Messages while your hands are full
Owners text and call mid-groom. An online booking page lets them pick a slot without you putting the clippers down.
Grooms that overrun
Set a different length for each service and size so the day doesn’t collapse after one matted coat.
Forgotten appointments
Email reminders, plus optional text reminders, cut the number of empty tables.
Set-up tips
- Set each service by dog size so a cockapoo and a husky never share the same time slot.
- Ask for the dog’s name and breed in the booking notes so you can plan clippers and blades before the day.
- Rebook reminders around 6 to 8 weeks after a full groom keep coats manageable and your diary steady.
- Leave a buffer after big breeds for drying and cleaning down.
- Use the review prompt after a dog goes home looking its best; it’s when owners are happiest.
- Put your booking link on your Google Business Profile so people searching for a groomer can book straight away.
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Questions
Can owners book different lengths for small and large dogs?
Yes. Add separate services such as “Full groom (small)” and “Full groom (large)”, each with its own time and price, and Bookupy only offers slots where that length fits.
Can I stop people booking on my days off?
Yes. Set opening hours per day, and block out holidays or training days so they can’t be booked.
How much does Bookupy cost?
£8.99 a month flat for the whole business, with unlimited bookings and no commission. Text reminders are an optional £5 a month.