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We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 57,766 Google reviews of 240 top-rated mobile dog groomers nationwide; 10 of them in Springfield, MO. Updated November 13, 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 |  Pawfection Pet SpaSpringfield, MO | A 94How 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%97+56.9Reliability 26%93+24.3Value 15%87+13.2Experts Score= 94Not 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 | — |
| 2 |  Hot Dogs and Cool CatsSpringfield, MO | A 94How 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%90+23.5Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 94Not 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– | 4.94 | — |
| 3 |  Pups in a Tub GroomingSpringfield, MO | A 81How 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%83+45.3Reliability 24%75+18.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%47+3.3Experts Score= 81Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AB–AAC | 4.84 | — |
| 4 |  Pet BeauticianSpringfield, MO | B 78How 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%86+20.8Value 14%93+13.2Replies to reviews 7%26+1.8Craft & service penalty79−2.1Experts Score= 78Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AABAAD | 4.76 | — |
| 5 |  TransFURmations SpaSpringfield, MO | B 64How 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%66+16Value 14%73+10.3Replies to reviews 7%30+2.1Craft & service penalty53−4.7Experts Score= 64Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBCBAD | 4.68 | — |
| 6 |  Grooming By Tanya, LLCSpringfield, MO | B 60How 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%55+13.3Value 14%86+12.2Replies to reviews 7%58+4.1Momentum penalty26−7.4Experts Score= 60Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BC–ADC | 4.80 | — |
| 7 |  All About Dogs & CatsSpringfield, MO | C 50How 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%60+38.1Reliability 28%30+8.5Replies to reviews 8%44+3.6Experts Score= 50Not 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. | BD––AC | 4.56 | — |
| 8 |  Barker ShoppeSpringfield, MO | C 48How 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%55+30Reliability 24%39+9.5Value 14%61+8.6Replies to reviews 7%3+0.2Experts Score= 48Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CDABAF | 4.63 | — |
| 9 |  Four Paws SalonSpringfield, MO | C 46How 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%57+31.1Reliability 24%26+6.3Value 14%98+13.9Replies to reviews 7%32+2.3Craft & service penalty99−0.1Momentum penalty24−7.6Experts Score= 46Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CDAADD | 4.72 | — |
| 10 |  Sassy's SpaSpringfield, MO | C 45How 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%57+31.1Reliability 24%35+8.5Value 14%47+6.6Replies to reviews 7%24+1.7Momentum penalty69−3.1Experts Score= 45Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CD–CBD | 4.60 | — |
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 Springfield, MO 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 Springfield, MO average 4.8★ on Google across 1,419 reviews. Pawfection Pet Spa has the top rating (5.0★), and All About Dogs & Cats has the most reviews (507). Updated November 3, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (1,419 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
“Outstanding job. Tracy is a genuinely nice woman and you can tell she loves what she’s doing and your fur babies are in good hands. Dogs are allowed to mingle and enjoy their surroundings and each other. Our little…” — Google review
“My dog gets excited in a good way to go to the pet beautician, I am so glad about that, they obviously treat him very well, and he looks fantastic after his grooming always!” — Google review
“I been taking my babies for years now. 👶🐾 And love how he always listens to what we want and delivers!!! 💖 My babies always come home looking their best. ✨ First time I ever dye my babies and he did a fenomenal…” — Google review
“I have an Aussie that doesn’t like other people and can be dramatic and they always take great care of him! He is always happy to go to Grooming by Tanya and comes back just as happy! He always comes out looking…” — Google review
“Ashley was able to bring our Cocker puppies in after a mishap at another groomer. One of our puppies has extreme anxiety and she just did an amazing job on getting them both cleaned up. We plan to be back. Thank you…” — Google review
“Our dogs love Gracie and always come back so fresh and clean after their “spa day”! They were very anxious at first, but now trot right in.” — Google review
“Staff was absolutely wonderful. Unlimited wash time and everything we needed. Very clean facility. We will go back again” — Google review
“My dog Esme stayed for 3 days . She was well cared for . The people great the prices reasonable. A friend recommended them to me I’m glad they did” — Google review
“My dad's dog is 12 years old. He has never looked as adorable after a grooming appointment as he does when he goes to Pups in a tub.” — Google review
“Friendly and educated staff with reasonable pricing. They take their time with your pet as per their needs. Definitely reccomend their services.” — Google review
We scan Google Maps for mobile dog groomer listings in and around Springfield, 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.
Pawfection Pet Spa has the highest Google rating on our Springfield list: 5.0 out of 5 from 31 reviews (as of November 3, 2026).
All About Dogs & Cats has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 507, with a 4.6★ average.
Only open Springfield-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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