How to Tip Pet Groomers

When a petis in need of care and pampering, a trip to the pet groomer is in order.  A good pet groomer can take a dog and remove all of the mats and tangles, making your pet look like a star. Tipping a good groomer may seem awkward, but does not need to be.

• Evaluate the work that the pet groomer did. Keep in mind that this is something that you will need to do quickly, because you will need to tip at the time that you pay your bill. Did the groomer keep your requests in mind when they cut? Did they go the extra mile when grooming your pet? These are questions that you will need to ask yourself before you tip.


• Tip your groomer anywhere from 10 to 25 percent based on your happiness with the job that they did. A ten percent tip is the very least that should be given, while 25 percent would be given for someone who did an excellent job. Most groomers work on commission, so any tip that you give would be a help to the groomer personally. 


• Understand that refusing to tip shouldn’t be an option. Although you do not need to leave a large tip if you are dissatisfied, express your displeasure with your words, not your wallet. Explain to the groomer why you are not satisfied. If they do not want to meet your needs, then talk to a manager. If you are not satisfied, then you do not need to return in the future. However, even in these cases, do the right thing and leave a small tip.