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cariblonde · 12-13-2007, 11:27 AM

I tip my groomer she only charges 25.00 for a face, feet, and fanny since Gizzie is so tiny, so i always give her an extra 7-10 dollars

Lou · 12-13-2007, 12:21 PM

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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.

I agree but we do give our wonderful groomer a $100.00 bill for a Christmas present every year.

Lou · 12-13-2007, 12:23 PM

Shadow!!!!
Why are you BAH HUMBUGGING!!!!!
Shame on you! LOL

KathyinCali · 12-13-2007, 12:24 PM

My groomer charges $40 and I tip him $10. He does not own the shop but I tried several groomers before I found him and Lucy always came home upset. With him she is fine so it's totally worth it to me..

MyFairLacy · 12-13-2007, 12:47 PM

Unless your groomer owns her own shop, YES you should tip them. They don't make that much money and really appreciate their clients tipping. You should always tip anyone in the service industry - waiters, hairdressers, groomers, etc.

blynne · 12-13-2007, 12:55 PM

I always tip the groomer. Believe me, they remember who tips and who doesn't.

hha · 12-13-2007, 06:56 PM

I just took 2 of mine in today, the total bill was $46, and I left a $5 tip..A lot of people don't give anything, it's up to you as to what you want to give.

missPenny · 12-13-2007, 07:44 PM

I haven't tipped in the past, but I recently found a new groomer that was so great with the girls. She did such a good job and was very timely. The girls were in such good spirits when I picked them up that I knew we'd found the right place. I tipped her and will continue to do so.

mypreciouspups · 12-13-2007, 07:51 PM

I am in florida, north of tampa, so if anyone knows a good groomer then please let me know. I want a puppy cut on my oldest, he is only 4 pounds. so any suggestions on good groomers would be welcome for my area...thanks
pooh's mum

Tillys_mom · 12-13-2007, 08:34 PM

I'm a mobile groomer and I own my own business. I've been grooming since September and I've only had 2 people tip me out of all the dogs I've groomed. I was kinda suprised but now I've just gotten use to it and I don't expect it. I received a $5 tip from one and a $20 tip from the other because she was extra impressed and she loved how her furbaby wasn't scared. I guess she had never found one that he didn't shake with. I always tipped the groomer Tilly use to go to before I started $5. If I wasn't grooming I would of taken her elsewhere and if I liked the groomer a lot I would of tipped more than that. I'm putting a lot of trust into the groomer with Tilly and I know they look forward to the customers that do tip. I want Tilly to be in the best of care.

mypreciouspups · 12-13-2007, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Tillys_mom

I'm a mobile groomer and I own my own business. I've been grooming since September and I've only had 2 people tip me out of all the dogs I've groomed. I was kinda suprised but now I've just gotten use to it and I don't expect it. I received a $5 tip from one and a $20 tip from the other because she was extra impressed and she loved how her furbaby wasn't scared. I guess she had never found one that he didn't shake with. I always tipped the groomer Tilly use to go to before I started $5. If I wasn't grooming I would of taken her elsewhere and if I liked the groomer a lot I would of tipped more than that. I'm putting a lot of trust into the groomer with Tilly and I know they look forward to the customers that do tip. I want Tilly to be in the best of care.

Well I sure wish you were closer to me. I am looking for one. Have had no luck, maybe I need to start a new thread to see if I get anyone that way.
pooh's mum

bcammack · 12-13-2007, 08:49 PM

Always tip the groomer. I have a 5 year old yorkie and we love 'spa' treatments. We keep Gentry short...they charge extra for scissor cuts...but I like it better. They also clean her teeth, trim her nails, and dress her up. Oh, and did I mention they provide the cutest report cards. They charge $55 and I tip $10 for the extra attention they give her. It's the little extra things that I think deserve a tip!

Tillys_mom · 12-13-2007, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mypreciouspups

Well I sure wish you were closer to me. I am looking for one. Have had no luck, maybe I need to start a new thread to see if I get anyone that way.
pooh's mum

I wish you were closer too!!! I'd love to groom your furbaby.

Iheartroxie · 12-13-2007, 09:07 PM

Roxie's groomer owns the grooming salon along with her husband. Roxie gets groomed every 4 weeks and it costs $40. I always tip $15. They are in love with Roxie and they take excellent care of her. Roxie's cut always comes out perfectly, I could not be more please with their services. They even give me small gifts from time to to time including a handmade picture frame with a picture of Roxie as well as jeweled hairpins. They are so sweet and thoughtful, I love them!

BarbaraM · 12-14-2007, 04:45 AM

Yes Iheartroxie, it shows appreciation. I always tip wait staff, paper carriers, give Christmas gifts to letter carriers. I just want to make sure my groomer is thanked. He is an independent business owner and truly loves his work. I let him know he is doing a great job by tipping. The woman that cuts my hair, as well. If she spends the time, tries to follow what I want, etc. TIPS. I also tip the kid carrying groceries out to my car. And the nail tech doing my manis. The higher the fee goes for the service, I try to use some judgment there. If it were up to my husband, he wouldn't tip anyone. He usually doesn't. Although he has complained that many times he does service calls to people's homes for mistakes they make and he won't charge them the service call fee. He has said a little tip just for gas money would be nice. Hey dear, you get what you give.

12-13-2007, 11:27 AM	#16
cariblonde Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: wilmington nc Posts: 1,585	I tip my groomer she only charges 25.00 for a face, feet, and fanny since Gizzie is so tiny, so i always give her an extra 7-10 dollars __________________ Proud Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club and in the end, its not the years in your life that count but the life in your years.... Abraham Lincoln

12-13-2007, 12:23 PM	#18
Lou Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: A little town south of Chicago Posts: 4,525	Shadow!!!! Why are you BAH HUMBUGGING!!!!! Shame on you! LOL __________________ http://www.its-a-yorkie-thing.com Gracie Skeeter Adie Tyler

12-13-2007, 12:24 PM	#19
KathyinCali Love My Li'l Lucy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,700	My groomer charges $40 and I tip him $10. He does not own the shop but I tried several groomers before I found him and Lucy always came home upset. With him she is fine so it's totally worth it to me.. __________________ Kathy and Lil' Lucy and Jammies Rest in Peace my Sweet Buster

12-13-2007, 12:47 PM	#20
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	Unless your groomer owns her own shop, YES you should tip them. They don't make that much money and really appreciate their clients tipping. You should always tip anyone in the service industry - waiters, hairdressers, groomers, etc. __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

12-13-2007, 07:44 PM	#23
missPenny & Riley-bear, too! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,259	I haven't tipped in the past, but I recently found a new groomer that was so great with the girls. She did such a good job and was very timely. The girls were in such good spirits when I picked them up that I knew we'd found the right place. I tipped her and will continue to do so. __________________ My goal in life is to be the kind of person my dogs think I am. Mommy to Penny and Riley.

12-13-2007, 12:55 PM	#21
blynne Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 195	I always tip the groomer. Believe me, they remember who tips and who doesn't.

12-13-2007, 06:56 PM	#22
hha No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seneca, SC Posts: 2,837	I just took 2 of mine in today, the total bill was $46, and I left a $5 tip..A lot of people don't give anything, it's up to you as to what you want to give.

12-13-2007, 07:51 PM	#24
mypreciouspups Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida/Canada Posts: 5,514	I am in florida, north of tampa, so if anyone knows a good groomer then please let me know. I want a puppy cut on my oldest, he is only 4 pounds. so any suggestions on good groomers would be welcome for my area...thanks pooh's mum

12-13-2007, 08:34 PM	#25
Tillys_mom Spoilin' Tilly & Jack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,227	I'm a mobile groomer and I own my own business. I've been grooming since September and I've only had 2 people tip me out of all the dogs I've groomed. I was kinda suprised but now I've just gotten use to it and I don't expect it. I received a $5 tip from one and a $20 tip from the other because she was extra impressed and she loved how her furbaby wasn't scared. I guess she had never found one that he didn't shake with. I always tipped the groomer Tilly use to go to before I started $5. If I wasn't grooming I would of taken her elsewhere and if I liked the groomer a lot I would of tipped more than that. I'm putting a lot of trust into the groomer with Tilly and I know they look forward to the customers that do tip. I want Tilly to be in the best of care. __________________ Momma Tilly Money will buy you a pretty good dog, but it won't buy the wag of his tail.

12-13-2007, 08:49 PM	#27
bcammack YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 4	Always tip the groomer. I have a 5 year old yorkie and we love 'spa' treatments. We keep Gentry short...they charge extra for scissor cuts...but I like it better. They also clean her teeth, trim her nails, and dress her up. Oh, and did I mention they provide the cutest report cards. They charge $55 and I tip $10 for the extra attention they give her. It's the little extra things that I think deserve a tip!

12-13-2007, 09:07 PM	#29
Iheartroxie Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Plantation, Florida Posts: 410	Roxie's groomer owns the grooming salon along with her husband. Roxie gets groomed every 4 weeks and it costs $40. I always tip $15. They are in love with Roxie and they take excellent care of her. Roxie's cut always comes out perfectly, I could not be more please with their services. They even give me small gifts from time to to time including a handmade picture frame with a picture of Roxie as well as jeweled hairpins. They are so sweet and thoughtful, I love them! __________________ Roxie

12-14-2007, 04:45 AM	#30
BarbaraM Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: chicagoland Posts: 209	Great groomers = tips. Yes Iheartroxie, it shows appreciation. I always tip wait staff, paper carriers, give Christmas gifts to letter carriers. I just want to make sure my groomer is thanked. He is an independent business owner and truly loves his work. I let him know he is doing a great job by tipping. The woman that cuts my hair, as well. If she spends the time, tries to follow what I want, etc. TIPS. I also tip the kid carrying groceries out to my car. And the nail tech doing my manis. The higher the fee goes for the service, I try to use some judgment there. If it were up to my husband, he wouldn't tip anyone. He usually doesn't. Although he has complained that many times he does service calls to people's homes for mistakes they make and he won't charge them the service call fee. He has said a little tip just for gas money would be nice. Hey dear, you get what you give.