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We graded 9 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; 9 of them in Memphis, TN. 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 | 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 59%92+54Reliability 26%89+23.2Value 15%90+13.7Experts Score= 91Not 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– | 4.90 | — | |
| 2 |  Dawg Team Apparel USAMemphis, TN | A 86How 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%86+54.6Reliability 28%83+23.4Replies to reviews 8%100+8.2Experts Score= 86Not 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 | 4.89 | — |
| 3 |  Lynn's Dog HouseMemphis, TN | 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 59%83+48.7Reliability 26%75+19.6Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty98−0.2Momentum penalty91−0.9Experts Score= 82Not 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. | ABAAA– | 4.89 | — |
| 4 |  BrownDog Lodge - MemphisMemphis, TN | 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%83+45.3Reliability 24%65+15.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%70+4.9Momentum penalty79−2.1Experts Score= 78Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAABB | 4.86 | — |
| 5 |  Pawsh Pet ParlorMemphis, TN | B 73How 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%76+41.5Reliability 24%64+15.5Value 14%95+13.4Replies to reviews 7%40+2.8Experts Score= 73Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BB–AAC | 4.72 | — |
| 6 |  Glamour Grooming & BoardingMemphis, TN | C 59How 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%36+8.7Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%75+5.3Experts Score= 59Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CD–AAB | 4.53 | — |
| 7 |  Fluffy Pawz Pet Center & Spa ServicesMemphis, TN | C 56How 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%64+34.9Reliability 24%45+10.9Value 14%73+10.3Replies to reviews 7%64+4.5Craft & service penalty81−1.9Momentum penalty76−2.4Experts Score= 56Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCABBB | 4.66 | — |
| 8 | Groomingdale'sMemphis, TN | D 39How 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%47+25.6Reliability 24%18+4.4Value 14%95+13.4Replies to reviews 7%4+0.3Craft & service penalty99−0.1Momentum penalty52−4.8Experts Score= 39Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CFAACF | 4.54 | — |
| 9 |  Daphne's Pet Grooming & BoardingMemphis, TN | F 12How 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%24+13.1Reliability 24%0+0Value 14%82+11.6Replies to reviews 7%8+0.6Craft & service penalty68−3.2Momentum penalty0−10Experts Score= 12Grade F: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | DFBAFF | 4.45 | — |
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 9 mobile dog groomers we rated in Memphis, TN 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 9 best-rated mobile dog groomers in Memphis, TN average 4.7★ on Google across 1,889 reviews. Dawg Team Apparel USA has the top rating (4.9★). Updated November 2, 2026.
9 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (1,889 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
“This is the best and when I say the best groomer I have taken my fur baby. Once you walk in the fragrance is wonderful. They have any thing you want for your baby and don't talk about the people....they are kind,…” — Google review
“My original review was meant for Brown Dog Lodge Germantown! I appreciate the BDL East Memphis Team's thoughtful response and look forward to bringing our dog here for a better experience than at the other location!” — Google review
“The best! It's a beautiful thing when you take your babies to people who are very good at what they do! True professionals! Thank you and we will be back!” — Google review
“Lynn is the best of the best! My dog won't let anyone else, even me, clip her nails. Lynn does an amazing job with our dogs and they absolutely love her!” — Google review
“Fluffy Pawz is the best for your dog, excellent service, and one of the most amazing grooming salon for your pet. Check them out they really take very good care of your pet, on top of having a very professional…” — Google review
“Pawsh Pet Parlor has been has been a wonderful addition to help care for our newest addition, a bichon, groomed and cared for by October seen here in the picture. Our dog’s first visit was last week, and she had…” — Google review
“I love Daphne's Pet Grooming. Mario always have my fur babies looking good. This is my second fur baby he has groomed. The first was a Shih Tzu and she's no longer here but he KEPT her looking fresh and cute. Now…” — Google review
“I'm a first time customer with them but they pampered my chi girl because she so scared of getting her nails done. They made her feel loved and she stopped her shaking being in fear. They will be my pups forever home…” — Google review
“We rehoused a pet yorkie , Took him for a spa day at Glamour Grooming and Boarding. The before and After , thanks for such a wonderful experience. Dakota is a happy and handsome Boy.” — Google review
We scan Google Maps for mobile dog groomer listings in and around Memphis, 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.
Dawg Team Apparel USA has the highest Google rating on our Memphis list: 4.9 out of 5 from 588 reviews (as of November 2, 2026).
Dawg Team Apparel USA has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 588, with a 4.9★ average.
Only open Memphis-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 8,043,4988M ReviewsFor 22,80322.8K Experts