How often do you get their hair cut?

[Hilde]

We've only had her three months and she is looking pretty scraggily. What is the going rate?

[ArmaniMan]

I take mine in every 6 weeks. My groomer charges $45 dollars per dog, plus I give her a $10 tip.

[MI Yorkielover]

I have Sophie groomed and trimmed in a puppy cut about every 6 weeks. In between I bath her. I'm in Michigan and our groomer charges $33.00 plus I tip and that includes a bath, hair cut, ears shaved, nail trim, teeth brushed and choice of bow or scarf. I think it's a good deal and she loves her groomer.

[jadabug]

I do my own grooming and just recently went from a full coat on both of mine to a modified schnauzer cut. I have to tidy them up every 3 or 4 weeks.

[Bellasmom30]

Originally Posted by ArmaniMan

I take mine in every 6 weeks. My groomer charges $45 dollars per dog, plus I give her a $10 tip.

Same here.

[PiePiper]

Piper is groomed every 6 weeks and I pay $45 plus tip.

[alaskayorkie]

My groomer wanted to see them every 4 weeks, but we compromised on every 5 weeks. She charges $60 total for two dogs, often less because Eddie doesn't get much of a trim every time.

Jillie is my problem child. She NEEDS it every four weeks. I wish I could do it myself, but last time I tried I left a bald spot on Eddie's forehead :O

[Britster]

I generally push Jackson to 10 weeks. I keep him pretty short though so it often takes a while for him to grow out. I paid $55 plus tip for a mobile groomer to come to our house.

[Maxman]

I get Max's haircut every 6-8 weeks,I go to Petco,they charge about $45 for a haircut and nail trim,I don't know what an appropriate tip should be,I usually give between 5 and 10 dollars,is that good?Not to steal your thread,but what does every one else tip?I don't want to look cheap,just not sure what's appropriate.

[peachesmom1sc]

porscha goes every 3 months thats when her ear starts to flop and she gets the works and i only pay $ 16.00 dollars

[Britster]

Originally Posted by Maxman

I get Max's haircut every 6-8 weeks,I go to Petco,they charge about $45 for a haircut and nail trim,I don't know what an appropriate tip should be,I usually give between 5 and 10 dollars,is that good?Not to steal your thread,but what does every one else tip?I don't want to look cheap,just not sure what's appropriate.

I usually tip $10 but I love my groomer a lot and want her to always want to come around, LOL. Plus I know Jackson can sometimes be difficult to groom.

[alaskayorkie]

Originally Posted by Maxman

I get Max's haircut every 6-8 weeks,I go to Petco,they charge about $45 for a haircut and nail trim,I don't know what an appropriate tip should be,I usually give between 5 and 10 dollars,is that good?Not to steal your thread,but what does every one else tip?I don't want to look cheap,just not sure what's appropriate.

I think 10 percent is reasonable. I usually give $5 but will go $10 if one or both dogs are in particularly bad shape.

[Schooby]

My groomer comes to my house every 7-8 weeks. Chase's hair grows so fast, and I keep him kinda short. She trims their nails, cleans their ears, gives them baths, and cuts their hair for $25/dog. I normally give her $60 (I used to give more, but money is tight) because Chase will give her a really hard time, and she could be here as long as 5 hours.

[kalina82]

I recommend every 4-6 weeks for longer hair and 6-8 weeks for shorter hair. The longer coated dogs may even need it more frequently if the hair is prone to matting and the owners can't/don't brush at home. In my area price ranges from $45-$95 with the higher prices being in NYC and the lower prices in smaller towns in Jersey. Tips are not required but they are greatly appreciated by the groomer. I find most people tip whatever they can if they like the groom and appreciate the groomer's work, especially when they know their dog is a lot of work. I've seen tips range from $5 to $40.