Tipping the Groomer? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

ranedrops · 12-13-2007, 04:26 AM

We are considering taking Daisy to a groomer and are thinking of getting her coat shortened. A friend of ours has recommended a mobile groomer and has told us she does not tip her. She says since it is a business and she is providing a service that she is already paying why should she tip her.

So here is my question:

If you take your pup to a groomer, do you tip & how much do you tip?

If the groomer is a mobile groomer & comes to you , do you tip & how much?

Thanks!

georgies_mom · 12-13-2007, 05:20 AM

Yes we tip the groomer. Georgie's haircut usually cost 40$ and we tip 10-12$. Georgie does really well at this groomer, and he has the same lady each time. He isn't shaken up or pissed when he's returned to me. Anyway I think it's important to show the groomer your appreciation.

georgies_mom · 12-13-2007, 05:20 AM

Oh and this isn't a mobile groomer.

grayxie · 12-13-2007, 05:23 AM

If you tip for a human haircut, you should tip for a doggie haircut. If you are really happy with the result then tip more.

BarbaraM · 12-13-2007, 05:44 AM

Hi Everyone - I am new to YT ! (heads up: I talk ALOT!)
My mobile groomer does not charge a "travel fee" where another mobile groomer did. She added $10 to the bill for "travel." Since the groomer I use now does not charge the fee, I give him the $10 as a tip, then I write a check for the grooming. I have a no fuss yorkie and a no fuss bischon that I pay $40 each for the entire package *he even does their teeth. They are both kept short and are brushed frequently. If there is some major grooming needing to be done, I always tip higher. With Christmas approaching I will be generous, for I truly appreciate the convenience of having the kids "spa" time right in front of their home!! I believe Ted and Sam love it as well.

celstu1 · 12-13-2007, 05:55 AM

My groomer charges $35/per dog. I have 2 dogs. I usually pay her $85. Thats a $15 tip. About 20% ... its just like anyone else who provides a service. A hairdresser, waiter, chauffer, delivery guy, etc... you tip them when they provide a service. The money they make (unless they own the business) usually goes to the business and the tips go straight to the person providing the service.
I hope that helps

Kelltia · 12-13-2007, 06:04 AM

I didn't tip my groomer in CT, because she was the owner. Same thing with my hairdresser, he was the owner, so sometimes I did, and sometimes I didn't. In Ireland you don't tip stylists, taxi drivers etc.

missalison3 · 12-13-2007, 06:07 AM

I take my pup to Petsmart. I really like the lady that takes care of him. The puppy package is 14.99 right now, so I usually tip her $5.

ranedrops · 12-13-2007, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by celstu1

The money they make (unless they own the business) usually goes to the business and the tips go straight to the person providing the service.

If the mobile groomer is owned by the groomer should you still tip?

BarbaraM · 12-13-2007, 06:42 AM

My mobile groomer owns the business and he truly deserves the tips! I can't think of a reason I would not tip the one actually doing the work: whether they are the owner or not. (I even tip the shampoo girl where I get my haircut) It's nothing too outrageous, just a way of saying thanks for doing a good job.

BarbaraM · 12-13-2007, 06:57 AM

This may just be my opinion but People who own their own businesses that provide services rather than goods sometimes deal with higher operating costs. And there is always competition!
There isn't a large corporation backing them up or a larger employee pool. I like the idea of a person that truly loves their work and I can TRUST. I have taken my "kids" to commercial type groomers and it was traumatic for all of us. I tipped the poor groomer but came to discover many employees handled my two dogs. The guy putting them in cages. The two that shampooed them. The guy that put them in the dryers. On and on. If something happened, there is no way of discovering who did what and when. Too confusing. Too many people handling them. Just too much activity. They came back stressed out and I was unhappy. Or, I would find the groomer I requested called off, got sick, had an emergency or whatever and could never find out who actually groomed my dogs and what they did.
If you are unhappy with the service do not tip. Say so. If you are pleased: TIP. It helps offset insurance, registration, license fees and on and on. I feel if it is the owner you are dealing with they will want to keep you as a customer - tipping shows you appreciate their work. If you have hard to handle dogs - tip more. It's just the right thing to do. I don't "tip" my vet but I try to bring goodies for the office staff at times around holidays. Just a token of my appreciation.

yorkiesmiles · 12-13-2007, 08:45 AM

I have always thought if the groomer owns the business, they are setting their own prices and so I have not tipped. Actually, I had never even thought about doing so & we're going to a new groomer tomorrow.

Shadow · 12-13-2007, 08:55 AM

I have also heard the same thing,my groomer owns the shop,however I still tip her even when she misundersatnds me.

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Originally Posted by yorkiesmiles

I have always thought if the groomer owns the business, they are setting their own prices and so I have not tipped. Actually, I had never even thought about doing so & we're going to a new groomer tomorrow.

Ples · 12-13-2007, 10:45 AM

I am so glad to see this thread and see that, like me, most of you tip. I always tip my groomer and she and her sister own the business. I have always thought it was just and extra "thank you" for taking such good care of my babies. My husband has always disagreed. He said I shouldn't be tipping them. He even taped something off one of the talk shows this week that was saying who should and should not be tipped, how much, etc. That person actually said that dog groomers should not be tipped. Well, too bad, I don't care what they say. I have always tipped and will continue to do so. I also give her a little extra tip at Christmas. Usually $20.00. Should I also be doing this?

KZinck · 12-13-2007, 10:58 AM

My groomer charges $40 and I go every 7 weeks. When I tried to tip her the first time she wouldn't take it, saying that the $40 was meant tobe an all inclusive price and she won't accept tips. I tipped last year at Xmas in a Xmas Card so it wasn't awkward. She is wonderful, loves my Buddy and has her business set up in the basement of her VERY lovely home on a lake and only takes one dog in the morning and one in the pm so obviously is not in it for the money. This year I'm going to give her a personalized Xmas Ornament from Buddy.

12-13-2007, 04:26 AM	#1
ranedrops Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 518	Tipping the Groomer? We are considering taking Daisy to a groomer and are thinking of getting her coat shortened. A friend of ours has recommended a mobile groomer and has told us she does not tip her. She says since it is a business and she is providing a service that she is already paying why should she tip her. So here is my question: If you take your pup to a groomer, do you tip & how much do you tip? If the groomer is a mobile groomer & comes to you , do you tip & how much? Thanks! __________________ Luv my DaisyWaisy!

12-13-2007, 05:20 AM	#2
georgies_mom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 28	Yes we tip the groomer. Georgie's haircut usually cost 40$ and we tip 10-12$. Georgie does really well at this groomer, and he has the same lady each time. He isn't shaken up or pissed when he's returned to me. Anyway I think it's important to show the groomer your appreciation. __________________ Our Family : :

12-13-2007, 05:20 AM	#3
georgies_mom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 28	Oh and this isn't a mobile groomer. __________________ Our Family : :

12-13-2007, 05:23 AM	#4
grayxie Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dresher, PA Posts: 2,779	If you tip for a human haircut, you should tip for a doggie haircut. If you are really happy with the result then tip more. __________________ Teapots = Happiness GraycieChipHarley Fakes Are Never In Fashion

12-13-2007, 05:44 AM	#5
BarbaraM Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: chicagoland Posts: 209	tippity tip tip Hi Everyone - I am new to YT ! (heads up: I talk ALOT!) My mobile groomer does not charge a "travel fee" where another mobile groomer did. She added $10 to the bill for "travel." Since the groomer I use now does not charge the fee, I give him the $10 as a tip, then I write a check for the grooming. I have a no fuss yorkie and a no fuss bischon that I pay $40 each for the entire package *he even does their teeth. They are both kept short and are brushed frequently. If there is some major grooming needing to be done, I always tip higher. With Christmas approaching I will be generous, for I truly appreciate the convenience of having the kids "spa" time right in front of their home!! I believe Ted and Sam love it as well.

12-13-2007, 05:55 AM	#6
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	My groomer charges $35/per dog. I have 2 dogs. I usually pay her $85. Thats a $15 tip. About 20% ... its just like anyone else who provides a service. A hairdresser, waiter, chauffer, delivery guy, etc... you tip them when they provide a service. The money they make (unless they own the business) usually goes to the business and the tips go straight to the person providing the service. I hope that helps __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

12-13-2007, 06:04 AM	#7
Kelltia Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 180	I didn't tip my groomer in CT, because she was the owner. Same thing with my hairdresser, he was the owner, so sometimes I did, and sometimes I didn't. In Ireland you don't tip stylists, taxi drivers etc. __________________ Laura Love me ~ Love my Yorkie! RIP Willow 1997-2013

12-13-2007, 06:07 AM	#8
missalison3 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Deptford, NJ Posts: 21	I take my pup to Petsmart. I really like the lady that takes care of him. The puppy package is 14.99 right now, so I usually tip her $5.

12-13-2007, 06:42 AM	#10
BarbaraM Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: chicagoland Posts: 209	If you are happy with the work...let them know. My mobile groomer owns the business and he truly deserves the tips! I can't think of a reason I would not tip the one actually doing the work: whether they are the owner or not. (I even tip the shampoo girl where I get my haircut) It's nothing too outrageous, just a way of saying thanks for doing a good job.

12-13-2007, 06:57 AM	#11
BarbaraM Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: chicagoland Posts: 209	Tips are a good sign. This may just be my opinion but People who own their own businesses that provide services rather than goods sometimes deal with higher operating costs. And there is always competition! There isn't a large corporation backing them up or a larger employee pool. I like the idea of a person that truly loves their work and I can TRUST. I have taken my "kids" to commercial type groomers and it was traumatic for all of us. I tipped the poor groomer but came to discover many employees handled my two dogs. The guy putting them in cages. The two that shampooed them. The guy that put them in the dryers. On and on. If something happened, there is no way of discovering who did what and when. Too confusing. Too many people handling them. Just too much activity. They came back stressed out and I was unhappy. Or, I would find the groomer I requested called off, got sick, had an emergency or whatever and could never find out who actually groomed my dogs and what they did. If you are unhappy with the service do not tip. Say so. If you are pleased: TIP. It helps offset insurance, registration, license fees and on and on. I feel if it is the owner you are dealing with they will want to keep you as a customer - tipping shows you appreciate their work. If you have hard to handle dogs - tip more. It's just the right thing to do. I don't "tip" my vet but I try to bring goodies for the office staff at times around holidays. Just a token of my appreciation.

12-13-2007, 08:45 AM	#12
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	I have always thought if the groomer owns the business, they are setting their own prices and so I have not tipped. Actually, I had never even thought about doing so & we're going to a new groomer tomorrow. __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

12-13-2007, 10:45 AM	#14
Ples Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Thurmont, MD Posts: 68	I am so glad to see this thread and see that, like me, most of you tip. I always tip my groomer and she and her sister own the business. I have always thought it was just and extra "thank you" for taking such good care of my babies. My husband has always disagreed. He said I shouldn't be tipping them. He even taped something off one of the talk shows this week that was saying who should and should not be tipped, how much, etc. That person actually said that dog groomers should not be tipped. Well, too bad, I don't care what they say. I have always tipped and will continue to do so. I also give her a little extra tip at Christmas. Usually $20.00. Should I also be doing this?

12-13-2007, 10:58 AM	#15
KZinck Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Posts: 44	Groomer My groomer charges $40 and I go every 7 weeks. When I tried to tip her the first time she wouldn't take it, saying that the $40 was meant tobe an all inclusive price and she won't accept tips. I tipped last year at Xmas in a Xmas Card so it wasn't awkward. She is wonderful, loves my Buddy and has her business set up in the basement of her VERY lovely home on a lake and only takes one dog in the morning and one in the pm so obviously is not in it for the money. This year I'm going to give her a personalized Xmas Ornament from Buddy.