Analyzing 8,053,1138.1M ReviewsFor 22,83722.8K Experts
We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 41,828 Google reviews of 188 top-rated mobile dog groomers nationwide; 10 of them in Grand Rapids, MI. Updated November 3, 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 | Stinky Pete's Pet GroomingGrand Rapids, MI | A 95How 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%94+55.2Reliability 26%93+24.3Value 15%100+15.2Experts 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. | AA–AA– | 4.95 | — |
| 2 |  The Hound Dog Pet GroomingGrand Rapids, MI | A 89How 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%88+51.7Reliability 26%86+22.4Value 15%99+15.1Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 89Not 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– | 4.88 | — |
| 3 |  Doggie Doo's Pet GroomingGrand Rapids, MI | A 85How 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%89+48.5Reliability 24%86+20.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%29+2.1Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAD | 4.87 | — |
| 4 |  Candra's Grooming CompanyGrand Rapids, MI | 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%86+46.9Reliability 24%83+20.1Value 14%98+13.9Replies to reviews 7%49+3.5Craft & service penalty80−2Experts Score= 82Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAC | 4.83 | — |
| 5 |  Woof & Wander Dog GroomingGrand Rapids, MI | B 79How 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%77+42Reliability 24%72+17.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty86−1.4Experts Score= 79Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBAAAA | 4.74 | — |
| 6 | B 77How 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%82+44.7Reliability 24%79+19.2Value 14%90+12.7Replies to reviews 7%11+0.8Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 77Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAAAF | 4.74 | — | |
| 7 |  Buckingham Pet GroomingGrand Rapids, MI | B 77How 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%80+50.8Reliability 28%72+20.3Replies to reviews 8%75+6.2Experts Score= 77Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AB––AB | 4.78 | — |
| 8 |  North Bark Pet GroomingGrand Rapids, MI | B 76How 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%87+47.5Reliability 24%80+19.4Value 14%83+11.7Replies to reviews 7%6+0.4Craft & service penalty75−2.5Experts Score= 76Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AABAAF | 4.82 | — |
| 9 |  Petropolis Pet Grooming SalonGrand Rapids, MI | B 68How 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%74+40.4Reliability 24%81+19.6Value 14%68+9.6Replies to reviews 7%9+0.6Craft & service penalty77−2.3Experts Score= 68Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BABBAF | 4.69 | — |
| 10 |  VIP Grooming SalonGrand Rapids, MI | 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%66+36Reliability 24%43+10.4Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%35+2.5Craft & service penalty92−0.8Momentum penalty95−0.5Experts Score= 62Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCAAAD | 4.65 | — |
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 Grand Rapids, MI 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 Grand Rapids, MI average 4.8★ on Google across 1,618 reviews. Doggie Doo's Pet Grooming has the top rating (4.9★), and VIP Grooming Salon has the most reviews (323). Updated November 3, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (1,618 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
“They have always done such a great job with all 4 of our dogs. We have brought our older dogs here, we have a very anxious dog that they do excellent with, and a rambunctious nuisance that they handle so well. Would…” — Google review
“Very nice and friendly my Frida was feeling so happy and welcomed good price also totally recommend it keep up the amazing job” — Google review
“Just reached out to schedule another appointment for our cat! They took such great car of him! Can't wait for him to get so very soft again, and lose some of that hair! THANK YOU!” — Google review
“Best groom yet! Brought our mini Aussiedoodle here for the first time due to our regular grooming closing down. She was incredible start to finish. Our doodle is anxious during grooming and she took many steps to…” — Google review
“This is a hike for me to get to, but it's SO worth the travel time. Amy is a heaven-sent for my nervous dog. She is quick but patient. I am so thankful we have her. The entire team is so lovely and kind. Plus, my pup…” — Google review
“VIP did an amazing job bathing and deshedding my cat! I was nervous how it would go but they did amazing and I will be bringing back my other cat shortly for the same service!” — Google review
“Our experience here at woof and wander has been great! Our dogs look so good and we are happy with how they look every time they come out of there. We really appreciate how they care for our girls. We have had a not…” — Google review
“We always drop by for a quick nail trim and file with our two small dogs. They always make time and are prompt with the service. Friendly people and they love to see our pups!” — Google review
“Petropolis does a great job at trimming my dog's nails. He is not a fan of having this done, but they do a great job keeping him comfortable and getting the trimming done quickly. Their prices are very fair as well!” — Google review
“My Henry is the best dog I’ve ever known. However he is an English Golden and loves to be dirty! So much hair!! Buckingham Groomers spend all day on my boy and they do an amazing job! He loves his groomer which is…” — Google review
We scan Google Maps for mobile dog groomer listings in and around Grand Rapids, 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.
Doggie Doo's Pet Grooming has the highest Google rating on our Grand Rapids list: 4.9 out of 5 from 148 reviews (as of November 3, 2026).
VIP Grooming Salon has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 323, with a 4.7★ average.
Only open Grand Rapids-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 8,053,1138.1M ReviewsFor 22,83722.8K Experts