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| Collar | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Collar Ltd |
| Operating system | Cross-platform (Web, iOS, Android) |
| Platform | Web Application, Mobile Application (iOS & Android) |
| Type | Pet Business Management Software, SaaS, Marketplace |
| License | Proprietary SaaS |
| Website | collar |
Collar (operating online via collar.pet) is a cloud-based SaaS platform and mobile application ecosystem designed for pet care business management and consumer pet service booking, developed by United Kingdom technology firm Collar Ltd.[1] Incorporated in 2020 and based in London, England, Collar provides an all-in-one operating system for pet care service providers—including dog daycares, grooming salons, boarding kennels, pet trainers, dog walkers, pet sitters, veterinary practices, and private dog parks—paired with a mobile app used by over 100,000 pet owners across 120 cities worldwide.[2]
History
Collar Ltd was formally incorporated in England and Wales on April 12, 2020.[3] The company was established to address long-standing software fragmentation in the pet care services market. Historically, small and medium-sized pet care businesses relied on a combination of paper intake records, standalone desktop calendars, third-party consumer messaging applications, and generic invoicing software.
To resolve these operational bottlenecks, Collar's engineering team developed a unified architecture that connects back-office business administration with a dedicated customer mobile app. Following its initial rollout in the United Kingdom, Collar expanded internationally, establishing business clients and pet owner user bases across Europe, North America, Australia, and the Middle East.
Product Ecosystem and Architecture
The Collar ecosystem comprises of many digital portals:
Collar Platform
The primary B2B SaaS dashboard utilized by pet care operators and facility staff.[4] Built on a modern web application framework, the platform provides a centralized "Live Operations Pulse" dashboard that integrates appointment calendars, customer accounts, pet health records, staff shift assignments, route management, financial reconciliation, and multi-branch analytics.
Collar Pet Owner App
The consumer-facing application available on web browsers and mobile platforms, including iOS and Android. [5] The app allows pet owners to maintain digital health records ("Pet Passport"), discover verified local service providers, book appointments 24/7, receive photo and video activity updates, and order pet retail products.
Collar Support Hub
A dedicated support portal and knowledge base containing technical documentation, video walk-throughs, operational playbooks, and user guides for service providers.[6]
Core Operational Modules
Booking and Smart Scheduling Engine (Collar Schedules)
Collar includes configurable scheduling engines tailored to different pet service operational models:
- Web and Portal Integration: Embeddable booking widgets for business websites and social pages, as well as direct integration with Reserve with Google for discovery via Google Search and Maps.
- Slot and Capacity Controls: Supports single-slot appointments (e.g. grooming treatments, training sessions) and continuous multi-pet capacity limits (e.g. daycare groups, boarding kennels).
- Automated Waitlists and Recurring Series: Automatic queue management when slots open due to cancellations, and automated recurring schedules for daily daycare clients.
Financial Operations and Billing (Collar Payments)
Financial management within Collar is powered by Stripe, providing PCI Service Provider Level 1 compliance:
- Deposit Enforcement: Businesses can configure mandatory booking deposits to protect against customer no-shows.
- Split Payments and Account Credits: Supports splitting bills across payment methods and managing client credit balances for refunds or prepaid packages.
- Invoicing and Recurring Billing: Automated PDF invoice creation, automated receipt distribution, and subscription billing for memberships.
Pet Intelligence and Tagging (Pet Passport & Collar Tags)
- Pet Passport: Centralized digital health profiles tracking vaccination records (e.g. Rabies, Kennel Cough, DHPP), vaccination expiry dates, dietary needs, medical notes, microchip numbers, and weight history.
- Collar Tags: Dynamic smart tags used to filter and categorize pets, owners, and bookings (e.g.
#HighEnergy,#VIPClient,#MedicationRequired), enabling automated operational workflows based on tags.
Communications Suite (Collar Chat)
- Media-Rich Updates: Staff can capture and transmit photos, video clips, and digital "Report Cards" directly to pet owners during appointments.
- Smart SMS and Push Routing: Messages automatically deliver as free push notifications if the owner has installed the mobile app, with automatic fallback to SMS text messaging if offline.
- Broadcast Campaigns: Direct messaging and email campaign tools for business marketing, customer retention, and promotional vouchers.
Route and Logistics Management
Designed for mobile grooming vans and pet transportation shuttles:
- Automated route planning and driver assignment linked with booking locations.
- Real-time client arrival notifications and ETA updates.
Multi-Branch and Staff Operations
- Role-Based Permissions: Granular access controls for business owners, managers, groomers, kennel technicians, and receptionists.
- Multi-Site Management: Multi-location administrative controls allowing enterprise and franchise operators to track revenues, capacity utilization, and staff commissions across multiple sites.
Commercial Model and Pricing
Collar operates on a software subscription model structured into three primary tiers:
| Tier | Target Business | Included Features | Supported Listings | Included Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Solo Operators | Core Booking, Profiles, Messaging, Financial Invoicing | Up to 3 | 5 Team Members |
| Premium | Growing Businesses | Advanced Scheduling, Multi-Booking, In-App Campaigns | Up to 6 | 10 Team Members |
| Business | Enterprise & Multi-Site | Memberships, Route Management, Multi-Site Admin, E-Commerce | Up to 12 | 15 Team Members |
Additional modular extensions are available for specialized retail, custom domain branding, and high-volume transactional SMS messaging.
Security, Compliance, and Data Governance
Collar's cloud infrastructure utilizes SSL proxy tunnels to encrypt data in transit. Payment processing conforms to PCI DSS Level 1 standards via Stripe. The platform enforces strict data privacy controls in compliance with United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), prohibiting third-party data tracking or monetization of user activity.
Industry Partnerships and Philanthropy
Collar maintains active organizational partnerships within the pet sector:
- Pet Industry Federation (PIF): Corporate software partner promoting operational standards for pet care businesses in the UK.
- Animal Welfare Partnerships: Software and fundraising partner for international animal rescue non-profits, including Underdog International and the Wild at Heart Foundation (WAHF).
- Technology Partners: Technical integrations with Stripe and Google.
References
- ^ "Collar - Pet Business Management Software". Retrieved 2026-08-09.
- ^ "Book Trusted Pet Services Near You / Book with Collar". Retrieved 2026-08-09.
- ^ "Collar Ltd - Companies House Information". Retrieved 2026-08-09.
- ^ "Collar Platform". Retrieved 2026-08-09.
- ^ "Download Collar App". Retrieved 2026-08-09.
- ^ "Collar Help & Support". Retrieved 2026-08-09.
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