Nicole has been an animal lover since she was little. At the age of 16 she started working at a kennel where she got introduced to the wonderful world of pet grooming. From here she wanted to build a facility where the pets would love to come and where every employee would treat the pets like they were one of their own. This dream came true with the purchase of Central Bark Pet Salon in Pearland, TX. A few years after acquiring the salon, her and her partner purchased 5 acres just behind Silverlake. From there they developed an open concept boarding, grooming, and doggie daycare facility. Nicole is a certified groomer who trained at Texas All Breed Grooming School under instructor Karen Silva. She also has a BBA in Small Business Management from The University of Houston – Downtown. Nicole plans on expanding her knowledge in the pet industry through competition and seminars.

Here are a few of the pets that Nicole has groomed:  

Large Mix Breed:

Rebekah

              Ever since Rebekah learned to toddle around, she was easily found in the dog house – literally. You could say she had a puppy love from the start. With a true passion for all types of wildlife and animals, she quickly learned to respect and care for various species from white-tailed deer and raccoons to cattle and horses. As a youngster growing up she often helped her dad with his hound dogs and raised everything from guinea pigs and rabbits to abandoned baby squirrels.

            As an adult, Rebekah became employed by a major grocery store chain and after only 2 months of employment she was asked to join the management team where she worked for several years. She eventually learned that her passion for animals and her desire to help strays was far greater than the line at the register. In 2003, she decided to take her side job of grooming horses to a whole new level. She decided to couple her passion for animals with her customer service skills and successfully completed professional grooming school. She has been getting puppy kisses on a daily basis ever since and even once in a while she finds herself being a chew toy.