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Basic Etiquette on Tipping Your Pet Groomer

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Many people do not know these things!  Pet groomers should not be angry with clients who do not know, yet it feels rude to "say anything".  So let me help....
Here is a quick basic lesson in proper pet grooming etiquette:
Always tip your pet groomer, bather and nail trimmer!!!
As with anything else, tip according to your level of satisfaction and appreciation.  If you get horrible service, do not tip.  
Nail trims should receive at least $2 but there is no limit.
Baths with no hair cut should receive at least $5 but there is no limit.
Bath with hair cut should receive at least $5-$10 but there is no limit.
Pets (dogs & cats) that are in any way very large, difficult or require extra care should be tipped more!
Tips are NOT part of your bill!!!  Tips are a show of gratitude and appreciation. If you tip, your groomer always goes the extra mile for you and your pet.
If your groomer is an idiot, don't tip.... As a matter of fact, find a new groomer!
Pay close attention to your groomer/bather.  Do not blame them or hold them accountable for things they are not responsible for, such as - company policies, receptionists attitudes, salon owner attitudes, manager attitudes, busy days with not enough help or being short-staffed, pre-existing conditions your pet may have such as 'bad hair"....
Puppies are not easier to groom!!!  Tip full price.
Old dogs are more difficult to groom!  Tip extra.
If you expect extra care, tip!
Pay close attention to your groomer!  If they are kind and patient with your pet, if they are kind and patient with you, if they listen and take good instructions from you, if the groom is done right and in the time frame they tell you.... Then do NOT withhold a tip!  If there are problems with the establishment that are not your groomer's fault, do not punish the groomer by withholding a tip!  The groomer, not the management, is the one taking care of your baby.
If you find a good groomer, request them by name each time you book an appointment.  Tip them regularly.  They will always make time for you, squeeze you in on busy days, take you last minute.... and you will never have to worry about your pet's care.
Also if you find a good groomer, spread the word about them!  Mention them by name and the establishment they work for on every "review this" spot on the internet!  Recommend them on fb, twitter and every other form of social media. Mention them on your web site, blog, or vlog.
Good pet groomers are hard to find!
Even tho corporate pet salons have horrible reputations (and rightly so), there are some exceptional groomers working in some of these salons!  Ask around.  
Also DO NOT be afraid to report bad groomers on the internet....  A bad groomer is NOT one that doesn't groom your dog perfectly the first time.  A bad groomer is one that consistently gives you and your pet a bad experience. Hurting your pet more than once, not following your instructions, following your instructions but it still looks like a bad groom....  Don't go back...!
Hurting your pet more than once may seem like too many chances, but pet grooming is often very VERY difficult!  Accidents happen!  So don't judge by one fairly harmless accident.  Judge by overall reputation and more than one experience with that groomer.  If you just get bad vibes.... find a new groomer. And when you've found one - TIP GENEROUSLY!
Don't complain about prices.  Just like having children, if you can't afford them, don't have them.  Grooming is part of their regular care.  It must be in your budget!  And a tip is part of the service.


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