AI dog grooming software for calmer shop days
PawCopilot is dog grooming software for small, independent shops, with AI-assisted quoting at its core. It estimates a price and time range for a groom — then connects that quote to your schedule, pet records, booking page, and payments.
2 months free · No credit card required
PawCopilot is AI-assisted dog grooming software for small, independent shops. Its AI estimates a price and time range for a groom from breed, coat condition, size, add-ons, and U.S. region, and that quote connects to scheduling, client and pet records, online booking, and Stripe payments. Pricing is $30 per month for 3 users, plus $10 per additional user, with a 2-month free trial and no credit card required.
What PawCopilot does
The parts of the day a grooming shop actually touches — including the quoting — in one connected app.
Live AI price quotes
Estimates a price and time range for a groom from the details that drive the work — used on the phone, at the desk, and online.
Scheduling
Day, week, month views with per-groomer columns and drag-to-reschedule, so the booked work is easy to read at a glance.
Client & pet records
Households, pets, breeds, coats, sizes, and full visit history — searchable by name or phone.
Online booking
A public booking page at your own link where clients pick the pet and service and see a live quote before they book.
Stripe payments
Optional card payments, tips, and refunds through Stripe Connect, with statuses that update as money moves.
One connected place
Quote, appointment, pet history, and payment all reference the same record — no re-typing across tabs.
See the full feature list for how each piece works.
How AI quotes help groomers
The AI here is narrow and practical: it turns the details of a groom into a price and time range you can stand behind. That does a few concrete things for a shop:
- Quote consistently — the price a client hears on the phone matches the front desk and the booking page.
- Quote faster — staff get a defensible starting number in seconds instead of guessing or hunting through a binder.
- Undercharge less — the estimate accounts for the breed and coat work that’s easy to under-price by eye.
- Set expectations — clients see a clear range up front, which means fewer surprises and smoother check-outs.
- Stay in control — it’s a transparent estimate you can see the reasons for and override, not a black box.
Why breed, coat condition, size, add-ons, and region affect price
A groom isn’t one fixed task — its cost tracks the work involved. PawCopilot’s quote weighs the same things an experienced groomer does:
- Breed & coat type
- A short-coated Labrador and a continuous-growth Goldendoodle are different jobs. Doodles, poodles, and schnauzers need more clipping and finishing time than short, low-maintenance coats.
- Coat condition on the day
- A clean, brushed coat preps quickly. Tangles and matting add brush-out and dematting time; heavily matted pets sometimes need a shave-down rather than hours of dematting.
- Size
- More dog means more bath, dry, and finishing time. The same breed in a mini versus a standard size lands at a different price.
- Add-ons
- Nail grinding, teeth brushing, de-shed treatments, sanitary trims, and styling sit on top of the base service.
- Region
- Local labor and rent move the going rate, so the same groom costs more in a high-cost metro than in a lower-cost region.
See it in action in the free grooming price calculator, or browse the full price sheet by breed and region.
How quoting connects to scheduling, pet records, and payments
The quote isn’t a separate calculator bolted on — it’s the start of a connected flow, so a number you give a client carries through the whole visit:
- Booking page → schedule. A client picks the pet and service, sees a live quote, and books a window. The appointment lands on your schedule with the quote attached — you just confirm.
- Pet records → faster next time. Breed, coat, size, and care notes live on the pet’s profile, so the next quote starts from what you already know instead of from scratch.
- Quote → payment. When the groom’s done, the quoted total flows into checkout, where Stripe handles the card, tips, and any refund — and the visit is saved to history.
Who it’s built for
- Independent grooming shops
- Solo groomers
- Small salons
- Shops tired of inconsistent pricing
When to look elsewhere
- Large enterprise chains that need custom enterprise workflows, cross-site reporting, and bespoke integrations
- Businesses not focused on dog grooming, where breed-and-coat quoting doesn’t apply
Simple pricing
$30/month for the whole shop, with 3 users included. Each additional user is $10/month. Start with 2 months free — no credit card required.
See the full pricing breakdown.
AI grooming software questions.
Is PawCopilot AI dog grooming software?
Yes. PawCopilot includes AI-assisted price quoting that estimates a price and time range from breed, size, coat condition, add-ons, and region — alongside scheduling, client and pet records, online booking, and Stripe payments.
How does the AI quote actually work?
It computes a price and time range from the inputs that drive a groom: breed and coat type, size, coat condition on the day, add-ons, and your region. It’s a transparent estimate range with the reasons shown — not a black box — and inside the product it reflects your shop’s own services and rates.
How accurate is the quote?
Treat it as a strong starting benchmark, not a fixed price. The range is built on industry pricing patterns and your inputs; the more your shop’s own rates and history are set up, the closer it tracks what you actually charge.
Can clients see a quote when they book online?
Yes. Your public booking page shows a live quote as the client picks the pet and service, so they book with a clear expectation of price and time.
Do I have to use the AI quoting?
No. You can set and edit prices yourself. The quoting is there to keep pricing consistent across the phone, the front desk, and online — use it as much or as little as you like.
Can I try the quoting before signing up?
Yes. The free grooming price calculator uses the same pricing logic with no signup or email required, so you can see how the estimates behave before you start a trial.
What does PawCopilot cost?
$30/month for the whole shop with 3 users included, then $10/month per additional user. You start with two months free, and no credit card is required.
See the quote on your real shop. Free for two months.
Sign in, build your services, and watch the booking page quote your prices for you. No credit card, cancel any time.