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gypsyqueen · 11-05-2006, 07:54 AM

If Im happy with the job I tip nowdays we tip just about everyone its getting hard I even see tip jars at subway, smoothie counters, drive ins whats the deal

woodturningcrea · 11-05-2006, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Piccolo's mom

I can't believe the prices in USA !!! I pay $ 70.00 and ALWAYS tip the groomer at least $10.00. Maybe I should shop around for a cheaper one but again I trust her and she does a wonderful job with Piccolo.

I was paying $52 for a puppy cut, but recently swtiched groomers and the new place charges $34. The exact same quality of cut as well. I've always wondered about tipping - I will have to start.

BAER · 11-05-2006, 11:01 PM

Thanks every one for replies. I will definily start tipping i feel so bad never even though about it before. I will make sure I give her a xmas card w something extra special in it. she is really nice and good with Gimpy. and always does what i want.

Lexi Rae · 11-06-2006, 08:41 AM

c'mon , you just have to tip the groomer..... i tip around 8 dollars and the cut is 50.00.. i think thats enough..... but now i do it myself..

simonandhallie · 11-08-2006, 02:23 PM

Kim, Simon and Hallie's groomer, works at the daycare I take them to and I pay $100 for both of them and then I always tip her $20 (I figure $10 each). She is really great and I just love her. Sometimes when I take them to daycare she will take them and brush their hair and give them special treatment. Sometimes she will paint Hallie's nails so I feel like when I get them groomed I'm also tipping her for the special treatment she gives them weekly too.

veguroev · 11-08-2006, 08:11 PM

I'm just curious, should I tip Jerome's groomer? she is self employed (she has her mobile grooming van) and she charges me 40 bucks, all the money is for herself. I've never tipped her before, I guess I never thought about it.

Tiggerwit · 11-10-2006, 07:37 PM

I never really thought about it before, but also, I've never found a groomer that I was happy with an repeatedly went to. I've found the average price in my area is $35, give or take. I took Alphy today and they also clipped Abby's nails (a challenge and they were great), it was $35 for the cut and $5 for then nails. I gave her $50 total because they are way nice and I know he got tons of personal attention. I would pick them over Petsmart any day.

I am way under tipping my hairdresser though based on what you guys said. But again, I think it's because I don't have a regular one that I use. Still looking.

Amira · 11-10-2006, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by veguroev

I'm just curious, should I tip Jerome's groomer? she is self employed (she has her mobile grooming van) and she charges me 40 bucks, all the money is for herself. I've never tipped her before, I guess I never thought about it.

I wouldn't tip her if she is an independent groomer working from home. My friend is a hair dresser and he sometime's does my hair at my house and we don't tip him then. If you think about it, the only money she needs for grooming is to pay for the supplies, which shouldn't be much, and the rest is hers to keep. Most of the money paid at dog grooming salons go to the company itself, not the groomers. I say no. Unless...does she drive a long way to your house? Oopsie. Hope I helped!

Dawn125 · 11-13-2006, 08:08 PM

Just a few thoughts on tipping your groomer...it's not really important how much you tip. I have received $1 tips and $40 tips. (even more around the holidays). One lady brought me the best warm from the oven chocolate chip cookie ever. One cookie, on a napkin, and it was sooo delicious! Another lady brought a tray of sandwiches. Another brought an assortment of energy drinks. One day after a little dog bit me the owner brought me a card with an apology note signed with the dogs name and a gift certificate for breakfast at the restaurant next door. Don't feel like you have to be a big tipper. If you don't want to tip, that's ok too.

However, would you ever not tip your hairstylist? Does your hairstylist trim your nails, trim your entire body (not just your head), clean cling-ons from your tush, express your anal glands, trim your 'bikini' area, remove goop from the corners of your eyes and clean out your ears? Have you ever bitten your hairstylist or maybe just threatened to. Does your hairstylist have to worry about injuring you or herself because you are wiggling with excitement the entire time she works on you? Has your hairstylist had to clean her chair after you leave because you had a little 'accident'?

I hope this isn't coming off in a negative way. Just making a point that dog grooming is not an easy profession. Is also not a generally a very high paying profession. Most dog groomers do it because they generally love dogs and can't imagine doing anything else. So, well, yes...If you are happy with the groom you should tip your groomer (regardless of whether she is in a salon or mobile or self employed).

Brookef18 · 11-13-2006, 08:39 PM

What about a Christmas bonus??? My hubby told me to give my hair dresser a 50.00 Christmas gift so i did... she has done my hair monthly for many years.

We give out bonus for the mik man, the paper boy, my husbands workers, our pastor, so why not the groomer??? I will...
Merry Christmas!!!

Dan & Corinne · 11-13-2006, 08:50 PM

I bribe my groomer!

When I drop Jazzie off, I bring either some sweets or coffee. I figure they will appeciate it and most groomers I've known don't have time to eat.

When I pick-up Jazzie I usually tip about $10.00 - on a $45.00 bill.

Jazzie only goes to the goomer 2 or 3 times a year but they ALWAYS remember her when I call to make an appointment and they recgnoize her when I walk in.

This year I just bought a 100 holiday bow package (from PetEdge) to give her for an early Christmas present so she has 100 less bows to make.

Kona · 11-13-2006, 09:11 PM

I tip my groomer. I give my hairstylist a tip, so I figure is all in the same general area. I also realize that she has to carefully cut and trim both Kona and Bernie who sometimes have a difficult time staying still.

bren · 11-13-2006, 09:37 PM

I pay about $70 to have Max and Abbie groomed but I give their groomer a $10 tip because she does such a fabulous job with them that I want to give her something--even if it's something small. I usually give her $25 around the holidays.

dray · 11-14-2006, 12:29 AM

You ladies are doing a great job, even if a groomer has her own van there are expenses, first Taxes , if she is honest then supplies and maintainance on the van and equipment , educational seminars, Insurance and the list can go on. So again if you are happy with your groomer and you can afford to give her a bit more , she will like it.

Debbie Ray

11-05-2006, 07:54 AM	#16
gypsyqueen Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Las Vegas. Posts: 955	tip If Im happy with the job I tip nowdays we tip just about everyone its getting hard I even see tip jars at subway, smoothie counters, drive ins whats the deal

11-06-2006, 08:41 AM	#19
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	c'mon , you just have to tip the groomer..... i tip around 8 dollars and the cut is 50.00.. i think thats enough..... but now i do it myself.. __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

11-08-2006, 08:11 PM	#21
veguroev Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Space City Posts: 2,079	I'm just curious, should I tip Jerome's groomer? she is self employed (she has her mobile grooming van) and she charges me 40 bucks, all the money is for herself. I've never tipped her before, I guess I never thought about it. __________________ IF THERE ARE NO DOGS IN HEAVEN, THEN WHEN I DIE I WANT TO GO WHERE THEY GO. CHIKIS, OSCARITO,JEROME, KIKI, AND NEGRITA.

11-10-2006, 07:37 PM	#22
Tiggerwit Just me 'n my boys Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Murphy, TX Posts: 4,596	I never really thought about it before, but also, I've never found a groomer that I was happy with an repeatedly went to. I've found the average price in my area is $35, give or take. I took Alphy today and they also clipped Abby's nails (a challenge and they were great), it was $35 for the cut and $5 for then nails. I gave her $50 total because they are way nice and I know he got tons of personal attention. I would pick them over Petsmart any day. I am way under tipping my hairdresser though based on what you guys said. But again, I think it's because I don't have a regular one that I use. Still looking. __________________ "Be kinder than necessary, for everyone is fighting some kind of battle." Alphy 's Roxy

11-13-2006, 08:08 PM	#24
Dawn125 YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central California Posts: 445	Just a few thoughts on tipping your groomer...it's not really important how much you tip. I have received $1 tips and $40 tips. (even more around the holidays). One lady brought me the best warm from the oven chocolate chip cookie ever. One cookie, on a napkin, and it was sooo delicious! Another lady brought a tray of sandwiches. Another brought an assortment of energy drinks. One day after a little dog bit me the owner brought me a card with an apology note signed with the dogs name and a gift certificate for breakfast at the restaurant next door. Don't feel like you have to be a big tipper. If you don't want to tip, that's ok too. However, would you ever not tip your hairstylist? Does your hairstylist trim your nails, trim your entire body (not just your head), clean cling-ons from your tush, express your anal glands, trim your 'bikini' area, remove goop from the corners of your eyes and clean out your ears? Have you ever bitten your hairstylist or maybe just threatened to. Does your hairstylist have to worry about injuring you or herself because you are wiggling with excitement the entire time she works on you? Has your hairstylist had to clean her chair after you leave because you had a little 'accident'? I hope this isn't coming off in a negative way. Just making a point that dog grooming is not an easy profession. Is also not a generally a very high paying profession. Most dog groomers do it because they generally love dogs and can't imagine doing anything else. So, well, yes...If you are happy with the groom you should tip your groomer (regardless of whether she is in a salon or mobile or self employed). __________________ Dawn (Brandy & Titan's mom)

11-05-2006, 11:01 PM	#18
BAER Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2006 Location: PA Posts: 49	Thanks every one for replies. I will definily start tipping i feel so bad never even though about it before. I will make sure I give her a xmas card w something extra special in it. she is really nice and good with Gimpy. and always does what i want.

11-08-2006, 02:23 PM	#20
simonandhallie *I Love My Monkeys!* Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Falling Waters, WV Posts: 11,166	Kim, Simon and Hallie's groomer, works at the daycare I take them to and I pay $100 for both of them and then I always tip her $20 (I figure $10 each). She is really great and I just love her. Sometimes when I take them to daycare she will take them and brush their hair and give them special treatment. Sometimes she will paint Hallie's nails so I feel like when I get them groomed I'm also tipping her for the special treatment she gives them weekly too.

11-13-2006, 08:39 PM	#25
Brookef18 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cape Cod Ma Posts: 1,855	What about a Christmas bonus??? My hubby told me to give my hair dresser a 50.00 Christmas gift so i did... she has done my hair monthly for many years. We give out bonus for the mik man, the paper boy, my husbands workers, our pastor, so why not the groomer??? I will... Merry Christmas!!! __________________ Brooke (Chewy's and Sadie's Mom) visit us on dogster dogster.com/dogs/700047

11-13-2006, 08:50 PM	#26
Dan & Corinne Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,387	I bribe my groomer! When I drop Jazzie off, I bring either some sweets or coffee. I figure they will appeciate it and most groomers I've known don't have time to eat. When I pick-up Jazzie I usually tip about $10.00 - on a $45.00 bill. Jazzie only goes to the goomer 2 or 3 times a year but they ALWAYS remember her when I call to make an appointment and they recgnoize her when I walk in. This year I just bought a 100 holiday bow package (from PetEdge) to give her for an early Christmas present so she has 100 less bows to make. __________________ Jazzie Jolie Jen & I'm Corinne Loving Memory of Jewel 4/28/2003~4/18/2006

11-13-2006, 09:11 PM	#27
Kona Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,877	I tip my groomer. I give my hairstylist a tip, so I figure is all in the same general area. I also realize that she has to carefully cut and trim both Kona and Bernie who sometimes have a difficult time staying still. __________________ Kona Bernie

11-13-2006, 09:37 PM	#28
bren Slave to Max 'n Abbie Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,529	I pay about $70 to have Max and Abbie groomed but I give their groomer a $10 tip because she does such a fabulous job with them that I want to give her something--even if it's something small. I usually give her $25 around the holidays. __________________ Brenda, Max & Abbie

11-14-2006, 12:29 AM	#29
dray Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 1,123	You ladies are doing a great job, even if a groomer has her own van there are expenses, first Taxes , if she is honest then supplies and maintainance on the van and equipment , educational seminars, Insurance and the list can go on. So again if you are happy with your groomer and you can afford to give her a bit more , she will like it. Debbie Ray