MANAGING DIRECTOR/GROOMER
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Renai started at Barking Beauties in October 2009 and worked her way up from a bather to a groomer and owner of the business. She loves to travel and so far has travelled to 32 countries with many more on her list. Most importantly she loves to spend time with her little Shih Tzu's - Duke and Duchess.
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This small family owned and run business opened in Revesby in January 2009 and has been enjoying success ever since.
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In April 2009 the business was nominated as a finalist in the Bankstown Business Awards as an Outstanding New Business. This was voted by our customers who enjoy our friendly customer service and the high quality of our work. In conjunction with this award, Ashley was also nominated as a finalist in the category of Outstanding Youth award in the Bankstown Business Awards for her entrepreneurship and tremendous contribution to the success of Barking Beauties.
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In September 2009 the business was nominated as a finalist in the Canterbury Bankstown Business Achiever Awards in the categories of Best New Business and Best Specialty Store. These were also voted by our customers who enjoy our friendly customer service and the high quality of our work.
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On 16 October 2009, Barking Beauties was announced as the winner of New Business in the Canterbury Bankstown Business Achiever Awards. We are thrilled to have been given this honour, beating many worthy businesses.
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In November 2010, our business was nominated as a finalist in the following categories at the 2010 Canterbury-Bankstown Business Achiever Awards: Energy Efficiency, Employee Excellence, Specialty Store, Community Contribution and Local Business of the Year. That makes us in the top 5 business in the area for each of these categories. We are very proud of this achievement.
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\nSince then we have also won the award for Best Pet Care in the Canterbury Bankstown Business Achiever Awards.
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\nIn April 2012 Barking Beauties extended it’s reach and opened a second dog grooming salon in Leumeah (Campbelltown) where we have now built an extensive client list and continue to grow and thrive.
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\nCollectively between the two salons we now have a team of over 20 team members who work as groomers, bathers and receptionists. All of our groomers have been trained in house and have usually started as entry level team members and worked their way up from there.
\n\nWe really strive to provide high quality dog grooming and pet care services and to be a contributing part of the community.
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\n\nAshleigh joined the team as a bather in September 2016 and has since started training as a groomer. With a passion for animals, Ashleigh has both a Certificate II in Agriculture and Certificate II in Animal Studies. In her spare time Ashleigh likes to spend time with her Jack Russell Buster, and her snake(!!) Izzy, as well as playing video games.
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\n\nShelby began working with our team in February 2014 as a bather and has recently begun training to become a groomer as well. Shelby is currently studying to be a veterinarian - only two more years to go!! Shelby loves animals, and her own are no exception. At home Shelby has Samson, a rescue Terrier cross, and Sizzle, a cheeky 1 year old Dachshund. In her spare time Shelby likes to go shopping, is a foodie and enjoys seeking out new places for great food and enjoys a good movie.
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\nRachel started in our team as a work experience student while she was completing her Certificate II in Animal Studies at TAFE. Realising the great skills Rachel had and further established under our guidance, Rachel was employed as a team member in November 2016. Rachel since then has begun training as a groomer and receptionist at the salon. Even though Rachel currently doesn't have any pets, her dream is to one day own two Dutch Shepherds. In her spare time, Rachel enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, going on scenic drives and creating in the kitchen. Rachel is living out her dream working with animals - it brings her so much comfort to be able to help a dog feel better!
SENIOR GROOMER
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\n\nElle also joined our team as junior bather, working on a Saturday while she was studying at school. Elle has now been a part of the team for over 4 years. Since leaving school, Elle has trained to become a groomer in the salon and is also pursuing her love of animals in her other career of Veterinary Nursing. Elle’s animal knowledge is extensive and continues to grow with her passion for her careers with animals. At home Elle has a cat, as well as her dog, Belle who is a Corgi.
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\n\nCassie joined our team in January 2012 as a junior bather on a Saturday while she was studying at school. Cassie has now been with the team for over 5 years and has learnt all of the in’s and out’s of grooming process and our business. Cassie now studies a degree in Nursing at the University of Wollongong. Cassie’s list of pets is far too many to list, however, the dogs she has is an Australian Shepard named Charlie and has a long-term boarder, a Border Collie named Indie. In her spare time she likes to spend time with her animals, watching Netflix and eating desserts!
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\n\nBree became a part of our team in October 2015 and has continued to excel as a casual bather and receptionist within the salon. Bree holds a Certificate II in Animal Studies. At home, Bree has a Labradoodle named Ziggy. In her spare time she loves to watch movies, read, hang out with her friends and spend time with her dog 24/7!
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\nPia joined our team in May 2017 as a Saturday bather while she completes her high school studies. Pia has an amazing love for animals and is living out her dream getting to work with them. In her spare time Pia likes to hang out with friends, watch videos on YouTube and relax.
BATHER
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\n\nTilly started working with the Barking Beauties team in November 2016 as a bather. Tilly has just completed a Certificate II in Animal Studies and will be starting a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing shortly. At home Tilly has two toy poodles, Liquorice and Domino. in her spare time Tilly is a part of the Australian Army Cadets and loves to hang out with her dogs.
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\n\nLiz began working with our team in June 2015 and continues with her work as a bather. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Natural Science (Animal Science) at Western Sydney University. She also plans to undertake a Certificate III in Animal Studies at TAFE in the future. At home Liz has 3 cats, Toby, Luna and Tita. She loves to spend time with her cats, her friends and her family as well as exploring national parks.
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\n\nTaylor began working with Barking Beauties in September 2016 after finishing her high school studies and a course in make up studies. Taylor has an intense love for animals, especially her two Cavoodles - Dudley and Archie. In her spare time, Taylor loves to cuddle up with her fur babies and watch a good movie.
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\n\nHaving done a little bit of training in grooming previously, Heidi started in the salon as a trainee groomer, working her way to a full groomer. Heidi loves her Lhasa Apso, Furbi. She loves to take him out exploring walking tracks, but hates to go anywhere that she can't take him with her. Having a Certificate III in Photography, Heidi loves to take photos, especially of pets. She is really interested in dog behaviour and enjoys watching The Dog Whisperer.
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\n\nJessica began working with our team in June 2016 as a Junior Bather. She is currently studying year 11 and working towards her HSC. At home Jessica has two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels named Hermione and Charley. Jessica has a keen interest in music and is currently learning the piano, flute and takes singing lessons.
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