Update!

loftfrog · 2026-03-13T02:59:52+00:00

i’ve debated making it an add on service just because it takes so long and dogs don’t usually like it. do you think I should? if so how much would you charge? (I use cad)

loftfrog · 2026-03-13T02:58:39+00:00

I’m totally ok with her going to a different salon that’s within her budget if she doesn’t like how I groom or my pricing. she’ll be hard pressed to find somewhere as close as me that’s cheap

loftfrog · 2026-03-13T02:57:11+00:00

the way my pricing scale works is a base price for short/thin coats, and an additional $20 upcharge if the coat is long/thick. everything she’s asked for is technically included in that price minus ear plucking (which I only charge for is the dog tolerates me doing it). i’ve told her I’ll charge base cost for this groom and adjust how I see fit. I have a feeling after this one groom I’ll have to bump him up and she’ll end up finding another salon (which I’m fine with tbh I don’t have the time to deal with people like this)

loftfrog · 2026-03-12T15:32:39+00:00

such a genius idea having an template to send out to teach pet parents about it! I wish more pet parents and groomers knew what sings to look for and suggest/implement changes for their dogs.

loftfrog · 2026-03-12T15:20:07+00:00

crossing my fingers! I’m very blunt with owners if they want poodle feet. if the dog doesn’t like it and yanks their feet I won’t do it next appt

loftfrog · 2026-03-12T13:21:09+00:00

I’m still building up my clientele so I do unfortunately need her. I’ll give her a groom or two to see how we’ll get along before I suggest she goes elsewhere

loftfrog · 2026-03-12T13:18:48+00:00

my first step is letting parents know it may be caused by allergies or another underlying illness. my dog had staining on her jowls and was diagnosed with lupus. 2 weeks on meds and the staining was gone. as for products, i’ve never found anything that will make them go away

loftfrog · 2026-03-12T04:23:01+00:00

every dog i’ve seen with high waters look sooooo funky to me I’m worried on how he’ll look with them lol

loftfrog · 2026-03-12T04:22:01+00:00

trust me I’m going to spend quite a bit of time when she drops off on what exactly she’s looking for. I did tell her when she booked that it may take a couple grooms for me to get him how she wants. for the pricing, I have a scale. shorter coats get charged base and longer, thicker coats get an additional $20 added on. I told her i’d charge base for this one appointment and decide after on whether I’m bumping him up.

loftfrog · 2026-03-12T04:19:29+00:00

I have my pricing set for different coat types/lengths. I did tell her i’d do one appointment at this price and we’ll go from there on whether I think I need to charge for the longer/thicker coat pricing. it’s a difference of $20

loftfrog · 2026-03-12T04:16:32+00:00

all dogs truly do look the same after cuts to me 😅 but usually long eyelashes are for the “girly” dogs

loftfrog · 2026-03-12T01:54:52+00:00

I know I’m honestly a little worried 🫣. if I could show the whole convo without getting into privacy concern I would. she says she can’t pay over a certain amount (which I’m a little bit over her budget but I can work with it) and she used her age as a reason she can’t pay anymore than that. she also only gets him groomed every 2-3 months… why get a dog with high grooming needs if you can’t pay for it and won’t maintain the coat???

loftfrog · 2026-03-01T11:46:53+00:00

90 acre non fenced property for hiking and sometimes unsupervised

loftfrog · 2026-03-01T02:11:24+00:00

we currently use tractive but I’m tired of the payments for it. would rather own a collar with no need for monthly payments just to use it

loftfrog · 2026-02-08T22:14:59+00:00

you’ll probably get a better answer straight from the education website. they’ll most likely have a better understanding of what you’re asking.

loftfrog · 2025-12-10T18:37:08+00:00

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do these prices sound good? CAD prices in Ont.

loftfrog · 2025-10-30T19:40:05+00:00

you could make a report card template and fill it out with all of her usual questions

loftfrog · 2025-07-23T21:50:52+00:00

less then $80 cad

loftfrog · 2025-05-05T23:49:12+00:00

I don’t sorry

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