#1
Luxury Spa Grooming Mobile
“Always so good with my dogs! They smell amazing and look amazing! I've used Luxury Spa Grooming 2 times now and impressed both times! Pictures are from today and the other 2 is from about 2 months ago.” — Google review
Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Mobile Dog Groomers in Columbus, OH
We graded 10 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).
97%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.
3.2%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 31,363 Google reviews of 139 top-rated mobile dog groomers nationwide; 10 of them in Columbus, OH. Updated November 2, 2026.
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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 |  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 | — |
| 3 |  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 | — |
| 4 | 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 | — |
| 5 |  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 | — |
| 6 |  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 | — |
| 7 |  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 | — |
| 8 |  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 | — |
| 9 |  ShampoodlesColumbus, OH | 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%71+38.7Reliability 24%56+13.6Value 14%98+13.9Replies to reviews 7%49+3.5Craft & service penalty40−6Experts Score= 64Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCCA–C | 4.77 | — |
| 10 |  TLC Grooming ClintonvilleColumbus, OH | D 33How 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%46+25.1Reliability 24%11+2.7Value 14%63+8.9Replies to reviews 7%43+3Craft & service penalty99−0.1Momentum penalty33−6.7Experts Score= 33Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CFABDC | 4.60 | — |
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 Columbus, OH at a glance
How the 10 mobile dog groomers we rated in Columbus, OH compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A770%
- Grade B220%
- Grade C00%
- Grade D110%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up550%
- 4.80–4.89★220%
- 4.60–4.79★330%
- Below 4.60★00%
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.
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.
The 10 best-rated mobile dog groomers in Columbus, OH average 4.9★ on Google across 3,425 reviews. Luxury Spa Grooming Mobile has the top rating (5.0★), and Doggie Day Spa Grooming and Self Serve Salon has the most reviews (1,653). Updated November 1, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (3,425 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
Doggie Day Spa Grooming and Self Serve Salon
“Henry loves Doggie Day Spa, and so do we! Finding a groomer you trust with your dog means everything, and we couldn’t be happier. In our opinion, they’re the best in Columbus. So glad we found them!” — Google review
#3
Barkin Dogs & Waggin Tails Pet Salon
“Taking our mini-Bernedoodle here since he was a puppy was the best decision. They made grooming such a positive experience that he’s never afraid to go! We've transitioned from cute teddy bear cuts to shorter styles…” — Google review
#4
Hollywood Feed
“I love Hollywood Feed for the knowledgeable staff and small business feel! I always have great interactions when shopping there. The staff go above and beyond to answer questions and help out with making suggestions…” — Google review
#5
Designer Paws Salon
“Emily is the best groomer we have ever had. She did our old dog for years who was blind. And she loved Emily. And now she is doing our 3 year old dog. Great job Emily!” — Google review
#6
Classic Clip
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Been coming here for years! Simply The Very BEST. : ) A big Thank You to Classic Clip for all you do, from bathing, grooming, clipping & more! ♥️” — Google review
#7
Canine Design
“Kory is the best! He loves my dog like it’s his own and that means the world to us. We see him once a month and our Nimbus always looks fabulous!” — Google review
#8
Shampoodles
“Great grooming. Very professional. Consistent cuts. Friendly and my dog is always so excited to go and so happy after her "spa" day.” — Google review
#9
Simply Spoiled Grooming
“I am new to haven a dog that requires regular grooming. I had her groomed 4 weeks ago and it was subpar at best. Took her to Simply Spoiled and the fixed it. We had an Olympic viewing party the next day and…” — Google review
#10
TLC Grooming Clintonville
“I can't say enough good things about Kelley at TLC Grooming and I highly recommend. I've got an older dog so getting him groomed can be a stressful experience for everyone, but my dog looks great and seems to feel…” — Google review
How we pick mobile dog groomers in Columbus
We scan Google Maps for mobile dog groomer listings in and around Columbus, 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.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest-rated mobile dog groomer in Columbus?
Luxury Spa Grooming Mobile has the highest Google rating on our Columbus list: 5.0 out of 5 from 249 reviews (as of November 1, 2026).
Which mobile dog groomer in Columbus has the most reviews?
Doggie Day Spa Grooming and Self Serve Salon has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 1,653, with a 4.9★ average.
How are these mobile dog groomers chosen?
Only open Columbus-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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