Last updated October 9, 2026 · ranked from 449 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 5 dog groomers in and around Portage, MI, led by Hounds and Co. Pet Supplies and Grooming, Polished Paws and Goldie Girl Grooming LLC. Together they have 449 Google reviews; Polished Paws has the highest Google rating on the list at 5.0. Every place on the list is in Portage, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
Patient handling and specific praise for grooming support Hounds and Co. Pet Supplies and Grooming’s No. 1 rank in Portage, MI. One reviewer describes caring, patient grooming for all three of her dogs; another reports a great groom and gentle treatment for a rottweiler. Its Google listing holds a 4.9 rating from 313 reviews. The salon offers full grooms, touch-ups and bath packages by appointment, while a free on-site dog park gives dogs room to stretch their legs before a visit.
Patient grooming care
Full grooms and baths
Free on-site dog park
“Great service great products very knowledgeable prices are good!!!”
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Careful trims and patient handling earn Polished Paws the No. 2 spot in Portage, MI. Owners describe poodle cuts done as requested, mats removed from a puppy’s ears and tail, and a young Maltipoo that showed none of the anxiety experienced elsewhere. The business offers full-service grooming in a home setting it describes as quiet and relaxed. Its 5-star Google rating across 28 reviews supports those accounts, while weekday hours until 8 p.m. give owners more scheduling options.
Home-based grooming
Patient puppy care
Weekday evening hours
“Vanessa does a great job! My dog likes seeing her which warms my heart. She always trims my poodle exactly how I ask, she’s timely, and great communication.”
Owner feedback about patient handling and listening to grooming preferences earns Goldie Girl Grooming LLC the No. 3 spot. At 830 W Centre Ave in Portage, MI, the salon offers baths, nail trims, and full-service styling tailored to a dog’s breed, size, and personality. Reviewers describe a clean, relaxed setting, attentive care during a first grooming visit, and thorough work on a Husky and Border Collie. Its 5-star Google rating across 12 reviews supports those specific accounts, while Saturday morning hours add a weekend option.
Patient handling
Baths and styling
Saturday morning hours
“Excellent groomer! Did an amazing job on my Husky and Border Collie—especially with all that fur. Professional, caring, and consistent! Highly recommend!!!”
Care for multi-dog households helps Heidi's Grooming earn rank 4 in Portage, MI. One reviewer praises the team's grooming and nail care for three dogs, while another reports that two large dogs leave clean and looking good. A separate customer highlights same-day nail trims and friendly staff. Located at 9312 Shaver Rd, this women-owned business has a 4.7-star Google rating from 65 reviews, plus wheelchair-accessible parking, an accessible entrance, and an accessible restroom.
Large-dog grooming praise
Same-day nail trim praise
Women-owned business
“Heidi and her staff always take very good care of all three of my dogs when they’re getting groomed or nails cut. My pups see Chris and love him. I 10 out of 10 recommend!!”
Patient nail care helps Nose to Toes Pet Grooming earn rank 5 among dog groomers in Portage, MI. One reviewer describes more than four years of nail trimming and grinding with Ashley, who kept an older, nervous dog comfortable. Another reports getting three dogs in for a next-day nail trim and buff and praises their kind treatment. The business holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 31 reviews. Its location at 8842 Portage Rd also has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking.
Patient nail care
4.6 Google rating
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
“Noes to Toes is the best! 🩷 Ashley did nail trimming/grinding for my dog, Emma, for over 4 years. Ashley was patient and provided service while keeping my old, nervous, and shy Emma as comfortable as possible! Emma loved going to Noes t…”
Ratings and review counts shown are Google ratings, displayed with attribution.
How we ranked this list
Each dog groomer is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Portage category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Which dog groomers in Portage, MI have the highest Google ratings?
Polished Paws and Goldie Girl Grooming LLC both have 5.0 ratings, from 28 and 12 reviews respectively. Hounds and Co. follows with a 4.9 rating from 313 reviews, the largest review count among these groomers.
Which dog groomers in Portage, MI have evening or Saturday hours?
Polished Paws is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hounds and Co. is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Goldie Girl Grooming LLC is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.
Where can I take my dog for nail care in Portage, MI?
Goldie Girl Grooming LLC lists nail trims among its services. Reviews of Heidi’s Grooming mention nail cuts and a same-day nail-trim experience. Nose to Toes reviews describe nail trimming, grinding, and buffing. Contact Heidi’s at 616-405-2618, Nose to Toes at 269-532-8909, or Goldie Girl at 269-598-8350.
Which groomers in Portage, MI describe a quieter or lower-stress setting?
Polished Paws describes a quiet, relaxed home environment. Hounds and Co. describes its grooming approach as personalized, low-stress, and fear-free. Goldie Girl Grooming LLC describes gentle, stress-free grooming tailored to each dog. A Nose to Toes reviewer specifically praises Ashley’s patience with an older, nervous, shy dog during nail care.
Which dog groomers in Portage, MI have wheelchair-accessible facilities?
Hounds and Co. and Heidi’s Grooming list wheelchair-accessible entrances, parking, and restrooms. Nose to Toes lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking. Polished Paws and Goldie Girl Grooming LLC list wheelchair-accessible parking.
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