Pricing setup guide
Structure dog count, frequency, first-clean, and yard-area rules before customers request service.
- Set base recurring prices first
- Separate initial cleanup from recurring service
- Decide when yard area should add a surcharge
Resources
Practical guides for running a cleaner scooping operation.
Setup guides and tools for decisions owners make before their public pages, routes, billing, and client portal go live.
Route planning guide
Build a route-day model for assigning clients, ordering stops, and keeping field staff informed.
- Group clients by service area
- Keep gate, dog, and yard notes near each stop
- Review route progress before billing follow-up
First-time cleanup guide
Separate initial cleanup pricing from recurring service so the first visit does not distort subscription billing.
- Quote the first visit clearly
- Record extra yard condition notes
- Move the account into recurring service after review
Client portal setup guide
Decide what customers can update themselves and which requests should stay staff-approved.
- Let customers request changes
- Require approval for billing or route impact
- Show service history and invoices in one place
Message policy guide
Plan service messages, proof notifications, and tier allowances before scaling routes.
- Use messages for service changes and proof
- Keep marketing consent separate
- Set expectations for response times
Yard-area pricing explainer
Use manual area entry when it is enough, then verify with map measurement when the business needs tighter pricing control.
- Record the area source
- Preview price changes before applying
- Use verification for high-variance yards
Resources should support decisions owners make before launch.
The goal is to help a business owner configure service rules, client policies, billing paths, and public pages without vague software language.
- Choose pricingDogs, frequency, first cleanups, and yard-area modifiers.
- Set policiesSkip, postpone, cancellation, and missed-visit acknowledgements.
- Prepare routesAssignments, notes, proof, and field app behavior.
- Publish pagesHosted site, quote path, contact details, and client portal links.