A Kennel Booker alternative that runs the floor as well as the diary
Live availability and owner requests at the desk. Safe playgroups, feed/med rounds and roster on the floor. One price, no capacity-tier surprise.
14 days free. No card.
Kennel Booker leads with 24/7 online booking, deposits and reminders. DatCog is a Kennel Booker alternative for facilities that also need welfare-floor tools every shift: Play View with separation rules, signed-off feed and med rounds, staff PWA, report cards, shop/POS and Stripe. all included.
| Capability | DatCog | Kennel Booker |
|---|---|---|
| Owner booking | Request a stay, you approve. Instant confirm is on the roadmap | 24/7 self-serve booking |
| Deposits | Stripe in the portal | Online deposits |
| Floor care | Feed sheets, med sign-off and Play View included | Logs and reminders |
| Price | One facility price, no booking fee | Capacity packages, no percentage of takings |
| Best fit | Facilities that need the floor and the desk in one record | Facilities that need unattended overnight booking first |
Desk bookings owners expect
Availability, check-in, deposits and a branded client portal so owners stop calling for every update.
- Booking calendar with occupancy and waitlists
- Request-a-stay with manager approval
- Boarding deposits via Stripe in the portal
- Vaccination tracking at check-in
- Branded invoices and reminder emails
What happens after the booking
The same live pet record powers the kitchen, yard and staff phones.
- Feed Schedule with printable kitchen view
- Medication sign-off from the floor
- Play View drag-and-drop groups with relationship rules
- Report cards with photos and play friends
- Roster, timesheets and payroll export
Try before you switch
14-day free trial, no card. Free guided migration on annual. UK plans start at £42/month under 100 spaces. New Zealand starts at NZ$90/month. All features included.
Frequently asked questions
Does DatCog support online owner bookings?
Owners request stays through the branded client portal; you approve from your notifications queue. Instant auto-confirm is on the roadmap. we stay honest about that.
Is DatCog only for welfare features?
No. DatCog is full kennel booking software. Calendars, occupancy and check-in are core. welfare tools share that same data.
How does pricing compare?
One price with all features included. Founders pricing by space count in USD, GBP, AUD and NZD. see the homepage pricing section.
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