Hey pet pros,
Forget winter…
That means more bookings, more messages, and more moving pieces. It also means a trial by fire for all your systems. Will they help you, or start working against you?
Staying organized might mean updating your booking process or trying a new tool. And now is the perfect time to figure that out — before your schedule really heats up.
So we did the legwork for you. We asked 45 pet pros which tools they actually use to keep their business running smoothly.
These are the most common tools pet pros like you are using:
Just starting out → Square + Google Calendar
Fully booked solo pet pro → Time To Pet + QuickBooks
Growing team → Core platform (like Time To Pet, Precise Petcare, etc.) + messaging + marketing + accounting tools
Here’s the big (and maybe surprising) takeaway. Almost no one runs their business on one “perfect” tool. Most stack a few types of software to build a simple setup that fits them.
Is your current booking or records system starting to feel like it’s held together by duct tape? These are some signs that it’s time to rethink your system before summer hits:
- You’re double-booking or missing appointments
- Client details are scattered across apps and notes
- Admin work is taking up more time than pets
- You’re planning to grow your team or add services
We gathered everything we learned from talking to pet pros into one guide, so you don’t have to piece it together yourself. Here’s what it covers:
- Which tools work best for different services and business sizes
- Which features actually matter when you’re starting out (and which don’t)
- How to choose a tool without overthinking it (or overspending)
- Real software and tool combos other pet pros use
💛 Pet Moms (& All Pet Parents), This One’s for You
With Mother’s Day on our minds, we’re celebrating the caregivers who give pets a happy, loving home.
Have a favorite photo of yourself with your own pet? Of course you do. Send it our way for a chance to be featured as PCI’s Floof (and Pet Pro) of the Month across our socials!
🐱 Pspspsps: We’re happy to link to your website or socials to give your business page a boost. Just tell us where to link.
Digging Deeper
- Not sure what to bring to your first pet sitting visit? Our new blog includes a First-Time Pet Sitting Checklist, complete with tips to make your first drop-in a success.
- Thinking about getting into dog training? How to Start a Dog Training Business lays it out in simple steps with startup costs and an easy launch plan.
Until next time,
