#1
Hip Hounds
“I love hip hounds and so does my husky! He comes home tired from all the playtime with the other furbabies. Plus, I love that I can watch him on the cam. That gives me a lot of reassurance that he’s in good hands…” — Google review
Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Pet Grooming in Hutto, TX
We graded 10 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; 10 of them in Hutto, TX. Updated October 28, 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 pet grooming).
| # | 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 |  Pretty Paws Dog GroomingHutto, TX | A 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 | — |
| 2 |  What A Dog GroomingHutto, TX | 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%91+23.7Value 15%100+15.2Experts 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– | 4.97 | — |
| 3 |  Wholesome Doodle SpaHutto, TX | A 95How 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%95+24.8Value 15%87+13.2Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 95Not 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. | AAAA–– | 5.00 | — |
| 4 | Hip HoundsHutto, TX | 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%92+22.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%35+2.5Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AAD | 4.90 | — |
| 5 |  New Image Pet GroomingHutto, TX | A 89How 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%90+49.1Reliability 24%83+20.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty89−1.1Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.88 | — |
| 6 |  Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming HuttoHutto, TX | A 87How 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%86+46.9Reliability 24%76+18.4Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 87Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AB–AAA | 4.85 | — |
| 7 |  Amie's At Home Pet CareHutto, TX | 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 55%89+48.5Reliability 24%77+18.7Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%72+5.1Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 86Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAAAB | 4.92 | — |
| 8 |  Puppy Dreams - Round RockHutto, TX | 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 64%87+55.3Reliability 28%78+22Replies to reviews 8%37+3Experts Score= 80Not 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. | AB––AD | 4.87 | — |
| 9 |  Paw Haven Animal HospitalHutto, TX | 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%86+46.9Reliability 24%81+19.6Value 14%79+11.2Replies to reviews 7%56+4Momentum penalty59−4.1Experts Score= 78Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–BCC | 4.89 | — |
| 10 |  Shady Acres Pet RanchHutto, TX | 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%76+41.5Reliability 24%66+16Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%89+6.3Craft & service penalty96−0.4Experts Score= 78Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBAAAA | 4.80 | — |
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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Pet Grooming in Hutto, TX at a glance
How the 10 pet grooming we rated in Hutto, TX compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A880%
- Grade B220%
- Grade C00%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up550%
- 4.80–4.89★550%
- 4.60–4.79★00%
- Below 4.60★00%
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.
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 pet grooming in Hutto, TX average 4.9★ on Google across 2,757 reviews. What A Dog Grooming has the top rating (5.0★), and Shady Acres Pet Ranch has the most reviews (845). Updated October 28, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (2,757 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
Puppy Dreams - Round Rock
“Puppy dreams gave us our dream dog! The service was incredible. They recommend dogs and were so nice.The first time our family came in we saw Paris and she was the sweetest dog.We looked more and more for dogs but…” — Google review
#3
What A Dog Grooming
“I’ve been taking my dogs here for some time now and l have no complaints about the service my four legged friends get every time I bring them. Maddie has been taking care of my Shih Tzu since she was at the other…” — Google review
#4
Pretty Paws Dog Grooming
“First time getting my dog Ace groomed. He had a lot of time and effort put in to him which I appreciate. You can tell how important the dogs and their comfort are to the groomer. Ace was well taken care of and we…” — Google review
#5
New Image Pet Grooming
“My dogs have been groomed by New Image Pet Grooming for many years and they always do the most amazing work! It's so convenient, they pull up into your driveway and it's just one on one with your pet and the groomer…” — Google review
#6
Paw Haven Animal Hospital
“About 2 years ago Dr. Weeks did a full extraction on my cats teeth due to gingivostomatitis. The care and attention I received before during and after his surgery is something I still think about and am so grateful…” — Google review
#7
Shady Acres Pet Ranch
“I was so glad to find a kennel that would board our lab, Emma. We were traveling and could not keep pets at a house we rented. The people at Shady Acres were wonderful. You can tell they love dogs. I was able to…” — Google review
#8
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Hutto
“Took my 2 dogs here for there first time being professionally groomed and I’m beyond impressed with the results. The dogs look fantastic and smell great! The groomer was super sweet and the place is just really nice…” — Google review
#9
Amie's At Home Pet Care
“Amie's At Home Pet Care has been a wonderful place for us to leave our dog, Rowdy! They do a wonderful job of managing our very energetic labrador retriever and making sure he has plenty of time and space to run and…” — Google review
#10
Wholesome Doodle Spa
“You are the best, Snow is really grateful for her makeover, you are a very sweet person, my little Snow had a very nice time under your care, thank you very much Betty For your dedication and your beautiful work. My…” — Google review
How we pick pet grooming in Hutto
We scan Google Maps for pet groomer listings in and around Hutto, 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 pet groomer in Hutto?
What A Dog Grooming has the highest Google rating on our Hutto list: 5.0 out of 5 from 112 reviews (as of October 28, 2026).
Which pet groomer in Hutto has the most reviews?
Shady Acres Pet Ranch has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 845, with a 4.8★ average.
How are these pet grooming chosen?
Only open Hutto-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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