Stop fighting software
built for hair salons
Generic booking systems force you into workarounds that destroy data integrity. Petboost is purpose-built for the human + pet relationship from the ground up.
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
Petboost vs Competitors
at a glance
See why pet businesses are switching from generic booking software to a platform purpose-built for their industry.
Feature Comparison See how Petboost compares | P Petboost | G Generic Booking | P Pet-Specific |
|---|---|---|---|
Pet + Owner ArchitectureBuilt around human-to-pet relationships | |||
Automation TiersConfigurable automation levels | 6 tiers, per-service | All or nothing | 3 tiers, global |
Booking ModesSmart scheduling + manual override | Magic + Force (dual) | Single algorithm | Manual only |
Payment MethodsWays to accept payment | 7 methods integrated | 1-2 methods | Card only |
Package SystemPrepaid bundles with auto-credit | Self-service purchase | Manual tracking | |
Resource CapacityPer-resource capacity limits | Real-time, per-resource | Daily limit only | |
Course ManagementEnrolment, attendance, lifecycle | Native system | Recurring appointments | Bolted-on addon |
Vaccination TrackingDue dates and compliance | |||
Customer Self-Service24/7 booking and package purchase | Limited | ||
Pre-AuthorisationHold funds before service | |||
Australian SupportSame-timezone assistance | Limited |
Switching is easier than you think
Most businesses are fully migrated in 1-2 weeks. We handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on your pets.
Connect your existing booking account or upload a CSV export of your client data.
Choose exactly which data points you want to bring over to Petboost.
Review your imported data and start using your new Petboost dashboard immediately.
Switching Questions
Everything you need to know about migrating from your current system.
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