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Accept Payments In Person

WisePOS E terminal for walk-ins and counter payments. Tap, chip, swipe. Apple Pay and Google Pay. Syncs with your bookings.

📲Tap to Pay
💳Chip Insert
🍎Apple Pay
🤖Google Pay
Powered by Stripe Terminal

Syncs with Bookings

Charge from any appointment card. Amount sent to terminal automatically. Payment recorded instantly.

All-Day Battery

Up to 8 hours on a single charge. Sleeps when not in use. Charge overnight and forget about it.

Wi-Fi Connected

Connects to your business Wi-Fi. No ethernet cables needed. Works anywhere with Wi-Fi.

PCI Compliant

Card data encrypted end-to-end. Nothing stored on device or in Petboost. Bank-grade security.

Taking a Payment

From appointment to payment in seconds.

1
Open the appointment in Petboost
2
Click "Charge via Card Reader"
3
Amount appears on the terminal
4
Customer taps, inserts, or swipes
5
Payment recorded. Receipt sent.
Terminal Display
$85.00
Full Groom - Max the Labrador
Tap to Pay

Setup in 15 Minutes

Order, connect, register. That's it.

1

Order Terminal

Through Petboost or directly from Stripe. Arrives in 5-7 days.

2

Charge & Connect

Power on, connect to Wi-Fi. Takes about 15 minutes.

3

Register in Petboost

Enter the code shown on screen. Give it a name. Done.

~$449 AUD One-Time Purchase

You own the device. No monthly rental fees.

1.7% + $0.10 per transaction
No Petboost surcharge

Perfect For

Walk-In Customers

Customers who show up without a booking. Quick sale, card reader, done.

Counter Checkout

Payment at pickup. Charge the booked amount right from the appointment card.

Package Purchases

Sell prepaid packages in person. Charge via terminal, credits added instantly.

What Sets Us Apart

Competitive Advantages with Petboost

These aren't trivial feature differences. They're architectural advantages that solve real customer pain points.

Your 24/7 Virtual Receptionist

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, your front desk runs itself. Customers book, confirm, pay, and get reminded without a single phone call.

  • Self-service booking 24/7
  • Automated SMS & email reminders
  • Terms & vaccination checks
  • Payment pre-authorisation
  • Automatic invoicing & receipts
  • Auto-charge after service
Competitors: All-or-nothing automation
Magic Availability Check + Quick Create

Dual Booking Modes

Two modes for different workflows. Magic Availability Check handles availability-checked bookings with confidence. Quick Create 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
Competitors: Single rigid booking system
Secure, Seamless & Automated

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
Competitors: Manual payment collection
Sell Packages While You Sleep

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
Competitors: Manual tracking or no packages
Not Just Appointment Limits

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
Competitors: Simple daily appointment limits
Built-In, Not Bolted-On

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
Competitors: Recurring appointments only
Know Your Numbers

Reporting & Intelligence

Dozens of automated insights analyse your revenue, team, services, customers, and geography. Period-over-period comparisons, forecasting, and ready-to-use email templates.

  • Revenue & financial reports
  • Team performance analytics
  • Customer & geographic insights
  • Automated forecasting
  • Period-over-period comparison
  • Marketing campaign ideas
Competitors: Basic CSV exports or no reporting
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Trusted by Australian Pet Businesses

"I could tell immediately that Petboost was something unique"

"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."

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Hollywoof Walks

Hollywoof Walks

Hollywoof Walks

"The customer service is out of this world"

"You won't regret joining…it's the best. I own a dog daycare, grooming and training. I was using an American company for 6 years, which was ok but expensive, not a great system and to get any support took days. When I came to Petboost which is Ozzy owned I knew they were a small business but wanted to give them a go. I have been extremely impressed, the customer service is out of this world, they focus on what animal businesses actually need and listen to their clients. The pricing structure makes sense and is very affordable, it is very easy to use and navigate, and the way they have built the business reports and analytics is so impressive, easy to understand and personalised."

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Sacha

Sacha

My Dogs Daycare - QLD

"The automatic payments feature is a blessing"

"Streamlined Invoicing and Booking for Small Teams. I really like how much quicker and easier Petboost Business has become after the upgrades. The automatic payments feature is a blessing as it helps me not to stress, and the self-booking option for clients is amazing for my business! These features ease the mental load and reduce manual admin tasks, allowing me to focus on what I do best."

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Fion Chen

Fion Chen

Fion's Dog Training - NSW

"I no longer have to chase clients for late payments"

"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."

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Camille Hartnett

Camille Hartnett

Trail Sniffers - NSW

"I haven't had a single missed payment or no-show"

"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'."

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Annika Le Rade

Annika Le Rade

Hound Health Bondi - NSW

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