Pet groomers in the United States:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, PetSmart was the most searched pet groomer in the United States, accounting for 56.4% of all searches among the four groomers we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Woof Gang Bakery was mentioned most often, in two of the three answers.
PetSmartShare of searches 56.4%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answers
PetcoShare of searches 30.9%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answers
Woof Gang BakeryShare of searches 7.6%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answers
ScenthoundShare of searches 5.1%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answers
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Top pet groomers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions, Woof Gang Bakery was mentioned most often, in two of the three answers. Scenthound, which ranked fourth in searches, was not mentioned at all.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Woof Gang Bakery2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- PetSmart1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Petco1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Scenthound0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Where's the best place to get my dog groomed?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pet grooming chain is best?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best dog groomers near me?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dog groomers near me”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dog grooming”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 23, 2026.
Which pet groomers do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each pet groomer by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four pet groomers we track, month by month, from searches in United States.
Share of searches by month for PetSmart, Petco, Woof Gang Bakery, Scenthound. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | PetSmart | Petco | Woof Gang Bakery | Scenthound |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 53.8% | 29.5% | 10.8% | 5.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 53.1% | 29.1% | 10.7% | 7.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 58% | 26% | 9.5% | 6.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 53.1% | 29.1% | 10.7% | 7.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 53.8% | 29.5% | 10.8% | 5.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 52% | 34.7% | 8.6% | 4.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 56.4% | 30.9% | 7.6% | 5.1% |
| May 2026 | 57.3% | 31.3% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 57.8% | 31.6% | 6.4% | 4.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 57.8% | 31.6% | 6.4% | 4.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 57.8% | 31.6% | 6.4% | 4.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 56.4% | 30.9% | 7.6% | 5.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 56.4% | 301K | -18.2% | -1.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 30.9% | 165K | -17.9% | -0.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 7.6% | 40.5K | 0% | +1.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5.1% | 27.1K | 0% | +0.8 points |
1.
PetSmart56.4%
Held 1st. 301K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
2.
Petco30.9%
Held 2nd. 165K estimated branded searches, -17.9% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
7.6%
Held 3rd. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
5.1%
Held 4th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among pet groomers in the United States?
4 brands
In September 2026, PetSmart was the most searched among pet groomers in the United States, with an estimated 301K branded searches, 56.4% of all searches for the four we track. Petco is in 2nd place, 25.5 percentage points behind at 30.9%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PetSmart | 53.8% → 56.4% | 58%Dec 2025 | 52%Mar 2026 | 1st |
| Petco | 29.5% → 30.9% | 34.7%Mar 2026 | 26%Dec 2025 | 2nd |
| Woof Gang Bakery | 10.8% → 7.6% | 10.8%Oct 2025 | 6.3%May 2026 | 3rd |
| Scenthound | 5.9% → 5.1% | 7.1%Nov 2025 | 4.3%Jun 2026 | 4th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PetSmart’s share of searches among pet groomers in the United States increased from 53.8% to 56.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Petco’s share of searches among pet groomers in the United States increased from 29.5% to 30.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Woof Gang Bakery’s share of searches among pet groomers in the United States decreased from 10.8% to 7.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Scenthound’s share of searches among pet groomers in the United States decreased from 5.9% to 5.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PetSmart’s share of searches among pet groomers in the United States peaked at 58% in December 2025 and was lowest at 52% in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Petco’s share of searches among pet groomers in the United States peaked at 34.7% in March 2026 and was lowest at 26% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Woof Gang Bakery’s share of searches among pet groomers in the United States peaked at 10.8% in October 2025 and was lowest at 6.3% in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Scenthound’s share of searches among pet groomers in the United States peaked at 7.1% in November 2025 and was lowest at 4.3% in June 2026.
How did search popularity change for United States pet groomers in September 2026?
4 changes
In September 2026, Woof Gang Bakery gained share of searches among pet groomers in the United States, from 6.4% to 7.6%.
In September 2026, Scenthound gained share of searches among pet groomers in the United States, from 4.3% to 5.1%.
In September 2026, PetSmart lost share of searches among pet groomers in the United States, from 57.8% to 56.4%.
In September 2026, Petco lost share of searches among pet groomers in the United States, from 31.6% to 30.9%.
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