How do I show appreciation to my groomers? - Page 2

Freestep · 01-16-2012, 10:51 AM

I always appreciate a plate of homemade cookies or a box of See's candy... anything sweet! But beyond that, get on Angie's List, Yahoo! Local, or any other rating site and put up a good review for them.

One thing NOT to do is tell people what they charge you. I groom rescues at a discount, but I don't advertise that, and I ask my rescue clients not to tell anyone! Otherwise, everyone will expect a lower price, and some people might even pretend their dog is a rescue to get it.

I wouldn't even mention prices, just tell everyone how wonderful the groomers are, and if they ask about prices, tell them it depends on the individual dog (and if they press you, tell them the full regular price). Whatever it is, just stress that it's worth it.

Emoore · 01-16-2012, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Freestep

One thing NOT to do is tell people what they charge you. I groom rescues at a discount, but I don't advertise that, and I ask my rescue clients not to tell anyone! Otherwise, everyone will expect a lower price, and some people might even pretend their dog is a rescue to get it.

I wouldn't even mention prices, just tell everyone how wonderful the groomers are, and if they ask about prices, tell them it depends on the individual dog (and if they press you, tell them the full regular price). Whatever it is, just stress that it's worth it.

Yeah, I wouldn't do that. I just direct them to the website where they have a menu of services with prices.

**JakodaCD OA** · 01-16-2012, 01:51 PM

How about making up some flyers for them?? Hang them around for them put them in your vets/other vets offices?? It's not a 'personal' thing like a tip or a basket of goodies, but it could help their business

carmspack · 01-16-2012, 02:12 PM

uhm BRUSH her hand with a LINCOLN ($5) -- grooming good customer service relations
Carmspack

Emoore · 01-16-2012, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by carmspack

uhm BRUSH her hand with a LINCOLN ($5) -- grooming good customer service relations
Carmspack

Oh, last time I brushed her hand with Jackson.

Ninamarie · 01-16-2012, 08:00 PM

30 for us at our groomer place. The ydo a good job w/Chewy.

01-16-2012, 10:51 AM	#11 (permalink)
Freestep Knighted Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern California Posts: 3,087	I always appreciate a plate of homemade cookies or a box of See's candy... anything sweet! But beyond that, get on Angie's List, Yahoo! Local, or any other rating site and put up a good review for them. One thing NOT to do is tell people what they charge you. I groom rescues at a discount, but I don't advertise that, and I ask my rescue clients not to tell anyone! Otherwise, everyone will expect a lower price, and some people might even pretend their dog is a rescue to get it. I wouldn't even mention prices, just tell everyone how wonderful the groomers are, and if they ask about prices, tell them it depends on the individual dog (and if they press you, tell them the full regular price). Whatever it is, just stress that it's worth it. __________________ Luka von Sontausen, CD Vinca von Sontausen, CGC Freestep's Beluga Whale, BWD

01-16-2012, 01:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
JakodaCD OA Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Old Lyme, CT USA Posts: 14,237	How about making up some flyers for them?? Hang them around for them put them in your vets/other vets offices?? It's not a 'personal' thing like a tip or a basket of goodies, but it could help their business __________________ Diane Danger Danger vom Kleinen Hain aka Masi "Angel" Jakoda's Bewitchen Sami CD OA OAJ OAC NGC OJC RS-O GS-N JS-O TT HIC CGC "Angel" Steinwald's Four x Four CGC HIC TT Harmonyhill's Hy Jynx NA NAJ NAC NJC RS-N JS-N HIC Jakoda's Jagged Edge

01-16-2012, 08:00 PM	#16 (permalink)
Ninamarie Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sunnyvale, ca Posts: 142	30 for us at our groomer place. The ydo a good job w/Chewy. __________________ Nina "Spinner"(F)GSDmix 12 yrs old. "Chewy"(M) WGSD 2 yrs old "Pearl" (F) Kitty cat 4yrs old. "Your My good Boy"~ Bolt

01-16-2012, 02:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
carmspack Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: ontario - Posts: 3,324	uhm BRUSH her hand with a LINCOLN ($5) -- grooming good customer service relations Carmspack

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