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Smart Scheduler™
Suggest sensible booking slots using opening hours, buffers, service durations and the appointments already in the diary.
Booking & scheduling
Dog grooming booking software that keeps your diary running smoothly
Manage appointments, keep your calendar organised, reduce no-shows and spend less time chasing admin with Barkway's booking-first workflow.
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A diary built around grooming workOpening hours · duration · buffers · bookings
01 · Why it matters
The real problem is not just taking bookings
Most diary stress comes from what happens around appointments: reshuffles, awkward gaps, no-shows, missed follow-ups and missing pet context.
02 · The practical bit
Built around the way groomers actually book
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Clear calendar visibility
See upcoming appointments and booking flow clearly so planning and rescheduling stay manageable.
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Booking statuses
Track where each appointment sits so nothing gets lost between enquiries, upcoming grooms and completed visits.
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Automated reminders
Reduce avoidable no-shows and repetitive admin with reminder workflows that run in the background.
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Recall and overdue follow-up
Spot overdue clients and follow up at the right time to keep regulars visible.
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Connected booking context
Keep pet details, notes, deposits and invoice records tied directly to the appointment.
03 · The practical bit
Less time on the diary, more time grooming
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Cleaner calendar flow
Make faster diary decisions with clearer appointment context.
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Fewer avoidable no-shows
Support attendance with automated reminders and clearer booking status.
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Stronger repeat booking rhythm
Keep recall and overdue follow-up visible before clients drift.
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Less manual diary admin
Spend less time chasing messages and more time grooming.
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Compare before you choose
See how Barkway stacks up.
If you are already looking at another platform, compare the actual pricing model, limits and trade-offs rather than trying to decode five pricing tabs yourself.
See every comparisonBarkway vs TuftTwo grooming-specific products with very different pricing and marketplace models.Barkway vs BooksyGrooming-specific software versus a broad beauty marketplace and booking platform.Barkway vs Square AppointmentsA grooming-specific workspace versus a powerful general appointments and payments ecosystem.
Questions, answered
The practical bits.
Straight answers to the things grooming businesses usually want to know before trying Barkway.
Does Barkway help reduce no-shows?+
Yes. Reminders and booking visibility help reduce avoidable no-shows. With accepted payment terms and separate saved-card permission, an admin can collect an eligible unpaid deposit if a client does not attend.
Can I manage all my appointments in one calendar?+
Yes. Barkway gives you one clear place to manage and review appointment flow.
Can Barkway store pet details alongside bookings?+
Yes. Appointment records connect to client and pet profiles, including notes and grooming history.
Does Barkway support deposits for bookings?+
Yes. Deposits and balances can be tracked against bookings and client records.
Can I track booking status and follow-ups?+
Yes. Barkway includes booking statuses and recall/follow-up workflows to keep the diary moving.
Does Barkway offer online card payments?+
Yes. Connect your business's Stripe account to accept card payments on eligible invoices in the client portal. Barkway does not store full card details.
Built for the working day
See how Barkway fits your grooming business.
Bring the diary, the clients and the dogs. Barkway keeps the organised part connected.