Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Pet Grooming

We graded 100 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.

$43typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
98%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.
2.9%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 23,101 Google reviews of 100 top-rated pet grooming nationwide. Updated October 28, 2026.

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1Art Pet Mobile Grooming logoArt Pet Mobile Grooming★ 4.91 on this job362 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog grooming”:Stars on this job 55%4.91★Number of such jobs 25%362Overall Experts Score 20%86Job match= 90Stars 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.90
2Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Evergreen logoWoof Gang Bakery & Grooming Evergreen★ 5.00 on this job58 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog grooming”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%58Overall Experts Score 20%91Job match= 89Stars 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.89
3Pretty Paws Dog Grooming logoPretty Paws Dog Grooming★ 5.00 on this job43 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog grooming”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%43Overall Experts Score 20%100Job match= 89Stars 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.89
4Carvers' Groomery logoCarvers' Groomery★ 5.00 on this job36 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog grooming”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%36Overall Experts Score 20%99Job match= 87Stars 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.87
5Point Loma Dog Salon N Spa logoPoint Loma Dog Salon N Spa★ 4.98 on this job54 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog grooming”:Stars on this job 55%4.98★Number of such jobs 25%54Overall Experts Score 20%88Job match= 86Stars 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.86
6Mimo Grooming Studio - University Heights | Gabriel Feitosa logoMimo Grooming Studio - University Heights | Gabriel Feitosa★ 5.00 on this job43 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog grooming”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%43Overall Experts Score 20%81Job match= 85Stars 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.85
7Prickly Pup logoPrickly Pup★ 5.00 on this job34 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog grooming”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%34Overall Experts Score 20%88Job match= 85Stars 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.85
8Felines and Friends Grooming logoFelines and Friends Grooming★ 5.00 on this job22 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Dog grooming”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%22Overall Experts Score 20%99Job match= 84Stars 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.84

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Dog 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 dog grooming

shannon22 hours ago★★★★★
Art Pet Mobile Grooming logoArt Pet Mobile Grooming

Rebecca was amazing! She was able to squeeze us us in early and Ms Luna loved her!

Not sureDog grooming
Zane6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★
Pretty Paws Dog Grooming logoPretty Paws Dog Grooming

Jerry was great with my giant senior dog! Jerry gave him plenty of breaks, was incredibly attentive to his needs, and kept me informed during the visit. He is flexible, caring, patient and funny. He also does a great job with the grooming, even with difficult dogs like mine. I highly recommend grooming your pup here!

Great priceDog ear cleaningDog anal gland expressionDog grooming
Kenzie2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★
Prickly Pup logoPrickly Pup

I've been bringing my dog here since he was a puppy and ive never had a bad experience! My dog struggles being around strangers and dogs, yet this environment has allowed him to be comfortable and stress free to the point of being able to be near other dogs!! He absolutely loves going to the groomers and he always comes out looking perfect ❤️

Customer photo from Kenzie's reviewCustomer photo from Kenzie's review
Great priceDog grooming
BernardoLocal Guide · 8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a day ago★★★★★
Art Pet Mobile Grooming logoArt Pet Mobile Grooming

Amazing work from Rebeca G! She did such a great job grooming both of our dogs. She notified us when she was on her way and arrived right on time. Our dogs came out looking clean, happy, and adorable. You can really tell she takes her time and cares about the dogs she works with. We’re very happy with the results and would definitely recommend her!

Great priceDog groomingDog bathing and blow dryDog full service grooming
BeccaLocal Guide · 12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a day ago★★★★★
Art Pet Mobile Grooming logoArt Pet Mobile Grooming

CUTEST BOY IN THE WORLD 💕🫶 Thank you, Ramon Borges, Louie came back inside looking soooooo handsome and had no anxiety. Thank you for putting the extra effort in to get his coat looking nice. We just bought our house and we’ve been doing at home baths for the past 3 months so he’s been OVERDUE for a de shedding…

Reasonable priceDog grooming
Lisa2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 4 days ago★★★★★
Art Pet Mobile Grooming logoArt Pet Mobile Grooming

Ramon is amazing! Our dog loves him and always looks for him when he leaves. Ramon cuts his hair exactly as we ask for every time. We've tried several different groomers in the past and we finally found Ramon. We will always book him in the future.

Reasonable priceDog ear cleaningDog groomingDog bathing and blow dry

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 pet grooming).

#CompanyScoreExperts 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).
1Pretty Paws Dog Grooming logoPretty Paws Dog GroomingHutto, TXA 100How 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%100+58.7Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 100Not 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—
2Felines and Friends Grooming logoFelines and Friends GroomingSan Diego, CAA 99How 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%99+58.1Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not 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—
3Crystal Clean Grooming logoCrystal Clean GroomingHarrisburg, PAA 99How 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%99+58.1Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not 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—
4Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Catalina Foothills logoWoof Gang Bakery & Grooming Catalina FoothillsTucson, AZA 99How 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%99+58.1Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not 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—
5Carvers' Groomery logoCarvers' GroomeryEvansville, INA 99How 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%100+58.7Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not 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—
6Dirty Doggy Self-Serve Grooming - West Marietta/West Cobb logoDirty Doggy Self-Serve Grooming - West Marietta/West CobbMarietta, GAA 99How 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%99+58.1Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not 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—
7Bay Area Mobile Dog Wash logoBay Area Mobile Dog WashSan Jose, CAA 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%98+25.6Value 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—
8Janell’s Grooming logoJanell’s GroomingHarrisburg, PAA 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%97+56.9Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 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–4.98—
9Unleashed Grooming Company logoUnleashed Grooming CompanyHarrisburg, PAA 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%99+58.1Reliability 26%96+25Value 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–5.00—
10Good Dog Veterinary Care East Cobb logoGood Dog Veterinary Care East CobbMarietta, GAA 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%99+58.1Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%90+13.7Experts 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—
11Dixie's Finest Grooming logoDixie's Finest GroomingMarietta, GAA 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%99+58.1Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts 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.AAAAA–4.97—
12Gent's Grooming Bar & Salon logoGent's Grooming Bar & SalonMarietta, GAA 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 69%99+68.5Reliability 31%97+29.8Experts Score= 98Not 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$43

What jobs cost

What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.

JobLow25th 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”.

Pet Grooming at a glance

How the 100 pet grooming we rated compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A6060%
  • Grade B2828%
  • Grade C1111%
  • Grade D11%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up3939%
  • 4.80–4.89★2828%
  • 4.60–4.79★2626%
  • Below 4.60★77%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality1,29728%
  • Professionalism1,27027%
  • Responsiveness1,07023%
  • Punctuality431%
  • Value96721%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

  • Great price1,47740%
  • Reasonable2,07356%
  • Overpriced872%
  • Not sure932%

Price verdicts by year

Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.

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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.