Over priced poor service too many glitches no user friendly below 1 star.

Despite buying it, it won't transfer to new owner when we sell kennel without paying hundreds all over again. Employees constantly complaining n about it.

We have been using kennel connection since we opened our kennel 4 1/2 years ago. Love the ease of using the program.

Over priced horrid customer service constant emails to pay them more money I am on here to find a better service for when I move and open my boarding kennel and it will not be kennel connection.

When it was working it was great - a little cumbersome to use but it did the job.

I hate customer service to the point that I was searching for other software to use. I like the functionality for the most part.

Kennel Connection is easy to use (very user friendly). I also like the fact that the software is always updating and making additions to better serve our customers.

It had a lot of features and customer service was helpful.

Ease of learning to use the product, cost, online training videos, email blast utility and ease of emailing clients from the file.

You constantly have to go back & add additional information or click another button. Overall very cumbersome & hard to use/learn.

It is beyond irritating for a program to have the appearance of Windows/MS Office without the functionality of those programs.

Only problem with it is the layout of the appointment book. It is difficult to use at a glance with grooming appointments and multiple groomers.

Everyone involved has always acted quickly to get any issuew resolved. All of the people I have contact with such as [SENSITIVE CONTENT]  have been amazing the whole time I have had kennel connection.

We would like it to be a bit more online friendly, but overall this IS the best Kennel Software out there. We have tried them ALL, & KC by far suits our HUGE facility the best.

I like the fact that it can do everything for you. I would like to see the retail and inventory feature updated quite a bit in the next one.

Reports , invoicing, data retrieval all very easy. Sales team (Carri) and the support team (Jen and Phil) are excellent in knowledge and finding solutions and making suggestions.

Kennel Connection is very easy to use and helps out our staff in many ways. A sheet of paper and you have all the instructions for each dog for feeding, medication and exercise time.

I am confident that this is a game changer - will save me money and time.

Easy to use, quick learning curve, Pennsylvania stats readily available which really helps out. I have had this software over 5 years and just love it.

I believe there is a more cost effective,  user friendly software out there somewhere. That being said...we have used this software for five years and upgraded one time.

Software  easy to use  and keep a good database for clients. Packages are good features for our daycare.

I like all the features that we can use to help keep our customers happy.

The integration between all the modules listed above is seamless and works amazingly well with multi-locations.

The leadership is incredibly easy to work with, and they have quickly become trusted partners rather than just a software vendor.

It has saved me a lot of time that I used to devote to scheduling and bookkeeping, which as a single-person operator is huge. But most of all, I am extremely happy with their Customer Service.

Since I have been using kennel connection for 20 years, integration was not an issue for me. However, the thing I dislike the most would be the lack of  customization a lot of areas.

It crashes often which is frustrating, wish there was more customization capabilities especially on the boarding and daycare windows.

It's crazy how is so expensive to pay for this software and  doesn't work.

Setting up new modules, employees , changing prices etc is easy. I appreciate how the company listens to what we, the clients, need added and/or changed within the program.

Oh I might mention I love that we integrate it with other computers in my salons it's wonderful to be able to check one out and check in, on the other computer at the same time.

I have been using KC since 1997, and thru out that time,I have been impressed with the functionality of the product and impressed with the customer service.

The only thing I really miss from kennel suite is that it kept a list of every change you made to a reservation- that helped track when something got extended or deleted.

Easy to train employees to use quickly. Customer Service & support is EXCELLENT & makes us love KC even more.

There is a drop down menu that allows limited sorting (by time, run or pet's first or last names) but even there, you recieve inconsistent results.

It's hard to come up with cons because the Salonist software is constantly being upgraded and updated.

Actually really i have no points as your cons.

It has a lot of important features that will help a salon ease out their operations. The most likable is that it eliminates the overlapping of appointments  or double booking error.

Practising Salonist has been a great experience so far.

Easy to use And more over after sales service was really impressive.

Its the integration with other systems and the functionality of the calendar. They have got the basic requirements right which makes it easier for us to do the daily tasks efficiently.

Ease of use and quick response to technical support.

Fully customized, technical support is very good.

This software streamlines all of the day to day functions at an incredible price point. We have been using the free trial but will easily pay the $29 per month.

Price is the only good thing about the software.

Your software service has failed to meet my needs and has caused me inconvenience, huge amount of manual work and loss of business due to getting stucked with non working of your software.

It is really easy to use and the interface is clean and easy to understand. It really makes the the whole process easy yet professional.

Very customized, easy to use , all type of facilities are there.

The best thing about this software is that it always keep the entire record of the customer in an impressive way. It is manageable and very easy to access.

While inquiring the service & the follow up was such a amazing that you can’t say no to buy.

The superb integration Hairscouts needs and the user interface functionality.

Salonist is a great product with a lot of features that make salon management easy and efficient. Covers everything from appointments to marketing.

The overall experience has been good and we highly recommend to other prospective users.

Regret my time and money wasted trying to make it work.

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Kennel Connection is a pet care facility management software that enables pet groomers, daycare centers, pet boarding and training institutes to handle various administrative operations, such as client management, appointment scheduling and more. Professionals can use the dashboard to track the check-in/out timings of pets, view upcoming bookings on a calendar and visualize statistical data in the form of graphs or charts. Save time with features like 2-Way SMS, Text-To-Pay, Automated Reminders, Client Portal with Advanced Online Reservations System, and Integrated Payments


Using Kennel Connection, pet groomers can schedule appointments for multiple pets with the same owner, track their medication, feeding or exercise schedules and store clients' information in the database. Managers can configure access permissions for employees, select preferred payment methods and generate commission reports. Other features include reminders, discount management, a self-service portal, online booking, inventory management and barcoding.


Kennel Connection can be operated on-premise or hosted in the cloud. Pricing is available on monthly subscriptions and support is extended via phone, email and other online measures.



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Employee Management

User Management

Electronic Payments

Personalization

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Price / Margin Management

Email Alerts

Document Storage

Access Controls/Permissions

Activity Tracking

SMS Messaging

Task Scheduling

Electronic Signature

Confirmation/Reminders

Reservations Management

Credit Card Processing

Time Clock

Invoice Management

Customer Accounts

Customer Database

Recurring Appointments

Calendar Management

Multi-Location

Booking Management

Email Marketing

Mobile Access

Sales Reports

Service Catalog

Photo Management

Credit Card Management

Client Portal

Email Reminders

Customization

Activity Dashboard

Alerts/Notifications

Online Booking

Reporting & Statistics

Mobile Grooming

Reminders

Automated Scheduling

Availability Management

Billing & Invoicing

Customer Management

Receipt Management

Event Calendar

Discount Management

Real Time Reporting

Customizable Branding

Commission Management

Facility Scheduling

Automatic Backup

Recurring Tasks

Appointment Management

Records Management

Client Management

Staff Management

Drag & Drop

Customer History

Pet Birthday Tracking

Pet Grooming

Point of Sale (POS)

Third-Party Integrations

Appointment Scheduling

Multiple User Accounts

Inventory Management

Search/Filter

Payment Processing

Animal Database

Employee Time Clock

SMS Reminders

Scheduling

Vaccine Management

Reporting/Analytics

Onboarding

Wait List Management

Social Media Integration

Customizable Templates

Loyalty Program

Electronic Forms

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Windows Vista

Windows XP

Web browser (OS agnostic)

Windows 8

Windows 10

It is also available at $89/mo and $109/mo with additional features.

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FAQs/Forum

Knowledge Base

Phone Support

Chat

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Salonist is the best booking and scheduling software for a seamless salon and spa management experience that ensures your clients keep coming back. Elevate your business operations with our user-friendly software, designed to empower you in controlling the entire client journey.

At the core of Salonist is a stunning, customizable calendar that allows you to effortlessly manage your hair or beauty business from any location. Your clients can conveniently book appointments online at any time, setting the stage for a dynamic client experience. However, the calendar is just the beginning; Salonist provides a suite of tools crafted to enhance client satisfaction, boost revenue, and facilitate the graceful management of your business.

Understanding that your salon's name and reputation are paramount, Salonist offers highly customizable features. Whether it's online bookings, client communications, payment processes, deposits, or loyalty programs, each aspect can be tailored to reflect your unique brand and business requirements.

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While technology should simplify, not complicate, we've ensured that Salonist is super easy to use. Discover intelligent features that automate your administrative tasks, saving you valuable time and allowing you to be more present with your clients, team, and family.

With Salonist, you're never alone. Benefit from our renowned fast and friendly customer support, just an email or phone call away. Explore our library of helpful videos, guides, and FAQs online, ensuring you have all the resources you need.

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Customer Surveys

Faculty/Staff Management

Practice Management

Mobile Alerts

Booth Rental Management

Customizable Reports

For Salons and Spas

Customer Mobile App

Referral Tracking

Before & After Pictures

Client Database

Transaction History

Gift Card Management

Class Scheduling

Payroll & Commissions

Data Import/Export

Promotions Management

Treatment Packages

Availability Indicator

Inventory Tracking

Performance Metrics

Marketing Automation

Email Management

Website Integration

SMS Marketing

Client Profiles

Calendar Sync

Contact Database

SOAP notes

Employee Scheduling

Payroll Management

Customizable Forms

For Barbershops

Rescheduling

Debit/Credit Card Processing

In-Person Payments

Waitlist Status Tracking

Event Scheduling

Reputation Management

Ratings/Reviews

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