Dog Grooming · Newcastle, NSW
The Kennels Nelson Bay
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4.8 stars — excellent
22 reviews — needs significant growth
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Ranked against 118 dog grooming businesses in Newcastle, NSW
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With 22 reviews, The Kennels Nelson Bay is well below the 50+ review mark that builds real customer trust.
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Who's ahead of The Kennels Nelson Bay
These dog grooming businesses in Newcastle, NSW have a stronger online reputation than The Kennels Nelson Bay.
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews | Score | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woof Spark Cessnock | 5.0 | 237 | 82/100 | |
| 2 | Kip Lake Macquarie Cat & Dog Boarding Newcastle, NSW | 4.9 | 193 | 81/100 | |
| 3 | Hunter Dog Centre Newcastle, NSW | 4.8 | 162 | 81/100 | |
| 4 | Noonies Pet Care Newcastle Newcastle, NSW | 4.8 | 152 | 81/100 | |
| 5 | Barkers In Balance - Dog Training - Puppy Training Newcastle | 4.9 | 124 | 81/100 | |
| 6 | Hunter Pet Motel Newcastle, NSW | 4.8 | 100 | 81/100 | |
| 7 | All4Paws Dog Training Newcastle, NSW | 5.0 | 82 | 81/100 | |
| 8 | Pamper Paws by Krystal Cessnock | 5.0 | 68 | 81/100 | |
| 9 | Petstock Adamstown Newcastle | 4.6 | 353 | 73/100 | |
| 10 | Pets R Us Raymond Terrace Raymond Terrace | 4.8 | 306 | 73/100 | |
| 11 | DOGGY RETREAT Newcastle, NSW | 5.0 | 49 | 73/100 | |
| 12 | Local Dog Grooming Newcastle, NSW | 5.0 | 37 | 73/100 | |
| 13 | Zen Dog Grooming Newcastle, NSW | 5.0 | 32 | 73/100 | |
| 14 | Doggy Drift Pet grooming Newcastle | 5.0 | 23 | 73/100 | |
| 15 | Bark Busters Home Dog Training - Newcastle and Central Coast Newcastle | 5.0 | 20 | 73/100 | |
| 16 | Hunter Pet SPA Newcastle, NSW | 4.9 | 86 | 72/100 | |
| 17 | Woof Avenue Newcastle, NSW | 4.9 | 81 | 72/100 | |
| 18 | Bluey Dog Salon & Dog Daycare Newcastle, NSW | 4.9 | 72 | 72/100 | |
| 19 | Cessnock Pet & Greyhound Supplies Cessnock | 4.9 | 72 | 72/100 | |
| 20 | Alpha Pet Spa Maitland | 4.8 | 63 | 72/100 | |
| 21 | Blossom Dog Grooming Salon Newcastle, NSW | 4.9 | 62 | 72/100 | |
| 22 | Dogaholics Dog Training and Behaviour Services Newcastle, NSW | 4.8 | 51 | 72/100 | |
| 23 | K9 Pro - The K9 Professionals Newcastle | 4.5 | 136 | 69/100 | |
| 24 | Paws a While Boarding Kennels Newcastle, NSW | 4.6 | 112 | 69/100 | |
| 25 | Ollie's Training & Adventures Newcastle, NSW | 5.0 | 16 | 68/100 | |
| 26 | Top2Tail Grooming4Dogs Newcastle, NSW | 5.0 | 12 | 68/100 | |
| 27 | Dash DogWash Wangi - Mobile Dog Grooming Newcastle | 5.0 | 12 | 68/100 | |
| 28 | Custom Cutz Dog Grooming Blacksmiths Newcastle, NSW | 5.0 | 11 | 68/100 | |
| 29 | Grooming with Elyse Raymond Terrace | 5.0 | 10 | 68/100 | |
| 30 | Dogs Life Skills Newcastle | 5.0 | 10 | 68/100 | |
| 31 | Dogoverboard Newcastle, NSW | 4.0 | 368 | 67/100 | |
| 32 | Perfect Pooch Mobile Salon Maitland | 5.0 | 28 | 65/100 | |
| 33 | Furry Friends Clip n Bath Newcastle | 5.0 | 26 | 65/100 | |
| 34 | Heavenly Paws Dog Grooming & Washing Newcastle, NSW | 5.0 | 25 | 65/100 | |
| 35 | Newcastle Canine Training Newcastle | 5.0 | 9 | 65/100 | |
| 36 | Bluey Dog Salon Newcastle, NSW | 5.0 | 8 | 65/100 | |
| 37 | At Your Bark & Claw Newcastle, NSW | 5.0 | 7 | 65/100 | |
| 38 | Fur King Groomer Raymond Terrace | 5.0 | 7 | 65/100 | |
| 39 | Cut N Fluff Boutique Newcastle | 5.0 | 7 | 65/100 | |
| 40 | K9 Styling Belmont | 5.0 | 6 | 65/100 | |
| 41 | All About Pet Care Newcastle, NSW | 5.0 | 5 | 65/100 | |
| 42 | K9 Connection Dog Training Newcastle | 5.0 | 5 | 65/100 | |
| 43 | Rysup Dog Grooming Cessnock | 5.0 | 5 | 65/100 | |
| 44 | Sandy Paws Canine Care Centre Charlestown | 5.0 | 4 | 65/100 | |
| 45 | Hunter Valley Pet Resort & Grooming Parlour Cessnock | 5.0 | 2 | 65/100 | |
| 46 | Clean and Cuddly Dog Grooming Maitland | 5.0 | 2 | 65/100 | |
| 47 | Raymond's Warehouse Raymond Terrace | 4.8 | 194 | 64/100 | |
| 48 | Fletch Pets Lambton | 4.9 | 42 | 64/100 | |
| 49 | Urban Doggo Newcastle, NSW | 4.8 | 41 | 64/100 | |
| 50 | Don't Fret Pet Newcastle Newcastle | 4.9 | 37 | 64/100 | |
| 51 | The Tail Society Newcastle | 4.9 | 28 | 64/100 |
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About The Kennels Nelson Bay's reputation score.
Where does The Kennels Nelson Bay rank among dog grooming in Newcastle, NSW?
The Kennels Nelson Bay currently ranks #52 of 120 dog grooming in Newcastle, NSW on Starworks' reputation index, with a score of 59/100. Rankings are based on Google star rating, review volume, and online presence, and update regularly.
Is The Kennels Nelson Bay good? What is their reputation score?
The Kennels Nelson Bay holds a 4.8-star Google rating across 22 reviews, and has a Starworks Score of 59/100 based on rating, review volume, online presence, and how they compare to other dog grooming in Newcastle, NSW.
Who are the best dog grooming in Newcastle, NSW?
You can see the full ranked list of the best dog grooming in Newcastle, NSW on Starworks at starworks.com.au/best/pet-groomers/newcastle. Each is scored on Google rating, review volume, and online presence.
How does The Kennels Nelson Bay compare to competitors in Newcastle, NSW?
The Kennels Nelson Bay is scored 59/100 and compared head-to-head against other dog grooming in Newcastle, NSW on rating, number of Google reviews, and online presence. Businesses with more recent reviews and a higher average rating rank above those with fewer.
How can The Kennels Nelson Bay improve their ranking and reputation score?
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How often is The Kennels Nelson Bay's score updated?
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