In general, you should tip your groomer 15 to 20 percent of the service total. Appreciation tips are a token of gratitude and are whatever you can afford. Your groomer will sometimes throw in extra services at no charge, such as adding conditioner, brushing teeth or grinding nails.

“Unless a groomer specifically asks you to stay and help handle your pet, most salons will not and do not allow an owner to stay and help or watch during a groom,” Kucsan says. Even though you might think that your presence will calm your dog during a groom, being in the room might make your dog more anxious.

Yes, you can make a living off dog grooming. Like we mentioned earlier, mobile pet groomers typically charge an average of $30 to $90 for each appointment. On average, mobile pet groomers in the US make over $48,000 a year. And this number doesn't account for busy days, big dogs, add-on services, or tips.