Quick Start Guide

Follow these steps to get your dog walking business up and running quickly.

Step 1: Configure Your Business

Go to Dog Walking > Settings and fill in your business details:

• Business Name — Your company or business name
• Email — Your business email address (used in notifications)
• Phone — Your business phone number
• Address — Your business address

Step 2: Set Business Hours

On the same Settings page, set your Business Hours Start and Business Hours End times. These times determine the available slots shown in the booking form.

Step 3: Add Services

Go to Dog Walking > Services and add your services. For each service, enter:

• Name — e.g., “30-Minute Walk”, “Full Day Pet Sitting”
• Duration — How long the service takes
• Base Rate — Price for one pet
• Service Type — e.g., walk, sitting, grooming

Step 4: Add Your First Customer

Go to Dog Walking > Customers and add your first customer with their name, email, phone, and address.

Step 5: Add Pet Profiles

From the customer record, go to the Pets tab and add pet profiles with name, breed, weight, temperament, and any special instructions.

Step 6: Create an Appointment

Go to Dog Walking > Appointments and create your first appointment by selecting a customer, service, date/time, and which pets are included.

Step 7: Add the Booking Form

Create a new WordPress page and add the booking form shortcode:

[[dwb_booking_form]]

This displays a multi-step booking form where visitors can select a service, choose a date and time, enter their information, and submit a booking request.

Step 8: Display Your Pricing

Add the pricing display shortcode to any page:

[[dog_walking_pricing]]

This shows your services and rates in an attractive layout with an optional “Book Now” button.