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Pet Boarding Software

Multi-day stays, kennel capacity & vaccination tracking sorted

Boarding isn't just appointments. Purpose-built for overnight care, kennel-level capacity, and 24-hour billing.

A dog settling in for a Petboost boarding stay
Weekend Stay · 9 nights
Mastercard on file
Auto-charged · $1,080
Per-space capacity

Large Suite · 1/2 at once

Kennel-level availability tracking
Vaccination policy enforcement
Multi-day tiered pricing
Detailed care and feeding notes
100%
Occupancy Visibility
see months ahead
Zero
Double Bookings
per-kennel capacity enforcement
Automated
Vaccination Compliance
tracked and enforced

Plans for Pet Boarding Facilities

From boutique kennels to large boarding facilities, manage stays and check-ins with ease.

Business Pro

Business Pro

For growing kennels

AUD

.../mo

Over ...

$0/mo

Best For

Boarding facilities ready for online reservations, kennel capacity management, and automated communications.

I'm double-booking kennels and losing track of stays. I need proper systems.

Self-service boarding reservations
Kennel capacity management
Extended stay packages
Automated SMS reminders
Pre-authorisation for no-shows
Reporting & occupancy intelligence
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Business Flex

Business Flex

For BYO terminal kennels

AUD

.../mo

Non-card fees

...

Best For

Boarding facilities that process payments on their own terminal at check-in and want zero non-card fees with more reservation capacity and SMS.

Owners pay at drop-off on our terminal or in cash. We want great reservation software without extra fees on those payments.

Online bookings & payments
{{FLEX_NON_CARD_FEE}} fees on cash & EFTPOS payments
BYO payment terminal support
{{FLEX_APPOINTMENT_LIMIT}} boarding reservations/month
{{FLEX_SMS_LIMIT}} SMS/month included
Only {{FLEX_BOOKING_FEE}} booking fee
Get Business Flex
Business Max

Business Max

For large facilities

AUD

.../mo

Over ...

$0/mo

Best For

High-volume boarding operations with multiple staff, large kennel capacity, and premium service expectations.

We run a 50-kennel operation. We need enterprise reliability and dedicated support.

Unlimited stays (no overage)
Multi-kennel capacity views
Free cash/bank transfer processing
{{MAX_SMS_LIMIT}} SMS/month included
Dedicated account manager
Explore Max

Not sure which plan? Try free for 14 days, no credit card required.

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Easy Booking

Book Multi-Day Stays in Seconds

Clean step-by-step wizard guides staff through pet selection, timing, and review. Pick exact check-in and check-out dates and times with a single click.

  • Three-step wizard: Pets → Timing → Review
  • Precise date and time pickers
  • Clear progress indicator
  • Instant price calculation
3 steps: from empty calendar to confirmed booking
Petboost Schedule a Stay wizard showing check-in and check-out date/time selection

Require Initial Service

Customers must complete an initial service before booking this one

Temperament Test
Boarding unlocked
Smart Booking Rules

Temperament Test Before Boarding Stays

Require an initial assessment before new pets can book boarding. Enforce vaccination requirements. Set weight limits per kennel size. Gate access without blocking it.

  • Initial service required for new pets
  • Vaccination enforcement built-in
  • Weight limits per kennel/run
  • Self-service unlocked after approval
Assessment first: new pets must complete initial service
Smart Pricing

Visual Pricing Breakdown Before Booking

See exactly how the total is calculated: 24-hour periods, partial days, per-pet rates. Override the total if needed for special arrangements.

  • Per-pet price cards with photos
  • Visual bar: full periods + partial
  • Rate tier automatically applied
  • Optional manual price override
$2,400: 2 pets × 9 days at $120/day

How Stay Pricing Works

Petboost bills per 24-hour period, not per calendar night. Longer stays unlock better daily rates.

Mon 10am
Sat 6pm
128 hours
= 5 full 24-hour periods + 8 spillover hours
1

Calculate total hours

Mon 10amSat 6pm = 128 hours
2

Find matching tier

5 days unlocks the "3-14 days" tier at $73/day
3

Apply tier rate to ALL full periods

5 × $73 = $365
Full 24-hour periods
$73/period
5 × $73 = $365
Spillover hours (4-8h tier)
$55/period
1 × $55 = $55
Total Stay Cost
$420
$365 + $55 spillover
Petboost appointment view showing Alfie and Monty stay with timeline, customer details, and pet cards
Complete Visibility

Everything About the Stay, One Page

Timeline view shows check-in and check-out at a glance. Pet cards, customer info, payment on file, resource assignment, and care notes all visible without scrolling.

  • Timeline with check-in/check-out badges
  • Care requirement alerts visible
  • Pet photos and quick notes
  • Payment on file status
9d 8h: duration calculated automatically
Flexible Payments

Flexible Invoice Management & Payments

Charge saved cards, send SMS payment links, accept bank transfers, cash, or external terminals. Per-pet line items show exactly what is being charged.

  • Saved card charging (Stripe)
  • SMS payment links for remote pay
  • Per-pet itemised invoice
  • Rate breakdown per line item
5 options: card, SMS, bank, cash, terminal
Petboost invoice showing payment methods and per-pet line items with rate breakdown

Boarding spaces today

Kennel 11 / 1
Kennel 21 / 1
Large Suite1 / 2
Quiet Room0 / 2
Place #1
Place #2
Place #3
Kennel Management

Per-Space Capacity, Not Daily Limits

Each boarding space has its own capacity: how many pets it can hold at once. The system tracks assignments automatically. No spreadsheets needed.

  • Set how many pets each space holds at once
  • Capacity tracked per resource, not a daily total
  • Real-time assignment tracking
  • Overbooking automatically prevented
Zero spreadsheets: capacity tracking built into calendar
Health Compliance

Vaccination Status Visible at Check-In

Required vaccinations tracked per pet. Expiry alerts before they lapse. Block bookings for non-compliant pets automatically.

  • Required vaccination tracking
  • Check-in status visibility
  • Block non-compliant bookings
Compliance automated: no manual checking required

Health & Medical

Health conditions and special care needs

Sensitive earsSenior joints

Allergies & Sensitivities

Known allergies and sensitivities

ChickenBeef

Temperament & Behaviour

Personality and behavioural traits

Settles wellCrate trained
Vaccinations currentC5 expires 14 Mar 2027

Services & Quantity

Choose which services are included and how credits are allocated

Multi-service Package

This package includes multiple service types. Pet owners can choose which service to book each time they redeem a credit.

Credit Allocation

Shared pool

All services share one pool of credits

Per service

Each service gets its own capped credits

Credits Per Service

Overnight Stay

Boarding
10

Daycare Day

Daycare
3

Exit Bath

GroomingAdd-on
2

Total credits in this package: 15

Prepaid Packages

Prepaid Night Packs for Your Regulars

Bundle nights, daycare days and an exit bath into one prepaid package for your regulars, set how many of each, and owners redeem them at their own pace.

  • Bundle nights with daycare and add-ons
  • Set the quantity of each service
  • Owners redeem each at their own pace
  • Revenue banked upfront
Revenue upfront: frequent boarders prepay for nights
What Sets Us Apart

Competitive Advantages with Petboost

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

The Admin Runs in the Background

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, the admin looks after itself and your front desk stays calm. 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
Get Paid On Time, Every Time

Secure, Automated Payments

Get paid automatically. Built-in invoices branded with your logo, colours & ABN. Connect to Xero Bank Feeds so the accounting reconciles itself. 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

Design Principle

The big screen and the palm of your hand.

Not mobile-friendly. Mobile-native. 100% feature parity across desktop, tablet, and phone. We even wrote custom drag-and-drop code for iPad.

Our design philosophy
What Pet Owners See

Beautiful report cards that keep pet owners coming back

After every appointment, pet owners receive a stunning visual report card with notes, photos, and a gentle nudge to rebook and leave a Google review.

Monty

Monty's Weekend Stay

Saturday, 24 January 2026
Dave

Dave

at Cosy Paws Boarding

In pet owner portal
Dave's Notes
  • Settled into his suite quickly and tucked into dinner on the first night
  • Loved the afternoon group walks, made fast friends with a beagle
  • Took his evening medication with no fuss and slept soundly through
  • Relaxed and content the whole stay, ready for cuddles at pick-up
5 Photos
Monty - Photo 1
Monty - Photo 2
Monty - Photo 3
Monty - Photo 4
Monty - Photo 5
Monty

Ready for Monty's next visit?

Monty loved their time at Cosy Paws Boarding. Book their next weekend stay

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Share Your Experience

Pet owners are prompted to leave a Google review, right when they feel most connected to your business.

Daily photo updates and Monty comes home happy and calm. Total peace of mind while we travel.

Give every pet owner this experience

Report cards are included on every Petboost plan. Notes, photos, rebook prompts, and Google review requests, all automated after every appointment.

G2 reviews
Capterra reviewsGetApp reviewsSoftware Advice reviews

Trusted by Australian Pet Businesses

"Incredible support through a huge transition"

GroomingDaycareTrainingBoarding

"We quickly outgrew our previous scheduling system, and Frazer was incredible in supporting us through what was a huge transition. Moving our entire business - 15 staff, 2 salons, 5 trailers, plus grooming, daycare, boarding, and behavioural training - was no small task. The level of support, training, and one-on-one guidance we received made all the difference. It allowed us to get up and running quickly and seamlessly, while continuing to operate the business throughout the transition. Our clients have also given great feedback - the online booking system is far easier to use than our previous one. We highly recommend Petboost to businesses of any size."

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Melissa M.

Melissa M.

McKinnons Dogwash and Grooming - NSW

"Streamlined Booking with Exceptional Support"

GroomingDaycareWalking

"I really appreciate that Petboost Business is Australian, and the owners are very hands-on, striving to make the product the best possible for my business. It has drastically reduced my admin time compared to previous systems. I love the new two-way SMS feature and the live availability calendar. The system is intuitive and easy for both my clients and staff to use without the need for extensive training. If any issues arise, they're usually fixed the same day. They're constantly rolling out new features. Petboost Business also connects to Stripe and Xero, which is a big plus. Initial setup was incredibly easy since Frazer came to our business and set it up with me."

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Conor

Conor

Dogs of Melbourne - VIC

"Switching to Petboost has been fantastic"

GroomingDaycareConcierge

"Our whole process of switching from our old software to Petboost has been fantastic. Frazer has been incredibly supportive from day one, which made the changeover feel smooth and well guided. Now we can manage all our services easily in one place, and the ability to combine both daycare and grooming bookings has been especially helpful. Petboost is not only easy to use and logical, but the pricing is very competitive. It's also a big plus that it's Australian owned and operated. Streamlining communication between clients and the business, while also reducing admin time, has been amazing. It's made things feel much more organised and easier to manage day to day."

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Annie

Annie

Houndz Paradise

"A game changer for our business"

Grooming

"We've been using Petboost for Total Paws Dog Grooming and honestly, it's been a game changer for our business. The booking system is super easy for our clients to use, and it's taken a huge amount of back-and-forth out of scheduling. Everything is streamlined, professional, and just works the way you want it to. From reminders to managing appointments, it's saved us time every single day and helped us present a much more polished experience."

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Total Paws Dog Grooming

Total Paws Dog Grooming

"Best in market software for Pet Care industries"

DaycareWalkingBoardingConcierge

"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. There is nothing I dislike about Petboost: the owner and developer, Frazer, is making constant improvements, so I'm sure any small areas of opportunity are being addressed. We needed a system to improve efficiency with scheduling, notifications, communication and customer experience, and Petboost delivers that."

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Jonathon & Chris

Jonathon & Chris

Hollywoof Walks

"Switched from a US system after 6 years. Never looked back."

GroomingDaycareTraining

"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"

DaycareTrainingBoardingConcierge

"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

"Clear, Client-Friendly Booking Tool with Responsive Support"

Training

"As a dog trainer it is difficult to find software that does all of the things that you need it to do. Petboost is tailored specifically to the animal industry having features that no other booking system I have used previously has. I have worked in the industry for a number of years in grooming, daycare & training & have always had to use a mish mash of a number of systems & trackers to book & collect money. For my training business this software does everything I need it to do so I don't have to keep track of a number of different aspects across various platforms. It has simplified my life immensely."

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Liz Dunn

Liz Dunn

Fetch & Focus - QLD

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

Training

"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

"Zero missed payments. Zero no-shows."

DaycareWellnessBoardingConciergeBoarding

"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

"Foolproof, Easy-to-Use Booking with All the Accessories I Needed"

Wellness

"Petboost is foolproof, easy to use, access and has all the accessories that I was seeking in an online booking platform. I genuinely love the AI Grazi, the talking dog - every time I need help locating or using a feature, Grazi helps me. I have used her to find invoices, change my reminder schedule and to locate appointments. Petboost provides a multi-purpose booking site for my small business. I needed a booking site that was accessible to clients and could allow me to load multiple locations for different days. The system provides reminders, uses both SMS and email, and has a card-on-file feature that holds funds securely. Essentially Petboost is making my job easier by doing the hard admin work for me."

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Jade

Jade

Toof Petcare

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