Training Classes Setup
Training Classes in Kennel Connection lets you schedule group lessons, set rates and capacity limits, assign instructors, and book pets for a full course or individual days. It helps your business keep classes organized, spot overbookings, and manage billing, including eligible class packages.
Training Classes
Classes let you train a group of pets together, such as Puppy Kindergarten or Advanced Training.
Setting up a class
- Click Setup > Lists > Training Classes.
- Click to add a new class and fill in the fields below.
- Click Save.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Name of the class. |
| Max # per class | Maximum number of pets. A message appears if the class is overbooked. |
| Start/End date | Enter the date range, or enter the start date and Week Length and click Calculate to fill in the end date. |
| Rate | Rate per appointment. |
| Start/End time | Class start and end times. |
| Instructor | The employee teaching the class. They are automatically assigned to the class and receive commission, if commission is enabled. |
| Days of the week | The days the class meets. |
| Completed | Check when the class is finished. Completed classes can no longer be booked. |
| Allow drop-ins | See below. |
Allow drop-ins
- Enabled: Clients choose which days of the class to attend.
- Disabled: The pet is booked for every day of the class. To skip a day, that date’s appointment must be cancelled or deleted separately.
Important: Only classes with Allow drop-ins enabled can use packages.
Booking a class
- Find the pet in the Client Explorer.
- Select the pet(s), click Book, and choose Train Class.
- Select the class and dates, then click Save.
Packages
Class packages use the Train-C package service and are assigned to one specific class. A class package cannot be used for a different class. To create or sell packages, see Training Packages.
Invoicing
Class packages are applied when the pet checks out. The invoice shows whether a package day was used and adds any other billable services from the appointment.
Related articles: Training Setup, Training Packages