11 Ways to Get a Discount From Your Dog Groomer

In this recession, ask your groomer for a discount in these situations and you just might get it!  ALWAYS negotiate BEFORE services are completed.

You Could Save Some - get this type of discount:

1. Slow day special: Offer to come in on the least busy day of the week
2. On-call: If you work from home (or have time off), offer to be on-call. Drop off your dog when convenient for them
3. Too busy convenience fee: If the groomer says they’ll need more time today when dropping off your dog, offer to reschedule or ask for a better dog shampoo free.
4. Prepaid: Pay for 2 dog grooming services today. Get a signed receipt that explains you’ve prepaid!
5. Combine dog services: If your dog gets two or more grooming services in one visit
6. Grooming Treat Package: If you pay for grooming and a pet toy/supplies/treats in the same visit
7. Frequent Grooming Rewards: If you pay for services (bath and/or grooming) every 4 weeks or less

You Could Save Lots - get this type of discount:

8. Essentials Only: Ask your groomer to help you reduce prices by getting only what your dog really needs every-other time. Treat your favorite family member half the time, save money the other half.
9. No Toothbrushing: None ever at the groomer! One treatment once every 6 weeks is not effective
10. Buy in bulk: Multi-dog discounts for bigger families
11. Refer a Friend: They may be willing to give your dog a free groom if you can get 1 or 2 new dogs to come in for an appointment. Ask your friends. Carry groomer’s business card with you wherever you parade your dog’s new hairdo. Say "tell the groomer that I sent you!"

DON’T try to get a discount by asking letting your dog go home wet: your dog might smell gross if not properly dried
DON'T insult the groomer by trying to negotiate a lower price based on the quality of the grooming unless there were major issues with the service - and that means you should just look for a new groomer.

Also try these tips with your pet trainer, pet hotel, vet, dog day care, or other professional dog and cat service providers.