The Best Mobile Dog Groomers in Ohio
We graded 20 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 31,363 Google reviews of 139 top-rated mobile dog groomers nationwide; 20 of them in Ohio. Updated November 2, 2026.
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Luxury Spa Grooming MobileHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cat grooming”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%91Job match= 83Stars 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.83
Designer Paws SalonHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cat grooming”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%84Job match= 81Stars 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.81
Pawsitively Perfect Grooming & Self BatheHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cat grooming”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%59Job match= 73Stars 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.73
Furry FriendsHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cat grooming”:Stars on this job 55%4.43★Number of such jobs 25%7Overall Experts Score 20%46Job match= 60Stars 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.60
GroomingDales Pet Salon & Day SpaHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Cat grooming”:Stars on this job 55%3.83★Number of such jobs 25%6Overall Experts Score 20%59Job match= 42Stars 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.42Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Cat grooming” (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 grooming
Luxury Spa Grooming MobileTheir mobile service came to our home and all three of my cats had Luxury Spa Grooming. One lion and all three cuts, baths, and nail trims, and I couldn't be more pleased. Grooming three cats at once is no small job, but the team handled each of them with patience and care in our driveway with door service. The lion…
Furry FriendsIn past we have been very happy with furry friends groomers. But today I told them I would never return. They shaved my ragdoll cat like a shaved lion. She looks like a skinless cat, the opposite of what ragdoll cats look like. I was so mad!!! dont use this groomer for your cat. It is going to take quite a while before my cat grows back all her fur.
Designer Paws SalonOur Norwegian Forest Cat had significant large mats on her chest and belly near her legs. She looks so much better since her trimming at Designer Paws Salon. She also seems much happier now that the mats are gone. Thank you for doing such a good job!
GroomingDales Pet Salon & Day SpaPrincess FloofyPoof looks appropriately one million times better! More importantly... The girls working were absolutely amazing!! Thank u ladies ... Sooooo much! Side note: I know I didn't tip u ladies enough now! And I AM SOOOO SORRY! Just wait... I'll make it up to ya 😉
Pawsitively Perfect Grooming & Se…Called a few places to give my cat a flea bath, and they were more than happy to help me out. They were so kind and caring throughout the entire process. I will definitely be coming back. The report card was adorable!!
GroomingDales Pet Salon & Day SpaI took my cat for grooming yesterday The staff was very professional My cat had matting on his back and they absolutely took care of him they were able to get rid of it. He was extremely happy when I took him home he looks like a brand new cat
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).
| # | 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 |  Barkin Dogs & Waggin Tails Pet SalonColumbus, OH | A 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%98+57.5Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 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– | 4.99 | — |
| 2 |  Bears Paw Mobile GroomingKettering, OH | A 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%98+67.8Reliability 31%94+28.9Experts 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– | 5.00 | — |
| 3 |  Simply Spoiled GroomingColumbus, OH | A 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%97+56.9Reliability 26%93+24.3Value 15%96+14.6Experts 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– | 5.00 | — |
| 4 |  Doggie Day Spa Grooming and Self Serve SalonColumbus, OH | A 93How 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%92+50.2Reliability 24%91+22.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty93−0.7Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.92 | — |
| 5 | Luxury Spa Grooming MobileColumbus, OH | A 91How 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%95+51.8Reliability 24%91+22.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%44+3.1Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AAC | 4.95 | — |
| 6 |  Oodles Mobile GroomingKettering, OH | A 90How 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%91+63Reliability 31%87+26.8Experts Score= 90Not 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– | 4.91 | — |
| 7 |  Hollywood FeedColumbus, OH | 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 64%82+52.1Reliability 28%86+24.3Replies to reviews 8%100+8.2Experts Score= 85Not enough data for value; 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 | 4.75 | — |
| 8 | Designer Paws SalonColumbus, OH | 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%82+44.7Reliability 24%78+18.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty90−1Experts Score= 84Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAAAA | 4.81 | — |
| 9 |  Thia Pets GroomingKettering, OH | 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%82+44.7Reliability 24%76+18.4Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%95+6.7Craft & service penalty79−2.1Momentum penalty87−1.3Experts Score= 81Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABBAAA | 4.82 | — |
| 10 |  Canine DesignColumbus, OH | A 80How 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%85+20.6Value 14%82+11.6Replies to reviews 7%35+2.5Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 80Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAD | 4.82 | — |
| 11 |  Luna's Dog Grooming SalonKettering, OH | B 75How 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%65+15.8Value 14%95+13.4Replies to reviews 7%56+4Craft & service penalty96−0.4Experts Score= 75Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBAAAC | 4.75 | — |
| 12 |  Classic ClipColumbus, OH | B 74How 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%78+18.9Value 14%94+13.3Replies to reviews 7%25+1.8Momentum penalty51−4.9Experts Score= 74Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AB–ACD | 4.91 | — |
What jobs cost
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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Mobile Dog Groomers in Ohio at a glance
How the 20 mobile dog groomers we rated in Ohio compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A1050%
- Grade B525%
- Grade C420%
- Grade D15%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up735%
- 4.80–4.89★315%
- 4.60–4.79★735%
- Below 4.60★315%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality1,64728%
- Professionalism1,62528%
- Responsiveness1,29222%
- Punctuality671%
- Value1,22421%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price1,10841%
- Reasonable1,43153%
- Overpriced823%
- Not sure763%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
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.