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Set up your services

Services are the backbone of every booking. They tell Barkway how long an appointment takes and how much to charge - once you’ve added them, the calendar and invoices pretty much run themselves. ✂️

Add your first service​

  1. Open the user menu, then go to Manage → Services.
  2. Click New service.
  3. Enter a clear name, price, and duration.
  4. Choose whether it’s a core service.
  5. Save.
Services screen showing service list and edit optionsServices screen showing service list and edit options

Good practices​

  • Keep names simple and obvious, like Small - Full groom or Nail clip.
  • If your prices vary by size, create separate services so invoices stay clear.
  • Barkway starts you with a starter template of services. Edit, rename, or delete anything you don’t need.

Add-ons and extras​

Add-ons are just services that aren’t marked as core. You can:

  • Create a service with a price and duration of 0 for optional extras.
  • Add extra time charges as separate add-ons if needed.
note

You don’t need a service like “Other” to block out time. To mark time as unavailable, just leave the pet blank when creating a booking. See Creating a booking.

Deleting services​

A service can’t be deleted if it’s already linked to bookings. This protects your booking history and invoices.

Why it matters​

Once your services are set, Barkway will:

  • Calculate booking durations automatically.
  • Show accurate totals on invoices.
  • Apply discounts and deposits without you touching a calculator.

Next steps

With services in place, you’re almost ready to take your first real booking. Exciting times ahead! 🐾