Magic Schedule + Quick Force
95% of bookings use Magic Schedule for instant availability. 5% use Quick Force when you need to break the rules. Best of both worlds: intelligent automation with manual override.
See Both Modes in Action
Toggle between Magic Schedule and Quick Force to see how each mode works.
Magic Schedule
95% of bookingsAI automatically finds available times based on team schedules, resources, and rules.
Quick Force
5% emergency useManual override for special situations. Bypass all rules when you need to.
Best of both worlds: intelligent automation with manual override when you need it
Two Modes for Every Situation
Competitors offer one rigid system. Petboost gives you both. Use the right tool for each booking.
Magic Schedule
95% of bookings
AI automatically finds available time slots. Checks team schedules, resource capacity, service requirements, and pet size, all in one click.
- Instant availability calculation
- Multi-resource conflict checking
- Pet size and duration aware
- Powers self-service booking
Quick Force
5% emergency use
Manual override for special situations. Bypass all rules when you need to make exceptions. Never lose a booking to system limitations.
- Emergency walk-in bookings
- VIP client special requests
- Staff agreed to come in early/late
- One-time capacity exceptions
Intelligent Scheduling That Just Works
Built for pet businesses. Not retrofitted from generic booking systems.
Magic Schedule
AI automatically finds available time slots based on team availability, resource capacity, and service requirements. One click shows all options.
Quick Force
Manual override that bypasses all rules for emergency bookings, special arrangements, or client-specific needs. Never lose a booking to system limitations.
Real-Time Availability
Availability updates instantly as bookings are made. Team schedules, resource capacity, and service durations all factor in automatically.
Multi-Resource Booking
Book appointments that require multiple resources: team member, grooming station, and equipment. All checked simultaneously for conflicts.
Pet Size Requirements
Set different time allocations and resource requirements by pet size. Large dogs automatically get longer slots and appropriate stations.
Buffer Time Management
Automatic buffer time between appointments for cleaning, preparation, or travel. Configurable per service type.
Self-Service Booking Powered by Magic Schedule
Customers book through your branded portal 24/7. Real-time availability filtered by your rules.
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
Don't just take our word for it
“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
“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'.”
Annika Le Rade
Hound Health Bondi, NSW
Scheduling Questions
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