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Tipping My Mobile Dog Groomer

kivah — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 23:23:50 GMT

I've been using my Mobile Dog Groomer for 2 years - and he's the BEST!!!! He grooms my 8 lb. lhasa apso 3 to 4 times/year. Cut/styling, bath, brushes her teeth. He parks his van right outside my front door - and spends about 1-1/4 hours. The last 2 years, I gave him $20. for Christmas - and I plan to give him $25. this year. Do u tip ur regular pet groomer or mobile groomer and how much?

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Laura14 — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 23:25:57 GMT

When I had my dog I did. I did the standard 20% plus which was about where you are around $25-30.

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Mz iMac — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 23:34:21 GMT

I get my cat shaved & groomed once a year. I tip 20% of the bill.

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NEvans2 — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 23:38:04 GMT

I don't have a mobile groomer, but I do tip my regular groomer. We have a Springer Spaniel and pay $45 , I tip her $10.Zeke loves going to the groomer, and they love him. He gets all excited when we pull into the parking lot.

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SeaMaiden — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 23:40:22 GMT

@kivah wrote:
I've been using my Mobile Dog Groomer for 2 years - and he's the BEST!!!! He grooms my 8 lb. lhasa apso 3 to 4 times/year. Cut/styling, bath, brushes her teeth. He parks his van right outside my front door - and spends about 1-1/4 hours. The last 2 years, I gave him $20. for Christmas - and I plan to give him $25. this year. Do u tip ur regular pet groomer or mobile groomer and how much?

@kivah I have the Mobil groomer come about every 4 months. It costs about $150 for bathing trimming brushout. It is a large dog. They have a van they park in the driveway that they do everything in it. It takes about an hour and 15 minutes. I tip her $20 each visit.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 23:58:08 GMT

I tried to tip my groomer last time I was there. I was using a debit card. They told me there was no place on the gadget they were using, for tips. So they got none.

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kivah — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 00:07:32 GMT

@SeaMaiden

I'm in Southern California and I pay $65 for my very small lhasa. The groomer is the owner. Are u tipping the owner or a worker? I actually didn't think most people would tip the groomer - but they deserve it when they're especially good. I always pay CASH!!!!

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drizzellla — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 00:22:44 GMT

We were getting our collie groomed about once a month for awhile. And we always tipped $20 each time.

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SeaMaiden — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 00:40:22 GMT

@kivah wrote:
@SeaMaiden
I'm in Southern California and I pay $65 for my very small lhasa. The groomer is the owner. Are u tipping the owner or a worker? I actually didn't think most people would tip the groomer - but they deserve it when they're especially good. I always pay CASH!!!!

@kivah It is a hired groomer. I always tip service people. I know how much I appreciated a tip when I was working so I like to tip.

My six pound boy has long hair that just gets brushed out...

phoenixbrd — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 01:17:41 GMT

My six pound boy has long hair that just gets brushed out after his bath. The only other service from the groomer is clipping his nails and trimming the paw hair so he has "round" paws. I pay $45 plus tip (cash) once a month. I used to pay almost twice this and was driving three times the distance to his groomer.

I like his current groomer and bring a book to read while he is groomed. I make his appointment a month ahead and schedule him as the first appointment so he can be out in an hour. I bring his shampoo and conditioner as it is ideal for his coat/skin.

Yes, I'm a helicopter mom....

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lulu1 — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 02:32:33 GMT

We used a mobile groomer for years. Her charge for a cocker spaniel went from $90 to $120 over about 6 years. I always tipped her. Her service was so appreciated by our dogs and ME! Loved her.

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Sooner — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 03:09:36 GMT

I'd think you would tip like you tip the person who does your hair.

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sunshine45 — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 03:38:45 GMT

we get our dog groomed every 3-4 weeks. she is tipped anywhere from $10-$20 depending on what services she does. full service would be wash, cut, nails, ****** glands.....and of course a seasonal scarf.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 04:47:16 GMT

@kivah. I think the "owner of the salon" rule is not applicable in a dog grooming establishment. Everybody, regardless of status, deserves a tip.

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jackthebear — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 11:17:16 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I tried to tip my groomer last time I was there. I was using a debit card. They told me there was no place on the gadget they were using, for tips. So they got none.

you wouldn't give cash?

around here I can't add tips to the CC at all, and I think they would prefer the cash

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nyc1 — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 11:23:55 GMT

Our regular groomer moved away. She worked in a shop and we used to tip her generously. This past year we are using a Mobile Groomer for our Airedale, and she is the owner. We do not tip her since she is the owner, but she will get a nice gift for the holiday. We always pay her in cash.

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nyc1 — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 11:30:00 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@kivah. I think the "owner of the salon" rule is not applicable in a dog grooming establishment. Everybody, regardless of status, deserves a tip.

I don't agree. The owner sets her prices and is the recipient of the full amount. We always pay her in cash, so she has the flexibility of recording the transaction or not.

If one of her workers were to perform the service, we would then tip them.

We are very very generous tippers and gift givers, but in this case I do not agree.

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kivah — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 19:21:26 GMT

@nyc1

Same here!!!!

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Mom2Dogs — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 11:30:56 GMT

@nyc1....I agree with you - I pay a fair price, set by the groomer, and I am on a regular schedule for grooming - I do not tip....I can switch to paying in cash but I have no plan to start tipping.

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VaBelle35 — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 17:32:19 GMT

The Credit card fee comes off the tip, too. That's why they prefer you don't tip on the card.