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Dog groomers · Chester, CheshireBooking system for dog groomers in Chester
Grooms run long and every dog is different, so a groomer’s diary needs to cope with a 45-minute nail-and-tidy and a three-hour hand strip on the same morning. With race days, weddings and visitors adding short-notice demand, taking a deposit on longer appointments protects your busiest days.
One of the UK’s lowest-priced booking systems: £8.99 a month flat, unlimited bookings, no commission.
Taking bookings as a dog groomer in Chester
Chester is a walled city close to the Welsh border, with visitors from North Wales and the Wirral as well as local customers. Race days, weddings and weekend visitors bring short-notice demand on top of regular local customers.
Whether your dog owners come from Hoole, Boughton, Vicars Cross or Handbridge, Bookupy gives you one booking link that shows your real free times, takes the booking and emails a confirmation, so you aren’t answering messages while you work.
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.
An example service list
Most dog groomers start with a handful of services like these. Each one has its own length, so the diary only offers times that fit.
| Service | Typical length |
|---|---|
| Full groom (small dog) | 1 hr 30 min |
| Full groom (large dog) | 2 hr 30 min |
| Bath and brush | 1 hr |
| Puppy introduction | 45 min |
| Nail clip | 15 min |
Tips for dog groomers in Chester
- Rebook reminders around 6 to 8 weeks after a full groom keep coats manageable and your diary steady.
- Put your booking link on your Google Business Profile so people searching for a groomer can book straight away.
- Most dog owners come back every 6–8 weeks. Rebook reminders can send a friendly email with your booking link at the right time.
Get found and booked from Google and Instagram
- Google Business Profile: open your profile, go to Bookings, add your Bookupy link and save. It can take a day or two to appear on Search and Maps.
- Instagram: Edit profile, Links, Add external link, and title it “Book now”. Use the link sticker in Stories too.
- Reviews: after each visit Bookupy can email dog owners a link to your Google review page, which helps you show up in local searches across Chester.
Questions from dog groomers in Chester
Can dog owners in Chester book without downloading an app?
Yes. Your booking page works in any phone browser. Share it on Google, Instagram or WhatsApp and dog owners in Hoole or Boughton can book in under a minute.
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.
Is there a contract or commission?
No. Bookupy is £8.99 a month flat for the whole business, with unlimited bookings and no commission, and you can cancel any time. Text reminders are an optional £5 a month.
How do I get a Book button on Google for my Chester business?
In your Google Business Profile, open Bookings, choose to add a link, paste your Bookupy link and save. Bookupy’s set-up page walks you through it with copy buttons and a QR code.
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