Best Software for Running a Dog Poop Scooping Business

Written By The Bong Cleaners

Running a successful dog poop scooping business isn’t just about showing up with a bucket and a scooper. To scale, stay organized, and look professional, you need the right software tools behind the scenes.

In this post, I’m breaking down the best software I personally use to run my dog waste removal business, Scoop Dog. These tools help with scheduling, payments, marketing, reviews, automation, and even content creation.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to streamline your operations, these platforms can save you time, reduce stress, and help you grow faster.

1. Jobber – The Backbone of Your Poop Scooping Business

If there’s one piece of software I recommend above everything else, it’s Jobber.

Jobber is the main platform I use every single day to run my poop scooping business. While you can operate without it, Jobber makes everything significantly easier.

What I use Jobber for:

  • Scheduling routes and jobs

  • Sending and receiving quotes

  • Collecting payments

  • Managing clients

  • Automating follow-ups

One of my favorite features is the Jobber request form. You can embed this directly on your website so potential customers can request a quote by answering questions like:

  • How often do you want service?

  • How many dogs do you have?

  • When was the yard last cleaned?

This allows you to send accurate quotes without back-and-forth messaging.

Jobber offers multiple pricing tiers. If you’re just starting out, the lowest tier works fine. As you grow, upgrading unlocks powerful features that are well worth it.

2. Omnisend – Email & SMS Marketing That Actually Works

For email and SMS marketing, I use Omnisend.

I recently switched to Omnisend after having a poor experience with another platform, and I don’t recommend anything else at this point.

Why Omnisend?

  • Easy to use and beginner-friendly

  • Simple contact imports

  • Email + SMS marketing in one place

I use Omnisend to:

  • Promote spring cleanups

  • Offer early-bird specials

  • Notify clients about seasonal services

  • Cross-sell services like lawn mowing

SMS marketing can get expensive (especially in Canada), so I mainly rely on email campaigns, which are much more cost-effective and still very powerful.

3. Squarespace – A Clean, Professional Website

Your website is often the first impression customers have of your business, and for that, I use Squarespace.

While Jobber does offer a basic website option, I chose Squarespace because:

  • I’ve used it before

  • It’s perfect for service-based businesses

  • It doesn’t require e-commerce features

Squarespace allows:

  • Custom layouts

  • Mobile-friendly design

  • Code injection (on higher plans)

  • Third-party integrations

For example, I use an external tool to display Google reviews directly on my website, which helps build trust instantly.

4. Review Harvest – Get More 5-Star Google Reviews

If you’re struggling to get Google reviews, Review Harvest is a game-changer.

Before using Review Harvest, I had around 30 reviews, mostly from manually asking customers. After signing up, I jumped to 60–70 reviews in about a month.

How Review Harvest helps:

  • Automatically follows up with past clients

  • Only charges for positive (4- or 5-star) reviews

  • Boosts credibility and local SEO

For service-based businesses like dog poop scooping, Google reviews can make or break your lead flow. This platform is absolutely worth checking out.

5. Skool Communities – Learn from Other Poop Scoopers

Education matters, especially in a niche business like dog waste removal.

I use Skool, which hosts communities like:

These groups offer:

  • Jobber deep dives

  • Marketing strategies

  • Facebook ad training

  • Business systems and workflows

That said, I always recommend starting with free YouTube content first. There’s a ton of valuable information available before spending money on paid communities.

6. Zapier – Automate Everything

Zapier is one of the newer tools I’ve added, and it’s been a huge time-saver.

Zapier connects different platforms together and automates repetitive tasks.

How I use Zapier:

  • Facebook leads → automatically added to Jobber

  • Tags leads as “Facebook”

  • Creates a new job request

  • Sends leads to my Omnisend email list

This means no manual copy-and-paste, no missed leads, and faster response times.

If you’re running Facebook lead ads, Zapier is almost a must-have.

7. Repurpose.io – Content Marketing on Autopilot

If you’re posting videos on social media, Repurpose.io is a huge win.

This platform automatically takes one video and reposts it across multiple platforms.

For example:

  • TikTok → Instagram Reels

  • TikTok → Facebook Reels

  • TikTok → YouTube Shorts

Instead of uploading the same video over and over, Repurpose.io does it for you.

If you’re consistently posting content (which you should be), this saves a massive amount of time.

8. Elfsight – Social Proof on Autopilot

If you’re looking to build instant trust with potential customers, Elfsight is a total game-changer. This tool allows you to embed a professional, live-updating Google Reviews widget directly onto your website with zero coding required.

It turns your hard-earned reputation into a powerful sales tool:

  • Google Reviews -> Live Website Feed

  • Customer Praise -> Instant Social Proof

  • New Reviews -> Automatic Updates

Instead of manually copying and pasting testimonials or trying to figure out complex website code, Elfsight handles the heavy lifting. You just customize the look to match your brand, drop the snippet in once, and let your happy customers do the selling for you. If you’re serious about converting website visitors into paying clients, this is a must-have.

Final Thoughts

Running a dog poop scooping business is much easier when you have the right software stack.

My essential tools:

You don’t need to use everything on day one. Start with the basics, then add tools as your business grows.

If you want links to any of the software mentioned above, check the description of the video this post is based on.

Good luck, and happy scooping 🐕💩

The Bong Cleaners
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