+6.8Value 14%72+10.2Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty99−0.1Momentum penalty35−6.5Experts Score= 51Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BDABDA | 4.72 | — |
| 10 | Sugars GroomingBullhead City, AZ | C 49How 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%56+30.5Reliability 24%27+6.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%14+1Momentum penalty66−3.4Experts Score= 49Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CD–ABF | 4.63 | — |
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th 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”. |
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How the 10 mobile dog groomers we rated in Bullhead City, AZ compare, and what customers praise most.
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
Average stars per company.
Share of Google review highlights.
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
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.
The 10 best-rated mobile dog groomers in Bullhead City, AZ average 4.7★ on Google across 871 reviews. Starlight Grooming Salon and Mobile Pet Grooming has the top rating (5.0★), and Wizard of Paws Pet Salon, Bullhead has the most reviews (147). Updated October 28, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (871 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
“They worked with me to schedule my boii an appointment last minute while visiting family in the area. My baby boy was soooo happy when I got there and looked absolutely ADORABLE. They even got him to POSE for a…” — Google review
“Elsa’s is the best dog grooming place we have been to since we moved here six years ago. We tried four different prior groomers and none has been as caring and professional as Elsa’s. I highly recommend. When our…” — Google review
“Joy is an absolute joy! She is a wonderful and caring person. She genuinely treats you like you are her only client and she loves animals. We have an older small dog that is very timid and is not used to strangers.…” — Google review
“Easily the coolest my pup has ever looked! Were amazing with both of my pups and now they're happy and look a million times better than when they went in. Could not recommend enough! Nikolai was so patient with my…” — Google review
“I’m from Canada and I have been taking my dog Fizz here for the last three years. I have never had a problem and she does a fantastic job cutting my dogs hair. Haven’t been disappointed at all.” — Google review
“Aubrey & her team did a fantastic job! Provided an estimated time and stuck to it. Absolutely amazing service! Thank you!! ❤️🙌 & A photo after? Omg! 🤩 Best place in town!” — Google review
“I've been taking my 2 maltipoos Wally & Sneezit here for about 3-4years (2-3 times a year bc I'm a part time resident of AZ). I love the staff. They are usually both groomed in 2hrs. I asked them to be shaved and…” — Google review
“Our Rescue Rosie Loved the Groomer Debbie. Rosie Maltipoo Senior Loved her Haircut. We asked Debbie to Clean her up. Please leave her Coat as long as possible. Debbie did just that! I Trust Debbie 💯 with our Adopted…” — Google review
“They were recommended to me from my veterinarian due to them not being able to get her in on the schedule. They were fantastic, able to get it done in less than 5/10 minutes and a perfect way to evaluate the shop for…” — Google review
“We have been using Doggie Suds for over a year now and they are awesome. Austin is the groomer for our Westie, Abby. Abby loves Austin and is always so excited to see him. She always feels so good after her…” — Google review
We scan Google Maps for mobile dog groomer listings in and around Bullhead City, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Starlight Grooming Salon and Mobile Pet Grooming has the highest Google rating on our Bullhead City list: 5.0 out of 5 from 108 reviews (as of October 28, 2026).
Wizard of Paws Pet Salon, Bullhead has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 147, with a 4.7★ average.
Only open Bullhead City-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
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Analyzing 5,760,1035.8M ReviewsFor 15,83615.8K Experts