#1
Michelle's Dog Grooming
“Michelle does amazing work with my dramatic puppy!!! She knows how to work with her shitzu-poodle hair and is so patient!” — Google review
Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Pet Services in Parma, ID
We graded 4 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
$35typical 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”.
4.77★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
4%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 32,726 Google reviews of 151 top-rated pet services nationwide; 4 of them in Parma, ID. Updated November 11, 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 services).
| # | 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 | Michelle's Dog GroomingParma, ID | 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 59%92+54Reliability 26%92+24Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty96−0.4Experts Score= 93Not 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 | — |
| 2 |  Doodle Dog Daycare, Boarding and GroomingParma, ID | B 68How 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%68+37.1Reliability 24%71+17.2Value 14%87+12.3Replies to reviews 7%95+6.7Craft & service penalty51−4.9Experts Score= 68Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBCAAA | 4.60 | — |
| 3 |  No Bad Hair Days Grooming, Boarding & DaycareParma, ID | C 58How 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%61+33.3Reliability 24%44+10.7Value 14%95+13.4Replies to reviews 7%17+1.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 58Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCAAAF | 4.69 | — |
| 4 |  Pretty Paws Grooming SalonParma, ID | C 48How 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%52+28.4Reliability 24%43+10.4Value 14%73+10.3Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty98−0.2Momentum penalty23−7.7Experts Score= 48Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CCABDA | 4.57 | — |
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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| Haircut | $24 | $29 | $35 | 0% |
Pet Services in Parma, ID at a glance
How the 4 pet services we rated in Parma, ID compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A125%
- Grade B125%
- Grade C250%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up125%
- 4.80–4.89★00%
- 4.60–4.79★250%
- Below 4.60★125%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality1,26128%
- Professionalism1,24427%
- Responsiveness1,02122%
- Punctuality471%
- Value96621%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price1,46539%
- Reasonable2,06655%
- Overpriced943%
- Not sure1063%
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 4 best-rated pet services in Parma, ID average 4.7★ on Google across 487 reviews. Michelle's Dog Grooming has the top rating (5.0★), and Doodle Dog Daycare, Boarding and Grooming has the most reviews (305). Updated October 28, 2026.
4 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (487 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
No Bad Hair Days Grooming, Boarding & Daycare
“The people are very polite and really care about my dogs. I definitely recommend them. Their prices are very reasonable.” — Google review
#3
Doodle Dog Daycare, Boarding and Grooming
“My dog gets so excited when I turn on the road to Doodle Dog ! His reaction tells me this is a good place. Most of the staff are friendly, and I really enjoy dealing with “Kathy”. She’s so helpful when I have…” — Google review
#4
Pretty Paws Grooming Salon
“My boy needed his nails trimmed. We popped in and they took him right back. We were in and out in 15 minutes. Very nice staff.” — Google review
How we pick pet services in Parma
We scan Google Maps for pet service listings in and around Parma, 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 service in Parma?
Michelle's Dog Grooming has the highest Google rating on our Parma list: 5.0 out of 5 from 31 reviews (as of October 28, 2026).
Which pet service in Parma has the most reviews?
Doodle Dog Daycare, Boarding and Grooming has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 305, with a 4.6★ average.
How are these pet services chosen?
Only open Parma-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.