Chunk Your Day for Maximum Efficiency
Divide your day into focused sessions (not just open hours). Set capacity limits, service restrictions, and pet eligibility per session. No more gaps in your diary.
Open Hours vs. Structured Sessions
Most software gives you "working hours." Petboost gives you sessions: focused time blocks with granular control.
Open Hours Approach
What others do
- ✗One long block: "9am-5pm available"
- ✗Same capacity limits all day
- ✗No control over service mix per time slot
- ✗Gaps form randomly throughout the day
- ✗Pet owners see confusing time ranges
Sessions Approach
What Petboost does
- ✓Focused blocks: "9-12 Grooming, 1-5 Training"
- ✓Different capacity per session
- ✓Service and breed restrictions per session
- ✓Bookings fill sessions evenly, no gaps
- ✓Pet owners see clear booking windows
Granular Control for Every Session
Configure each session with its own capacity, services, and pet eligibility rules.
Capacity Overrides
Set different capacity limits for each session. Morning sessions might handle fewer large dogs, while afternoon sessions can take more small breeds.
Service Restrictions
Control which services are available in each session. Dedicate morning to grooming, afternoon to training, and evening to express services.
Breed, Weight & Age Eligibility
Set pet eligibility rules per session. Large breeds in morning sessions, puppies in afternoon sessions, senior dogs in quiet sessions.
Quick Split Sessions
Turn a long shift into multiple focused sessions with one click. Split a 9am-5pm block into morning, lunch, and afternoon sessions instantly.
See Revenue Potential at a Glance
Mix and match sessions to optimise your schedule. See potential revenue per session based on capacity and service mix before you commit.
- Preview revenue per session configuration
- Compare different session structures
- Optimise for maximum bookings per day
- Balance workload across the week
Sessions for Every Pet Business
Different businesses structure their days differently. Sessions adapt to your workflow.
Complete Session Control
Everything you need to structure your day for efficiency.
Per-Session Capacity
Set different capacity limits for each session. Morning session: 4 dogs max. Afternoon session: 6 dogs max. Granular control that daily limits cannot match.
Service Restrictions
Control which services are available in each session. Morning: grooming only. Afternoon: training allowed. Evening: express services only.
Breed & Size Eligibility
Set pet eligibility per session based on breed, weight, or age. Large dogs in morning sessions. Puppies in afternoon sessions. Senior pets in quiet sessions.
Quick Split Sessions
Instantly split a long shift into multiple sessions with one click. Turn a 9am-5pm block into three focused sessions in seconds.
Visual Schedule Builder
See your entire week at a glance. Colour-coded sessions show capacity status. Drag, resize, and configure sessions visually.
Revenue Preview
See potential revenue per session based on capacity and service mix. Optimise your schedule for maximum earnings.
Compare Pet Business Software
Looking for session-based scheduling? See how Petboost compares to other pet business platforms. Australian-made with $0/month (waived at -+) pricing and local support.
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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
Native Course Management
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
“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
“Just try it, you won't look back. The moment I turned Petboost on for my business, I never looked back. I haven't had a single missed payment or no-show. I no longer have to manually reconcile payments either. Now I can finally get time to do other things in my business instead of sitting in front of a screen for 'admin days'.”
Annika Le Rade
Hound Health Bondi, NSW
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