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What are no-shows costing you?
Lost revenue / year
Around 77 missed sessions a year. Automated reminders and deposits typically claw most of this back.
Frequently asked questions
How much do no-shows cost a dog trainer?
Even a modest no-show rate adds up. If you run 20 sessions a week at $90 and 8% no-show, that is roughly 77 missed sessions and around $7,000 in lost revenue a year, time you can rarely re-fill at short notice.
How do I reduce no-shows?
The big levers are automated reminders (email and SMS) ahead of each session, taking a deposit or full payment at booking, and a clear, enforced cancellation policy. Together these typically recover most of the lost revenue.
Do deposits put clients off?
Rarely, when framed well. Committed clients expect to secure their slot, and a deposit filters out the casual enquiries that tend to no-show anyway.
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