Updated 1 October 2026 · Pludor team · 3 sources
Pet groomers fill their calendars by pricing clearly by breed, size and coat condition, letting owners book online with the pet's details, sending reminders, and rebooking each pet on a regular cycle before it leaves. An assistant that answers calls while your hands are busy keeps new bookings coming in.
Grooming is regular, repeat work. Most growth comes from keeping each pet on schedule and making first bookings easy.
Price by size and coat type, and add charges for extra time.
Let owners choose service, size and time, and collect pet details.
Rebook at pick-up and remind owners when the next groom is due.
Let an assistant answer prices and availability and take bookings.
Set a written policy and talk to owners before starting.
It depends on breed and coat; many long-coated breeds need grooming every 4 to 8 weeks.
For new clients and long appointments, deposits reduce no-shows.
Yes; set a service area and travel fee, and group appointments by area.
Before-and-after photos, reviews on your Google Business Profile (Google) and referrals.
Breed, age, health issues, temperament and vaccination status.
A monthly plan covering regular grooms keeps pets on schedule.
Sell brushes and shampoos you use.
Teeth, nails and treatments raise each visit's value.
For mobile grooming, cluster jobs by area.
Send owners a photo at pick-up; they share it.
AI for a busy grooming shop.
Keep pet health questions for owners' vets.
Pludor gives groomers a free booking page with pet details, deposits, reminders, a mobile service area and an AI receptionist.
Free to start - no card, no item limit. Pay only for what you use past the monthly free amounts.
Set up my booking pageChecked 1 October 2026. Fees and rules change; follow the links for the latest.