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For first-time pet store owners

Software to open a pet store with confidence

Open your first pet store with a full product catalog, an easy-to-learn POS system, and an implementation specialist in your corner.

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Built for entrepreneurs opening their first pet store

eTailPet hands you the product data, tools, and support you need on day one.

No vendor hunt

Start with 160,000+ pet products already in the system — images and descriptions included. 

No learning curve

Learn the register in minutes with an interface built for first-time pet store owners.

No figuring it out alone

Get guidance at every step, from setup to opening day, with a dedicated support team and implementation specialist.

Trusted by hundreds of pet retailers across the country

eTailPet's inventory tracking is a game changer.

"The ability for store owners to submit feature requests and getting them on the roadmap for development has been really important in terms of the transition."

Pennye Jones-Napier

Co-Founder & Co-Owner of the Big Bad Woof

I would recommend eTailPet.

"eTailPet has this huge product universe that feeds in all these products from all the stores that use the systems so I think that's probably the best, most helpful feature."

Amy Ko

Owner, Ham + Bone

We have used eTailPet ever since we first opened.

"eTailPet was our first and only point of sale software. Their point of sale system with the website integration offers lots of customization, and support is always there, making them indispensable to us."

Ryan Meeks

Owner, Paw of the Family

eTailPet is just so easy to use.

"Their inventory system is intuitive and it perfectly integrates with our online orders. eTailPet is much easier than our previous point of sale system was."

Jody Maddox

Owner of Wags! Dog Emporium

eTailPet has revolutionized our business.

"We've used eTailPet for three and a half years. Their point of sale system and product universe offer excellent item availability and pricing guidance. Their support is always there, making them indispensable to us."

Janet

Owner, Pet Pros

eTailPet was the one POS system being highly recommended.

"Once I spoke with the folks at eTailPet
and they walked me through a demo process and explained how simple it would be to implement the system, I realized that was the right choice. And when it came time to go live it was smooth and seamless"

John Bone

Owner of Medford Pet Supplies

Everything a pet store needs,
already built in

eTailPet includes everything a pet store needs to open, run, and grow.

Preloaded product catalog

Open with 160,000+ products already loaded in.

Beginner-friendly POS

Run the register confidently on day one, even if you’ve never used one before.  

Synced e-commerce and in-store inventory

Sell online right away with no e-commerce background required. 

Integrated loyalty rewards

Start building customer relationships and repeat visits from your very first sale. 

Built-in service scheduling

Add grooming appointments without bolting on a second piece of software.  

Advanced marketing tools

Get found and get reviews before you have an existing customer base to lean on.

FAQs: Software to
open a pet store

What’s the best software to open a pet store?

The best software for opening a pet store is a POS system built specifically for pet retail, one that comes with a preloaded product catalog, inventory management, and setup support.

Generic retail software requires you to build your catalog from scratch, but pet-specific software like eTailPet is preloaded with 160,000+ pet products and designed for first-time pet store owners.

How much does it cost to open a pet store?

Opening a pet store typically costs between $31,000 and $177,000 or more, depending on store size, location, and inventory scope.

How much does eTailPet cost?

eTailPet’s pricing depends on store size, features, and add-ons. Use the Build and Price page to get a custom quote for your POS system.

How do I get started with eTailPet?

You get started with eTailPet by scheduling a demo, where a pet store expert walks through the software live, answers questions specific to your store plans, and helps you decide if it’s the right fit for your future business.

Do I need experience to use eTailPet?

No, you don’t need prior POS experience to use eTailPet. The interface is built for first-time owners, and a dedicated implementation specialist walks you through setup so you’re comfortable with the system before you open your store.

Open your pet store with a team of experts in your corner

Schedule a demo to see how eTailPet helps first-time pet store owners open with confidence.

Ready to see how it all works?