Manage capacity, amenities, daily rates, and maintenance for your boarding areas.
Overview
Kennels represent your boarding infrastructure. Each kennel defines location, size, capacity, amenities (outdoor access, heating, cooling, webcam), and pricing. Operational statuses (Available, Occupied, Cleaning, Maintenance) keep the board visible so front desk and boarding staff plan confidently.
Cleaning/maintenance timestamps, occupancy rate, and equipment lists help keep standards high and reduce downtime.
- Live availability: Know instantly which kennels can accept pets.
- Quality assurance: Track cleaning cycles and maintenance due.
- Right fit: Match amenities and size to pet needs.
How It Works
- Create kennels with location and size.
- Use Refresh Data to update occupancy and availability.
- Mark Cleaning/Maintenance and back to Available when ready.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Go to Pets › Setup › Kennels.
- Click New. Set name, code, size, capacity, rate, location, and amenities.
- Use maintenance notes and next maintenance date.
- Link boarding stays via the “Boarding Stays” button.
Fields
| Field Name | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
Kennel Name |
Display name of the kennel. |
Kennel A-12 |
Code |
Short code or ID. |
A12 |
Location |
Where it is placed. |
North Wing |
Size |
Small, Medium, Large, XL. |
Large |
Capacity |
Max number of pets. |
2 |
Status |
Available, Occupied, Maintenance, Cleaning, Reserved. |
Available |
Daily Rate |
Default price per day. |
$30 |
Amenities |
Outdoor access, heating, cooling, webcam. |
Outdoor, Webcam |
Last Cleaned |
Date it was last cleaned. |
2026-04-01 |
Next Maintenance |
Planned maintenance date. |
2026-05-01 |
Maintenance Notes |
History and notes. |
Replace latch |
Field Explanations
Kennel Name
Display label shown across views.
Code
Short identifier for quick reference.
Location
Where the kennel is situated within the facility.
Size
Small/Medium/Large/XL selection to match pet needs.
Capacity
Maximum number of pets allowed concurrently.
Status
Available, Occupied, Maintenance, Cleaning, or Reserved.
Daily Rate
Default price per day for boarding in this kennel.
Amenities
Outdoor access, heating, cooling, webcam; used for assignment decisions.
Last Cleaned
Timestamp of most recent cleaning.
Next Maintenance
Planned maintenance date to schedule downtime.
Maintenance Notes
History and requirements for repairs/upkeep.
Tips
- Group kennels by location for faster assignments.
- Use notes to capture repair requests.
- Review rates periodically.
Common Mistakes
- Leaving status as Available during cleaning.
- Not updating capacity when joining pens.
- Forgetting to log last cleaned date.