Your client book, engineered.
A scheduling engine for groomers, walkers, and boarding facilities. Sixty recurring appointments. Vaccination records. Route-optimized day plans. All in one frosted-glass interface that fits in your pocket.
Today's Queue
Friday, Feb 27
Biscuit
Golden Retriever
9:00 AM
Full Groom
Mochi
Shih Tzu
10:30 AM
Bath & Blow
Duke
Labradoodle
12:00 PM
Full Groom
Lola
Bichon Frisé
2:00 PM
Nail Trim
Mochi Kim
Shih Tzu · 4 yrs · 11 lbs
Vaccination Status
Visit Frequency (7 mo.)
Weekly Revenue
↑ 14.2%$3,420
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Client Records
Every dog has a story. Every groomer has a system. Kennel's record layer holds both — with the depth of a spreadsheet and the speed of a contacts app.
fields
Custom profile fields per client
tags
Custom tag capacity per pet profile
storage
File attachment limit per client
search
Full-text search across all records
history
Visit history retention, no purge
exports
Export formats: PDF, CSV, JSON, vCard…
Field Types Included
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Smart Scheduling
Built for the groomer who books 60 appointments from a kitchen table — and the mobile operator who needs tomorrow's route on their lock screen by 7 AM.
detect
Conflict detection latency across all active bookings
rules
Recurring appointment rule types (daily, weekly, custom)
clicks
Drag-to-reschedule — drop and done, no modal required
setup
Time to configure a recurring 8-week groom cycle
route
Route-optimization calculation for a 12-stop day
views
Calendar views: Day stack, Week grid, Month heat-map
Smart Conflict Detection
Flags double-bookings before they save. Checks against travel time for mobile operators.
Recurring Rule Engine
Set once: every 6 weeks, skip holidays, auto-charge on completion. Runs without you.
Route Optimization
For mobile groomers and walkers: daily stops sorted by proximity, pushed to Apple Maps or Google Maps.
Instant Rescheduling
Drag any block to a new slot. Client notification fires automatically. No phone call needed.
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Kennel vs. The Alternatives
The two tools groomers actually use right now — and what they're missing.
| Feature | KENNEL Free → $19/mo | GOOGLE CALFree | LEGACY SALON$89+/mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Client record depth | 500+ fields | 3 fields max | 40 fields |
| Vaccination tracking | Manual entry only | ||
| Recurring appointment rules | 18 rule types | Basic repeat only | 4 rule types |
| Conflict detection speed | 12ms | None | ~3 seconds |
| Drag-to-reschedule | |||
| Route optimization | |||
| Mobile-native app | Web only | Partial | |
| Automation triggers | 24 trigger types | None | 3 trigger types |
| File attachments | 2 GB / client | None | 50 MB total |
| Offline access | |||
| Price / month | Free → $19 | Free (limited) | $89 + setup fee |
* Pricing as of Feb 2026. Legacy Salon = industry-average legacy pet-salon SaaS.
Stop juggling sticky notes. Run a real business.
Join 340+ groomers already running their client book on Kennel. Free for up to 30 active clients. No setup fee. Cancel whenever.
Pre-loaded with 12 sample pet profiles. No account needed.