Log inDog daycare software
Dog daycare software with safe playgroups built in
Play View, feed rounds, bookings and a staff app — everything a busy daycare needs on the floor and at the desk.
Daycare is high-touch: dogs arrive throughout the morning, playgroups shift by temperament and energy, and medications need signing off before pickup. DatCog dog daycare software puts Play View at the centre — with relationship tracking, separation rules and drag-and-drop groups — alongside bookings, feed schedules and a Staff Portal your team actually uses on their phones.
Play View: safe groups every shift
Build playgroups visually with categories like Small Pack, Big Pack and Solo Walks. DatCog remembers who gets along, who had an incident and blocks unsafe combinations automatically.
- Configurable playgroup categories in Settings
- Drag dogs between columns; mark friends or report incidents
- High-risk dogs cannot join incompatible playgroups
- Social status dots and conflict validation on every move
- Assign playgroup at check-in with vaccination gating
Daycare bookings and check-in
Manage one-off and recurring daycare bookings alongside boarding stays. Check-in captures everything your floor team needs for the day.
- Daycare as a main service with pricing tiers
- Include daycare pets on the Feed Schedule with Boarding filter
- Quick Check In for walk-in and pre-booked arrivals
- Dashboard Today's Actions: meds, walks, Pro Groom and manager tasks
- Waitlists when you're at capacity
Staff app for the yard
Kennel hands open Feed, Play and Pets from their phone. Clock in, complete medication tasks, report incidents and chat with the team — same live data as the manager dashboard.
Frequently asked questions
Can DatCog handle daycare and boarding together?
Yes. Both are main services. The dashboard, feed sheet and play view show daycare and boarding pets together or filtered separately.
Does daycare software include grooming?
Yes. Pro Groom is a main service with a dedicated Staff Portal Grooms tab, availability editor and dashboard Pro groom view.
Is there a client portal for daycare owners?
Yes. Owners request stays, update pet care details, view invoices and message your team through a portal branded with your daycare name.