Boarding2026-05-198 min read

Boarding operations

Boarding kennel software should connect every stay detail to the reservation

Boarding operations need room, pet, owner, payment, note, form, and staff context to stay attached from booking to checkout.

Boarding is where small software gaps become big staff stress: missing pickup times, vaccines, feeding instructions, multi-pet suites, deposits, long-stay discounts, and payment adjustments.

Require vaccine status before confirmation

Keep pickup time visible

Review deposit rules

Use notes for feeding and medication

Capture stay complexity at intake

A reservation should carry the operational facts staff need before the pet arrives.

  • Arrival and departure windows
  • Rooms and shared accommodations
  • Forms, vaccines, and notes
  • Medication, feeding, and handling context

Keep billing attached to the stay

Deposits, add-ons, late pickup fees, refunds, and invoices should trace back to the reservation.

  • Deposits and balances
  • Invoice changes
  • Recorded payments
  • Refund and adjustment history

Report on more than occupancy

Owners need revenue, service mix, staff, payment, and branch-level visibility.

  • Billing reports
  • Payouts and payments
  • Staff activity
  • Branch trends

Checklist

Require vaccine status before confirmation

Keep pickup time visible

Review deposit rules

Use notes for feeding and medication

Track payment state before checkout