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.
Our Culture & What We Expect of Every Team Member
Family First — Every pet and PAWrent is treated like a beloved family member.
Authentic Passion — Your love for animals must be genuine. It shows in everything you do.
Radical Transparency — We are honest with clients and each other, always.
Continuous Growth — We invest in your development; you invest in yourself.
Accountability — We hold ourselves and each other to the highest standard, with kindness.
Role At A Glance
Department
Grooming Operations — Senior Specialist
Level / Tier
Expert · Commission + Performance Bonus
Reports To
Shop Manager / Managing Partner
Location
803 W. Main Street, Allen, TX 75013
Position Summary
The Stylist is Bark and Purr's highest-level technical grooming role. You are a master of breed standards, creative styling, and complex coat management. Your client relationships are deep, loyal, and long-term. You serve as a technical mentor for the entire grooming team, a brand ambassador in the community, and a driving force behind the quality reputation that makes PAWrents drive across the Dallas Metroplex to see you. The Stylist role is built for professionals who treat grooming as a craft.
Core Responsibilities
Expert-Level Grooming
Perform complete grooms at expert level across all breeds, including the most technically demanding coat types: heavily textured, stripped, hand-scissored, creatively styled.
Produce show-worthy finishing quality on every pet, every appointment — not just the complex ones.
Pursue and maintain advanced grooming certification with company support.
Stay current with breed standard changes, new grooming techniques, and Fear-Free science.
Creative Styling & Trend Leadership
Develop and execute creative styling for clients who want distinctive, personalized looks.
Contribute to the shop's social media presence: produce photo-worthy grooms and participate in content creation.
Participate in competitive grooming events to elevate the Bark and Purr brand regionally.
Team Mentorship & Standards Leadership
Serve as primary technical mentor for Groomers and Junior Groomers on the floor.
Conduct advanced technique demonstrations and mini-workshops for the grooming team.
Assist management in setting grooming quality benchmarks and training standards.
Review and provide feedback on advanced breed work submitted by Groomers for approval.
Client & Brand Relationships
Maintain the deepest, most loyal personal client book in the shop.
Serve as a wellness advisor, social media subject, and community-facing representative of the Bark and Purr brand.
Proactively identify and recommend new service opportunities for high-value clients.
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience
Minimum 3 years professional grooming; Bark and Purr Groomer track preferred
Breed Range
Expert-level proficiency across all breeds including complex/stripped coats
Certifications
Active Fear-Free certification; advanced grooming certification in progress (company-sponsored)
Commission
Commission + performance bonus; see offer letter for rate schedule
Client Book
Established personal client book with ≥ 85% rebooking rate
Stylist → Senior Stylist → Training Director or Franchise Development (5-Year Growth Plan)
📌 Stylists who demonstrate exceptional mentorship and business acumen will be prioritized for leadership roles as Bark and Purr expands to additional locations.
Training Agenda — Integration Program (Weeks 1–4)
Stylist development is a continuous professional growth plan. New Stylists complete a 4-week integration program. Ongoing quarterly development plans maintain advancement momentum.
Duration
4 weeks
Focus
Bark and Purr standards calibration, mentorship role orientation, brand engagement
Complete Stylist Competency Checklist with sign-offs.
Establish 90-day and 6-month professional development plan including certification timeline.
Assume mentorship responsibilities for the team officially.
Ongoing Quarterly Development
KPI review against all targets — identify areas of strength and growth opportunity.
Breed skill audit — are there any breeds or coat types to add to the repertoire?
Mentorship effectiveness review — are the Groomers you mentor advancing?
National Certification progress update — is the timeline on track?
Social media contribution review — are the photo/content targets being met?
Community engagement: at least one event or partnership contribution per quarter.
Competitive grooming: participation goal set and tracked annually.
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.
Asian Fusion on a Model Dog — GroomerTV (Barkleigh) Why it fits: Barkleigh's GroomerTV is the grooming industry's own education arm — top-credibility source for the creative, competition-level styling this role is built around.
How to Groom a Poodle — Jodi Murphy Why it fits: Jodi Murphy is a 2x Master Pet Stylist; breed-standard caliber technique on one of the most demanding show-style coats a Stylist is expected to master.
Competency Checklist — Sign-Off Required
Trainee: Date:
Supervisor: Date:
Accountability Checklist — Every Shift
As the most senior technical voice on the floor, your consistency sets the ceiling for the entire team. This checklist ensures your impact is felt in the groom room, the client relationship, and the brand — every day.
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
📌 The Stylist is the standard that every groomer on this team is reaching toward. Your daily habits are their benchmark. Make them worth reaching for.