How do I handle first-time clients differently from regulars?

ElfClick tracks returning clients by their WhatsApp number. For new clients, the AI collects full intake details (breed, age, coat condition, any sensitivities). For returning clients, it can reference what was booked before and ask only what has changed, making the experience faster for regulars.

Can I set breed-specific grooming times so back-to-back appointments don't overrun?

Yes. You add breed or size categories as separate service items with different durations. The AI books the correct time slot based on what the client tells you about their pet, preventing scheduling overruns without you needing to manually manage each booking.

🐾 For Pet Groomers & Pet Salons

Fill your grooming table with WhatsApp bookings
automatically.

Q: Can I set different pricing by breed size for grooming services?

Yes. You can set up size-based pricing as separate catalog items — for example, 'Full Groom – Small Dog' at $55, 'Full Groom – Medium Dog' at $75, 'Full Groom – Large Dog' at $95. The AI collects the breed and weight and presents the correct pricing automatically.

Your AI assistant handles every appointment request on WhatsApp — books the slot, collects breed and coat details, confirms vaccinations, and logs everything. No more phone calls while you're mid-groom.

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The daily struggle

Sound familiar?

You're running a grooming business, not a call centre.

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Your phone rings while you have a golden retriever half-clipped on the table. You can't answer. The client leaves a message. You call back two hours later — and the slot is still open but their patience isn't.

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A new client shows up with a dog you've never seen. You have no idea if vaccinations are current. You have to ask awkwardly at the door while other clients are waiting.

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You get a cancellation with two hours' notice. You try to fill the slot by messaging a few regulars. By the time someone responds, the slot has passed. The table sat empty and you lost $65–$90.

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Every new client asks: "What do you charge for a lab mix?" You explain your size-based pricing from scratch every single time. It's the same conversation 15 times a week.

How ElfClick works

Your booking desk, open between every appointment

Three steps and every inquiry is handled — automatically.

Build your service menu by breed & size

Add your grooming services (bath, full groom, nail trim, deshedding, teeth brushing) with pricing by size or breed category. Set your vaccination policy, advance notice requirement, and any breed-specific notes. ElfClick enforces it all automatically.

Connect your WhatsApp Business number

Guided setup in under 10 minutes — free setup assistance included. Clients keep messaging the same number. Nothing changes for them.

AI collects every detail before you see the booking

The AI asks for breed, approximate weight, services needed, vaccination status, and any sensitivities — then confirms the appointment. You open your dashboard and every booking arrives with all the details you need. No back-and-forth required.

What your clients see

A golden retriever, fully booked

You're finishing a groom. Here's what your AI handles.

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Paw & Petal Grooming · ElfClick AI

● Online now

Hi! I'd like to book a full groom for my golden retriever, Biscuit. Do you have anything this week?

2:14 pm

Hi! Biscuit sounds adorable 🐶 A full groom for a large dog (golden retriever) is $90 and takes about 2.5 hours.

We have openings:
📅 Wed Jun 18 · 10:00 AM
📅 Thu Jun 19 · 2:00 PM
📅 Fri Jun 20 · 9:00 AM

Which works? And just to confirm — are Biscuit's vaccinations (rabies, bordetella) up to date?

2:14 pm

Thursday 2pm please! Yes, fully vaccinated — last done in March. Any nail sensitivities too

2:15 pm

✅ Biscuit is booked!

🐾 Full Groom — Large Dog
📅 Thu Jun 19 · 2:00 PM
👤 Biscuit · Booking #EC507
💰 $90 · Vaccinations confirmed ✓
📝 Note: nail sensitivity flagged for groomer

We'll send a reminder the day before. See you Thursday! 🐕

2:15 pm

— Booking in your dashboard. Nail sensitivity note saved. —

You were grooming another dog. Biscuit is booked, vaccinations confirmed, note captured.

Your options

Why not just use what you already have?

Here's an honest look at what you're choosing between.

What you have today

WhatsApp Business App

Free forever

✓ Your current number, no changes
✓ Free to use
✗ You reply to every inquiry manually
✗ No vaccination intake collection
✗ Missed calls while you're grooming
✗ No booking dashboard — all in chat history
✗ Breed-specific pricing explained manually every time

Built for pet groomers

ElfClick ★

Free 30-day trial · then from $39/month

✓ AI books appointments 24/7 automatically
✓ Collects breed, weight, vaccination status
✓ Flags sensitivities and special notes
✓ Size-based pricing presented automatically
✓ Automatic day-before reminders
✓ Clean booking dashboard with all pet details
✓ Free setup assistance included

Built for multi-location chains

Enterprise WhatsApp Platforms

Typically $50–$300+/month

✓ Full automation available
✓ Booking management available
✗ Designed for teams of 10+ staff
✗ Per-agent seat pricing
✗ Complex setup — needs a dedicated admin
✗ Dashboard not designed for solo groomers
✗ 3–5 day onboarding with a sales team

Pricing

Simple, honest pricing

Start free. Upgrade when you're ready. Cancel anytime — your WhatsApp number stays yours.

Free Trial

$0 30 days · No card

AI appointment booking
Breed & intake collection
Dashboard & analytics
Free setup assistance

Starter

$39 /month after trial

Everything in Free Trial
Automatic reminders
Rebooking nudges for regulars
Client broadcast messages

Growth

$59 /month

Everything in Starter
Multiple service categories
Priority support
Advanced analytics

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Questions

Pet Groomer FAQ

Can the AI collect vaccination status when booking a grooming appointment?

Yes. You can add a required intake question about vaccination status to your booking flow. The AI asks every new client whether their pet's vaccinations are current, records the response in the booking, and flags it for your attention if the client says they're unsure. You decide whether to proceed — the intake is done before you even see the booking.

Can I set different pricing by breed size?

Yes. Set up size-based pricing as separate catalog items — 'Full Groom – Small Dog' at $55, 'Full Groom – Medium Dog' at $75, 'Full Groom – Large Dog' at $95 — and the AI presents the correct pricing based on what the client tells you about their pet. No manual price-checking on your end.

How does ElfClick handle first-time clients differently from regulars?

ElfClick tracks clients by their WhatsApp number. For new clients, the AI collects full intake (breed, age, coat type, sensitivities, vaccination status). For returning clients, it references previous booking details and asks only what's changed — making the experience faster for your regulars while still capturing what you need.

Can I set breed-specific grooming durations so my schedule doesn't overrun?

Yes. Add breed or size categories as separate service items with different time durations. A small dog might be 1 hour, a large double-coated dog 3 hours — the AI books the correct duration based on what the client tells you, preventing back-to-back booking overruns without you manually adjusting each slot.

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