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PupManager vs BusyPaws for dog trainers
BusyPaws is a capable all-in-one, and it’s priced and built like one, for facilities and larger pet businesses. If you’re a dog trainer, you end up paying facility money for features built for a kennel, and configuring a lot you’ll never use.
PupManager does one thing: software for training businesses. Focused, a fraction of the price, and set up in a day instead of a fortnight.
Updated June 2026
| BusyPaws | PupManager | |
|---|---|---|
| Who it’s priced for | Facilities and bigger businesses (~$79–$199/mo) | Dog trainers and training businesses |
| Free trial, no card | No free tier | 10 days, every feature, no card |
| Built only for training | Broad pet-business suite | Training-only, no daycare/grooming bloat |
| Structured session progress + client homework | Yes | Yes, the core of the product |
| Trainer-branded client app | Client booking/portal | Your name and colours throughout (web, iOS + Android) |
| Time to a working setup | Heavier, more to configure | Day-1 trainer template; concierge migration included |
| What you pay for what you use | Tiered, facility-scale feature set | One plan, every feature, no per-seat games |
If you run a multi-service facility, BusyPaws’ breadth may be worth it. If you’re a trainer who wants the training parts done well without paying for the kennel parts, that’s the gap PupManager is built for.
Frequently asked questions
Is BusyPaws or PupManager better for a dog trainer?
If you run a multi-service facility, with daycare, boarding or grooming alongside training, BusyPaws' breadth can be worth it. If training is the whole business, PupManager is focused on exactly that, costs a fraction of facility-scale pricing, and sets up in a day.
How much cheaper is PupManager than BusyPaws?
BusyPaws is typically priced for facilities, in the region of $79–$199/month for its larger tiers. PupManager core software is US$10 per trainer per week (about US$43 per month) with every core feature included, so for a training-only business it is usually a significant saving.
Does BusyPaws have a free trial?
BusyPaws has no free tier. PupManager offers a 10-day free trial with every feature and no card required: set up your real clients, then decide.
Can PupManager handle group classes like BusyPaws?
Yes, PupManager is purpose-built for multi-week group-class series, with enrolment, per-team attendance and automatic catch-up/make-up tracking, plus a trainer-branded client app for homework between classes.
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