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s13silviagirl · 12-14-2007, 10:08 AM

I agree, tip good grooming!!! A lot of ppl don't know that it is acceptable to tip...but for the groomers it is an oh so welcome gift! It truly does offset the costs on top of basic operating bills.

Now, if they are a horrible groomer or the cut flat out stinks, then with hold the tip and find a new groomer.

purpledaffodil · 12-14-2007, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by grayxie

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.

see i disagree with this, at least in my case. Our hair dresser rents out her chair at the salon and only gets a percentage of what we pay and if no one comes in that day she hardly makes anything. Our groomer works for a big place who provides all their grooming supplies and she gets paid an hourly rate no matter if dogs show up or not. We normally tip her 5 dollars. She always seems thankful and we couldn't afford a whole lot more. Though we did give her a gift card for xmas

anthroboi · 12-14-2007, 02:43 PM

Hmm..this is a great post! I always tip servers 15-20%, hairdresser usually $5-10, etc. I generally don't tip at self-serve cafe's, etc. (coffee shop) but when it comes to groomers...since I don't have a dog, I can only say what I would do, but I would definately tip a little something maybe even just round it up so if it costs $45 then I would pay $50. I don't know about the "big box" pet stores (if I ever used them) but if I went to a good groomer regularly, I'd probably do $5 tip and then around xmas time give a bigger tip or little prezzie on top of the usual tip.

It really depends on the service, the quality of the cut and how they handle the dog...

Chrissy0277 · 12-20-2007, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by missalison3

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.

Am I the one who grooms him?

missalison3 · 12-21-2007, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Chrissy0277

Am I the one who grooms him?

I think you might be if you are the one that helped me with Gizmo's ears. You shaved his ears down and guess what!!!! The are finally up, tall and proud! He is due to come back in soon I think, I just for a bath, I kinda want his fur to grow a little bit more, lol. Let's do a bow next time, lol.

hha · 12-21-2007, 04:22 AM

I found a tipping page online(for everything), here's on the groomers
Pet groomers - Most pet groomers are paid based upon a commission, not a regular salary or hourly wage. Typically your tip should be 15% of the bill or $2 per dog, whichever is greater. If your dog is difficult, then tip more. Obviously, don't tip if the quality is poor.

Chrissy0277 · 12-21-2007, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by missalison3

I think you might be if you are the one that helped me with Gizmo's ears. You shaved his ears down and guess what!!!! The are finally up, tall and proud! He is due to come back in soon I think, I just for a bath, I kinda want his fur to grow a little bit more, lol. Let's do a bow next time, lol.

Yup thats me

Im so happy they came up!!

12-14-2007, 10:08 AM	#31
s13silviagirl Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sunny Southern California!!!! Posts: 1,877	I agree, tip good grooming!!! A lot of ppl don't know that it is acceptable to tip...but for the groomers it is an oh so welcome gift! It truly does offset the costs on top of basic operating bills. Now, if they are a horrible groomer or the cut flat out stinks, then with hold the tip and find a new groomer. __________________ My cute little Turbo butt! YES, we are also avid members of the CRAZYCLUB & Little Gentleman's Club! Turbo 's Tumi!!!

12-14-2007, 02:43 PM	#33
anthroboi Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California Posts: 432	Hmm..this is a great post! I always tip servers 15-20%, hairdresser usually $5-10, etc. I generally don't tip at self-serve cafe's, etc. (coffee shop) but when it comes to groomers...since I don't have a dog, I can only say what I would do, but I would definately tip a little something maybe even just round it up so if it costs $45 then I would pay $50. I don't know about the "big box" pet stores (if I ever used them) but if I went to a good groomer regularly, I'd probably do $5 tip and then around xmas time give a bigger tip or little prezzie on top of the usual tip. It really depends on the service, the quality of the cut and how they handle the dog...

12-21-2007, 04:22 AM	#36
hha No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seneca, SC Posts: 2,837	I found a tipping page online(for everything), here's on the groomers Pet groomers - Most pet groomers are paid based upon a commission, not a regular salary or hourly wage. Typically your tip should be 15% of the bill or $2 per dog, whichever is greater. If your dog is difficult, then tip more. Obviously, don't tip if the quality is poor.