Run your dog walking business like a pro
The #1 feature professional dog walkers use to build stable revenue. Create 5, 10, or 20-walk packages with volume discounts. Customers prepay, reducing churn and guaranteeing recurring bookings.
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
95% of bookings use Magic Schedule for instant availability. 5% use Quick Force when you need to break the rules.
- Automatic availability finding
- Manual override for emergencies
- Walk-in accommodation
- Special arrangements
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
Everything You Need for Dog Walking Success
Purpose-built features for pet businesses, not retrofitted from generic booking systems.
Walk Packages
The #1 feature professional dog walkers use to build stable revenue. Create 5, 10, or 20-walk packages with volume discounts.
Self-Service Booking Portal
Customers book walks 24/7 through your branded portal. Over 50% of appointments are self-service, with 70%+ booked after hours.
Lifecycle Automation
Automate as much or as little as you want: booking, reminders, payments, and invoicing. 50%+ of appointments are self-service, 70%+ booked after hours.
Seamless, Secure Payments
Card on file (auto-charge), SMS payment links, in-person card machine. With pre-auth protection, branded invoices & Xero-ready accounting.
No-Show Protection
Pre-authorise funds 72 hours before appointments. Card validation catches issues before service day.
Customer & Pet Profiles
Centralised info for every customer and pet. Vaccination records, allergies, preferences, service history.
Automated Notifications
Appointment reminders, payment receipts, weekly summaries. One-way notifications sent automatically to keep customers informed.
Self-Service Portal
Customers book, purchase packages, update info, view history. Works 24/7 while you sleep.
Don't just take our word for it
“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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