[thevelvetsnoot]

If you can't afford to tip them- then go an pick it up yourself! It has little to do with how much money you have. We all have to live within our means. That's what drive-thru's are for. I don't know what Dominos you order from, but I've never heard of them including the tip. Actually they will tell you that the delivery charge is for gas and insurance.

[Durbkat]

I can't go and pick it up as the only way to get there is on a busy street with no sidewalks. I would rather eat at a semi nice resturant that is healthier than going to a drive thru and eating at mcdonalds.

[thevelvetsnoot]

I 'm sure you would rather eat at a restaurant. But if you do- you should tip the wait staff! How old are you Durb? This could explain everything.

[TeddieXRuxpin]

I do most of the upkeep on Ted so I only take him in every 3-4 weeks to have his nails cut. He charges $5-7 depending on how much of a butt Teddie is and I usually give him a couple dollars or so more than what he asks for. He also gives him a sanitary clip sometimes and then I usually tip a little more. He never wants my money though so it makes it very hard. I take him to be groomed every 3-4 months. He gets bathed, blown dry, clipped (how ever short I want), nails clipped, ears cleaned out, sanitary clip, a bandana, and a spray scent for $30.

I've tried many times to give him more, but he tells me to just keep it. I wont force money on some one, but even after just the short amount of time I've been taking Teddie to him we're really close. I think it's because I can't just drop Ted off and come pick him back up. I have to work with him and the groomer so it makes the job a bit more easy..but he wont tell me his "secret" scents! They smell so good I find myself with my nose stuck in Ted's fur for a few days after he's been groomed. I've also found myself in the petshops sniffing the bottles trying to figure out which one he uses..I've yet to find it.

He'll go this week to get his nails cut and then in May to be fully groomed...I'm picking out hair cuts for him; I'm thinking we're going to go shorter this time.

[thevelvetsnoot]

Teddie's a cutie pie!! $30 is a great price though. I used to own a doggie daycare in Chicago (a suburb of Chicago) and we charged $45 and up for bath, ears and nails. Although I will say that we hand dried all the dogs. I sold the business a few years ago (regretibly) and now find myself finding so few places that hand dry the dogs. I have a professional dryer at my house and do the baths myself and have recently purchased the Peticure dremmel to do their nails. The baths are messy but at least they don't have to be stressed out in cages and it saves me money. I started a new business a year and a half ago and am watching every penny.

I will say that I miss having someone do the anal glands. Anyone have any idea how it's done?

[crazydays]

I just went to my Springers breeder for Rios haircut. I really wanted to support her because the grooming/boarding part of the business is where she makes her livelihood. She is caring, hardworking and very excellent at what she does. Rio had a bath, dryer and complete hair cut. Her feet have never looked better. We tipped her about 20%. I appreciate knowing she is there to do a excellent job. When we got home she sent this photo by email to us...the best screensaver ever!!! I say support the groomers and excellent breeders in the business!!

[Durbkat]

Originally Posted by thevelvetsnoot

I 'm sure you would rather eat at a restaurant. But if you do- you should tip the wait staff! How old are you Durb? This could explain everything.

I never said we didn't tip the waiter, just not the pizza delivery guy. I'm 16, I'll be turning 17 on may 4th.

[thevelvetsnoot]

"Or like the time I went to florida and when me and my family were heading out to the car the waiter ran out and asked if something was wrong and my mom said "no, why?" and then he said "well you didn't tip so I figured I did something wrong". Then I said "nothing was wrong except for the fact you ran out here like a moron asking for a tip". So no I will never tip unless I feel its necessary like if they did something above and beyond what was expected of them."

This is your posting, isn't it? That's why I asked how old you were. An adult who is paying the bill should know better. No adult would be surprised that a waiter would ask if something was wrong after being left with no tip. Your mom should no better and I'm sorry that she doesn't. IMO, you as a 16 year old shouldn't be slamming the door in anyones face but I guess I'm not that surprised if that's the way your mom has raised you. Maybe you'll learn better by keeping an open mind and listening to input from others. Right now at your age, when someone else is paying all your bills and living expenses, it has to be hard to really imagine how hard everyone works to support themselves and their families. I think it's a good idea to treat other people the way I'd like for them to treat me. The world needs us all to step up and make this a better place to live. Every little bit matters. Good luck and have a Happy Birthday.

[Durbkat]

Oh I typed that post out at a time when I had to get off soon and I was mad about something, can't remember,it was quicker to say it was my mom than explaining I was on vacation with my big brother from the big brother and big sister program and his wife and when the waiter ran out and asked he went on and gave him a couple of dollars for a tip.

[4dogs3cats]

I ALWAYS tip. I always tip GOOD. If I am going to go out to a restaurant where the bill is 30.00, I give a 6.00 tip MINIMUM. If we get service above and beyond, my tip goes up to about 8.00.

We had a favorite restaurant where the waiter knew us by name, and knew that I was going to order a side salad with ranch every time. Our bill always came to about 22.00. We always gave him about 8 dollars.

It's nice. Its good karma. It's CLASSY.

I take my dogs in for nail trims. Takes all of 5 minutes. It's 8.00 and I usually give them 10 even.

[lesliea]

Wow. Was that ever an interesting thread to read. I picked up on it because I am planning to take my Pomeranian to a groomer for the first time this week (the first time since I have had him. He is 6 years old and is a rescue dog and I got him in February) and wasn't completely sure about the general etiquette of tipping groomers. There were some interesting thoughts put out there.

I had fully intended to tip in any case, as I plan on asking for advice on keeping my dog well groomed in between professional groomings. I've never had a Pom before nor have I had a dog with such long hair and prone to mats. I DON'T want to wind up having to have him shaved down!!!!!

My general attitude toward tipping is that it is the portion of the price of a service which I KNOW goes directly to the person who has performed a service for me. The fee I see as going to the business, the tip goes to the person who performed the service.

I would very much hesitate to tell anyone else what they ought to do. As we can see from the previous posts, you never know what situation a particular person is in, especially financially. However, I will make the comment that what goes around, comes around.

[0hmyd0g]

Some people tip me and some people don't. If I have a customer who tips me regularly, I tend to get thier dog finished first, or add something nice, like the fancier bows or bandanas.