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Getting Started

Welcome aboard! 🚀

This is your quick-start guide to Barkway – what it does, why it matters, and how to be productive in minutes.

No fluff, no jargon – just the essentials to get you grooming with confidence.


What you can do here

  • Understand what Barkway is and how it helps your grooming business.
  • Follow a quick-start checklist to get set up fast.
  • Learn the lingo with a simple terminology cheatsheet.

Why it matters

Starting new software can feel like a chore. We’ve kept this section short and sharp:

  • You’ll know exactly what Barkway can do for you.
  • You’ll have the bare minimum set up so bookings, clients, and pets flow smoothly.
  • You’ll understand the core terms we use throughout the app (no confusion later).

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Pro tips

  • Don’t overthink it – you can add more detail as you go.
  • Start with a test client + pet if you want to play without messing up your real data.
  • Bookmark this section – it’s the fastest refresher when onboarding a new team member.

🐾 With the basics nailed in under 10 minutes, you’ll have more time for the fun part – grooming happy dogs and building happy clients.