I have only had Samson groomed once so far and the girl that does it has a business where she comes to your house and does it out of her truck thing that's all equipped inside. She charges $45 which I think is a little high for this area but it does include the convenience of her coming to you (she doesn't charge extra for gas) and she does the following: nails clipped, bath, dry, cut, ears cleaned, teeth brushed.
I gave her a $10 tip because I kinda know her, she used to work where I work, and she seemed really taken aback and didn't want to accept it, maybe because her price is a little high, but I told her to keep it. Samson was quite the wiggle worm and she had her hands full. I don't know if I'll give her that much every time because it can get pretty expensive, especially since I want to get him done again because he's growing out a little and he just looked so darn cute after she cut him!!!
I don't really mind that she charges a little more because I can be there with her while he's getting groomed. Another place I was going to take him is probably cheaper but they won't let you stay. Having piece of mind that he's o.k. and is treated well is worth the little bit extra money.
