Setup checklist

Use this checklist to finish your setup after you’ve created your first booking. 🐾

If you haven’t done that yet, start in Getting Started with:

• Add your first client and pet
• Create your first booking

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1) Add your business details

• Go to Manage → Settings.
• Pop in your name, upload a logo, and pick your accent colour.
• Set your opening hours and time zone so Barkway knows when you’re really open for business.

tip

Think of this as setting out your “shop front” - it’s the first thing clients will see on invoices and emails.

2) Create your services

• Open the user menu, then go to Manage → Services.
• Add your core services with price and duration.
• Add extras like nail trims or teeth cleans as separate services.

Clear services mean Barkway can do the maths for you. 🧮

3) Choose deposits and discounts

• Decide if you’d like deposits to secure bookings.
• Pick between a fixed amount or a percentage.

This helps cut down on no-shows and keeps cash flow smooth.

4) Turn on email reminders (optional)

• Go to Manage → Settings → Notifications.
• Enable Booking reminders and set the lead time.
• If you want thank-you emails, switch on Auto Thank You too.

note

SMS reminders are not live yet and are not a priority right now. We plan to add them later as a paid add-on.

5) Send and get paid

• Invoices are created automatically when you save a booking and kept up to date when you edit it.
• Share the public invoice link or PDF when you’re ready.
• Record payments as you receive them (cash, bank transfer, or other).

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That’s it!

You’ve just gone from zero to fully functional Barkway in minutes. From here, the calendar, invoices, and reminders have your back - so you can get back to what matters. ✂️