How to Tip?

With the holidays approaching, I always find it difficult knowing who to tip and how much. Do you give an extra holiday tip to your groomer? My dogs get groomed every four weeks by the same woman. What is the going rate for holiday tips? And how about the trainer if you go to class?
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I give an extra holiday bonus to anyone who provides good service for me throughout the year. The amount depends upon the service.

When Oscar used to go to a groomer, I tipped her really well throughout the year (30%), plus a yearly bonus of $50 - $75. She was wonderful to me and Oscar, and extremely flexible. She would let me drop him off at 9 a.m., when she would immediately bathe him herself, to ensure that all of the soap was rinsed out. When he just got a bath, he would be ready by 11:30 a.m., and she would call me about 10 minutes before he was done, so I could be there when he came off the table, and he would never have to go into a cage. For a bath and a clip, he would be done by noon. She made it as easy as possible to minimize Oscar's stress.

If not for Oscar's health issues that require that I groom him myself, I would still be going to her.

If you are happy with the service that someone provides throughout the year, then "holiday bonus" away! :santa: I would think something in the $25 - $50 range would be much appreciated. I did feel a little weird about giving Oscar's trainer cash, so I used to give a gift card to PetSmart.

Laurie and Oscar
I am very comfortable with my groomer and she also does great with both my dogs. I thought I read once to tip the price of one hair cut. Well, for me that is about 100...and would that mean 100 each dog? Now that is a lot of money!
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