FAQs

Choosing a booking system — whether you're just starting out or thinking about switching — is a big decision. We’re here to help you make the right choice, whatever stage you're at.

Free migration to Muddy Booking
What makes Muddy Booking better than Acuity or SimplyBook?

Muddy Booking is custom-built specifically for dog field businesses—unlike generic platforms that try to fit all industries.

Muddy offers a premium experience that reflects the quality and care you’ve put into your field, from a beautifully designed booking page to features tailored for dog fields.

Your booking page is often the first impression customers get of your business—and with Muddy Booking, that impression is polished, professional, and reassuring.

Our simple, flat-rate pricing means no extra charges per booking—and overall, better value than many generic systems.

Choosing a system like Muddy Booking is an investment in your business—not just a cost. It helps you attract and retain customers who appreciate a professional, hassle-free booking experience.

Plus, it’s built, owned, and run in the UK, meaning local support that understands your needs and regulations.

What if I go over my monthly booking limit?

If you reach your plan's booking limit, you can continue to take bookings without interruption.

Just be aware that each booking over your limit will incur a small fee of undefinedp.

We'll notify you when you’re approaching your limit, so you have plenty of time to upgrade if needed, to avoid any extra charges.

Can I get a free trial of Muddy Booking?

Yes, you can start a free trial of Muddy Booking at any time, without needing to enter any payment details.

This allows you to explore the features, customise your booking page, and see how it works for your business before making a commitment.

During the trial, you can set up your booking form, add your fields, and even take test bookings to see how everything works.

Will my customers receive SMS notifications?

Yes, Muddy Booking can send SMS notifications to your customers, including booking confirmations, reminders, and cancellation notices.

You can customise these messages to include important information you want to share.

This feature helps keep your customers informed and engaged, reducing no-shows and improving their overall experience.

Please note, SMS notifications are an additional cost, please see our pricing page for details.

Are email notifications included?

Yes, Muddy Booking includes email notifications for bookings, cancellations, and reminders.

Can I use Muddy Booking if I have multiple dog fields?

Absolutely! Muddy Booking supports multiple fields, allowing you to manage all your bookings in one place.

This flexibility makes it easy to handle different pricing, availability, and customer preferences for each field.

You can also set different opening hours and gate codes for each field, ensuring everything runs smoothly.

Does Muddy Booking add new features regularly?

Yes. Muddy Booking is actively developed with regular updates based on real feedback from field owners.

We’re constantly improving the platform to add new tools, streamline existing features, and respond to the needs of the dog field community.

Because we're focused solely on dog fields, every new feature is relevant and designed to make your life easier and your business run better.

You’ll also be kept in the loop about updates—so you always know what’s new and how to use it.

Is there a cost to switch to Muddy Booking?

Switching is free! Zilch, nada, nothing.

The Muddy team provides support with data migration and customising your booking form to suit your business.

Will I lose my current bookings or customer information during the transition?

No. We can import your existing bookings and customer data.

This ensures a smooth transition without any disruption to your business or customers.

Do I need a website to use Muddy Booking?

Not at all. Muddy Booking gives you a professional, customizable booking page - Allowing you to take bookings without needing your own website.

However, if you have a website, you can easily integrate Muddy Booking into it, and we can help you with that too!

Does Muddy Booking have a mobile app?

The system is fully mobile-optimized, and works smoothly on any smartphone or tablet for both field owners and customers.

What payment methods does Muddy Booking support?

Muddy Booking supports card payments, Apple Pay, Google Pay and PayPal.

This makes it quick and easy for customers to book sessions online without requiring them to manually enter any of their personal details or register for an account.

PayPal and other payment gateways can also be integrated if you'd like to use them, we'd be happy to help if you're unsure which to use.

Is customer support available during the transition and beyond?

Absolutely! Muddy Booking offers friendly UK-based support. We can assist during setup, migration, and provide ongoing help and advice.

How do I let my customers know about the new booking system?

You can use email, text, or social media to inform customers. If your booking system is integrated with your website, your customers will use Muddy Booking without any extra steps.

Can I customize my booking page to match my branding?

Yes, you can upload your logo and adjust colors and styles. Your booking page will reflect your brand without needing any tech skills.

Does the price include VAT?

No, all prices are shown excluding VAT.

We do this to make it easier to compare with other booking systems, which typically don't include VAT in their prices either.

How quickly can I start using Muddy Booking?

You can setup an account to play around with it in minutes.

Migrating your data and getting everything ready for your customers can take a few days (as we want to make sure it's perfect!), but we'll work with you to get it done as quickly as possible.