{ "batch": "1966-dog-groomer-platforms", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r1966_dog_groomer_platforms_onet_animal_caretaker_dog_groomer_job_titles", "category": "Business", "title": "Occupation classification", "summary": "Dog Groomer is listed as a reported job title under O*NET occupation 39-2021.00 Animal Caretakers.", "body": "Dog Groomer is listed as a reported job title under O*NET occupation 39-2021.00 Animal Caretakers.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET actually says:\n\n“Sample of reported job titles: Animal Care Giver (ACG), Aquarist, Dog Bather, Dog Groomer, Groomer, Kennel Attendant, Kennel Technician (Kennel Tech), Pet Groomer, Pet Stylist, Zookeeper”\n\nNote: Confirms 'dog groomer' maps to SOC 39-2021.00 Animal Caretakers", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/39-2021.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET", "evidence_quote": "Sample of reported job titles: Animal Care Giver (ACG), Aquarist, Dog Bather, Dog Groomer, Groomer, Kennel Attendant, Kennel Technician (Kennel Tech), Pet Groomer, Pet Stylist, Zookeeper", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1966-dog-groomer-platforms", "subject": "O*NET - Animal Caretakers occupation", "topic": "Occupation classification", "applies_to_country": "Us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1966_dog_groomer_platforms_bls_animal_caretaker_median_pay", "category": "Business", "title": "Animal caretaker (includes dog bathers) - BLS: Pay", "summary": "The median annual wage for animal caretakers was $35,360 in May 2025.", "body": "The median annual wage for animal caretakers was $35,360 in May 2025.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“The median annual wage for animal caretakers was $35,360 in May 2025”\n\nNote: BLS combines several pet-care roles under SOC 39-2000; individual groomer sub-roles do not have separate BLS wage profiles", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.bls.gov/ooh/personal-care-and-service/animal-care-and-service-workers.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "The median annual wage for animal caretakers was $35,360 in May 2025", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1966-dog-groomer-platforms", "subject": "Animal caretaker (includes dog bathers) - BLS", "topic": "Pay", "applies_to_country": "Us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.payout", "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1966_dog_groomer_platforms_onet_animal_caretaker_job_duties", "category": "Business", "title": "Job responsibilities", "summary": "Dog groomers perform animal grooming duties such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears for pets.", "body": "Dog groomers perform animal grooming duties such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears for pets.\n\nWhat O*NET actually says:\n\n“Perform animal grooming duties, such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/39-2021.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET", "evidence_quote": "Perform animal grooming duties, such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1966-dog-groomer-platforms", "subject": "O*NET - Animal Caretakers job duties", "topic": "Job responsibilities", "applies_to_country": "Us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "craft.posting" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1966_dog_groomer_platforms_petbacker_fee_model", "category": "Business", "title": "PetBacker: Platform fees", "summary": "PetBacker does not charge any upfront or ongoing fees; only a set percentage from the quoted amount is charged after a provider wins and completes the request.", "body": "PetBacker does not charge any upfront or ongoing fees; only a set percentage from the quoted amount is charged after a provider wins and completes the request.\n\nWhat PetBacker actually says:\n\n“PetBacker does not charge any upfront or ongoing fees - only a set percentage from the amount quoted will be charged after you win and complete the request.”\n\nNote: The percentage rate is not stated on this page", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.petbacker.com/pet-sitter-jobs", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "PetBacker", "evidence_quote": "PetBacker does not charge any upfront or ongoing fees - only a set percentage from the amount quoted will be charged after you win and complete the request.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1966-dog-groomer-platforms", "subject": "PetBacker", "topic": "Platform fees", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "petbacker", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1966_dog_groomer_platforms_petbacker_exclusivity", "category": "Business", "title": "PetBacker: Exclusivity terms", "summary": "Providers must respond within 24 hours of customer inquiries, confirm they are legally able to provide pet services in their jurisdiction, and personally deliver promised services.", "body": "Providers must respond within 24 hours of customer inquiries, confirm they are legally able to provide pet services in their jurisdiction, and personally deliver promised services.\n\nWhat PetBacker actually says:\n\n“Once you partnered as Sitter, your have to: To personally deliver the services you have promised in a friendly and professional manner; To respond quickly (within 24 hours) and professionally to customer inquiries and booking requests; Confirm that you are legally able to provide Pet Service in your jurisdiction.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.petbacker.com/pet-sitter-jobs", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "PetBacker", "evidence_quote": "Once you partnered as Sitter, your have to: To personally deliver the services you have promised in a friendly and professional manner; To respond quickly (within 24 hours) and professionally to customer inquiries and booking requests; Confirm that you are legally able to provide Pet Service in your jurisdiction.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1966-dog-groomer-platforms", "subject": "PetBacker", "topic": "Exclusivity terms", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "petbacker", "topic": [ "access.id", "rules.enforcement" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1966_dog_groomer_platforms_rover_tos_age_minimum", "category": "Business", "title": "Rover: Age minimum for providers", "summary": "To use the Rover Service, users must certify they are at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in their jurisdiction, whichever is higher.", "body": "To use the Rover Service, users must certify they are at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in their jurisdiction, whichever is higher.\n\nWhat A Place for Rover, Inc. actually says:\n\n“By accessing and using the Rover Service, you certify that you: (1) are at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher”\n\nNote: From Terms of Service effective August 17, 2026", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.rover.com/terms/tos/", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "A Place for Rover, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "By accessing and using the Rover Service, you certify that you: (1) are at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1966-dog-groomer-platforms", "subject": "Rover", "topic": "Age minimum for providers", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Governs US providers; jurisdiction-specific majority applies", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "rover", "topic": [ "access.id", "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1966_dog_groomer_platforms_rover_tos_exclusivity", "category": "Business", "title": "Rover: Exclusivity / offline booking", "summary": "Service Providers must not use the Rover Service to arrange services with a user and then complete those transactions outside the platform.", "body": "Service Providers must not use the Rover Service to arrange services with a user and then complete those transactions outside the platform.\n\nWhat A Place for Rover, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Not to use the Rover Service to arrange for the provision and purchase of services with another user, then complete transactions for those services outside of the Rover Service.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.rover.com/terms/tos/", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "A Place for Rover, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Not to use the Rover Service to arrange for the provision and purchase of services with another user, then complete transactions for those services outside of the Rover Service.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1966-dog-groomer-platforms", "subject": "Rover", "topic": "Exclusivity / offline booking", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "rover", "topic": [ "rules.enforcement" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1966_dog_groomer_platforms_rover_tos_background_checks", "category": "Business", "title": "Rover: Background checks and identity verification", "summary": "Rover facilitates third-party Background Checks or Identity Verifications for Service Providers, and outside the US and Canada the services are limited to Identity Verification only.", "body": "Rover facilitates third-party Background Checks or Identity Verifications for Service Providers, and outside the US and Canada the services are limited to Identity Verification only.\n\nWhat A Place for Rover, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Rover may provide you with access to third party consumer reporting agencies or identity verification providers that perform, among other things, personal identification verification services ('Identity Verification') or criminal records checks, sex offender registry checks, or motor vehicle records checks (collectively, 'Background Checks'). Outside of the US and Canada, these services are limited to Identity Verification.”\n\nNote: Rover states it does not independently verify information in the checks; counties where the user has no address history may be excluded", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.rover.com/terms/tos/", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "A Place for Rover, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Rover may provide you with access to third party consumer reporting agencies or identity verification providers that perform, among other things, personal identification verification services ('Identity Verification') or criminal records checks, sex offender registry checks, or motor vehicle records checks (collectively, 'Background Checks'). Outside of the US and Canada, these services are limited to Identity Verification.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1966-dog-groomer-platforms", "subject": "Rover", "topic": "Background checks and identity verification", "applies_to_country": "Us", "applies_to_scope": "US and Canada", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "rover", "topic": [ "access.id", "safety.legal" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1966_dog_groomer_platforms_rover_tos_payout_schedule", "category": "Business", "title": "Rover: Payout schedule for providers", "summary": "Rover initiates payment to the Service Provider's account 48 hours after completion of the service period indicated in the Booking.", "body": "Rover initiates payment to the Service Provider's account 48 hours after completion of the service period indicated in the Booking.\n\nWhat A Place for Rover, Inc. actually says:\n\n“We will (either directly or indirectly through an authorized third party) collect payment from the Pet Owner at the time of Booking and (except to the extent of any payment hold pursuant to Section 9.7) initiate payment to the Service Provider's account 48 hours after completion of the service period indicated in the Booking.”\n\nNote: Subject to payment holds if fraud is suspected", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.rover.com/terms/tos/", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "A Place for Rover, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "We will (either directly or indirectly through an authorized third party) collect payment from the Pet Owner at the time of Booking and (except to the extent of any payment hold pursuant to Section 9.7) initiate payment to the Service Provider's account 48 hours after completion of the service period indicated in the Booking.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1966-dog-groomer-platforms", "subject": "Rover", "topic": "Payout schedule for providers", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "rover", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1966_dog_groomer_platforms_rover_tos_fee_model", "category": "Business", "title": "Rover: Platform fees for providers", "summary": "When signing up, a Service Provider may be charged a non-refundable profile review fee; ongoing service fees are calculated as a percentage of the fee a Pet Owner agrees to pay, collected from each Booking.", "body": "When signing up, a Service Provider may be charged a non-refundable profile review fee; ongoing service fees are calculated as a percentage of the fee a Pet Owner agrees to pay, collected from each Booking.\n\nWhat A Place for Rover, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Also, when you sign up to be a Service Provider, you may be charged a non-refundable profile review fee. ... they are calculated as a percentage of the fees a Pet Owner agrees to pay a Service Provider in a Booking and is collected from each Booking.”\n\nNote: Profile review fee is optional ('may be charged'); fee page not separately opened", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.rover.com/terms/tos/", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "A Place for Rover, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Also, when you sign up to be a Service Provider, you may be charged a non-refundable profile review fee. ... they are calculated as a percentage of the fees a Pet Owner agrees to pay a Service Provider in a Booking and is collected from each Booking.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1966-dog-groomer-platforms", "subject": "Rover", "topic": "Platform fees for providers", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "rover", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1966_dog_groomer_platforms_rover_guarantee_coverage", "category": "Business", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Rover: Guarantee coverage for accidents", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Every booking made on the platform is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in vet care reimbursement for eligible claims and 24/7 support.", "body": "Every booking made on the platform is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in vet care reimbursement for eligible claims and 24/7 support.\n\nWhat Rover actually says:\n\n“Every booking made on the platform is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in vet care for eligible claims. ... Up to $25,000 in vet care reimbursement for eligible claims related to injury to either the pet parent's or provider's pets. ... 24/7 Support”\n\nNote: Covers care booked and paid through the platform", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.rover.com/rover-guarantee", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Rover", "evidence_quote": "Every booking made on the platform is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in vet care for eligible claims. ... Up to $25,000 in vet care reimbursement for eligible claims related to injury to either the pet parent's or provider's pets. ... 24/7 Support", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1966-dog-groomer-platforms", "subject": "Rover", "topic": "Guarantee coverage for accidents", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "rover", "topic": [ "safety.legal", "safety.harm" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1966_dog_groomer_platforms_rover_guarantee_deductible", "category": "Business", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Rover: Guarantee deductible and cap", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Rover reimburses costs after the first $250 and covers care for up to 30 days.", "body": "Rover reimburses costs after the first $250 and covers care for up to 30 days.\n\nWhat Rover actually says:\n\n“Rover will reimburse costs after the first $250 Care is covered for up to 30 days”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.rover.com/rover-guarantee", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Rover", "evidence_quote": "Rover will reimburse costs after the first $250 Care is covered for up to 30 days", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1966-dog-groomer-platforms", "subject": "Rover", "topic": "Guarantee deductible and cap", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "rover", "topic": [ "safety.legal" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1966_dog_groomer_platforms_barkbus_benefits", "category": "Business", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Barkbus: Employee benefits", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Barkbus offers medical coverage, pet insurance, health & wellness (powered by ClassPass), a built-in retirement savings plan, monthly bonuses, and 24 paid vacation days.", "body": "Barkbus offers medical coverage, pet insurance, health & wellness (powered by ClassPass), a built-in retirement savings plan, monthly bonuses, and 24 paid vacation days.\n\nWhat Barkbus actually says:\n\n“Medical Coverage ... you can count on—for the whole pack! Pet Insurance ... because your pets deserve perks too Health & Wellness on your terms—powered by ClassPass Work hard today, relax tomorrow with a built-in retirement savings plan Monthly Bonuses For doing what you do best Clock Out. Chill Out. 24 Paid Vacation Days on Us”\n\nNote: Benefits for mobile groomers/dog bathers", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.barkbus.com/careers", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Barkbus", "evidence_quote": "Medical Coverage ... you can count on—for the whole pack! Pet Insurance ... because your pets deserve perks too Health & Wellness on your terms—powered by ClassPass Work hard today, relax tomorrow with a built-in retirement savings plan Monthly Bonuses For doing what you do best Clock Out. Chill Out. 24 Paid Vacation Days on Us", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "1966-dog-groomer-platforms", "subject": "Barkbus", "topic": "Employee benefits", "applies_to_country": "Us", "applies_to_scope": "Hiring in AZ, CA, CO, GA, TX, VA", "tags": { "lane": "feet_parts", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "barkbus", "topic": [ "money.payout", "safety.harm" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1966_dog_groomer_platforms_petbacker_services", "category": "Business", "title": "PetBacker: Service availability", "summary": "PetBacker offers pet grooming services with pricing starting from $40 per session.", "body": "PetBacker offers pet grooming services with pricing starting from $40 per session.\n\nWhat PetBacker actually says:\n\n“We connect pet parent and nearby pet grooming Price from $ 40/ session Bathing, blow drying, ears cleaning, nail clipping”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.petbacker.com/pet-grooming", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "PetBacker", "evidence_quote": "We connect pet parent and nearby pet grooming Price from $ 40/ session Bathing, blow drying, ears cleaning, nail clipping", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1966-dog-groomer-platforms", "subject": "PetBacker", "topic": "Service availability", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "petbacker", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } } ] }