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Bookings and calendar
Keep the diary clear, spot gaps quickly and manage appointment flow without spreadsheet chaos.
Dog grooming software
Dog grooming software built for real grooming businesses
Barkway helps dog groomers manage bookings, clients, pets, reminders, deposits, invoices, contracts and day-to-day admin in one connected system.
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One place for the working dayBookings · records · reminders · invoices
01 · Why it matters
Running a grooming business means more than filling a diary
The real pressure sits across bookings, client and pet records, reminders, recall, deposits, invoices, contracts and team access.
Barkway keeps that day-to-day workload together instead of making each job a separate system.
02 · The practical bit
What Barkway helps you manage
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Clients and pet profiles
Store contact details, pet notes, allergies, behaviour, grooming history and photos in one place.
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Reminders and recall
Automate routine reminders and keep overdue repeat clients visible without constant manual chasing.
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Deposits and balances
Track deposits, remaining balances and overpayments against the booking and client record.
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Invoices and payment tracking
Create invoices and keep payment records connected to the work that created them.
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Contracts and signed records
Automatically attach all your default contracts to new bookings, then let clients review and sign them in the portal.
03 · The practical bit
Why Barkway feels different
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Built around real grooming workflows
Barkway is shaped around how grooming businesses actually work rather than generic meeting-calendar assumptions.
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Less repetitive admin
Connected records, reminders and follow-ups reduce the back-and-forth that eats into the working day.
Looking for something more specific? See dog grooming booking software or mobile dog groomer software.
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 Savvy PetCompare Barkway's booking-volume pricing with Savvy Pet's feature-based tiers.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.
What kind of dog grooming businesses is Barkway built for?+
Barkway is built for solo groomers, growing salons and small teams that need clear records and reliable day-to-day booking admin.
Does Barkway help with bookings and client records?+
Yes. Barkway combines booking management with client and pet records so the diary and appointment context stay connected.
Can I store pet notes, photos and grooming history?+
Yes. Pet profiles can include notes, photos, allergies, behavioural details and grooming history for more consistent repeat visits.
Does Barkway support invoices and deposits?+
Yes. Barkway supports deposits, invoices and payment tracking so balances are easier to follow.
Can my team have separate user accounts?+
Yes. Barkway supports team users and roles without charging per user.
Is Barkway suitable for mobile groomers?+
Yes. Barkway works for salon and mobile workflows. See the dedicated mobile groomer software page.
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.