Get Paid On Time, Every Time
Predictable income without chasing payments. Auto-charge after service, pre-authorisation protection, and prepaid packages mean your cash flow is sorted.
“I want predictable income without chasing payments”
Feel secure, stress-free, and professional
Features That Get You Paid
Four capabilities working together to ensure predictable income.
Payment Automation
Cards on file charged automatically after service completion. No chasing payments, no awkward conversations. Get paid every time.
Pre-Authorisation Protection
Cards validated 72 hours before service. Catch declined cards before the appointment day. If they no-show, you can still capture payment.
SMS Payment Links
Send payment requests via SMS for customers without card on file. One tap to pay with higher collection rates than email.
Prepaid Package Credits
Customers prepay for packages upfront. Revenue hits your account before services are delivered. Predictable, stable income.
Stop Chasing Payments
Your competitors chase. You get paid automatically.
Without Automation
Manual process
- ✗Chase payments via text, email, calls
- ✗Manual invoice creation
- ✗No-shows with declined cards
- ✗Unpredictable cash flow
With Payment Automation
Fully automatic
- ✓Auto-charge after service (zero chasing)
- ✓Branded invoices generated automatically
- ✓Pre-auth catches declined cards 72h before
- ✓Predictable income with prepaid packages
6 Genuine Competitive Advantages
These aren't trivial feature differences. They're architectural advantages that solve real customer pain points.
Lifecycle Automation
Automate as much or as little as you want, from booking to payment. With 50%+ of appointments self-service and 70%+ booked after hours, it's like having a receptionist trained on your rules.
- Self-service booking 24/7
- Automated SMS & email reminders
- Terms & vaccination checks
- Payment pre-authorisation
- Automatic invoicing & receipts
- Auto-charge after service
Dual Booking Modes
Two modes for different workflows. Magic Schedule handles availability-checked bookings with confidence. Quick Force gives you direct control to schedule without restrictions.
- Self-service with availability checks
- Direct diary control when needed
- Choose based on your workflow
- Best of both worlds
Seamless, Secure Payments
Get paid automatically. Built-in invoices branded with your logo, colours & ABN. Connect to Xero Bank Feeds for seamless accounting. We use Stripe under the hood to securely manage all payment processing.
- Card on File (auto-charge)
- SMS Payment Link
- In-Person Card Terminal
- Pre-Auth for No-Show Protection
- Branded Invoices with ABN
- Xero-ready accounting via Bank Feeds
Self-Service Packages
Customers buy 10-walk bundles at 3am, credits automatically apply at checkout. Lock in recurring revenue with zero admin work.
- 5, 10, 20-pack bundles
- 24/7 self-service purchase
- Automatic credit deduction
- Transparent balance tracking
Per-Resource Capacity
Never overbook your facilities. Set precise limits for every kennel, play area, grooming station, and van.
- Per-resource capacity limits
- Real-time utilisation tracking
- Colour-coded timeline
- Safety regulation compliance
Group Courses
Purpose-built for dog trainers. Not recurring appointments pretending to be courses.
- Course Templates
- Course Instances with real dates
- Enrolment tracking
- Attendance management
- Lifecycle management
Don't just take our word for it
Real feedback from Australian pet business owners
“Best in market software for Pet Care industries. Support is amazing and the software is the best on market for pet industries. I've worked in software and marketing prior to owning my own pet care business, and could tell immediately that Petboost was something unique.”
Hollywoof Walks
Hollywoof Walks
“I am very excited and glad I went with them, the pricing structure makes sense and they are working very hard to make this the number one pet booking system in Australia. The customer service is out of this world, they focus on what animal businesses actually need and listen to their clients.”
Sacha
My Dogs Daycare, QLD
“Petboost has truly been a saving grace! As a platform that's actually all-in-one, it has streamlined so much, saving me time and reducing costs. One of the biggest time-savers has been the automated invoicing feature. I no longer have to chase clients for late payments or spend hours preparing invoices manually.”
Camille Hartnett
Trail Sniffers, NSW
Payment Questions
How Petboost helps you get paid on time.