Thinking about switching from Savvy Pet or exploring other dog grooming booking systems? Whether you're reviewing your monthly costs, looking for different features or simply considering your options, choosing the right software can make managing your grooming business easier.
In this guide, we'll explain what to consider before switching and introduce Pawfectly Booked as one of the alternatives available to UK dog groomers.
Considering a change? Explore Pawfectly Booked, with plans from £10/month (UK prices include VAT where applicable). Try the free 14-day trial with no card required.
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This guide is published by Pawfectly Booked to help dog groomers explore their software options. Pawfectly Booked is not affiliated with Savvy Pet or Savvy Pet Spa. Product names belong to their respective owners. Features and terms change, so check each provider’s current information before deciding.
Why review your grooming booking software?
Groomers review systems for different reasons: a solo groomer may need mobile booking requests, a salon shared calendars, or a growing business better records or reminders. Check whether your current setup still fits.
Note the friction you experience—repeated admin, missing features, unclear plan limits or a changing team—and separate essentials from nice-to-haves.
What to compare in dog grooming software
Diary and booking flow
Can you manage appointments quickly? Can staff review online requests before confirmation? Test it on a phone.
Pet and client records
Check that contact details, pet profiles, notes and grooming history are easy to find.
Pricing and appointment length
Can prices and durations reflect breed or coat needs? Compare the full plan cost, not just the headline.
Messages and reminders
Check confirmation and reminder channels, plan eligibility and any consent rules.
Team fit and reporting
For teams, test staff calendars, access roles, time off and the reports you need.
Support and data access
Ask about support, exports, import fields and what happens to records if you leave.
For a longer list of questions to take into a product trial, see our guide to choosing a dog grooming booking system.
Introducing Pawfectly Booked
Pawfectly Booked serves solo salons, mobile groomers and teams with appointment management, client and pet records, online booking requests for salon review, and reporting. Hannah Dempsey’s hands-on grooming and salon experience helped shape the product; learn about the people behind it. Explore the features and online booking workflow.
- Email booking confirmations are included on every plan.
- Gold plans include automated email appointment reminders; SMS appointment reminders are available to UK tenants on Gold.
- The browser-based diary, client and pet records are designed to work across desktop, tablet and mobile screens.
- Import up to 500 CSV rows per batch; split larger client-and-pet lists into further batches.
How much does Pawfectly Booked cost?
UK monthly subscription prices are £10 for Solo Salon or Solo Mobile Standard, £20 for either Solo Gold plan, £25 for Team Salon Standard and £35 for Team Salon Gold. UK prices include VAT where applicable. Gold includes automated email reminders; SMS reminders are available to UK Gold tenants. Marketing Credits for marketing and free-text messages are separate purchases. See the live pricing page for details.
A 14-day free trial is available with no card required to start. Use that time to recreate a normal working day, test a booking request and see whether the plan matches your needs before deciding.
How to switch dog grooming software carefully
- Check your agreement and renewal date. Review cancellation terms and notice periods.
- Secure the data you need. Ask what can be exported and restrict access to client information.
- Review import fields first. Each CSV import supports up to 500 rows, so split larger client-and-pet lists into separate imports. Appointment history, payments, forms and consent records are not promised transfers.
- Check future appointments. Compare dates, times, services, staff and notes before sharing a new booking link.
- Test a typical booking. Set up services and availability, then follow a request through confirmation.
- Plan the changeover. Keep old records available until you’ve checked the new diary.
For details of the supported import workflow, read the client record and CSV import guide. If you need older appointment history or other records moved, confirm the required fields with support before relying on an import.
Frequently asked questions
Why do groomers look for an alternative to Savvy Pet?
Every grooming business has different requirements, and those can change as the business grows. Review the features, workflow, support, data access and total cost that matter to you rather than assuming another groomer's priorities will be the same.
How much does Pawfectly Booked cost?
Solo Salon Standard and Solo Mobile Standard cost £10 per month; Solo Salon Gold and Solo Mobile Gold cost £20 per month. Team Salon Standard costs £25 per month and Team Salon Gold costs £35 per month. Displayed UK subscription prices include VAT where applicable. Marketing Credits for marketing and free-text messages are purchased separately; check the live pricing page for current details.
Can I move my existing client list to Pawfectly Booked?
During the trial, you can import up to 500 CSV data rows per batch, including pet information. Split larger client-and-pet lists into separate imports of up to 500 rows. Existing clients match by email or phone, so keep those details consistent. Appointment history, payments, forms, consent records and other data transfers are not promised; confirm your migration needs before switching.
Check information at the source
Provider details can change. For current Savvy Pet information, consult its official pricing page and official features page. For Pawfectly Booked, use the linked live feature and pricing pages in this guide.