Bark and Purr Pet Grooming & Boarding is Allen, Texas's premier pet wellness destination. Located at 803 W. Main Street, we are a certified Fear-Free grooming salon. Our proprietary Tranquil Tail Grooming® method creates individualized, stress-free experiences for every pet and every PAWrent. We do not just groom pets — we care for them holistically and become trusted members of their extended family.
Our team is our brand. We hire only individuals who combine technical excellence with genuine, natural empathy for animals. If you are reading this document, you have already demonstrated qualities that set you apart.
Role At A Glance
Level / Tier
Developing · Commission-Based
Reports To
Shop Manager / Managing Partner
Location
803 W. Main Street, Allen, TX 75013
Pre-Requisite
Completion of Bark and Purr Grooming Apprentice Program (or equivalent externally verified)
Position Summary
The Junior Groomer is a developing professional who has completed the Grooming Apprentice Program and is building an independent client book. You perform full grooms on an approved breed list with periodic mentor review, develop your client consultation skills, and grow toward full Groomer status. This role is about building speed, confidence, and precision while maintaining our unwavering commitment to Fear-Free, wellness-first grooming.
Core Responsibilities
Grooming & Styling
Perform complete, independent grooms (bath through finish) on the approved Junior Groomer breed list.
Execute breed-appropriate cuts and owner-requested styles to Bark and Purr quality standards.
Demonstrate precision scissor work, clipper control, and hand-finishing techniques.
Seek mentor feedback on unfamiliar breeds or challenging coat types before beginning — not after.
Advancement to Groomer requires: approved breed list expanded to full range, ≥ 90% client rebooking, zero preventable safety incidents, and management sign-off.
Training Agenda
Junior Groomer development is a 90-day structured program combining peer mentorship, progressive breed expansion, client communication coaching, and skill assessments. Mentor: assigned Groomer or Stylist, minimum 30-minute check-in per week. Format: independent work with weekly mentor reviews plus formal assessments at Day 30, 60, and 90. The Day 90 performance review determines promotion readiness to Groomer.
Weeks 1–3 · Approved Breed List — Building Speed & Consistency
Perform grooms exclusively on approved breed list; aim for consistent quality before increasing pace.
Complete a groomer self-evaluation form after every groom for the first 2 weeks.
Weekly 30-minute mentor review: observe 2 grooms, provide written feedback.
Study breed standards for all approved breeds: correct proportions, leg length, head shape, coat texture.
Practice client consultation script: pre-groom interview, wellness questions, style confirmation.
Complete checkout communication practice: post-groom update, health findings, rebooking ask, review request.
Weeks 4–6 · Client Communication & Profile Building
Focus on pre-groom consultation depth — ask at least 3 meaningful wellness or lifestyle questions per client.
Three-point assessment documentation: reviewed by mentor for accuracy and completeness weekly.
Practice delivering difficult observations: matting conversations, health findings, behavior concerns.
Begin identifying upsell opportunities: document 1 recommendation per day, track acceptance rate.
Build personal client notes: detailed behavioral profiles, preferred style notes, PAWrent communication preferences.
Attend one team checkout role-play session with mentor.
Weeks 7–9 · Breed Expansion Preparation
Submit list of 3 new breeds outside the approved list for mentor review and expansion approval.
Practice new breeds under direct mentor observation — 2 mentor-supervised grooms per new breed before solo.
Study breed-specific coat characteristics: double coats, stripped coats, single fine coats, wire coats.
Self-assessment and manager assessment comparison — identify gaps and growth plan.
If promotion criteria met: advance to Groomer. If not yet met: structured 30-day extension plan with specific milestones.
Watch & Learn
External professional references until Bark & Purr films its own — techniques shown may differ in small ways from our Tranquil Tail method; your mentor's instruction always wins.
How to Hand Scissor a Dog — Christies Direct. Why it fits: builds the curved-scissor and finishing precision Weeks 7–9 asks you to refine before your breed-expansion grooms.
Sanitary Grooming Tips — Andis. Why it fits: manufacturer-led clipper/blade technique for the sanitary trim every independent groom in your approved breed list requires.