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Mobile Groomer tip?? I posted this in Grooming but only got one response. Hoping if I post here I will get more... I made Sami's first grooming appointment with a mobile groomer. They charge $30-35 plus a $20 fuel surcharge. I am not sure about how I feel about tipping. It is already pretty pricey. What are your thoughts? |
I am a true believer that you get what you pay for. I like the ease of having the mobile groomer come to our house and the job that she does (have only done this twice so far). I tipped her $10 each time. She charges $45 for the works. |
If you like the work they do, tip them! You'd be amazed how expensive it is to run a mobile grooming salon. The insurance alone is a killer!!! Heck, my groomer charges that much and it's a regular grooming place(actually a grooming school, too). It sounds like you're getting a pretty good deal, especially since you live in California. Good luck:) |
Yes, tip. My haircuts are about that price and the stylist still get a ten dollar tip..and they don't come to me! That sounds fairly cheap for being mobile. |
I always tip our groomer. She is a good groomer but just incredible with my girl which is most important to me. She could charge double or triple and I would pay it without hesitation. Knowing my dog is in the hands of someone who loves these little creatures as much as I do is so reassuring. |
My Sammy had the most wonderful mobile groomer who I have highly recommended to other people. He charged $55. to groom and I gave him a $10. tip. At Christmas I would give him money in a card too. He was so fantastic with Sammy. Even though Sam is at Rainbow Bridge now, the groomer will stop by to say hi and see how I am when he is in the neighborhood. So if you have a good groomer and you and your pet really like him/her, it's nice to give them a tip to show your appreciation. |
Thanks for the input! :) |
We tip our groomer too. I just have always been taught that if someone performs a service for you, you need to tip them. |
I have always tipped the groomer mobile or normal. |
I guess I am the odd man out, I have used a Mobile Groomer for my dogs for the past 5 years, I do not tip. My groomers are independent business people who work for themselves. I pay a average $20.00 premium over standard rates. Currently pay $55 per grooming for full groom. I do buy them Christmas gifts and Birthday gifts as they have become trusted friends. |
Agree - tip. I have a mobile groomer and absolutely love it. Won't ever be bringing him into a groomers place again so long as there are mobiles. He is so much more relaxed, and so am I. AND he gets a great haircut and she always does what I ask. It's worth it. She charges $55 for us and I tip $10. |
Updating this thread - is anyone currently using a mobile groomer? Mine charges $85. She is not the franchise owner. I've used her a few times and have been pleased. I've tipped $10-15 each time and will continue to always tip. But how much? Is it like a hairdresser and you tip 15-20%? Honestly, that much (fee + tip) would prevent me from using her as frequently as I'd like. But not sure my $10 is appropriate given the $85.00 fee. And believe me, I have tried to groom myself, but too many bad haircuts have led to this current hot (but very lovable) mess! We need professional help at this time! Suggestions? Btw, $85 is their standard fee for any size/type dog. |
Glad you rejuvenated this thread. I've been thinking of using a mobile groomer, but not for $85. + tip, and here I've been squawking (to myself) over the $55. plus tip I've been paying lol. I don't know what this mobile groomer charges but I am sure not less then your $85. |
I always tip my groomer and he is the owner. Just because someone owns the business does not mean everything goes to him/her, there's a lot of expenses, ie. supplies, equipment, insurance, taxes, license fees. I'm a hairstylist and independent contractor and most of us in the service industry do live on tips. |
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I tip regardless if it's the owner or not. Not tipping an owner theory flew out the window yearssss ago, well in NY it did. To the OP original question "how much to tip" I would round it off and give $15.00, make it an even $100. Just the convenience of me not having to leave my house, the time I save bringing to and picking up is worth it. |
I always tip with most services that are provided. For a mobile groomer, I think $10-20 is appropriate. |
1 Attachment(s) I haven't been to my hairdresser in over six months and believe me, I need a haircut! But Piper comes first. Her groomer charges about $30 and I always tip between $5-$8 and Tammy is worth every penny. She really listens to what I want and doesn't take it upon herself to do it a 'better' or 'right' way. I trust Tammy and know Piper will look and smell adorable after each visit. So glad I found an excellent groomer for my girl (maybe I should ask Tammy if she does humans on the side...??). |
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dog I have a groomer come to my home and groom my 2 Yorkies in my laundry room sink. I give her $100.00 for both. Now I do not have her very often. I can wash, dry and clip or scissor them most of the time. When they get looking too furry, she comes. My friend has the mobile for Max. No trips to the petstore and come home with a razor burn or bad clip. She pays 35.oo plus tip. Well worth it to avoid a trip out of the home. Dogs are happier and you can go see what is going on. I am so against pet shop fly by night groomers. If you can get someone you know and trust at the shop do that. Lots of these groomers do not know how to treat a dog or clip them. They hit them with the brush or yank on them. Makes me sad. My Tuffy was hit he became so skittish and that is when I stopped taking them out. |
OMG my mobile groomer charges $70 and I have to hold her the whole time because she is scared. I do not tip. I am actually researching quiet clippers to groom her myself. |
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