I groom them myself. I also groom my in-laws Mini Schnauzer, our friends toy poodle, and our Preacher's poodle mix. I charge them $20, and usually pick them up and take them back (they all live very close to me). I don't do it to make money, I enjoy doing it and am still in the learning stage-I am teaching myself! I won't accept a tip either.
When we got our first poodle, I took her to Petsmart several times, they charged like $40, but I had to drive an hour each way and then wait around for 3-4 hrs. Plus, I always had to touch up spots that they missed, so I got fed up and bought the equipment to do it myself. I found a hobby that I never would have known I enjoyed.
Missy |