Online booking for animal groomers

Grooming time depends on the dog: size, breed, coat type and condition. A small dog's full groom takes about an hour and a half; a large double-coated breed can take three hours or more, especially if the coat is matted. Many regular clients come every six to eight weeks, and demand rises before summer and before Christmas. Puppies benefit from short introduction sessions to get used to the table and the dryer.

With wet hands and a dog on the table, answering the phone isn't an option. Owners who can book online, choosing the right groom for their dog, fill your diary without interrupting you.

On Book, each groom is a service with its own price and description, and you open slots for each at the length it takes. Split services by size or coat so a long, heavy groom isn't booked in a short slot. Use the description to explain what's included, what happens if the coat is matted, and whether owners wait or come back later.

Quick services like nail trims can have short slots between longer grooms.

Owners book without an account and receive a confirmation email; you receive an email for each new booking. Reschedule or cancel from your bookings list, and sync with Google, iPhone or Mac. Book doesn't keep dog records or take payment. It costs €5/month, everything included: unlimited bookings and services, no commission, no contract.

Your page shows times in your business's time zone, with its name displayed, so there's no confusion for clients booking from elsewhere. To fill a regular week quickly, create a slot once and repeat it on the weekdays you choose until an end date.