Gingr for grooming

Dog grooming software built for an appointment-first salon.

Manage your groomers’ calendars, online booking and pet-parent updates in one place — no more paper clutter. Customers book 24/7, before-and-after photos text themselves, and payments happen at checkout, so you can focus on the dog in the chair.

Capterra · 4.6 stars for customer satisfaction
A groomer blow-drying a Yorkshire terrier on the grooming table at a salon

Grooming operators on Gingr

A groomer holding a freshly styled poodle at Soo Dog Gone Cute, a Gingr grooming salon in Waynesville, North Carolina
Gingr has made scheduling easier and helped keep our clients showing up for their appointments with appointment reminders.
Lauren Carter Owner, Soo Dog Gone Cute · Waynesville, NC
5,000+ pet-care facilities99% customer retentionSOC 2 Type II
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Do more with Gingr's pet grooming software

From the first booking to the last blow-dry, the whole grooming day runs in one system.

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Grooming-specific reports in Gingr pet grooming software

Grooming-specific reporting

Track how your grooming business is doing with reports built for salons. Spot opportunities, boost revenue and set goals that get your whole team excited.

The Gingr facility calendar in week view with color-coded reservations for each booking category

Facility calendar

Organize every grooming appointment in one calendar. Manage staff schedules and openings to keep the salon running smoothly and promote open slots to new and repeat clients.

Recurring grooming reservations set up in Gingr pet grooming software

Recurring reservations

Keep clients coming back with recurring reservations. Gingr stores details like price and visit length, so booking and checkout for your regulars takes a single click.

Texting a before-and-after grooming photo to a pet parent from Gingr

Picture & text messaging

Text pet parents quick updates and before-and-after photos right from Gingr, so they can see their dog’s fresh new look. Save the photos for your salon’s Instagram to draw in new clients too.

Gingr facility calendar agenda view listing sleepovers and daycare bookings by day
One systemfor the whole salon

See every groomer’s day at a glance

The facility calendar keeps the whole salon on the same page — every appointment, every groomer, one view:

  • See each groomer’s schedule and open slots, and assign appointments by expertise or availability
  • Promote open times to new and repeat clients so the chairs stay full
  • Grooming-specific reports show where the revenue is and where to grow
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Additional features

More features that get tails wagging

Tips & Commission
Tips & Commission
Tips & Commission

Let clients show their groomer some love: Gingr automatically prompts for tips at checkout and calculates commission for you.

Reputation Management
Reputation Management
Reputation Management

Grow with more 5-star reviews across Facebook, Google and more. Gingr makes it easy to request and publish reviews from your happy, loyal clients to draw in new business.

Reservation Reminders
Reservation Reminders
Reservation Reminders

Spend less time on the phone and more with pets. Gingr automatically sends reminders to prevent no-shows, and texts pet parents when their dog is ready for pickup.

Retail Integration
Retail Integration
Retail Integration

Boost income with online and in-store retail tools. Barcode scanners make it quick to add items to any grooming reservation or straight to the cart.

Marketing
Marketing
Marketing

Gingr’s email and SMS marketing make you an expert in minutes. Segment clients with custom filters so the right people get the right message at the right time.

Memberships
Memberships
Memberships

Drive recurring revenue and keep clients engaged. Stack benefits into the right plan, automate renewals for steady income, and let discounts apply automatically.

Convenience Fees
Convenience Fees
Convenience Fees

Keep more of what you earn. Convenience fees let you pass card-processing costs to pet parents transparently.

Worth it for a grooming salon like yours

Operators on Gingr see the value in the numbers.

A groomer bonding with a freshly groomed doodle at Soo Dog Gone Cute in Waynesville, North Carolina

“I love the ease of use and flexibility.”

Lauren Carter, owner · Soo Dog Gone Cute, Waynesville, NC
Gingr operators see
60%
of bookings made online
50%
faster transactions
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Dog grooming software FAQs

What are the most important features to look for in pet grooming software?

Choose grooming software that offers a comprehensive set of features to help you manage all aspects of your business. Typically, this includes scheduling and booking, client communication, payment processing, and reporting. Gingr offers all of these tools, plus features like Gingr PreCheck and Pet Report Cards.

Can I set up recurring appointments in Gingr’s pet grooming software?

Yes, our system allows you to create recurring reservations for regular clients. Lock in a specific time slot and a groomer for a pet at a customizable interval. This ensures your loyal customers always have their preferred spot and helps you predict your future revenue stability.

Can I assign specific appointments to specific groomers?

Yes! Use Gingr’s facility calendar feature to view and manage individual team members’ schedules. You can assign specific appointments to specific groomers based on their expertise or availability, ensuring pets receive top-of-the-line, personalized care every time. Additionally, you can schedule staff based on demand, so you always have enough help during peak hours.

Is there a way to store notes about pets or pet parents’ preferences?

With Gingr, you can add notes to individual pet profiles. This could include notes about the groom, the pets’ behaviors, and pet parent preferences (e.g., using products designed for sensitive skin). You can even add photos directly to the pet’s profile or reservation, and share them with the pet parent via text or email to show off their pet’s transformation.

What software do dog groomers use?

Professional dog groomers use grooming software like Gingr to run appointment-first salons: online booking, a facility calendar for every groomer, recurring reservations, breed and coat notes on each pet profile, before-and-after photo texts, and integrated payments with tips at checkout — all in one place.

See Gingr run your grooming salon

Book a demo and see it on your salon: online booking, a calendar for every groomer, and before-and-after photos that send themselves.