Finally, software that matches how you actually run your daycare
You know the difference between a small dog play area and large dog zone. Between indoor capacity and outdoor limits. Between morning check-in chaos and smooth afternoon pickups. We built Petboost for exactly this.
Plans for Dog Daycare Facilities
From small home daycares to large facilities, manage capacity and bookings with ease.
Calendar Lite
For home daycares
Fixed rate, no surprises
Best For
Home-based daycare operators with a small number of dogs who handle payments directly.
“I watch a few dogs at home. I just need to track who's coming each day.”
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Business Pro
For growing facilities
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Best For
Daycare facilities ready for online bookings, capacity management, and daycare packages.
“I'm manually tracking capacity and chasing payments. I need systems that handle the chaos.”
Business Max
For large facilities
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Best For
High-volume daycare operations with multiple staff, large capacity, and enterprise needs.
“We have 50+ dogs a day. We need rock-solid systems and a team that knows our business.”
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Compare all featuresReal-Time Capacity Per Play Area
Set different limits for each zone: 6 dogs in Play Area 1, 4 in Play Area 2. Colour-coded timeline shows utilisation. Prevent overbooking before it happens.
- Individual capacity per play area or zone
- Real-time colour-coded timeline (green/yellow/red)
- Automatic overbooking prevention
- Regulatory compliance for safety requirements
45% of Daycare Revenue in Prepaid Packages
Sell 5-day, 10-day, or monthly packages. Credits track automatically. Customers see remaining balance. Automatic renewal or top-up reminders.
- Flexible package structures (5/10/20 days)
- Automatic credit tracking per pet
- Customer self-service balance visibility
- Renewal and top-up reminders
Chaos-Free Morning Check-Ins
One-click check-in from calendar or appointment. Automatic start/finish timestamps. Real-time dashboard shows who is in facility. No more paper sign-in sheets.
- One-click check-in from calendar view
- Automatic timestamp recording
- Real-time "currently in facility" dashboard
- Vaccination status visible at check-in
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