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Head-to-head · Kennel Software

PetExec vs DoggieDashboard

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score PetExec #1 in Kennel Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit PetExec
DoggieDashboard #7 in Kennel Software 7.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 6 features Try DoggieDashboard

PetExec leads on 0 checks, DoggieDashboard on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePetExec · 9.3/10
  • Free planonly DoggieDashboard
  • Most featuresPetExec · 6 of 6

PetExec scores higher on our rubric for kennel software: 9.3 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

PetExec is the better fit for established multi-location kennels needing deep operations. DoggieDashboard is the better fit for solo or small kennels prioritizing low cost.

  • PetExec fits best

    Established multi-location kennels needing deep operations

  • DoggieDashboard fits best

    Solo or small kennels prioritizing low cost

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Side by side

Feature PetExec 9.3/10 Visit ↗ DoggieDashboard 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 7.8
Ranking #1 in Kennel Software #7 in Kennel Software
Best for Established multi-location kennels needing deep operations Solo or small kennels prioritizing low cost
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request $400/yr
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs Email
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features PetExec 6/6 · DoggieDashboard 4/6
Online booking ✓ ✓
Vaccination records ✓ ✓
Automated reminders ✓ ✓
Staff scheduling ✓ ✓
Client portal ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Multi-location support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Occupancy controls, waitlists and overbooking prevention support capacity planning.
  • eScorecards, vaccination records and digital documents organize daily pet care.
  • Web, iOS and Android access with owner self-service, payments and reminders.
  • Free plan supports up to 10 pet profiles
  • Occupancy, vaccine, scheduling and check-in/out tools in one system
  • Invoices, waivers, reminders and financial reports included
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales instead of selecting a published self-serve plan.
  • Its broad operations scope can mean a heavier rollout than a booking-only tool.
  • PetExec now sits within Togetherwork's Gingr group, adding vendor-transition context.
  • Web-only platform without integrations
  • Client-portal capabilities are narrower than core operations
  • Paid plans are required for more than 10 pet profiles
Our verdict

PetExec is cloud-based operations software for boarding kennels, dog daycares, groomers and trainers. It combines reservations, owner self-service, pet and vaccination records, occupancy controls, employee scheduling, digital contracts,…

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DoggieDashboard is a cloud-based management tool for kennels and other pet-care businesses, including boarding facilities, daycares, groomers, sitters and walkers. Its feature set centers on pet and client records, uploaded documents,…

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  1. PetExecKennel Software 9.3Pricing on request
  2. DoggieDashboardKennel Software 7.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • PetExec — where it wins

    • Occupancy controls, waitlists and overbooking prevention support capacity planning.
    • eScorecards, vaccination records and digital documents organize daily pet care.
    • Web, iOS and Android access with owner self-service, payments and reminders.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales instead of selecting a published self-serve plan.
    • Its broad operations scope can mean a heavier rollout than a booking-only tool.
    • PetExec now sits within Togetherwork's Gingr group, adding vendor-transition context.

  • DoggieDashboard — where it wins

    • Free plan supports up to 10 pet profiles
    • Occupancy, vaccine, scheduling and check-in/out tools in one system
    • Invoices, waivers, reminders and financial reports included

    Where it doesn't

    • Web-only platform without integrations
    • Client-portal capabilities are narrower than core operations
    • Paid plans are required for more than 10 pet profiles

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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