Multi-day stays, kennel capacity & vaccination tracking sorted
Boarding isn't just appointments. It's overnight care with specific requirements. Track kennel availability, enforce vaccination policies, manage multi-day pricing, and keep detailed notes on care routines.
Plans for Pet Boarding Facilities
From boutique kennels to large boarding facilities, manage stays and check-ins seamlessly.
Calendar Lite
For home boarders
AUD
Best For
Home-based pet sitters and small boarding operations who handle payments directly.
“I board a few dogs at a time in my home. I just need to track stays and pickups.”
Not included
Business Pro
For growing kennels
AUD
Over ...
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.”
Business Max
For large facilities
AUD
Over ...
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.”
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Compare all featuresBook 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
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
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
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
Flexible Invoice Management & Payments... Zero Friction
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
Per-Kennel Capacity, Not Daily Limits
Each kennel has its own capacity. Large kennel fits 2 small dogs or 1 large. System tracks assignments automatically. No spreadsheets needed.
- Individual capacity per kennel/run
- Size-based capacity logic
- Real-time assignment tracking
- Overbooking automatically prevented
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
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
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
Don't just take our word for it
Real feedback from Australian pet business owners
“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.”
Hollywoof Walks
Hollywoof Walks
“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