Pet grooming check-in software that replaces the clipboard.
Buddyz turns every drop-off into a fast, digital check-in — pulling up the pet's history, style notes, and vaccine status automatically, instead of asking the same questions again.
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Check-in is the slowest, most repetitive part of the day.
Paper intake forms, missing vaccine records, and re-asking questions you already know the answer to turn a 2-minute drop-off into a 10-minute line at the front desk.
Paper intake forms
Clients fill out the same form every visit, and paper copies get lost, damaged, or never make it back to the pet's file.
Missing vaccine records
Without a system flagging expired vaccines, it falls on the front desk to remember or catch it manually.
Slow drop-off lines
Asking a returning client the same intake questions every time creates a bottleneck at your busiest hours.
A check-in that already knows the pet.
Buddyz pulls up everything your front desk needs the moment a returning pet checks in — history, style notes, and health flags — so check-in takes seconds, not minutes.
Last visit, style, and notes appear automatically at check-in.
Vaccine and health issues surface without anyone having to check manually.
One consistent digital record instead of forms that get lost or skipped.
Replace paper forms with a digital intake that's actually used.
New clients fill out intake once, digitally — and it's saved permanently to the pet's profile instead of a form that disappears into a drawer.
- One-time digital intake for new clients, saved to the pet's profile
- No paper forms to print, lose, or re-file
- Front desk staff aren't stuck re-typing handwritten notes
- Consistent intake data across every location, if you have more than one
Pull up the pet's last visit before they've finished walking in.
See style history, grooming notes, and previous visit details the second a returning pet is checked in, so your team is prepared before the leash comes off.
- Last visit's style, service, and groomer notes shown instantly
- Before/after photos attached to previous visits
- Temperament and handling notes visible to whoever's checking the pet in
- No relying on memory or asking the client to repeat themselves
Know about expired vaccines before the pet is in the building.
Buddyz surfaces vaccine status and health flags automatically at check-in, so your team can address it at the door instead of mid-service.
- Automatic flag when a required vaccine is expired or missing
- Health notes (allergies, sensitivities, medications) shown at check-in
- Fewer awkward mid-groom conversations about compliance
- One record shared across grooming, daycare, and boarding visits
Cut check-in time for returning clients to seconds.
When the system already knows the pet, there's nothing left to ask — check-in becomes a confirmation, not an interrogation.
- Fewer repeated questions for clients who've been in before
- Shorter lines during your busiest drop-off windows
- Front desk staff freed up for actual customer service
- Consistent, fast experience whether it's a new hire or your best staffer at the desk
Every visit recorded the same way, automatically.
No more relying on whoever happened to write things down. Every check-in creates a consistent, searchable record tied to the pet.
- Every visit logged automatically, not just the ones someone remembered to note
- Searchable history across all pets and clients
- Records that survive staff turnover instead of leaving with an employee
- A reliable audit trail for vaccine and health compliance
Check-in flows straight into your live operation board.
The moment a pet is checked in, it appears on your workflow board — no separate step, no re-entering information twice.
- Checked-in pets appear on the operation board automatically
- No duplicate data entry between check-in and workflow tracking
- Groomers see the pet's notes the instant it's on their queue
- One continuous flow from drop-off to pickup
From clipboard to instant check-in.
| Without Buddyz | Buddyz. | |
|---|---|---|
| Paper intake forms filled out every visit | One-time digital intake saved to the pet's profile | |
| Front desk asks the same questions every time | Pet history and notes pulled up automatically | |
| Vaccine status checked manually, if at all | Automatic flags for expired or missing vaccines | |
| Slow lines during busy drop-off hours | Check-in that takes seconds for returning clients | |
| Records that depend on someone writing things down | A consistent record created at every check-in |
Start free. Smart check-in is part of the Core Platform.
Digital intake and check-in come with the free Core Platform. Add Grooming Intelligence, Operations, and Payments as your shop grows.
Any front desk that's tired of the clipboard.
Solo groomer
Skip re-asking the same intake questions to clients you already know well.
Busy multi-groomer salons
Keep drop-off lines moving even during your busiest hours of the week.
Grooming + daycare
Share one check-in and health record across grooming, daycare, and boarding visits.
Multi-location salons
Consistent check-in and intake data across every store, not just the one location that kept good notes.
Common questions.
What is pet grooming check-in software?
Pet grooming check-in software digitizes the drop-off process — replacing paper intake forms with a digital check-in that automatically surfaces a pet's history, style notes, and vaccine status. Buddyz's check-in is built into its broader pet business platform.
Does it replace paper intake forms entirely?
Yes. New clients complete a digital intake once, and it's saved permanently to the pet's profile. Returning clients don't need to fill out anything again — their information is already there.
Can it flag expired vaccines automatically?
Yes. Buddyz automatically flags expired or missing required vaccines at check-in, so your team can address it before the pet goes back for service.
Does check-in show the pet's grooming history?
Yes. Style history, before/after photos, and grooming notes from previous visits appear automatically the moment a returning pet checks in.
How does faster check-in help my front desk?
Because the system already has the pet's information, front desk staff aren't stuck re-asking the same questions every visit — check-in becomes a quick confirmation instead of a repeated interview, which shortens lines during busy hours.
Does checked-in data flow into scheduling or workflow tracking?
Yes. Once a pet is checked in, it appears automatically on Buddyz's live operation board, so there's no duplicate data entry between check-in and workflow tracking.
Is check-in software only useful for grooming businesses?
The same check-in system also works for daycare and boarding check-ins, sharing one pet and client record across every service you offer.
Is check-in included in the free plan?
Yes. Digital intake and check-in are part of Buddyz's free Core Platform, with additional grooming, operations, and payment capabilities available as modular add-ons.
Ready to check pets in without the clipboard?
Start free. Digital check-in is part of the Core Platform from day one.