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Susan78 · 11-05-2010, 05:54 AM

I always tip my groomer because he does a beautful job on our past yorkie Keally and our new baby Kinder. Instead of money I buy them pasties from our town drive 20 miles to my groomers town. They love that and they are so good to all the dogs there.

deonk1 · 11-05-2010, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by cally930

I really wish that tipping be stopped. I would like a price to pay and that's it. Weather its $45 or $60. Just give me the price. I hate tipping in general. I mean......... why do I need to tip my newspaper guy for throwing my newspaper on the lawn??? Isn't that his job? Tipping used to be done when someone went above and beyond the expected service - but not anymore. Now its everywhere. There should be a wage properly set for all work - and no tipping. I totally understand giving a gift during the holidays - that's different.

I also tip my groomers. She is the owner, as well. She charges me $45.00 for cut, wash, teeth brushing and nail trimming. I always go well above the recommended 20% tipping. But why should I????

Why do we really tip?

(Sorry, had to vent)

You know I kind of agree with this. I'm big on customer service, and when someone does a super job then I tip. But I felt really under pressure with my salon when I hit a huge financial bump, I used to tip her an extra $10 which would be about 20%, then HST went up and I also had some issues, I felt horrible that the next few visits I have to reduce her tip.

I just feel like there is a lot of pressure once you start tipping.

(that's my vent too)

LittleTeddysMom · 11-05-2010, 09:58 AM

Yes you are supposed to tip the groomer as you would tip your hairdresser.
I haven't been posting here because I found out that my rescue dog is not a Yorkie but is a Silky Terrier? Is that close enough? (he is 8 lbs 8 oz so he exceeds the Yorkie weight by about a lb and a half)

katienme2002 · 11-05-2010, 10:00 AM

All breeds are welcome here and I am sure I speak for everyone! Welcome to YT littleteddysmom, we love pictures! hint...hint...lol..

manina · 11-05-2010, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by LittleTeddysMom

Yes you are supposed to tip the groomer as you would tip your hairdresser.
I haven't been posting here because I found out that my rescue dog is not a Yorkie but is a Silky Terrier? Is that close enough? (he is 8 lbs 8 oz so he exceeds the Yorkie weight by about a lb and a half)

Congrats !! on new furbabies and yes , he is still a yorkie , has yorkie blood LOl !!!!! Silky Terrier are still Yorkie Terrier post pics.
Thanks you for giving him a new home. And Welcome to your new YT family and friends.
bark@ulater !!!!!
manina,miley

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Vinniedoggy · 11-05-2010, 10:36 AM

Yes, I tip because I love my groomer. She's really good. I tip $10 (the bill for the grooming is $45).

CoupsMom · 11-07-2010, 08:57 AM

I tip when I take my guys to the groomer even if it is the owner. I was a Human Hairstylest for over 30 years. Most pwople tipped me even though I was the owner. I also got birthday and Chfirstmas gifts. Usually money because gift cards were not as popular oops! giving way my age... haha

anyway.. My customers were very generous. AND I was VERY busy so I treated them all with respect and tried to give them all the attention they needed whenn they were in my chair. I guess that is why I have taken to grooming Couper myself. We live in a very small town and there aren't only a couple groomers. I wasn't happy with them much and the one I liked left town. I only paid 20.00. SO.... I do it myself. It is not easy It told my family it is like trying to cut a kids hair. they are moving targets.

If I ever get to a place where I can afford taking him and the like I will maybe take him out of town to a place that has more options. We don't even have a PetSmart here.

Coup has a cotton coat and I wish I could find the conditioner I like for it.

so that is my story. Haha.
Cheryl

xoxJuliexox · 11-27-2010, 06:48 PM

I usually tip between $5-7 dollars, usually she charges about $18 for a full grooming (petsmart always charged me $55) i love my groomer she always does such a good job and you can tell she does it because she has a passion for animals.

orlnurse · 11-27-2010, 06:55 PM

Yes, I tip. I usually get my 2 done together. I usually tip at least $10 but somtimes I round it up. If the bill is $58...I'll pay a total of $70. I tip well because she does an excellent job and she lets me wait with one dog while she does the other, then swap them out to avoid crating them.

Beamers Mom · 11-27-2010, 07:36 PM

I have a great groomer who comes to the house every week to groom Beamer and I always tip her even though she works for herself.
She does a great job.

11-05-2010, 10:36 AM	#36
Vinniedoggy YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 280	Yes, I tip because I love my groomer. She's really good. I tip $10 (the bill for the grooming is $45). __________________ Andrea, Mom to Vinnie, Alex, and Guru

11-27-2010, 06:55 PM	#39
orlnurse ♥Max & Lily♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orlando, FL, US Posts: 2,186	Yes, I tip. I usually get my 2 done together. I usually tip at least $10 but somtimes I round it up. If the bill is $58...I'll pay a total of $70. I tip well because she does an excellent job and she lets me wait with one dog while she does the other, then swap them out to avoid crating them. __________________ My little dog - a heartbeat at my feet. ~Edith Wharton Lesley, Maximilian & Lily Rae Last edited by orlnurse; 11-27-2010 at 06:57 PM.

11-27-2010, 07:36 PM	#40
Beamers Mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Palm Bay, Fl, USA Posts: 5,957	I have a great groomer who comes to the house every week to groom Beamer and I always tip her even though she works for herself. She does a great job. __________________ Help control the pet population. Have your pet spayed or neutered. - Bob Barker

11-05-2010, 05:54 AM	#31
Susan78 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hibbing Minnesota Posts: 1,107	I always tip my groomer because he does a beautful job on our past yorkie Keally and our new baby Kinder. Instead of money I buy them pasties from our town drive 20 miles to my groomers town. They love that and they are so good to all the dogs there.

11-05-2010, 09:58 AM	#33
LittleTeddysMom YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New York, USA Posts: 3	Yes you are supposed to tip the groomer as you would tip your hairdresser. I haven't been posting here because I found out that my rescue dog is not a Yorkie but is a Silky Terrier? Is that close enough? (he is 8 lbs 8 oz so he exceeds the Yorkie weight by about a lb and a half)

11-05-2010, 10:00 AM	#34
katienme2002 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Somewhere Over the Rainbow Posts: 1,290	All breeds are welcome here and I am sure I speak for everyone! Welcome to YT littleteddysmom, we love pictures! hint...hint...lol..

11-07-2010, 08:57 AM	#37
CoupsMom Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jamestown,NewYork Posts: 15	I tip when I take my guys to the groomer even if it is the owner. I was a Human Hairstylest for over 30 years. Most pwople tipped me even though I was the owner. I also got birthday and Chfirstmas gifts. Usually money because gift cards were not as popular oops! giving way my age... haha anyway.. My customers were very generous. AND I was VERY busy so I treated them all with respect and tried to give them all the attention they needed whenn they were in my chair. I guess that is why I have taken to grooming Couper myself. We live in a very small town and there aren't only a couple groomers. I wasn't happy with them much and the one I liked left town. I only paid 20.00. SO.... I do it myself. It is not easy It told my family it is like trying to cut a kids hair. they are moving targets. If I ever get to a place where I can afford taking him and the like I will maybe take him out of town to a place that has more options. We don't even have a PetSmart here. Coup has a cotton coat and I wish I could find the conditioner I like for it. so that is my story. Haha. Cheryl

11-27-2010, 06:48 PM	#38
xoxJuliexox Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 176	I usually tip between $5-7 dollars, usually she charges about $18 for a full grooming (petsmart always charged me $55) i love my groomer she always does such a good job and you can tell she does it because she has a passion for animals.