Invoice templates for dog daycare operators covering daily sessions, weekly packages, puppy socialisation, and monthly daycare memberships.
A dog daycare operator invoice records fees for providing supervised daytime care for dogs while their owners are at work or away. UK dog daycare businesses must be licensed by the local authority if they provide care in a commercial premises. Home-based dog daycare (caring for dogs in your home) is also licensed under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) Regulations 2018 if more than a certain number of dogs are cared for. Daycare fees are typically charged per day, per half-day, or as a weekly or monthly package. Regular clients often benefit from block-booking discounts. Additional services — grooming, training sessions, special one-on-one time — can be added to the invoice. Clear records of which dogs attended on which dates support licensing compliance requirements.
| Service | Typical Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Full-day dog daycare (per dog) | 28 | day |
| Half-day dog daycare (per dog) | 18 | half-day |
| Weekly daycare pass (5 days, per dog) | 125 | week |
| Monthly membership (20 days, per dog) | 450 | month |
| Puppy socialisation session (up to 5 months) | 32 | day |
| Additional walk or grooming add-on | 15 | service |
| Collection and drop-off (per trip, local area) | 8 | trip |
Dog daycare operators typically invoice weekly or monthly for regular clients. For daily drop-in clients, payment at drop-off is standard. Monthly membership clients benefit from a direct debit or standing order arrangement — make this easy for them to set up. For irregular or first-time clients, require payment in advance or at drop-off. A simple booking form that confirms vaccination status, emergency contacts, and any behavioural notes should accompany the invoice for new clients. For block bookings, issue the invoice upfront covering the full block. Unused sessions within the block should have a clearly stated expiry policy.