Booking system for dog groomers
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A booking system for dog groomers lets dog owners book trims, baths and nail clipping online, with different durations depending on the dog's size. It prevents overlaps, can take a deposit for long treatments and sends a reminder before the appointment. With Klarte you create one service per size and start for €0.
A small dog takes one hour, a large dog with a thick coat can take three. If every slot is the same length, your day ends up either overbooked or full of gaps. The right durations per size solve that.
What should a booking system for dog groomers be able to do?
- Duration by size. Separate services for small, medium and large dogs.
- Deposit for large dogs. Long treatments are protected against no-shows.
- Breaks between dogs. Time to clean the table and the bath.
- Reminders. The dog owner gets an email before the appointment; SMS from Starter.
- Statistics. See which days are quiet and which channels bring in customers.
Example of services and deposits
| Service | Duration | Payment at booking |
|---|---|---|
| Nail clipping | 15 min | None |
| Bath and blow-dry, small dog | 60 min | None |
| Full groom, medium dog | 120 min | € 25 |
| Full groom, large dog | 180 min | € 45 |
Example setup. You set your own prices, durations and deposits.
How to get started
- Create a free account and enter your opening hours.
- Create one service per treatment and dog size.
- Add a break between appointments.
- Set a deposit for the long treatments.
- Share the link in Facebook groups and on your website.
What does it cost?
Klarte has four plans with no lock-in period. All include a calendar, booking page, card payments, deposits and email reminders. Prices below are per month. The fee per card payment is Klarte's share; Stripe charges its own card fee on top at Stripe's price for your country.
| Plan | Price | Per card payment | Users | SMS reminders |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | €0/mo | 3% + Stripe card fee | 1 | No (email is included) |
| Starter | €29/mo | 2% + Stripe card fee | 1 | Bought as credits |
| Growth | €59/mo | 1% + Stripe card fee | 3 | 150 per month |
Cards issued outside the EU/EEA carry an extra 0.0 percentage points. See full details on the pricing page.
Questions and answers
How do I handle different times for small and large dogs?
Create one service per size, each with its own duration and price. The customer picks a size, and the system only shows times where the treatment fits.
Should dog groomers take a deposit?
For long treatments of large dogs, a deposit can cover the lost time if the customer doesn't show up. Short treatments like nail clipping can go without.
Can customers book on their phone?
Yes. The booking page is built for mobile, so the dog owner can book straight from the link in a Facebook group or message.
How much does a booking system for dog groomers cost?
Klarte Free costs €0 per month. You pay a transaction fee when the customer pays by card.