You're elbow-deep in a Goldendoodle and the phone won't stop ringing. HeyGroomer answers every call, books breed-aware appointments, and sends reminders — so your calendar stays full without you lifting a finger.
Every missed call is a missed booking. Here's how HeyGroomer keeps your chair full while you work.
Every call picked up instantly — evenings, weekends, and holidays. No more voicemail black holes. Clients book instead of hanging up.
Knows that a Standard Poodle full groom takes 2.5 hours while a Yorkie bath-and-trim takes 50 minutes. Books the right time slot automatically — no double-bookings.
Sends SMS/email reminders 24 hours before the appointment. Follows up after the groom to request reviews. Automatically re-books clients on a 6-8 week cycle.
Handles cancellations gracefully and instantly offers the open slot to your waitlist. No revenue lost to no-shows — open slots get backfilled automatically.
Every call is transcribed and logged. See exactly what was discussed — pet names, special requests, allergies. Review calls from your dashboard anytime.
Beyond phone calls: clients can text your number or book online. All channels handled from one system so nothing slips through.
A real call between HeyGroomer and a pet owner booking a Goldendoodle groom. This is what your clients experience.
47 seconds. Zero hold time. One happy client with a booked appointment.
Get This for Your Salon →The average solo groomer misses 15-20 calls per week. At $60/groom, that's $800+ in lost revenue every month.
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| Feature | HeyGroomer | My AI Front Desk | MoeGo | Anolla |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Built for Groomers | ✓ Groomer-only | ~ General business | ✓ Pet industry | ~ General business |
| Smart Call Answering | ✓ Natural voice | ✓ Natural voice | ✗ Not included | ✓ Natural voice |
| Breed-Aware Scheduling | ✓ Auto time slots | ✗ Manual setup | ✓ Breed timing | ✗ Fixed durations |
| Online Booking Page | ✓ Included | ✗ Separate tool | ✓ Included | ✗ Not included |
| SMS Reminders | ✓ Auto | ✓ Auto | ✓ Auto | ✓ Auto |
| No-Show Follow-Up | ✓ Auto rebook | ✗ Not included | ~ Manual follow-up | ✗ Not included |
| Waitlist Backfill | ✓ Automatic | ✗ Not available | ~ Basic waitlist | ✗ Not available |
| Call Transcripts | ✓ Full transcripts | ✓ Full transcripts | ✗ N/A | ✓ Summaries |
| Review Requests | ✓ Auto after groom | ✗ Not included | ~ Add-on | ✗ Not included |
| Setup Time | 5 minutes | 15-30 minutes | 30-60 minutes | 15-30 minutes |
| Starting Price | $49/mo | $65/mo | $99/mo | $79/mo |
| Free Trial | ✓ 14 days | ✓ 7 days | ✓ 14 days | ✗ Demo only |
Last updated March 2026. Pricing and features based on publicly available information.
What you actually pay for a smart receptionist — no hidden fees.
You're the groomer, the receptionist, and the owner. When you're mid-groom, every call goes to voicemail — and most people don't leave one. HeyGroomer answers instantly, books the right time slot based on breed and service, and sends a confirmation text. You finish the Goldendoodle, check your phone, and see 3 new bookings.
You have a front desk person — but they also check in dogs, manage payments, and answer questions. The phone rings and it's a game of triage. HeyGroomer handles the routine calls (new bookings, rescheduling, availability checks), freeing your front desk to focus on the dogs and clients actually in the salon. Plus it works evenings and weekends when the salon is closed.
Managing phone coverage across multiple locations is expensive — $3,000-$5,000/mo in receptionist salaries per location. HeyGroomer handles all locations from one system, routes calls to the right salon based on area code or caller preference, and maintains consistent booking standards. Each location gets its own schedule, services, and availability.
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