For dog trainers & behavior pros
Dog training software that's actually free
You're mid-session with someone's best friend while the texts pile up — booking questions, package questions, "how did Bailey do today?" The CRMs built for photographers want $36 a month and still can't send a training video to the owner. MakeHay is $0, and it can.
Free forever for one user. Set up in minutes.
Free forever. No monthly plan, no seat fees, no trial clock.
Sound familiar?
The parts of the job that have nothing to do with the work.
Owners want to see the progress, not hear about it later
The magic moment happens mid-session — first clean recall, first loose-leash walk past a distraction. By the time you're home writing a recap email, the moment's gone and the owner's wondering what they paid for.
Packages sell the program, spreadsheets lose it
You sell a 6-session package, collect a deposit over Venmo, track sessions in a note app, and invoice the balance from memory. One busy month and you genuinely don't know who owes what.
Software priced for wedding vendors, not trainers
The tools that do client portals and contracts were built for photographers and event pros — and priced like it. A solo trainer doesn't need a $432/year subscription to schedule sessions and take payments.
What changes with MakeHay
Quote, schedule, get paid, come back.
Send photo & video updates while you train
Snap photos and short videos during the session, add a note about what clicked, and hit send. The owner gets an email on the spot and everything lands in their private client portal — the gallery of their dog's progress becomes your best marketing.
- Photo & video updates sent mid-session or after
- Every update saved in the client's portal gallery
- Outdoor sessions? The forecast is checked per address
- "See you tomorrow" reminders sent automatically
Quote it before you leave the site
Sell packages the way owners buy them: a 4, 6, or 12-session option on one quote, your recommended tier highlighted, approved with one tap from their phone — deposit collected in the same motion.
Get paid without chasing
Turn a finished package into an invoice in one click. Owners pay by card or bank transfer online, deposits credit automatically, and reminders chase the stragglers so you don't have to.
Keep every customer for the re-do
Every dog, owner, package, and session in one place. When the puppy graduates, the follow-up program is one quote away — and the portal keeps you one tap from their inbox.
The honest math
Compare the bill, not the brochure.
MakeHay
$0/mo
Free is the plan — not a trial of one
- Every feature, every user, from day one
- No per-seat pricing, no feature gates
- No credit card to sign up, nothing to cancel
The usual field-service subscription
$29–399/mo
+ card fees on top
- Per-seat pricing that climbs as your crew grows
- The features you actually need gated to higher tiers
- An annual bill whether it rained all month or not
FAQ
Dog training questions, answered straight.
Can I send photo and video updates during a session?
Yes — that's MakeHay's signature feature for trainers. Open the session, snap photos or record short videos on your phone, add a note, and send. The owner gets an email immediately and the media lands in their private portal gallery, building a running record of their dog's progress.
Do my clients get a portal?
Every client gets one private link showing their upcoming sessions, every photo/video update, quotes, and invoices with balances. No app to install, no password to forget.
Can I sell session packages?
Yes. Put up to three package tiers on one quote — say 4, 6, and 12 sessions — mark one as recommended, and let the owner pick and approve on their phone. Collect a deposit at approval so the spot is real.
Does it handle recurring session schedules?
Weekly and biweekly schedules generate sessions onto your calendar automatically, and you can hand-place any pattern (like Mon/Wed/Fri) in a few taps. Owners get automatic day-before reminders when you turn those on.
Is it really free for dog trainers?
Really free — client management, scheduling, packages, invoicing, the portal, and session updates. MakeHay earns a small platform fee only when you take online card or ACH payments, like any payment platform. No subscription, no per-client fees.
See every trade we build for on the industries page, or browse the full feature list.
Every session, shared. Every package, paid.
Set up free in minutes — your first session update can go out today.
Free forever for one user. Set up in minutes.