*When I bring our dog to the groomer for a nail trim only, I'll give her $2.00 or $3.00 as a tip. Usually I'm just rounding up. Right now, I'm having a brain cramp and can't remember if she charges $8.00 and I round up to $10 or if she charges $12 and I round up to $15. It's one of the two.
*When I bring our dog to the groomer for a bath, grooming, nails ($45 charge), I'll give her $10 as a tip.
*If I happen to have either a vet appointment or boarding reservation and he needs a nail trim, I'll get it done there and I do not tip. I suppose I should give the owner of the kennel something, but neither DH or I think of it at the time because the owner has employees taking care of drop-offs and pick-ups and we don't always see her. I'm sure she doesn't miss the couple of bucks and we are consistent customers, using her service many times throughout the year.