Scout
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Description
Chester is a comprehensive platform designed for independent pet-care professionals such as dog walkers, pet sitters, groomers, trainers, and those operating boarding or daycare services, available on both web and mobile. It integrates various essential functions like booking and scheduling management along with maintaining detailed client and pet profiles, health records, care documentation, and messaging options for client communication. Furthermore, pet owners have access to a portal where they can request services and receive updates about their pets. Providers have the capability to establish recurring appointments, bundle services, issue invoices, track payments, and utilize Stripe for online card transactions. Following each service, they can provide clients with report cards that include notes, photos, and videos, while also attaching GPS routes for dog-walking updates. Additionally, Chester offers team collaboration features such as staff assignments, role-based permissions, shared calendars, and payroll reporting. A complimentary tier is available for those managing up to five active clients, while premium plans offer benefits like unlimited clients, card payment facilities, and enhanced team management tools, making it an invaluable resource for pet-care businesses. This comprehensive approach ensures that both pet-care providers and pet owners benefit from streamlined communication and management capabilities.
Description
Scout is the latest standard in dog walking and pet sitting software. Dog walkers and pet sitters all over the world love our easy-to-learn, modern app experience. Scout offers the simplicity that your clients want and the robust features that your team needs. You get repeat appointments, GPS tracking, automated billing, and the best custom branding options available in the pet sitting industry. Scout is the preferred choice for pet sitters all over the world. Register today to get a free trial -- you don't need a credit card.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
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Integrations
Stripe
No
Pricing Details
$21/month
Free plan: $0 for up to 5 active clients. Pro: $21/month or $249/year. Team: $32/month plus a per-member fee. Prices exclude applicable taxes. Online card payments incur a 5% service fee, which providers may pass on, absorb, or split.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
$25/Month
$25/month for up to 1 user per month
$15/month for each additional active Staff user
$15/month for each additional active Staff user
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
Yes
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
Yes
iPad App
Yes
Android App
Yes
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Chester
Founded
2026
Country
Canada
Website
chester.pet/
Vendor Details
Company Name
PetMethod
Founded
2015
Country
United States
Website
www.scoutforpets.com
Product Features
Product Features
Pet Sitting
Billing & Invoicing
Yes
Client Management
Yes
Credit Card Processing
Yes
Customer Portal
Yes
GPS Check-in / Check-Out
Yes
Key Management
Yes
Recurring Appointments
Yes
Scheduling
Yes
Staff Management
Yes