How much do you tip?
- Thread starter Dirk
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I loved getting tips when I was grooming. Groomers often times don't see many kickbacks of those high priced grooming jobs - the hard earned money goes towards buying more grooming supplies, or lines the pockets of the owners/managers that don't lift a finger on the dog.
When I worked for five hours removing ticks and burrs from an aggressive Chow's coat, you bet I was a bit put out when I recieved no tip. And you can bet that the guy who regularly tipped $15 per dog (owned two Pembrokes - Cooper and Parker) got in for a grooming even on very short notice, even if we were fully booked.
When I worked for five hours removing ticks and burrs from an aggressive Chow's coat, you bet I was a bit put out when I recieved no tip. And you can bet that the guy who regularly tipped $15 per dog (owned two Pembrokes - Cooper and Parker) got in for a grooming even on very short notice, even if we were fully booked.
wow i talked to my groomer she said that on a 40 dog that is in ok condition she get's 20 minus taxes taken out which i fugure is she makes 18 dollars on that dog ... She always trys to make the dog look like show dogs also no matter what shape there in .... so all that read this tip your groomers they deserve it
I too think most people don't tip groomers because they just don't know, or think about it. I am a groomer, with my own shop, and I have about 60% of my clients tip. Most tip at least $5, on a minimum price of $40 grooms. I do disagree in treating my clients differently according to tips. Because I am the owner, I charge what I need to charge for each dog. I do not expect tips at all. I am very appreciative when I get them, and I use my tip money to attend and compete in 3 grooming competitions/seminars each year. I think tipping is much nicer when you are tipping the groomer that is NOT the owner. They are making at best, a percentage of the cost of that groom. Groomers provide their own equipment and most pay for their own sharpening (not the salon). I do understand the reasoning behind some of you saying you don't tip your groomer because your charge is so high for your dog to be groomed. I understand that. My Collies start at quite a bit more than you are paying, and whoever got the Pyrenese done for $40...I hope you tipped very well! LOL I wouldn't have even washed your dog and sent it home wet for $40! LOL Great deal! Really, I do think tipping is getting out of control these days. Seems everywhere you go, you are expected to tip...The Qdoba (fast food like Chipotle) even has a tip jar on the counter now...Jeesh.
. I even worked at a groomers and thought it was wierd when I saw people tipping. I don't go to a groomers anymore but I ever do take the dogs there for something I will make sure to tip something.Hi there guys. Im a groomer...I would say that most people, even those who are happy with your grooming dont know that they should tip.
As a groomer I appreciate it when the customer does tip....especially if I went out of my way to accommodate the owner and the dog. I believe a customer should tip when they are pleased with the service provided and especially when they know that their dog was especially difficult, EI: matted, or is a behavioral problem dog. If the customer isnt happy with my services I really have a hard time recieving a tip... but that is just my opinion.
As a groomer I appreciate it when the customer does tip....especially if I went out of my way to accommodate the owner and the dog. I believe a customer should tip when they are pleased with the service provided and especially when they know that their dog was especially difficult, EI: matted, or is a behavioral problem dog. If the customer isnt happy with my services I really have a hard time recieving a tip... but that is just my opinion.