Just a few thoughts on tipping your groomer...it's not really important how much you tip. I have received $1 tips and $40 tips. (even more around the holidays). One lady brought me the best warm from the oven chocolate chip cookie ever. One cookie, on a napkin, and it was sooo delicious! Another lady brought a tray of sandwiches. Another brought an assortment of energy drinks. One day after a little dog bit me the owner brought me a card with an apology note signed with the dogs name and a gift certificate for breakfast at the restaurant next door. Don't feel like you have to be a big tipper. If you don't want to tip, that's ok too.
However, would you ever not tip your hairstylist? Does your hairstylist trim your nails, trim your entire body (not just your head), clean cling-ons from your tush, express your anal glands, trim your 'bikini' area, remove goop from the corners of your eyes and clean out your ears? Have you ever bitten your hairstylist or maybe just threatened to. Does your hairstylist have to worry about injuring you or herself because you are wiggling with excitement the entire time she works on you? Has your hairstylist had to clean her chair after you leave because you had a little 'accident'?
I hope this isn't coming off in a negative way. Just making a point that dog grooming is not an easy profession. Is also not a generally a very high paying profession. Most dog groomers do it because they generally love dogs and can't imagine doing anything else. So, well, yes...If you are happy with the groom you should tip your groomer (regardless of whether she is in a salon or mobile or self employed).
__________________ Dawn (Brandy & Titan's mom)  |