Dog Walking Software
Easy-to-use booking system that saves you hours, so you can enjoy the time you spend with the doggos
When to use a dog walking software?
How many times did you find yourself juggling between messaging clients, scheduling dog walks, and at the same time, trying to manage your furry friends? If the answer is many, numerous, or every day, it’s time to check out our dog walking business software.
It’s the dog’s time to enjoy a good walk and have their best day. But that doesn’t mean you don’t get to enjoy it yourself. Your clients can book walks for their doggos through the booking system, and the system will do its magic, from managing the appointments to providing an overview of your daily schedule and clients. Not to mention, you can customize your page with the flick of a switch and adjust your availability. What’s not to like about it?
Set your own times, define your own pricing and sell your services
How to get more clients for your dog-walking business?
After talking to other dog-walking businesses, it became clear that demand is growing. People are busy, and working between their homes or business offices can distract them from being consistent with taking their dogs for a walk. But who doesn’t want their furry friends to have the best time every day? If you are wondering how to grow your business, here are three ways to get more clients:
- Ask your existing clients to refer you to other interested dog owners. You can always ask for feedback on your service, and why not, when a client is happy with your service, ask them to refer you to somebody else. You can also reward them with a nice treat for their dog, or a free extra walk. People will then find you by word of mouth. This way, you are building relationships with your current clients and their furry friends but also getting more clients.
- Build relationships with pet stores and dog parks. Getting to know other entrepreneurs who work with animals is a great way to widen your network and find more clients. Using our dog walking management software, you can share your QR in their places where interested clients will find it. At the same time, you can recommend each other's business to clients. So win, win!
- Join local animal-related communities. Hanging out where dog owners do, allows you to get to know new clients or talk about your dog walking services. You can do this via online communities, meetups, dog parks, or places where people take their furry friends.
Then, when you have some clients the built-in CRM will be already at your disposal!
Why is dog walking scheduling software good for your business?
The benefits of using reservation software for your dog-walking business are endless. But let’s dive into some real-life scenarios, where using dog-walking booking software can be beneficial:
1. When you spend too much time scheduling appointments
Talking on your phone or messaging with clients about making, adjusting, or canceling an appointment can take up a lot of your time. All this is combined with keeping track of your bookings manually. We are only humans, and errors are very easy to make in these situations. Our platform has plenty of features to help you adjust your working hours and the travel time you need, placing it among the best dog walking software for business owners who value their time.
2. When new clients want to book your services but you are busy with your furry friends
Having dog walking software makes life easier, particularly when new clients find you. They are now able to see your services, read the details and check the pricing and available dates without the need to call or text you. As new walks are getting in automatically, it frees you up to focus solely on the dog you are walking with at that point.
3. When you need to reject requests that are too far away
Using dog walking business software gives you the flexibility to define your service area. Doing this allows potential clients to see instantly if it matches their location and determines if they can proceed or not with booking your services.
“You can't answer the phone while walking 7 dogs ”
How to best use dog walking software?
Here is the best part! You decide how to use the tool and let your clients tap into what would be a great day for their furry friend. But first, let’s have a quick walk-through on how to best use dog walk appointment software.
First, you need to choose one that is simple to set up and serves your needs. Vev's dog walking management software is free and works as a booking and scheduling system for your dog-walking business. It will feel like you have a personal assistant. In three simple steps, your online page will be up and running. From there, you can edit your offerings. If you want to make it more engaging, it will work wonders if you add photos and small descriptions. And your pricing, of course.
For some extra magic, adjust your availability and breaks. You decide how you want to run your business. Enough appointments for the day? Simply, pause bookings. Your clients will then know the best days and times their dogs can enjoy a walk in the park.
In short, here are the five simple steps to get started with the Vev scheduling app:
- Create an account and get your page up and running in three simple steps.
- Show your services - Add your services, descriptions, and prices. Plus adjust your availability.
- Make it yours - Add your logo and change the colors to match your brand.
- Promote your business - Print your QR code and share it at dog parks or pet stores where potential clients might find you.
- Time for a walk! Woof woof, your first furry friends are ready for you.
It’s that simple! It only takes a second and the tool does the rest. So why not give it a try?
Run your dog walking business on auto-pilot With your new toolset
Sell
Marketing
Payments
Business
Learn
Auto pilot
Overview
No-shows
Customers
Offering
Decide what you offer at your park. Add descriptions for your walks, add an image, and best of all set your own prices.
Your day at a glance
See exactly how much your dog walking business makes, what your pet owners plan most and even learn how they made their appointment.
Plan again
In just a tap your pet owners become regulars. Get the best date and time for the next appointment. No upcoming appointment? You and your pet owners are reminded to plan a walk again.
Sell smart
Add options, durations, variations, preparation time, cleanup time and your duration to help your pet owners plan.
Your duration Vev+
Some appointments don’t require your attention the whole time, so you can help another pet owner.
Plan deadline
Decide the exact cutoff time for when pet owners can plan a walk, giving you full control over availability and scheduling.
Time suggestions
With Smart Suggestions, you can streamline your schedule by offering pet owners a curated selection of the best available times, making it easier for them to plan. Alternatively, you can opt for Show All Slots, which highlights the most optimal time slots first but also allows pet owners to explore the full list of available options.
Coming soon, you’ll also have the option to restrict bookings to Top of the Hour times, giving you even more control over your schedule and helping you cluster appointments efficiently.
Hide items
Hide walks so you can only plan them for your customers.
Sell
Offering
Decide what you offer at your park. Add descriptions for your walks, add an image, and best of all set your own prices.
Your day at a glance
See exactly how much your dog walking business makes, what your pet owners plan most and even learn how they made their appointment.
Plan again
In just a tap your pet owners become regulars. Get the best date and time for the next appointment. No upcoming appointment? You and your pet owners are reminded to plan a walk again.
Sell smart
Add options, durations, variations, preparation time, cleanup time and your duration to help your pet owners plan.
Your duration
Some appointments don’t require your attention the whole time, so you can help another pet owner.
Plan deadline
Decide the exact cutoff time for when pet owners can plan a walk, giving you full control over availability and scheduling.
Time suggestions
With Smart Suggestions, you can streamline your schedule by offering pet owners a curated selection of the best available times, making it easier for them to plan. Alternatively, you can opt for Show All Slots, which highlights the most optimal time slots first but also allows pet owners to explore the full list of available options.
Coming soon, you’ll also have the option to restrict bookings to Top of the Hour times, giving you even more control over your schedule and helping you cluster appointments efficiently.
Hide items
Hide walks so you can only plan them for your customers.
Marketing
Get reviews from pet owners
Effortlessly collect reviews from your customers, which will soon appear directly on your page for everyone to see.
Share your link
Add your link to your website and socials. A link in bio could boost the appointments of your park up to 40%.
Personalize emails
Create personalized emails for appointments to engage clients and strengthen your business.
Add Vev to your website
Add Vev to your website with two options: a popup booking button or a fully embedded booking widget for seamless pet owner acquisitions.
Cover your dog walking business
Add a cover to your header that matches your park. Impress your pet owners of your dog walking business even more.
Plan with a QR-code
Make it easy for your pet owners to plan walks by placing your QR code on flyers, business cards, stickers, posters, or any other visible spots in the park. With just a quick scan on their phone, they can access your services effortlessly, no extra steps needed.
Policy
Set up a clear policy that outlines your terms for bookings, cancellations, refunds, and any additional fees. Defining these guidelines helps manage customer expectations and reduces the risk of disputes.
Page description
Write a catchy slogan or description that highlights what makes your dog walking business special. This helps your pet owners share and recommend you to others.
Show your colors
Set the tone for your page by choosing colors that represent the park. These will create a cohesive look across your page, tools, and emails, aligning everything with your unique brand.
Social handles
Add the profiles of the park from Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, and your website to connect with pet owners and expand your online reach.
Payments
Get paid ahead
Have your pet owners pay ahead for their appointment. Only if you want to, you're the dog walker, and you are in control.
Deposits
Have your pet owners put down a deposit to get their appointment. This has proven to reduce no-shows.
Tap to Pay on iPhone
Accept contactless payments with only your iPhone. No extra terminals or hardware needed.
Scan to pay
Let your pet owners scan your QR for you to get paid. Vev will keep track of who has paid for their walk so your dog walking business administration is always up to date.
Discounts
It's easy to give your pet owner a discount on their walk. Choose a percentage or fixed amount. Whatever works best for your dog walking business.
Add amount
Add a percentage or fixed amount to the price of the appointment, in the simplest way possible for you as a dog walker.
Save costs, no extra payment devices
No need to fill in the amount again. Or sync, connect and pay for that extra device in your park. Simply use your phone to have pet owners pay for their walks on the spot.
Refunds
Choose if pet owners who've paid ahead will automatically be refunded when their appointment is cancelled.
Payments work out of the box
Payments are set up very easy. So you can get paid out of the gate.
Policy
Set up a clear policy that outlines your terms for bookings, cancellations, refunds, and any additional fees. Defining these guidelines helps manage customer expectations and reduces the risk of disputes.
Business
Your overview of walks
See exactly who will get what walk, and at what time the appointment is due.
Your opening hours
You decide when the park is open (or closed) for appointments.
Choose a time and date
Let your pet owners pick a time that suits them best, while you stay in control by deciding how strict or flexible your scheduling rules are.
Add your breaks
Plan when you want a fixed break. Looking for more flexibility? Turn on smart breaks.
Add 'Me time'
Got a personal appointment? With just a tap you can block time off. This way pet owners can't make an appointment.
Exceptions
Want to stay open on public holidays or take a well-deserved vacation? You’re in full control of the park’s hours.
Plan deadline
Decide the exact cutoff time for when pet owners can plan a walk, giving you full control over availability and scheduling.
Daily exports
Access your sales records by day—whether it’s historic data, today’s sales, or future bookings.
Capacity
Set up the number of pet owners you can have at the same time.
Sync to your calendar
Automatically sync (one way) your appointments to your personal calendar app.
Ahead of time
Set up your booking horizon, this let you define how far in the future pet owners are able to plan walks.
Your duration
Some appointments don’t require your attention the whole time, so you can help another pet owner.
Notifications for you
When your pet owner makes an appointment, cancelation or change you will receive a notification.
Time suggestions
With Smart Suggestions, you can streamline your schedule by offering pet owners a curated selection of the best available times, making it easier for them to plan. Alternatively, you can opt for Show All Slots, which highlights the most optimal time slots first but also allows pet owners to explore the full list of available options.
Coming soon, you’ll also have the option to restrict bookings to Top of the Hour times, giving you even more control over your schedule and helping you cluster appointments efficiently.
Exports
Export data from the park effortlessly on a monthly or yearly basis. Get detailed insights into all your appointments, including tax details, providing you with everything you need to stay informed and in control.
Learn
Your month wrapped up
Every month we email you analytics of last months' appointments, cancelations, most popular walks and revenue. This way you know exactly how your park is doing.
Your day at a glance
See exactly how much your dog walking business makes, what your pet owners plan most and even learn how they made their appointment.
Auto pilot
Emails
Every appointment, cancellation, change and reminder is automatically sent to your pet owners. Emails are sent in your style so they feel familiar to your pet owners.
Appointment reminders
On the day of the appointment, your pet owner receives a reminder from you. It's send automatically and includes all the information of their walk.
Your month wrapped up
Every month we email you analytics of last months' appointments, cancelations, most popular walks and revenue. This way you know exactly how your park is doing.
Share your link
Add your link to your website and socials. A link in bio could boost the appointments of your park up to 40%.
Bookkeeping
Make your administration of the park run smooth.
Plus, a lot more
There's a lot more coming in Vev+ that will make doing business even easier. But we keep those under wraps for the moment.
Personalize emails
Create personalized emails for appointments to engage clients and strengthen your business.
Item suggestions
Creating the right mix of walks is essential to attract and retain pet owners—but it doesn’t have to be complicated. Our suggestions are here to guide you every step of the way. With personalized recommendations based on industry trends and your dog walking business, you can quickly set up a winning selection of offerings. Let us help you create the perfect lineup so you can focus on growing your dog walking business.
Overview
Calendar view
See all your dog walker appointments in a calendar view.
Your overview of walks
See exactly who will get what walk, and at what time the appointment is due.
Your day at a glance
See exactly how much your dog walking business makes, what your pet owners plan most and even learn how they made their appointment.
Today's pet owners
Your daily overview of pet owners. Showing you exactly who's you will see today, and an easy way to let you plan again.
Delivery overview
See exactly where and at what time you need to deliver walks. Everything shown on an interactive map to make it crystal clear for you!
Notifications for you
When your pet owner makes an appointment, cancelation or change you will receive a notification.
Sync to your calendar
Automatically sync (one way) your appointments to your personal calendar app.
Your month wrapped up
Every month we email you analytics of last months' appointments, cancelations, most popular walks and revenue. This way you know exactly how your park is doing.
No-shows
Appointment reminders
On the day of the appointment, your pet owner receives a reminder from you. It's send automatically and includes all the information of their walk.
Policy
Set up a clear policy that outlines your terms for bookings, cancellations, refunds, and any additional fees. Defining these guidelines helps manage customer expectations and reduces the risk of disputes.
Change the time
Pet owners can change the time of their upcoming appointment as long as the cancelation deadline hasn't passed.
Add to Calendar
Pet owners can add the appointment to their calendar. This way they receive a notification before their walk. The address, travel time and link to their confirmation page can be found in the event details.
Add to wallet
After pet owners plan walks, they get a pass for their digital wallet. When added they get a notification on their phone at the right time. The pass contains all the details like; date, time, location, total cost, payment details and link.
Emails
Every appointment, cancellation, change and reminder is automatically sent to your pet owners. Emails are sent in your style so they feel familiar to your pet owners.
Pet owner details
For dog walkers it's super handy to have all the details of pet owners at their finger tips. Allowing you to send a text, call or email whenever you need.
Cancelation deadline
Set a deadline for when pet owners can cancel for free, giving you more control over your schedule and protecting your time. When a cancellation is made, pet owners will automatically receive an email with a link to easily schedule their next walk with your dog walking business, ensuring a smooth and professional experience.
Pet owner history
See exactly what walk your pet owner planned before.
Customers
Fields
Add more specific pet owner information to run your dog walking business even better. For instance add their date of birth, Customer ID, pet name and more.
Get reviews from pet owners
Effortlessly collect reviews from your customers, which will soon appear directly on your page for everyone to see.
Customer list
See or find your most valuable pet owners. This lets you build relationships and get more appointments.
Edit pet owners
Edit pet owner details, merge and remove to keep your pet owner list up to date.
Pet owner details
For dog walkers it's super handy to have all the details of pet owners at their finger tips. Allowing you to send a text, call or email whenever you need.
Add notes
Add notes about your pet owners. These notes show up around the appointment, so you can pick up the conversation with your pet owner where you left off last time.
Today's pet owners
Your daily overview of pet owners. Showing you exactly who's you will see today, and an easy way to let you plan again.
Plan again
In just a tap your pet owners become regulars. Get the best date and time for the next appointment. No upcoming appointment? You and your pet owners are reminded to plan a walk again.
It's your data
It's your data. The pet owner information is yours. Vev doesn't sell, resell, target or advertise with the data from your dog walking business. Of course not!
Pet owner history
See exactly what walk your pet owner planned before.
