Is $40.00 to much to pay for grooming

[sheilas-cottage]

I use to take Toto to a groomer that only charged 30 but the last time I took him the place stunk and it was very messy. Even I didn't want to stay there. So now I take him to a private groomer's home and she does whatever I ask and spends a fair amount of time before and after grooming discusing her proceedure and if I am okay with the cut. It is worth the extra for me and Toto.

[gr8yorkiecraze]

WOW! I guess I'm lucky here. I take Riley every 2 months. She bathes Riley,trims nails, face, feet & fannie for $12. Sounds like a good deal.

[MauiGirl]

After reading all the posts, I don't feel so bad. I just paid $55 plus tax & tip for Tiki's first grooming, which doesn't seem so bad when usually everything is more expensive in Hawaii. They asked to keep her for 4 hrs. so they could really go slow and stop when necessary being it was her first time, and I really respect that. The entire shop is visable when you walk in the door, so I was able to see, smell, hear everything right up front which also made me comfortable! Surprisingly they called me after only 2 hrs. and said she was sooo good, she was done.

[lovelylf1]

I pay $35 per groom for Scooter. I take him to Petco and they do it while I wait. I have a favorite groomer there so I always call ahead for an appointment. They are great with him and he looks so good coming out. Plus, there is a big HEB (grocery store) next door so I like to drop him off and pick him up after stocking up on groceries.

[wemple2]

Winston goes to the groomer every 2 weeks and it cost $15.00 each time...he loves his groomer, she is the absolute bestest!!! So, I don't think $40.00 is bad at all if only going every 6 weeks. I good groomer, one you can trust with your most precious possession is worth every penny in my book. I can not thank her enough...she truly understands each and every dog she grooms, and treats them as if they were her own.

[emilyann]

Lilly goes whenever I think she needs to go and I pay $30 and usually tip anywhere from $5 - $10.

[Liz081381]

I pay $36 for Reese to go to the groomer. He goes to Femmes and Fidos here in Newport News, VA in Port Warwick. The $36 covers his shampoo, cut, release of the anal glands, nail clipping, and his teeth. If I have prior plans like work or school, they will keep him until I'm done. While he is there, they feed him, walk him, provide play groups at times, and provide a bed for him. I love that place too. Beautiful area, nice/ patient people, and they stay open until 8 or 9pm

[PeanutsMom48]

i pay that too, but they give her a cleaning, cut cologne, hand dry her, nails ears and teeth. and they use all natural products and she came out beautiful so i didnt complain!

[carmen in nj]

My 3 get groomed in a nice salon owned by a local lady in my town, I pay $38.00 for the 2 yorkies, they get their ears clean, anal glands empty if needed, and brushed teeth in the package. for my silky girl I pay $30.00.
she does everything herself and they get done in a couple of hours.I do take them every 6 weeks.
I LOVE HER..
hugs,
cArmen in nj

[yorkieaddict]

I pay $100 for all three. He does a great job and I usually give them the "snorkie" cut. A modified schnauzer cut. In the winter he leaves a little more hair on the back and less on the legs so the hair does not mat with sweaters on. I take them about ever 2 months. He has his own shop and has been grooming for 25+ years. He does not even have a helper so I always tip him. He is great with them too. Only bad thing is he will retire in 5 years...

[PiePiper]

I have been using the same groomer for 20 years. When I first started going I paid $18 and only went when I thought there was a need. As the years went buy I would go every 6 weeks. Now with Piper I go every 6 weeks and pay $45 and my groomer is worth every penny. In all the years that I've been using her my babies have never come home with a cut, burn or scratch. She doesn't even take new customers. When our babies cross over the rainbow bridge we usually find a new baby to love and bring them back to the same groomer. I always tell her she can never retire because I wouldn't trust anybody else with my baby.

[chloesMama]

I pay about $60.00 + tip per dog. But I only take them both every three - four months depending on how fast they grow. I maintain the feet/nails and shave the butt in between grooming visits.

[hugz4all4]

I pay that for 2 of my dogs and the groomer comes and gets them if I need her too. That includes a complete shave down for my poodle and a lion cut for my sheltie. If I just want them trimmed its only 10 per dog. Ive been using her for a few years and love her!!