Data Import & Export

Dog Walking Business provides import and export tools for customers and services, accessible from Dog Walking > Settings or directly from the Customers and Services pages.

Exporting Data

• Customers — Export all customer records along with their linked pet profiles. Available in JSON and CSV formats.
• Services — Export all service definitions. Available in JSON and CSV formats.

Importing Data

• Customers — Import customer records from a JSON or CSV file. The importer validates each record and reports any errors (missing required fields, invalid email addresses, etc.).
• Services — Import service definitions from a JSON or CSV file. The importer checks for duplicate names and validates rate values.

Sample Import Files

Sample import files are available for download directly from the import interface. Use these to understand the expected format before preparing your own import file.

Tips for Importing

• CSV files should include a header row with column names matching the expected fields
• JSON files should contain an array of objects, each representing one record
• Review the error report after importing — any rows that failed will be listed with the reason
• Back up your database before performing large imports