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How much do you normally tip the dog groomer?

temptations fan — Thu, 16 May 2019 16:32:31 GMT

I take my dog to the groomer every 6 - 8 weeks for a bath, the bill is $56 and I usually give her $65 which would be a tip of $9. I think this is reasonable because it usually takes her about 30 - 35 minutes and then I figure she may have another 10 minutes to clean up afterwards. So if you round it off to an hour of work the tip is over minimum wage and of course I'm sure she gets a portion of the fee I have paid or an hourly wage from the salon.

I just want to make sure I am tipping a fair amount. Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

Re: How much do you normally tip the dog groomer?

Pook — Thu, 16 May 2019 17:26:30 GMT

@temptations fan I tip 20% just like I do for my hair appointments.

Re: How much do you normally tip the dog groomer?

Carmie — Thu, 16 May 2019 17:53:17 GMT

I take my dogs to the groomers three times a year. They get bathed and a light hair clip and nails cut. She charges $55 each. I give her $135, which is a $25 tip.

My dogs are small and I groom them at home in between visits..

Re: How much do you normally tip the dog groomer?

equss — Thu, 16 May 2019 18:22:28 GMT

If I tip in cash I give 15-20%. However, if I put in my credit card I give 20-25%. I try to always give cash as I know it’s preferref

Re: How much do you normally tip the dog groomer?

tansy — Thu, 16 May 2019 19:07:22 GMT

i tip my hairstylist 20% and I like to think I’m an easier client than my dog is so I tip his groomer 20%, too. My dog’s appointment takes 2 to 3 hours.

Re: How much do you normally tip the dog groomer?

dmod nj — Thu, 16 May 2019 20:30:44 GMT

@Pook wrote:

@temptations fan I tip 20% just like I do for my hair appointments.

Me too!

Re: How much do you normally tip the dog groomer?

qvcfreak — Sat, 18 May 2019 16:23:54 GMT

I have a little Silky Yorkie and she charges me $35 and I give her $40

Re: How much do you normally tip the dog groomer?

SilleeMee — Sat, 18 May 2019 16:27:43 GMT

20%

Re: How much do you normally tip the dog groomer?

Kalli — Mon, 20 May 2019 23:18:27 GMT

I pay twice what she charges because she has a small animal rescue and I consider it my donation. She works hard to find homes for the animals she takes in and her vet bills are very high.

Re: How much do you normally tip the dog groomer?

SurferWife — Tue, 21 May 2019 00:42:14 GMT

Our groomer charges $55 & we tip her $10

Re: How much do you normally tip the dog groomer?

Drythe — Tue, 21 May 2019 00:57:04 GMT

@SurferWife wrote:
Our groomer charges $55 & we tip her $10

@SurferWife

They should tip you for bringing Toby!

My Labbies have a good brushing, shampoo with the hose in their Qpen, a swim in the stream, and a good brushing, and a brushing, and a brushing, and a brushing, sometimes twice a day.

They don’t tip, but they give GREAT kisses!

Re: How much do you normally tip the dog groomer?

sunshine45 — Tue, 21 May 2019 00:57:10 GMT

our bichon goes every 3 - 4 weeks.

if costs $65

i give her a $15 tip in cash.

she gets a "bonus" during the holidays.