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PupManager vs Paw Partner for dog trainers
Paw Partner is a capable pet-business platform, but it’s built facility-first, for boarding, daycare and grooming. Training is a secondary module on top of a kennel tool, so as a trainer you get the training parts done to a generalist standard, in an interface trainers themselves describe as fiddly, and the branded client app is a paid upcharge on top.
PupManager does one thing: software for dog trainers. The branded client app is the centrepiece, not an add-on, and you can be up and running the same day.
Updated June 2026
| Paw Partner | PupManager | |
|---|---|---|
| Who it’s built for | Boarding, daycare & grooming first; training is a side module | Dog trainers only, training-first |
| Trying it out | No self-serve trial: account build + one-month deposit | 10 days, every feature, no card |
| Branded client app | Paid add-on: +$99.99/mo plus $300 setup | Your name and colours throughout, included (web + iOS/Android) |
| Structured session progress + client homework | Report cards & homework in the training module | Yes, the core of the product |
| Day-to-day feel | Reviewers cite clunky navigation & limited customisation | Modern, flexible, set up in a day |
| Client achievements / engagement | Not offered | Optional add-on your clients actually enjoy |
| What you pay for | A pet-business suite split across four trades | Core software + extra trainers per seat + add-ons you choose |
If you run boarding, daycare or grooming alongside your training, Paw Partner runs the whole facility under one roof and that breadth may be worth it. If you’re a trainer who wants the training experience and the client app done properly, without paying for the kennel parts, that’s the gap PupManager is built for.
Frequently asked questions
Is PupManager or Paw Partner better for dog trainers?
For a business that is only dog training, PupManager is usually the better fit: it is built only for trainers, the trainer-branded client app is included, and there is a no-card 10-day free trial. Paw Partner is a strong choice if you also run boarding, daycare or grooming, because it manages the whole facility in one system. On Paw Partner, training is a secondary module; on PupManager it is the entire product.
Does Paw Partner include a branded client app?
On Paw Partner the branded client app is a paid add-on, around $99.99/month plus a roughly $300 setup fee. On PupManager a trainer-branded client app, on web, iOS and Android, is included in the core software at no extra cost.
Can I try Paw Partner or PupManager for free?
PupManager has a self-serve 10-day free trial with every feature and no card required. Paw Partner does not offer a self-serve free trial. Getting started involves an account build and a one-month deposit.
How much do PupManager and Paw Partner cost?
PupManager core software is US$10 per trainer per week (about US$43 per month), every core feature, unlimited clients and dogs, with extra trainers billed per seat and optional add-ons. Paw Partner's training-only plan is around $44.99/month with unlimited staff, so for a larger team Paw Partner can work out cheaper, worth comparing for your team size.
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