topic Re: Tipping a Mobile Groomer in Pet Lovers

Tipping a Mobile Groomer

SeaMaiden — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 19:04:18 GMT

I am going to have a local mobile groomer come out to my home and bathe and groom my new dog. They have a stellar feed back locally and have a huge van that they use to do all the bathing, drying and grooming in. It will cost approximetly $100. He is about 80 pounds. What would you see as a fair tip for this service?

Re: Tipping a Mobile Groomer

meallen616 — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 16:58:13 GMT

I would tip 20% to the mobile groomer.

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gracie2014 — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 17:50:31 GMT

I tip my mobile groomer 20%, my little fur baby weighs about 7 pounds..the charge is $75 before tip. Love the groomer..does an amazing job on my little girl....she loves them as well.

Re: Tipping a Mobile Groomer

KingstonsMom — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 18:14:53 GMT

I would tip them according to the amount you tip for any other service, dining, etc., in my case I tip 20% across the board (for good service).

ETA: I do not tip my mobile vet, he won't allow it (and seemed insulted by the offer).

Re: Tipping a Mobile Groomer

Reba055 — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 18:25:38 GMT

Yikes! I've never thought I should tip my mobile groomer. Guess I've got a lot of making up to do! I'm definitely a tipper but this just never occurred to me.

Re: Tipping a Mobile Groomer

sunshine45 — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 18:37:29 GMT

i always tip 20%......mobile, at the vet, or at the groomers. 15% if i am not so satisfied with the job.

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dex — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 18:55:33 GMT

@sunshine45 I never realized that there are so many people to tip.I am always uncomfortable now wondering who is expecting how much from me. We had furniture delivered and I didn't tip...should I have.

Re: Tipping a Mobile Groomer

sunshine45 — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 19:05:17 GMT

@dex wrote:
@sunshine45 I never realized that there are so many people to tip.I am always uncomfortable now wondering who is expecting how much from me. We had furniture delivered and I didn't tip...should I have.

@dex

i think most people do what they feel is right. i always tip furniture delivery people and offer them cold drinks. there are always BIG DEBATES about this on these forums. i dont care what others do......tip or not tip. i tip when i feel it is deserved or warranted, especially in the service industry. i dont tell other people how or what to tip......and they shouldnt tell me either.

Re: Tipping a Mobile Groomer

dex — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 19:10:45 GMT

@sunshine45 Okay thanks that is good advice but if others are setting a precedent,then those people that I didn't tip might think I was not pleased with their work....I always overthink these things I know.

Re: Tipping a Mobile Groomer

MalteseMomma — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 20:22:36 GMT

I never tipped on reg monthly grooming but I always tipped on Christmas

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SeaMaiden — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 20:20:03 GMT

If you do not know if you should tip.....just tip. It will make someone's day....and you can feel good too for showing your appreciation for their service.

Re: Tipping a Mobile Groomer

Kachina624 — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 22:29:22 GMT

I think generous tipping is more prevalent in some parts of the country than in others. I never tip a groomer and she doesn't seem to expect it. Actually I never even see her as she has a receptionist who does all the contact with customers. I've talked about this with friends who are "dog people" and they say they don't tip groomers either. The service is so expensive, I can't afford the grooming plus a 20% tip.

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pattypeep — Sun, 19 Feb 2017 13:53:07 GMT

I always tip our groomer. The reason being, our standard schnauzer is a real challenge and she is so good with him. We've had him eight years and I can't remember how many groomers we went through trying to find one that could deal with him. He even bit a supervisor at one of our Petco's here. Yikes.

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m0rgan — Sun, 19 Feb 2017 21:21:55 GMT

I tip $10.00 per dog. I think that is enough. I have 2 groomed at the same time so he makes $20.00 over the price he set.

Re: Tipping a Mobile Groomer

blankette — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 03:39:01 GMT

No, you could tip a professional mover if hourly and they do a job well and within a good time frame, but I would never think of tipping a furniture delievery of a purchase.

Re: Tipping a Mobile Groomer

Gigi1950 — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 18:47:02 GMT

What do you tip a mobile groomer, when they use your water & electricity? My Yorkie is only 3 pounds and is very well behaved!

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candys mine — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 18:39:28 GMT

I'd tip the usual 20% especially since they're dealing with a being that has a mind of it's own. 80Lbs is one big dog to bathe. especially if they've never met the pet before.

As far as delivery or repair persons , many times they are required to inform us that they are not to accept tips. If they have done a good job I will offer and if they decline I will say something like ... "Well, I'll just leave it on the cabinet here.....you wouldn't believe how many things I've lost behind this old thing." Thank them again and go back inside. Usually it's gone when I check. It's worth it to me to reward a job well done.

Re: Tipping a Mobile Groomer

GoneButNotForgotten — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 23:36:11 GMT

@SeaMaiden wrote:
If you do not know if you should tip.....just tip. It will make someone's day....and you can feel good too for showing your appreciation for their service.

I completely agree. Especially with service people you see regularly, especially if they do a good job. You want to keep them happy and glad to have you as a client. I tip as generoously as I can.

Besides, what goes around, comes around. And do unto others as you like them to do unto you.