Free Dog Grooming Schedule Template
A dog grooming schedule covers the booking flow, intake checks, the first groom, repeat appointments, and the review that sets the next cycle.
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Dogs get booked in, coats grow out, nails creep up, and then grooming turns into a scramble to fit in “when things get bad.” A dog grooming schedule gives the work a clear order, so the handoff stays careful and nothing gets skipped when a dog’s nervous about clippers or paws.
The board moves from Enquiry and booking into Intake and assessment, where the dog gets looked over before any tools come out, then into First session for the first full groom. Scheduled sessions keeps the repeat visits in one place, which means the routine stays consistent, and Review and renew closes the loop so the next stretch doesn’t drift until mats or overgrown nails force a last-minute decision. The headings sit in violet with Fraunces up top and Roboto for the rest, so the steps read like procedure rather than a sales page.
- Enquiry and booking Captures the first contact and turns it into a booked slot, with any notes that matter before intake.
- Intake and assessment Holds the pre-groom checks you want on record, including anything that changes how the session should be handled.
- First session Tracks the initial groom as its own step, so the first experience doesn’t get rushed into the repeat routine.
- Scheduled sessions Keeps the recurring visits together, leaving you to add the dates and move each one through as it’s done.
- Review and renew Marks the point where the last session gets reviewed and the next cycle gets planned before coat and nails get out of hand.
In Plutio, the template runs as a project board, so you add your own dates to the cards because the columns hold the sequence, not a calendar. The work stays moving left to right as each appointment gets booked, assessed, completed, and then queued up again.
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What is on this board
5 columns, ready for your own cards. Adding it builds the board as a project in your workspace, with every column in place. The cards in the preview are examples of how the board is used, and are not added.
| Column | What is in it |
|---|---|
Enquiry and booking | The column holds incoming requests and booked appointments, so the next step always starts with a confirmed slot and notes. |
Intake and assessment | The column holds intake checks and condition notes that affect handling, so nothing gets assumed once the dog arrives. |
First session | The column holds the first full groom as its own stage, so the baseline cut and care choices stay clear before recurring work starts. |
Scheduled sessions | The column holds repeat appointments in order, so you can add your own dates and move each session through when it’s completed. |
Review and renew | The column holds the end-of-cycle review, so the next run of sessions gets queued up while details are still fresh. |
What happens when you install it
- A project is created with its board and 5 columns, empty and ready for your own cards.
- Every card you add opens as a task with its own description, assignee, dates, subtasks and files, and columns are renamed, reordered or deleted like any other.
Who it is for
Pet groomers, mobile grooming operators, and salons that want a repeatable booking-to-review flow for ongoing coat and nail care.
Questions about this project template
How often should a dog grooming schedule book appointments?
A dog grooming schedule usually books repeat sessions based on the dog’s coat growth, shedding, and nail wear. The board keeps the steps in order, and you add the actual dates for each dog.
What should happen at intake before the groom starts?
Intake usually records a quick condition check and any handling notes before clippers or nail tools come out. The schedule keeps that assessment as a distinct stage so the groom doesn’t start on assumptions.
Do you have to shave a dog if there are mats?
A groomer may need to clip short if mats are severe, but the decision belongs in a confirmed intake step, not mid-session. The schedule makes room to assess first, then run the first session with the right plan.
How do you schedule nail trims alongside full grooms?
Nail work often rides with regular sessions, but some dogs need nails tracked more closely than coat work. The schedule separates the first session from ongoing sessions so you can keep the routine steady and add dates as needed.
What does a grooming schedule include besides appointment dates?
A grooming schedule can include the full flow around the appointment, like booking, intake checks, the first groom, repeat sessions, and a review step. This board focuses on the sequence, and you supply the dates on the cards.
Is a grooming schedule a calendar or a workflow?
A grooming schedule can be either, but this template is a workflow board rather than a calendar. The columns show the order work moves through, and the dates get added by you.
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