Training

Setting up Training packages

EveryoneUpdated 10/16/2026

Training packages in Kennel Connection let clients prepay for a set number of training days, sessions, or classes for one pet or all their pets. They help your business collect payment upfront, simplify billing, and keep track of each client’s available training visits.


Training Packages

Training packages let clients prepay for a set number of training days, sessions, or classes.

Creating a training package

  1. Click Setup > Packages > Training Packages.
  2. Add a new package and fill in the fields below.
  3. Click Save.

FieldDescription
Package ServiceThe training type: Train-O (One-on-One), Train-R (Resident), or Train-C (Classes).
Package codeCode used to select the package when invoicing.
Package nameDescription shown on the invoice.
CostTotal price of the package.
# of days/nightsNumber of training days or sessions included.
ClassClass packages only. The specific class this package can be used for.

Pet packages vs client packages

  • Pet packages cover one specific pet. If a client has two pets, a package must be purchased for each.
  • Client packages cover every pet the client owns and only need to be added once.

Selling a package from the appointment screen

  1. On the appointment screen, click to purchase a package.
  2. Choose the package and click Next.
  3. A new tab opens with the invoice. Pay it now, or click Save to pay later.
  4. Back on the appointment screen, the package days load onto the appointment.

Selling a package from the pet or client card

  1. Open the pet or client card and go to Packages.
  2. Click Add Package and choose the package.
  3. Save or pay the invoice.

Package settings

Under Setup > System Options > Training:

  • Apply resident training package for: Choose Board and Train or Train only. See Resident Training for details.
  • Apply negative packages for: Allows packages to go negative. At checkout or invoicing, a message asks whether to let the package go negative. If you click No, the client owes for that appointment and you need to create an invoice.

When packages are applied

Training typePackage serviceApplied
One-on-OneTrain-OAt checkout
Classes (drop-in only)Train-CAt checkout
ResidentTrain-RWhen the invoice is created

Related articles: Resident Training, One-on-One Training, Training Classes

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