Do you tip dog groomers??

Question

i have my minature poodle groomed about every 3 months. i'm never sure whether to tip or not. there is no tip jar on the counter or an signs on the wall. What would you do?

Answer 1

I feel I should tip, because I have a friend who is a dog groomer and she is not getting paid a lot. But when I take my dog to a pet salon that already charges way too much, I may not tip or tip less.

Answer 2

I am a professional groomer. It is considered polite to tip your groomer, just like you would tip your hairstylist. If you use a different groomer each time, anywhere from $2-$5 is a good range. If you use the same groomer each time, or if you are in an area where grooming is more expensive, or you use a very classy salon (anywhere you pay more than $70) you should tip more in the $5-$10 range. It's not mandatory, but I promise you, we always remember the people who tip us, and you and your dog will probably get preferential treatment because of it.

Answer 3

I groomed for 15 years and I got tips more often than not.

Most of my tip were $5 for a $25 job. My biggest tip was $73. Some people don't tip at all, just like in a cafe. When I got a tip I felt that the owner appreciated my efforts to create the work of art on the specific clip.

If you like the job the groomer did, by all means tip. It helps build the ego and artists are the most egotistical creatures of all. If the job was well done and your like it, tip for job well done.

Answer 4

I am a Boarding Kennel Manager and we provide Grooming Services at our Kennel and yes most people tip the individual groomer that grooms their dog. Usually anywhere from $2.00 to 5.00 is the norm, some give alot more. Hope this helps.

Answer 5

If your dog is groomed regularly it is not needed to tip ever time, just give a nice Holiday tip at the end of the year. But if you only take you dog in every now and them is would be very nice to tip a couple dollars

Answer 6

I do tip my groomer, but only after spending a minute with the dog (your dog is probably really happy to be back with you and is jumping all over you and ready to leave, so its easy to do without being obvious) to check that they did everything you asked and the dog doesn't show any marks or rashes from being too roughly handled (it sounds awful but it happens.)

Be sure to check the nails and ears especially.

As someone mentioned, it's kind of kind the hairstylist. I tip $10 each time, I consider it a good way to make them remember me and appreciate my business.

Answer 7

I worked in a pet shop for three years and yes most people do tip the groomers. Usually you can ask who groomed your pet and give them the tip directly, most people tip between $2 and $5. Groomers appreciate it! :)

Answer 8

Go ahead and tip them If you approve of the job~tip them with a great complement also...but a tip is always nice if you like the job they've done with your "baby"...but go over the grooming first.

Answer 9

I very much believe in "tip Kharma" If you ever have or know someone who has worked in the service industry(hairdresser, food server, Dog Groomer) you know what tips mean. I always believe in tipping big, even when I can't really afford it. :-)

Answer 10

You should always tip... When you tip, you ensure that next time you get a nice job done, and special treatment for your poodle, happy employees, do a better job!