So... People are getting curious about how to tip their groomers. This is great news!
But sadly, people do not yet realize that during our holidays, namely christmas/hannukah, it is proper etiquette to tip extra.
"Holiday Tips" usually come from pet parents who have used the same groomer all year long. These are the pets that are considered request dogs and "clientele" to the groomer. Some pet parents tip regularly thru out the year and then tip extra on their last groom before the holidays, or they bring their groomer a gift. Other pet parents don't tip at all during the year but bring a nice fat tip with a card at years end. And then there are the lovely people who bring something for the entire salon!
My home salon in California used to fill up with popcorn tins, candies, cookies and various bath sets or other niks and naks!!! It was truly magical! We received gift cards, jewelry, checks and cash.... The average "Holiday Tip" was at least $50.
Here in Florida it is very different. Of course the world has turned upside down in recent years but the trend is still very different.
In corporate salons, many times the same groomer doesn't get to groom their favorite dogs because of scheduling conflicts. Only die-hard, devoted pet parents will wait for their favorite groomer and ask for them by name. These pet parents are the ones that really should tip extra for the holidays!
But even if its your first time in a salon, holiday season is typically the busiest time of year for groomers, and showing your appreciation with a little holiday bonus tip is the right thing to do. Or bring your groomer a little gift set from Target or maybe some homemade cookies...! Anything to show your appreciation for a job well done and for devoted service to your precious pet.
Yes! Tip extra for the Holidays!!!
But sadly, people do not yet realize that during our holidays, namely christmas/hannukah, it is proper etiquette to tip extra.
"Holiday Tips" usually come from pet parents who have used the same groomer all year long. These are the pets that are considered request dogs and "clientele" to the groomer. Some pet parents tip regularly thru out the year and then tip extra on their last groom before the holidays, or they bring their groomer a gift. Other pet parents don't tip at all during the year but bring a nice fat tip with a card at years end. And then there are the lovely people who bring something for the entire salon!
My home salon in California used to fill up with popcorn tins, candies, cookies and various bath sets or other niks and naks!!! It was truly magical! We received gift cards, jewelry, checks and cash.... The average "Holiday Tip" was at least $50.
Here in Florida it is very different. Of course the world has turned upside down in recent years but the trend is still very different.
In corporate salons, many times the same groomer doesn't get to groom their favorite dogs because of scheduling conflicts. Only die-hard, devoted pet parents will wait for their favorite groomer and ask for them by name. These pet parents are the ones that really should tip extra for the holidays!
But even if its your first time in a salon, holiday season is typically the busiest time of year for groomers, and showing your appreciation with a little holiday bonus tip is the right thing to do. Or bring your groomer a little gift set from Target or maybe some homemade cookies...! Anything to show your appreciation for a job well done and for devoted service to your precious pet.
Yes! Tip extra for the Holidays!!!
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