# Dog Groomer - Service Calendar Setup Guide > Set up a dog groomer service calendar in GHL Customer Care: add staff availability, create service groups, assign rooms/equipment, and publish a service menu. - Source: https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/calendars-and-appointments/service-calendars/dog-groomer-service-calendar-setup-guide - Section: Calendars & Appointments / Service Calendars - Reading time: 7 min - Images: 21, each explained below --- Recognizing the significance of _**Service Calendars**_ becomes imperative when dealing with a range of services that necessitate diverse availabilities and resources. For Dog Groomers offering different services, creating Service Calendars ensures effective scheduling and resource allocation.  --- **TABLE OF CONTENTS** - [What is a Service Calendar?](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs) - [Key Benefits of Service Calendars](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs) - [Adding Staff Members and Availability](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs) - [Creating Groups for MedSpa Services](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs) - [Creating Service Calendar](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs) - [Edit Existing Service Calendars](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs) - [Creating Service Menu](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs) --- # **What is a Service Calendar?** Service Calendars are scheduling tools that let you define specific services, assign staff, and allocate resources like rooms and equipment. For a dog grooming business, this means you can create calendars for services such as full grooms, bath & brush, and nail trims—each linked to the right groomer, grooming station/tub, and tools.This ensures customers can book easily while your team avoids scheduling conflicts.  --- ## **Key Benefits of Service Calendars** Service Calendars help dog groomers streamline scheduling, improve efficiency, and enhance customer experience. - **Automated Scheduling**: Customers book appointments without calling the salon. - **Resource Management**: Assign grooming stations/tubs and tools (clippers, shears, dryers) to prevent double bookings. - **Staff Scheduling**: Define groomers’ working hours for accurate availability. - **Service Grouping**: Organize offerings into groups like “Bath & Brush” or “Full Grooming.” - **Flexible Menus**: Offer multiple services in one booking (e.g., bath + nail trim). - **Professional Branding**: Add images and custom colors for a polished booking page. --- ## **Adding Staff Members and Availability** Adding staff is the foundation of service calendars since no service can be assigned without groomers set up. ### **1\. Click Add User** From your subaccount dashboard, Navigate to **Settings → My Staff → Add User.** ![1. Click Add User (image 1 of 21)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155063326915/original/4jcwkbkWzlWSn67YSV2EV3xSMnCCLjmZUQ.jpeg) **1. Click Add User (image 1 of 21)** This screenshot appears in the "1. Click Add User" section of "Dog Groomer - Service Calendar Setup Guide". The text alongside this image reads: From your subaccount dashboard, Navigate to Settings → My Staff → Add User. Immediately after, the guide continues: Enter the groomer’s name, email, extension. Set user permissions (limit access if needed). Define availability (e.g., Mark works Mon, Wed, Fri, 9am–5pm; Henry works Tue–Sat, 11am–7pm). Click Save. - What this covers: From your subaccount dashboard, Navigate to Settings → My Staff → Add User. - Controls: Settings → My Staff → Add User. - Next: Enter the groomer’s name, email, extension. Set user permissions (limit access if needed). Define availability (e.g., Mark works Mon, Wed, Fri, 9am–5pm; Henry works Tue–Sat, 11am–7pm). Click Save. ### **2\. User Info and Permissions** Enter the groomer’s **name, email, extension**. Set **user permissions** (limit access if needed). Define **availability** (e.g., Mark works Mon, Wed, Fri, 9am–5pm; Henry works Tue–Sat, 11am–7pm). Click **Save**.  to learn more about user access you can click [here](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/settings/user-settings/user-access) ![2. User Info and Permissions (image 2 of 21)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155063326412/original/fKndCR716FOeoVEpDD9XjWFxBls_FWmsnA.png) **2. User Info and Permissions (image 2 of 21)** This screenshot appears in the "2. User Info and Permissions" section of "Dog Groomer - Service Calendar Setup Guide". The text alongside this image reads: to learn more about user access you can click here. Immediately after, the guide continues: Groups act as categories to organize services. Each group has its own booking link. - What to click: to learn more about user access you can click here - Controls: name, email, extension, user permissions, availability, Save - Next: Groups act as categories to organize services. Each group has its own booking link. --- ## **Creating Groups for Dog Grooming Services** Groups act as categories to organize services. Each group has its own booking link. ### **1\. Open Calendar Settings** From the **Calendars** menu, click on **Calendar Settings** at the top-right corner. This is where you access all configuration options for groups, services, and preferences. ![1. Open Calendar Settings (image 3 of 21)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155063326429/original/Ae7yHbVYmJNGpPBbiXNsO4MRaR6uL7mbJw.png) **1. Open Calendar Settings (image 3 of 21)** This screenshot appears in the "1. Open Calendar Settings" section of "Dog Groomer - Service Calendar Setup Guide". The text alongside this image reads: From the Calendars menu, click on Calendar Settings at the top-right corner. This is where you access all configuration options for groups, services, and preferences. Immediately after, the guide continues: Go to Preferences → Account Preference and toggle the Service Menu option on. This activates the service-based booking system so you can create service calendars and menus. - What to click: From the Calendars menu, click on Calendar Settings at the top-right corner. This is where you access all configuration options for groups, services, and preferences. - Controls: Calendars, Calendar Settings - Next: Go to Preferences → Account Preference and toggle the Service Menu option on. This activates the service-based booking system so you can create service calendars and menus. ### **2\. Enable Service Menu** Go to **Preferences → Account Preference** and toggle the **Service Menu** option on. This activates the service-based booking system so you can create service calendars and menus. ![2. Enable Service Menu (image 4 of 21)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155063326410/original/-q6hq06KbNF7inZBnfIR2QZKnnEm4Gd6Kg.png) **2. Enable Service Menu (image 4 of 21)** This screenshot appears in the "2. Enable Service Menu" section of "Dog Groomer - Service Calendar Setup Guide". The text alongside this image reads: Go to Preferences → Account Preference and toggle the Service Menu option on. This activates the service-based booking system so you can create service calendars and menus. Immediately after, the guide continues: In the Calendars tab, click + New Group on the left sidebar. Groups help you organize related services such as full grooms, bath & brush, or nail trims. - Where to go: Go to Preferences → Account Preference and toggle the Service Menu option on. This activates the service-based booking system so you can create service calendars and menus. - Controls: Preferences → Account Preference, Service Menu - Next: In the Calendars tab, click + New Group on the left sidebar. Groups help you organize related services such as full grooms, bath & brush, or nail trims. ### **3\. Start Group Creation** In the **Calendars tab**, click **\+ New Group** on the left sidebar. Groups help you organize related services such as full grooms, bath & brush, or nail trims. ![3. Start Group Creation (image 5 of 21)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155063326411/original/UUteO1TO6WGpRWj72J6rtpW5BoYgfNe4Xw.jpeg) **3. Start Group Creation (image 5 of 21)** This screenshot appears in the "3. Start Group Creation" section of "Dog Groomer - Service Calendar Setup Guide". The text alongside this image reads: In the Calendars tab, click + New Group on the left sidebar. Groups help you organize related services such as full grooms, bath & brush, or nail trims. Immediately after, the guide continues: Enter the Group Name, Description, and URL (slug) in the pop-up form. Select a template type (Classic or Neo) and click Create to save the group. - Where to go: In the Calendars tab, click + New Group on the left sidebar. Groups help you organize related services such as full grooms, bath & brush, or nail trims. - Controls: Calendars tab, + New Group - Next: Enter the Group Name, Description, and URL (slug) in the pop-up form. Select a template type (Classic or Neo) and click Create to save the group. ### **4\. Add Group Details** Enter the **Group Name, Description, and URL (slug)** in the pop-up form. Select a template type (Classic or Neo) and click **Create** to save the group. ![4. Add Group Details (image 6 of 21)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155063326416/original/93CcZZ5YbnjbEvZiYI_Ygh2ACDjdK5TqLw.png) **4. Add Group Details (image 6 of 21)** This screenshot appears in the "4. Add Group Details" section of "Dog Groomer - Service Calendar Setup Guide". The text alongside this image reads: Enter the Group Name, Description, and URL (slug) in the pop-up form. Select a template type (Classic or Neo) and click Create to save the group. Immediately after, the guide continues: Select a group from the left sidebar and click Create Calendar. This begins the setup of a new service calendar for a specific dog grooming service like a full groom or bath & brush. - What to fill in: Enter the Group Name, Description, and URL (slug) in the pop-up form. Select a template type (Classic or Neo) and click Create to save the group. - Controls: Group Name, Description, and URL (slug), Create - Next: Select a group from the left sidebar and click Create Calendar. This begins the setup of a new service calendar for a specific dog grooming service like a full groom or bath & brush. --- ## **Creating Service Calendar** ### **1\. Create Service Calendar** Select a group from the left sidebar and click **Create Calendar**. This begins the setup of a new service calendar for a specific dog grooming service like a full groom or bath & brush. ![1. Create Service Calendar (image 7 of 21)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155063326414/original/BwQttZRhzO0Mk6PXTFWaxGq6mJJDQV5xvA.jpeg) **1. Create Service Calendar (image 7 of 21)** This screenshot appears in the "1. Create Service Calendar" section of "Dog Groomer - Service Calendar Setup Guide". The text alongside this image reads: Select a group from the left sidebar and click Create Calendar. This begins the setup of a new service calendar for a specific dog grooming service like a full groom or bath & brush. Immediately after, the guide continues: Navigate to Calendars → Service Menu → Create Service Menu. From the list of calendar types, click Service Booking. This option is designed for service-based businesses like dog groomers, allowing clients to book specific services such as…. - Where to go: Select a group from the left sidebar and click Create Calendar. This begins the setup of a new service calendar for a specific dog grooming service like a full groom or bath & brush. - Controls: Create Calendar - Next: Navigate to Calendars → Service Menu → Create Service Menu. From the list of calendar types, click Service Booking. This option is designed for service-based businesses like dog groomers, allowing clients to book specific services such as full grooms or nail trims. ### **2\. Select Service Booking** Navigate to **Calendars → Service Menu → Create Service Menu**. From the list of calendar types, click **Service Booking**. This option is designed for service-based businesses like dog groomers, allowing clients to book specific services such as full grooms or nail trims. ![2. Select Service Booking (image 8 of 21)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155063326752/original/-4ja56b5jNrkuQM26XLTa2utx4DvFF_jlA.jpeg) **2. Select Service Booking (image 8 of 21)** This screenshot appears in the "2. Select Service Booking" section of "Dog Groomer - Service Calendar Setup Guide". The text alongside this image reads: Navigate to Calendars → Service Menu → Create Service Menu. From the list of calendar types, click Service Booking. This option is designed for service-based businesses like dog groomers, allowing clients to book specific services such as full grooms or nail trims. Immediately after, the guide continues: Fill out the service details including Service Name, Assigned Staff, Custom URL, Service Duration, and Availability. This step ensures the calendar is tailored to the specific dog grooming service being offered. Click Advanced Settings…. - Where to go: Navigate to Calendars → Service Menu → Create Service Menu. From the list of calendar types, click Service Booking. This option is designed for service-based businesses like dog groomers, allowing clients to book specific services such as full grooms or nail trims. - Controls: Service Booking - Next: Fill out the service details including Service Name, Assigned Staff, Custom URL, Service Duration, and Availability. This step ensures the calendar is tailored to the specific dog grooming service being offered. Click Advanced Settings for further customization. ### **3\. Enter Service Basics** Fill out the service details including **Service Name, Assigned Staff, Custom URL, Service Duration, and Availability**. This step ensures the calendar is tailored to the specific dog grooming service being offered. Click **Advanced Settings** for further customization.  Clicking **Advanced Settings** expands additional configuration panels like **Service Details, Availability, Forms & Payment, Notifications, Customizations, and Rooms & Equipment**. These options let you fine-tune the booking flow, add branding, manage payments, and assign resources such as grooming stations/tubs or equipment.  ![3. Enter Service Basics (image 9 of 21)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155063326742/original/N-UicuXdMES_wSTRwv8dC_Hcpj4dzJg85Q.jpeg) **3. Enter Service Basics (image 9 of 21)** This screenshot appears in the "3. Enter Service Basics" section of "Dog Groomer - Service Calendar Setup Guide". The text alongside this image reads: Clicking Advanced Settings expands additional configuration panels like Service Details, Availability, Forms & Payment, Notifications, Customizations, and Rooms & Equipment. These options let you fine-tune the booking flow, add branding, manage payments, and assign resources such as grooming…. Immediately after, the guide continues: In the Service Details tab, you define the information that customers will see when booking this service. Start by uploading a Service Logo to give the booking page a professional look. Enter a clear Service Name (e.g., Full Groom, Bath &…. - What this covers: Clicking Advanced Settings expands additional configuration panels like Service Details, Availability, Forms & Payment, Notifications, Customizations, and Rooms & Equipment. These options let you fine-tune the booking flow, add branding, manage payments, and assign resources such as grooming stations/tubs or equipment. - Controls: Advanced Settings - Next: In the Service Details tab, you define the information that customers will see when booking this service. Start by uploading a Service Logo to give the booking page a professional look. Enter a clear Service Name (e.g., Full Groom, Bath & Brush, Nail Trim) and add a Description that explains what the service includes, such as “60-minute full groom including bath, haircut, and blow-dry.” ### **4\. Service Details Setup** In the **Service Details tab**, you define the information that customers will see when booking this service. Start by uploading a **Service Logo** to give the booking page a professional look. Enter a clear **Service Name** (e.g., Full Groom, Bath & Brush, Nail Trim) and add a **Description** that explains what the service includes, such as “60-minute full groom including bath, haircut, and blow-dry.”  Next, assign the service to the right **Group** (e.g., Full Grooming) so it stays organized with related services. Finally, create a **Custom URL** — this becomes part of the booking link you’ll share with customers, making it easier to recognize and share (e.g., /full-groom-booking). ![4. Service Details Setup (image 10 of 21)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155063326417/original/8xoQBfY8AXdQijJghjMgYORQiXTR24EPqg.jpeg) **4. Service Details Setup (image 10 of 21)** This screenshot appears in the "4. Service Details Setup" section of "Dog Groomer - Service Calendar Setup Guide". The text alongside this image reads: Next, assign the service to the right Group (e.g., Full Grooming) so it stays organized with related services. Finally, create a Custom URL — this becomes part of the booking link you’ll share with customers, making it easier to recognize and share (e.g., /full-groom-booking). Immediately after, the guide continues: In this section, you configure how the booking will appear to customers and staff. Set the Appointment Invite Title, which will show up on both customer and staff calendar invites (you can use placeholders like {{contact.name}} to…. - What this covers: Next, assign the service to the right Group (e.g., Full Grooming) so it stays organized with related services. Finally, create a Custom URL — this becomes part of the booking link you’ll share with customers, making it easier to recognize and share (e.g., /full-groom-booking). - Controls: Service Details tab, Service Logo, Service Name, Description, Group, Custom URL - Next: In this section, you configure how the booking will appear to customers and staff. Set the Appointment Invite Title, which will show up on both customer and staff calendar invites (you can use placeholders like {{contact.name}} to personalize it). Under Team Members, assign one or more groomers who are qualified to perform this service - customers will only see time slots for those staff members. Then, define a Meeting Location: this could be the grooming salon itself, a specific grooming station or even a custom video link if needed. Lastly, choose a Meeting Color to visually distinguish this service on the internal calendar view, making it easier for staff to quickly identify the type of appointment. ### **5\. Appointment & Staff Setup** In this section, you configure how the booking will appear to customers and staff. Set the **Appointment Invite Title**, which will show up on both customer and staff calendar invites (you can use placeholders like {{contact.name}} to personalize it). Under **Team Members**, assign one or more groomers who are qualified to perform this service - customers will only see time slots for those staff members. Then, define a **Meeting Location**: this could be the grooming salon itself, a specific grooming station or even a custom video link if needed. Lastly, choose a **Meeting Color** to visually distinguish this service on the internal calendar view, making it easier for staff to quickly identify the type of appointment. ![5. Appointment & Staff Setup (image 11 of 21)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155063326423/original/bH5EHFNS-BBRdW0mJoDZ3z0KQRXtVTqbFg.jpeg) **5. Appointment & Staff Setup (image 11 of 21)** This screenshot appears in the "5. Appointment & Staff Setup" section of "Dog Groomer - Service Calendar Setup Guide". The text alongside this image reads: In this section, you configure how the booking will appear to customers and staff. Set the Appointment Invite Title, which will show up on both customer and staff calendar invites (you can use placeholders like {{contact.name}} to personalize it). Under Team Members, assign one or more groomers…. Immediately after, the guide continues: In the Rooms tab, you connect a physical space in your dog grooming salon to the service. A room can represent a grooming station, bathing area, or drying station where the service is performed. For example, you might assign “Grooming…. - What to fill in: In this section, you configure how the booking will appear to customers and staff. Set the Appointment Invite Title, which will show up on both customer and staff calendar invites (you can use placeholders like {{contact.name}} to personalize it). Under Team Members, assign one or more groomers who are qualified to perform this service - customers will only see time slots for those staff members. Then, define a Meeting Location: this could be the grooming salon itself, a specific grooming station or even a custom video link if needed. Lastly, choose a Meeting Color to visually distinguish this service on the internal calendar view, making it easier for staff to quickly identify the type of appointment. - Controls: Appointment Invite Title, Team Members, Meeting Location, Meeting Color - Next: In the Rooms tab, you connect a physical space in your dog grooming salon to the service. A room can represent a grooming station, bathing area, or drying station where the service is performed. For example, you might assign “Grooming Station 1” for full grooms and “Bathing Tub” for bath & brush services. Assigning a room ensures that once a customer books the service, that specific space is reserved and cannot be double-booked.This is especially useful for clinics with limited shoot spaces, as it prevents multiple appointments from being scheduled in the same spot at the same time. ### **6\. Assign Room** In the **Rooms** tab, you connect a physical space in your **dog grooming** salon to the service. A room can represent a grooming station, bathing area, or drying station where the service is performed. For example, you might assign “Grooming Station 1” for full grooms and “Bathing Tub” for bath & brush services. Assigning a room ensures that once a customer books the service, that specific space is reserved and cannot be double-booked.This is especially useful for clinics with limited shoot spaces, as it prevents multiple appointments from being scheduled in the same spot at the same time. ![6. Assign Room (image 12 of 21)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155063326422/original/Rx-UKhx4_choUAzYPV7ZUqbwir7QZusQuA.png) **6. Assign Room (image 12 of 21)** This screenshot appears in the "6. Assign Room" section of "Dog Groomer - Service Calendar Setup Guide". The text alongside this image reads: In the Rooms tab, you connect a physical space in your dog grooming salon to the service. A room can represent a grooming station, bathing area, or drying station where the service is performed. For example, you might assign “Grooming Station 1” for full grooms and “Bathing Tub” for bath & brush…. Immediately after, the guide continues: In the Equipment tab, you link the tools or resources needed to complete the service. Equipment can represent items like clippers, high-velocity dryers, or grooming tool kits, and you can specify the available quantity. For example, you…. - What this covers: In the Rooms tab, you connect a physical space in your dog grooming salon to the service. A room can represent a grooming station, bathing area, or drying station where the service is performed. For example, you might assign “Grooming Station 1” for full grooms and “Bathing Tub” for bath & brush services. Assigning a room ensures that once a customer books the service, that specific space is reserved and cannot be double-booked.This is especially useful for clinics with limited shoot spaces, as it prevents multiple appointments from being scheduled in the same spot at the same time. - Controls: Rooms, dog grooming - Next: In the Equipment tab, you link the tools or resources needed to complete the service. Equipment can represent items like clippers, high-velocity dryers, or grooming tool kits, and you can specify the available quantity. For example, you may assign “High-Velocity Dryer” to a bath & brush service or “Clipper Kit” to a full groom. When a customer books the service, the system automatically reserves the necessary equipment, making sure it isn’t overbooked across multiple appointments. This helps maintain smooth operations by guaranteeing that all required tools are available for every appointment. ### **7\. Assign Equipment** In the **Equipment tab**, you link the tools or resources needed to complete the service. Equipment can represent items like clippers, high-velocity dryers, or grooming tool kits, and you can specify the available quantity. For example, you may assign “High-Velocity Dryer” to a bath & brush service or “Clipper Kit” to a full groom. When a customer books the service, the system automatically reserves the necessary equipment, making sure it isn’t overbooked across multiple appointments. This helps maintain smooth operations by guaranteeing that all required tools are available for every appointment. ![7. Assign Equipment (image 13 of 21)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155063326419/original/aYQ3cRmvaCpIzP88d6na5APdZCWfdQkBBA.png) **7. Assign Equipment (image 13 of 21)** This screenshot appears in the "7. Assign Equipment" section of "Dog Groomer - Service Calendar Setup Guide". The text alongside this image reads: In the Equipment tab, you link the tools or resources needed to complete the service. Equipment can represent items like clippers, high-velocity dryers, or grooming tool kits, and you can specify the available quantity. For example, you may assign “High-Velocity Dryer” to a bath & brush service or…. Immediately after, the guide continues: To update an existing service calendar, go to Service Calendars (v1) under the Meetings tab. Find the calendar you want to edit from the list and click the pencil icon under the Actions column. This will reopen the calendar settings…. - What this covers: In the Equipment tab, you link the tools or resources needed to complete the service. Equipment can represent items like clippers, high-velocity dryers, or grooming tool kits, and you can specify the available quantity. For example, you may assign “High-Velocity Dryer” to a bath & brush service or “Clipper Kit” to a full groom. When a customer books the service, the system automatically reserves the necessary equipment, making sure it isn’t overbooked across multiple appointments. This helps maintain smooth operations by guaranteeing that all required tools are available for every appointment. - Controls: Equipment tab - Next: To update an existing service calendar, go to Service Calendars (v1) under the Meetings tab. Find the calendar you want to edit from the list and click the pencil icon under the Actions column. This will reopen the calendar settings, allowing you to adjust details such as service name, assigned staff, availability, notifications, or resources without having to recreate the calendar. --- ## **Edit Existing Service Calendars** To update an existing service calendar, go to **Service Calendars (v1)** under the **Meetings** tab. Find the calendar you want to edit from the list and click the **pencil icon** under the **Actions** column. This will reopen the calendar settings, allowing you to adjust details such as service name, assigned staff, availability, notifications, or resources without having to recreate the calendar. ![Edit Existing Service Calendars (image 14 of 21)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155063856592/original/qFwNpTXLimbaA0ASVfzCna5DA2Fk-jL-Fw.png) **Edit Existing Service Calendars (image 14 of 21)** This screenshot appears in the "Edit Existing Service Calendars" section of "Dog Groomer - Service Calendar Setup Guide". The text alongside this image reads: To update an existing service calendar, go to Service Calendars (v1) under the Meetings tab. Find the calendar you want to edit from the list and click the pencil icon under the Actions column. This will reopen the calendar settings, allowing you to adjust details such as service name, assigned…. Immediately after, the guide continues: The Service Menu lets you display multiple services or groups in a single booking page. - What to click: To update an existing service calendar, go to Service Calendars (v1) under the Meetings tab. Find the calendar you want to edit from the list and click the pencil icon under the Actions column. This will reopen the calendar settings, allowing you to adjust details such as service name, assigned staff, availability, notifications, or resources without having to recreate the calendar. - Controls: Service Calendars (v1), Meetings, pencil icon, Actions - Next: The Service Menu lets you display multiple services or groups in a single booking page. --- ## **Creating Service Menu** The Service Menu lets you display multiple services or groups in a single booking page. ### **1\. Open Service Menu** Go to **Meetings** ➜ **Service Calendars (v1)** ➜ **Service Menu**. This brings you to the Service Menu area where customer-facing menus are created and managed. ![1. Open Service Menu (image 15 of 21)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155063326413/original/G3QXmqAh5VV1c1-pCcPn35U-Zoo8GhN5OA.png) **1. Open Service Menu (image 15 of 21)** This screenshot appears in the "1. Open Service Menu" section of "Dog Groomer - Service Calendar Setup Guide". The text alongside this image reads: Go to Meetings ➜ Service Calendars (v1) ➜ Service Menu. This brings you to the Service Menu area where customer-facing menus are created and managed. Immediately after, the guide continues: Click + Create Service Menu in the top-right. This starts a new, customer-facing menu that will display your dog grooming services. - Where to go: Go to Meetings ➜ Service Calendars (v1) ➜ Service Menu. This brings you to the Service Menu area where customer-facing menus are created and managed. - Controls: Meetings, Service Calendars (v1), Service Menu - Next: Click + Create Service Menu in the top-right. This starts a new, customer-facing menu that will display your dog grooming services. ### **2\. Create Service Menu** Click **\+ Create Service Menu** in the top-right. This starts a new, customer-facing menu that will display your dog grooming services. ![2. Create Service Menu (image 16 of 21)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155063326418/original/siBhbm-77ZjE_LDY1wDd4GOdl0I62glZ3g.png) **2. Create Service Menu (image 16 of 21)** This screenshot appears in the "2. Create Service Menu" section of "Dog Groomer - Service Calendar Setup Guide". The text alongside this image reads: Click + Create Service Menu in the top-right. This starts a new, customer-facing menu that will display your dog grooming services. Immediately after, the guide continues: Complete Service Menu name, Description, and the Service URL slug; choose the Form and toggle the Consent checkbox if needed. These settings define what customers see at the top of the menu and the link you’ll share. - What to click: Click + Create Service Menu in the top-right. This starts a new, customer-facing menu that will display your dog grooming services. - Next: Complete Service Menu name, Description, and the Service URL slug; choose the Form and toggle the Consent checkbox if needed. These settings define what customers see at the top of the menu and the link you’ll share. ### **3\. Menu Details** Complete **Service Menu name**, **Description**, and the **Service URL** slug; choose the **Form** and toggle the **Consent checkbox** if needed. These settings define what customers see at the top of the menu and the link you’ll share. ![3. Menu Details (image 17 of 21)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155063326427/original/cnV82-nZPs2BTFGTt6PPjfNHVnJBhH-oYg.png) **3. Menu Details (image 17 of 21)** This screenshot appears in the "3. Menu Details" section of "Dog Groomer - Service Calendar Setup Guide". The text alongside this image reads: Complete Service Menu name, Description, and the Service URL slug; choose the Form and toggle the Consent checkbox if needed. These settings define what customers see at the top of the menu and the link you’ll share. Immediately after, the guide continues: Under Additional Options, toggle Enable Add Guests, Enable Multiple Service Selection, and Enable Staff Selection. These controls let customers book for guests, select multiple services (e.g., bath + nail trim), and pick a preferred…. - What to choose: Complete Service Menu name, Description, and the Service URL slug; choose the Form and toggle the Consent checkbox if needed. These settings define what customers see at the top of the menu and the link you’ll share. - Next: Under Additional Options, toggle Enable Add Guests, Enable Multiple Service Selection, and Enable Staff Selection. These controls let customers book for guests, select multiple services (e.g., bath + nail trim), and pick a preferred groomer. ### **4\. Enable Options** Under **Additional Options**, toggle **Enable Add Guests**, **Enable Multiple Service Selection**, and **Enable Staff Selection**. These controls let customers book for guests, select multiple services (e.g., bath + nail trim), and pick a preferred groomer. ![4. Enable Options (image 18 of 21)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155063326425/original/KNUAoO-vOZHLAIe9qW-hN4_YToDz1ckvAQ.png) **4. Enable Options (image 18 of 21)** This screenshot appears in the "4. Enable Options" section of "Dog Groomer - Service Calendar Setup Guide". The text alongside this image reads: Under Additional Options, toggle Enable Add Guests, Enable Multiple Service Selection, and Enable Staff Selection. These controls let customers book for guests, select multiple services (e.g., bath + nail trim), and pick a preferred groomer. Immediately after, the guide continues: Click Select Services and choose the groups/calendars to include in this menu. Only services you’ve already created and assigned to groups will appear; expand a group to check specific services. - What to choose: Under Additional Options, toggle Enable Add Guests, Enable Multiple Service Selection, and Enable Staff Selection. These controls let customers book for guests, select multiple services (e.g., bath + nail trim), and pick a preferred groomer. - Next: Click Select Services and choose the groups/calendars to include in this menu. Only services you’ve already created and assigned to groups will appear; expand a group to check specific services. ### **5\. Select Services** Click **Select Services** and choose the **groups/calendars** to include in this menu. Only services you’ve already created and assigned to groups will appear; expand a group to check specific services. ![5. Select Services (image 19 of 21)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155063326420/original/GNMLnph_V7R2xPWZwgoRKE8minDz0ohnRg.png) **5. Select Services (image 19 of 21)** This screenshot appears in the "5. Select Services" section of "Dog Groomer - Service Calendar Setup Guide". The text alongside this image reads: Click Select Services and choose the groups/calendars to include in this menu. Only services you’ve already created and assigned to groups will appear; expand a group to check specific services. Immediately after, the guide continues: Open Arrange your services, then drag the handles to reorder how groups/services appear. Place your most popular items (e.g., Full Groom, Bath & Brush) at the top to improve conversions. - What to choose: Click Select Services and choose the groups/calendars to include in this menu. Only services you’ve already created and assigned to groups will appear; expand a group to check specific services. - Controls: Select Services, groups/calendars - Next: Open Arrange your services, then drag the handles to reorder how groups/services appear. Place your most popular items (e.g., Full Groom, Bath & Brush) at the top to improve conversions. ### **6\. Arrange Order** Open **Arrange your services**, then drag the handles to reorder how groups/services appear. Place your most popular items (e.g., Full Groom, Bath & Brush) at the top to improve conversions. ![6. Arrange Order (image 20 of 21)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155063326415/original/uoYvLa1zk06Nspsi8aRBEEtCFoA1tC9shA.png) **6. Arrange Order (image 20 of 21)** This screenshot appears in the "6. Arrange Order" section of "Dog Groomer - Service Calendar Setup Guide". The text alongside this image reads: Open Arrange your services, then drag the handles to reorder how groups/services appear. Place your most popular items (e.g., Full Groom, Bath & Brush) at the top to improve conversions. Immediately after, the guide continues: Now, when you give your customers the link to your Service Menu, it should look like this. - Where to go: Open Arrange your services, then drag the handles to reorder how groups/services appear. Place your most popular items (e.g., Full Groom, Bath & Brush) at the top to improve conversions. - Controls: Arrange your services, Service Calendars - Next: Now, when you give your customers the link to your Service Menu, it should look like this. --- Now, when you give your customers the link to your Service Menu, it should look like this. ![6. Arrange Order (image 21 of 21)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155063564801/original/oJkNhAW206VOIA3HlXNIv4yRSI9E5zKPUw.png) **6. Arrange Order (image 21 of 21)** This screenshot appears in the "6. Arrange Order" section of "Dog Groomer - Service Calendar Setup Guide". The text alongside this image reads: Now, when you give your customers the link to your Service Menu, it should look like this. Immediately after, the guide continues: Mastery of service calendars within GHL Customer Care is crucial for businesses offering a diverse range of services. This detailed guide ensures that users can adeptly create, customize, and present their Service Calendars, providing a…. - What this covers: Now, when you give your customers the link to your Service Menu, it should look like this. - Controls: Arrange your services, Service Calendars - Next: Mastery of service calendars within GHL Customer Care is crucial for businesses offering a diverse range of services. This detailed guide ensures that users can adeptly create, customize, and present their Service Calendars, providing a streamlined experience for both businesses and clients. Armed with this knowledge, businesses can optimize their scheduling processes and elevate customer satisfaction. Mastery of service calendars within GHL Customer Care is crucial for businesses offering a diverse range of services. This detailed guide ensures that users can adeptly create, customize, and present their **Service Calendars**, providing a streamlined experience for both businesses and clients. Armed with this knowledge, businesses can optimize their scheduling processes and elevate customer satisfaction. --- ## **Frequently Asked Questions** **Q: Why can’t I save a service calendar?** You must assign at least one staff member before saving. **Q: Why are no time slots showing for a service?** Check staff availability, assigned rooms, and equipment. **Q: Can clients book multiple services at once?** Yes, enable multiple services in the Service Menu settings. **Q: Can I take deposits for services?** Yes, connect Stripe or PayPal under Forms & Payment. **Q: How do I prevent double-booking****grooming station/tub or equipment?** Assign rooms and equipment to each service. **Q: Can clients pick their preferred** **groomer****?** Yes, enable Staff Selection in the Service Menu. **Q: How do I list all services on one page?** Use the Service Menu to combine multiple calendars. --- Documentation for GHL Customer Care. Support: support@ghlcustomercare.com