Dog groomers: set grooming times by dog size

How dog groomers can set grooming times by dog size with online booking: one service per size and coat, slot lengths that fit the work and breed notes.

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A Yorkshire terrier trim and a full groom on a Newfoundland don't take the same time. If owners book a generic "groom", your day runs hours late or a table sits empty. With Book, you create services by dog size and coat type, each with the right slot length, so owners pick their dog's groom and your day stays on schedule.

Services by size and coat

On Book, each service has a name, a price and an optional description, all shown on your public page. Each slot belongs to one service, sits within one day and has its own capacity.

ServiceExample slotPlacesExample price
Small dog full groom (up to 10 kg)1 h 301€45
Medium dog full groom (10–25 kg)2 h1€60
Large dog full groom (25 kg+)3 h1€80
Bath and brush – short coat1 h1€35
Puppy introduction groom45 min1€25
Nail trim15 min1€10

Durations and prices are examples: set your own from how long each groom takes you, including drying.

Describe each service clearly

In each description, say which breeds or weights it suits, what's included (bath, dry, clip, nails, ears) and that long, double or matted coats may need a longer service. Clear descriptions help owners choose correctly the first time.

Breed and coat in the note

The booking form takes first name, last name, email and phone, plus an optional note that reaches you in the new booking email. Ask for the dog's name, breed, weight, coat condition and the style wanted. Ask owners to tell you about health issues or nervousness directly if it matters.

Matted coats

Matted coats take longer and may need a different approach. Say in the description what happens if the coat is matted on arrival, and move the booking to a longer service if needed. Rescheduling works across services.

Cats and small animals

If you groom cats or rabbits, give them their own services and quieter times, so they're not next to barking dogs.

Running more than one table

Book has one booking page per business and no staff field. With two groomers, create services per groomer; slots of different services can overlap, so both tables can work at once. Slots repeat weekly on the weekdays you choose until an end date.

What Book doesn't do

Book doesn't take payments or deposits, store pet records or send reminders, and doesn't tell owners when their dog is ready: call or message them. Owners can't move or cancel online: they contact you. Book costs €5/month, everything included: unlimited services and bookings, no commission, no contract.

How do I give large dogs more time?
Create services by size with longer slots.
How do I know the dog's breed and coat?
Ask in the booking note.
What if a dog arrives matted?
Move the booking to a longer service from your list.
Does Book tell owners their dog is ready?
No. Call or message them yourself.

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