The Best Pet Services
We graded 40 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 8,826 Google reviews of 40 top-rated pet services nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.
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SOS Dog Grooming892
Hippie Hounds Grooming & Self Wash783
Barks and Bubbles Grooming Salon714
Petco Grooming705
Hair Of The Dog Grooming Salon586
Pet Evolution - Mill Creek, WA - Grooming | Self-Wash | Healthy Food | Mobile Nail Trim577
Pet Star Grooming (Bow & Meow)488
Royalty Paw Grooming26Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Dog anal gland expression” (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 anal gland expression
Excellent haircuts for my beautiful dogs. The owners of this business are Dave and Lena a lovely couple, and I never worry leaving my dogs with them. They comes home happy and looking beautiful. I encourage anyone looking for a compassionate and experienced groomer to try SOS grooming. You'll be glad you did. My…
Oliver is the best! My girl is part border collie and Oliver is the best at deshedding the thick coat! We luv him
Best in town! Fast! Excellent service, the best grooming and friendly staff oh and great prices
The technician was great with Rosy and did a wonderful job. The front desk staff was also very attentive and kind.
We love Hippie Hounds. I take ALL 3 of my dogs here ever since they opened! I use the self wash. It has every thing I need and more! The best part is get to leave the hair and mess. One of my dogs is blind, and another has hip dysplasia. The ramps are heavy duty and wide making them and mama happy! They do an…
I know my dog can be a bit dramatic and fussy when it comes to grooming but Pet Star did an amazing job. We got the Mini Groom and I am so happy. Will definitely be bringing my dog back. (Before and after pics!)
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100 and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of pet services).
| # | Company | Grade | Satis · Relia · Craft · Value · Momen · Track · Accou | ★ | Typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Comfy Home Dog BoardingAnaheim, CA | A 85 | AA–ADCA | 4.95 | — |
| 2 |  Probable Claws Cat GroomingEverett, WA | A 85 | AA–ACDC | 4.99 | — |
| 3 | SOS Dog GroomingLas Vegas, NV | A 82 | ABAABBD | 4.80 | — |
| 4 |  Zen Pet GroomingAnaheim, CA | B 78 | AAAADFC | 4.98 | — |
| 5 | B 77 | AA–BCFC | 5.00 | — | |
| 6 |  Camp Bow Wow AnaheimAnaheim, CA | B 77 | AABCBAD | 4.78 | — |
| 7 |  Living The Dog Life AnaheimAnaheim, CA | B 73 | AA––CFC | 5.00 | — |
| 8 |  Petco GroomingCudahy, WI | B 69 | BAADADC | 4.73 | — |
| 9 |  ABCDog Walkers+Cudahy, WI | B 69 | AA––CFC | 5.00 | — |
| 10 |  City Dog Pet GroomingAnaheim, CA | B 66 | BB––ABF | 4.61 | — |
| 11 |  Camp Canine Doggy Day CareEverett, WA | B 66 | BBCDABF | 4.71 | — |
| 12 | Petco GroomingLas Vegas, NV | B 64 | CBBCADB | 4.63 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
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Price verdicts by year
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How we grade
Satisfaction (35%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.
Reliability (15%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).
Craft & service (20%) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.
Value (10%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.
Momentum (8%) — Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.
Track record (7%) — Review volume and years with reviews.
Accountability (5%) — Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.