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Set up your services

Services are the backbone of every booking. They tell Barkway how long an appointment takes and how much to charge — once you’ve added them, the calendar and invoices pretty much run themselves. ✂️

Add your first service​

  1. Go to Settings → Services.
  2. Click New service.
  3. Enter a clear name, price, and duration.
  4. Decide if this is a core service or leave it as an add-on.
  5. Save, and you’re done.

Add Service

Good practices​

  • Keep names simple and obvious, like Small - Full groom or Nail clip.
  • Break down your offerings into logical chunks — for example, make “Teeth clean” or “Deshedding” their own add-on services.
  • If your prices vary by size, create separate services (e.g. Full groom - Small, Full groom - Medium, Full groom - Large) so invoices stay clear and clients know exactly what they’re paying for.

Add-ons and extras​

Want to offer something flexible that isn’t tied to a core service? You’ve got options:

  • Use the pre-created Other service for odd jobs or quick extras.
  • Or create your own “add-on” service with a price and duration of 0.00.
    This way you can still add it to bookings, but it won’t extend the time or affect totals unless you give it a value.
  • Great for Extra time charges or anything that doesn’t fit neatly into your main services.

Why it matters​

Once your services are set, Barkway will:

  • Calculate booking durations automatically.
  • Show accurate totals on invoices.
  • Apply discounts and deposits without you touching a calculator.

Next steps

With services in place, you’re almost ready to take your first real booking. Exciting times ahead! 🐾