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Old January 30th 09, 04:02 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Susan Hartman
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I'm sure this will spark a mayo-vs-salad dressing type of discussion,
but here goes:

Is it customary to tip a pet groomer? Do you tip the person who provides
occasional services to your pet?

(Please chime in quickly; Taz is in for a bath/nail clipping today (Fri)
and I didn't think ahead!)

thanks,
Sue



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Old January 30th 09, 04:40 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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It is customary in St. Louis, and if you don't tip, there won't be an
available appointment in future. (Some of those folks are pretty
snooty.) In smaller towns, sometimes yes and sometimes no. If it
were me, I would tip, the sole exception being if the grooming is just
a part of a few days of boarding. You might find that the $2 to $5
you tip will go a LONG way in the future.
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Old January 30th 09, 04:44 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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"Susan Hartman" wrote in message
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I'm sure this will spark a mayo-vs-salad dressing type of discussion, but
here goes:

Is it customary to tip a pet groomer? Do you tip the person who provides
occasional services to your pet?

(Please chime in quickly; Taz is in for a bath/nail clipping today (Fri)
and I didn't think ahead!)

thanks,
Sue



--
Susan Hartman/Dirty Linen
The Magazine of Folk and World Music
www.dirtylinen.com





When I took Puff to a groomer that was based in his Vet's office, I would
tip her every couple of visits.

Now that I have someone who comes to the house with her equipment, and
bathes Puff in my kitchen sink, I stopped tipping. She owns her business
and has little to no overhead so I figured that's enough for now. I did
give her a Christmas present.

Lucille

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Old January 30th 09, 04:46 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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On Jan 30, 10:02*am, Susan Hartman wrote:
I'm sure this will spark a mayo-vs-salad dressing type of discussion,
but here goes:

Is it customary to tip a pet groomer? Do you tip the person who provides
occasional services to your pet?

(Please chime in quickly; Taz is in for a bath/nail clipping today (Fri)
and I didn't think ahead!)


Cash's and Harry's groomer gets a tip, usually 10%. I don't know if
it's customary, but I do it as a matter of course. When Satin was
alive and tottering, I tipped a bit more because I knew he was a pain
to groom.

Elizabeth
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Old January 30th 09, 05:38 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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On 1/30/09 10:02 AM, "Susan Hartman" wrote:


I'm sure this will spark a mayo-vs-salad dressing type of discussion,
but here goes:

Is it customary to tip a pet groomer? Do you tip the person who provides
occasional services to your pet?


Depends. Generally, yes. I tip the groomer, but not if he's done by the
owner. I think it depends on where you are. We go to a private groomer,
and they take good care of the boy. Plus, he's not in that often. The
groomer is pretty thrilled when I tip. When the price went up a bunch, I
will admit that I didn't tip as much. Also, if I'm not happy - then the tip
isn't much if anything. But usually, I tip the groomer about $5, maybe
more. They're usually happy with that - I don't think everyone tips. The
owner wouldn't take a tip once, so I know not to offer him.

(Please chime in quickly; Taz is in for a bath/nail clipping today (Fri)
and I didn't think ahead!)

thanks,
Sue

Do what feels right to you. Cats may be more of a PITA than dogs - don't
know. Costs about $60 for Puckster - and he doesn't get much clipping.
Used to be $ 45-$50 - and I'd give the groomer $5-$10. Then they raised it
to $65; last time I gave her a tip of $7-$10 (not sure, I think $10) and
then when I got home, was annoyed to find he had mats in his ears. So, now
I check before tipping. In between, we take him to a do-it-yourself pet
salon (Bubbles 'n Bark) - so the tip is to me, which is that after we do our
dogs - my friend and I go for coffee!

Ellice

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Old January 31st 09, 02:27 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Thank you all for responses.

I went prepared to tip, but then I didn't see the groomer - her
assistant brought him out. And the bill was over $100 - let's just say,
that seems sufficient!

(Although he looks beautiful now. They bathed him and got *all* the mats
out - he's long haired and doesn't like brushing. And trimmed his
nails,which was the critical thing. He's not quite forgiven us for
putting him through this ordeal.)

Needless to say, I don't think this will be a regular thing. Can't
afford it too often!

Sue


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Old January 31st 09, 03:11 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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"Susan Hartman" wrote in message
...
Thank you all for responses.

I went prepared to tip, but then I didn't see the groomer - her assistant
brought him out. And the bill was over $100 - let's just say, that seems
sufficient!

(Although he looks beautiful now. They bathed him and got *all* the mats
out - he's long haired and doesn't like brushing. And trimmed his
nails,which was the critical thing. He's not quite forgiven us for putting
him through this ordeal.)

Needless to say, I don't think this will be a regular thing. Can't afford
it too often!

Sue


--
Susan Hartman/Dirty Linen
The Magazine of Folk and World Music
www.dirtylinen.com





I only pay $40 bucks for Puff's grooming. Maybe that's because he has to
be done once a month to keep his long silky hair in check. If I don't brush
him every day, it winds up one big, uncontrollable mat and most of the time
I keep him in a puppy cut. He's so used to it that he's great and just
stands still with a let's get this over with look on his face. The moment
she's finished and puts him down on the ground, he makes a beeline for his
treat jar and then snubs me for the rest of the day, or at least until it's
time for dinner.

Lucille

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Old February 1st 09, 02:54 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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On 1/30/09 9:11 PM, "lucille" wrote:

"Susan Hartman" wrote in message
...
Thank you all for responses.

I went prepared to tip, but then I didn't see the groomer - her assistant
brought him out. And the bill was over $100 - let's just say, that seems
sufficient!

(Although he looks beautiful now. They bathed him and got *all* the mats
out - he's long haired and doesn't like brushing. And trimmed his
nails,which was the critical thing. He's not quite forgiven us for putting
him through this ordeal.)

Needless to say, I don't think this will be a regular thing. Can't afford
it too often!

Sue


--
Susan Hartman/Dirty Linen
The Magazine of Folk and World Music
www.dirtylinen.com




I only pay $40 bucks for Puff's grooming. Maybe that's because he has to
be done once a month to keep his long silky hair in check. If I don't brush
him every day, it winds up one big, uncontrollable mat and most of the time
I keep him in a puppy cut. He's so used to it that he's great and just
stands still with a let's get this over with look on his face. The moment
she's finished and puts him down on the ground, he makes a beeline for his
treat jar and then snubs me for the rest of the day, or at least until it's
time for dinner.

Lucille

I've had dogs that were more frequently groomed, and equally miffed after.
The place that Puckster goes is called "Dogs Paw" - pronounces kind of like
Dog Spa - and it's in the town where we used to live. So we schlep down
there - often his girlfriend Lamma goes at the same time. He actually while
happy to see me come for him - he does start singing - is pretty happy.
Actually, he's one of those happy dogs anyhow. So, he's never been miffed
after, and hangs out while I talk to the owner - without pulling for the
door. But, he only goes every few months as he really needs it. Our vet
lets you make a free appt for nail clipping - so we try to do that - if he's
not getting enough hard surface walking (our hardwood floors don't count -
they just get the scratches) I do that in between. That he's not crazy
about - 2 of us have to do it involving sitting on floor with vet tech - one
w/ clippers, one holding dog. But, he forgives that after a couple of
minutes.

Ellice

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Old February 1st 09, 03:56 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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"ellice" wrote in message
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On 1/30/09 9:11 PM, "lucille" wrote:

"Susan Hartman" wrote in message
...
Thank you all for responses.

I went prepared to tip, but then I didn't see the groomer - her
assistant
brought him out. And the bill was over $100 - let's just say, that seems
sufficient!

(Although he looks beautiful now. They bathed him and got *all* the mats
out - he's long haired and doesn't like brushing. And trimmed his
nails,which was the critical thing. He's not quite forgiven us for
putting
him through this ordeal.)

Needless to say, I don't think this will be a regular thing. Can't
afford
it too often!

Sue


--
Susan Hartman/Dirty Linen
The Magazine of Folk and World Music
www.dirtylinen.com




I only pay $40 bucks for Puff's grooming. Maybe that's because he has
to
be done once a month to keep his long silky hair in check. If I don't
brush
him every day, it winds up one big, uncontrollable mat and most of the
time
I keep him in a puppy cut. He's so used to it that he's great and just
stands still with a let's get this over with look on his face. The
moment
she's finished and puts him down on the ground, he makes a beeline for
his
treat jar and then snubs me for the rest of the day, or at least until
it's
time for dinner.

Lucille

I've had dogs that were more frequently groomed, and equally miffed after.
The place that Puckster goes is called "Dogs Paw" - pronounces kind of
like
Dog Spa - and it's in the town where we used to live. So we schlep down
there - often his girlfriend Lamma goes at the same time. He actually
while
happy to see me come for him - he does start singing - is pretty happy.
Actually, he's one of those happy dogs anyhow. So, he's never been miffed
after, and hangs out while I talk to the owner - without pulling for the
door. But, he only goes every few months as he really needs it. Our vet
lets you make a free appt for nail clipping - so we try to do that - if
he's
not getting enough hard surface walking (our hardwood floors don't count -
they just get the scratches) I do that in between. That he's not crazy
about - 2 of us have to do it involving sitting on floor with vet tech -
one
w/ clippers, one holding dog. But, he forgives that after a couple of
minutes.

Ellice


Puff is either so used to it, or so dopey, that he lets me clip his nails
when needed. Needless to say, every time he behaves means a treat and
that's an incentive I suppose. He doesn't get a lot of walking on concrete
time and exercises by running laps around my 20' living room, so his nails
almost always need clipping in between grooming sessions.

L

 




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