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Dog Daycare Software

Simplify operations for your dog daycare

Set precise capacity for every play area, kennel, and resource. Petboost automatically prevents overbooking and keeps you compliant with safety regulations.

Facility Capacity ManagementTrackable Pre-paid PackagesReal-Time AvailabilityAutomated Check-In/Out
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What Sets Us Apart

6 Genuine Competitive Advantages

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, 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
Competitors: All-or-nothing automation
Magic Schedule + Quick Force

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
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

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
Competitors: Recurring appointments only

Everything You Need for Daycare Success

Purpose-built features for pet businesses, not retrofitted from generic booking systems.

Facility Capacity Management

Set precise capacity for Small Dog Play Area (3-6 dogs), Large Dog Play Area (4-8 dogs), Indoor Play, and Kennels. Stay within safety regulations.

Trackable Pre-paid Packages

Offer 5-day, 10-day, or 20-day packages at 20-30% discount. Daycare businesses report the highest package adoption rates.

Lifecycle Automation

Automate as much or as little as you want: booking, reminders, payments, and invoicing. 50%+ of appointments are self-service, 70%+ booked after hours.

Seamless, Secure Payments

Card on file (auto-charge), SMS payment links, in-person card machine. With pre-auth protection, branded invoices & Xero-ready accounting.

No-Show Protection

Pre-authorise funds 72 hours before appointments. Card validation catches issues before service day.

Customer & Pet Profiles

Centralised info for every customer and pet. Vaccination records, allergies, preferences, service history.

Automated Notifications

Appointment reminders, payment receipts, weekly summaries. One-way notifications sent automatically to keep customers informed.

Self-Service Portal

Customers book, purchase packages, update info, view history. Works 24/7 while you sleep.

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

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

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

Annika Le Rade

Hound Health Bondi, NSW

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to simplify your daycare operations?

Set precise capacity limits and never worry about overbooking again.

Facility capacity managementTrackable Pre-paid PackagesAutomated check-in/outReal-time availability

Australian-owned and operated • Same-timezone support • Purpose-built for pet businesses