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Delicate embroidery, pearl beading, elegant lace and chiffon, hints of floral notes and roses, stunning soft shades of baby blue, blush, cream, sage and peach, ivory handwritten invitations with gold lettering, diamond earrings, red velvet cake with buttercream and the beautiful white wedding dress of your dreams. Brides think about these fine details from the moment, they get engaged right up until the big day.

Sometimes planning for the biggest day of your life can be daunting and you spend hours doing jotting down ideas in your Wedding Planner and doing research on possible venues, tracking down photographers, calling up caters, heading out with the girls and Mum to find the perfect wedding dress and the veil, booking hair and make-up, all while trying to find those moments of peace and quiet to celebrate your impending nuptials with your life partner, family, friends, bridal party and of course your beloved pooch.

We are seeing more and more bride and grooms expressing interest in wanting to share their special day with their pooch. It’s perfectly natural to want your dog at your wedding because they provide you with comfort to soothe your nerves and you want everyone you love to be present at your wedding.

With all the other 101 things you need to do before the big day, you might be questioning if it’s even possible to have your pooch at the wedding, as either a guest or as part of the wedding part, and for it to be hassle-free with no muddy paw prints on your white veil or dress.

Sunshine Coast Dog Trainer & Behaviourist and Paws, Claws and Tails owner Charlotte Bryan has recommended hiring a qualified Dog Trainer & Behaviourist to act as a wedding assistant and look after your dog on your special wedding day.

Should You Get a Dog Handler for Your Wedding Day?

Charlotte says that hiring your very own dog handler for your wedding day is a great way to ensure your pooch is pampered, taken care of and there for all the important moments – so you don’t have to worry.

From transporting your dog (or dogs) between photoshoot locations and your wedding reception to working with the photographer when it comes to getting your pet looking their best for your wedding portrait, your dog will be feeling ultra-special by the end of the wedding.

Don’t worry about feeding your dog and taking them out for regular walks and potty breaks, the dog handler/wedding assistant will have all this under control throughout your wedding so means one less thing for you to have to worry about.

What Are the Benefits of Hiring a Wedding Dog Handler?

High - Quality Care - Just concentrate on getting married to your new wife/husband while your qualified Dog Trainer & Behaviourist takes great care of your pooch throughout the wedding. From before ceremony right up until the reception, the dog handler will keep your dog amused and shower them with plenty of love, attention, walks and treats while you get married and enjoy your wedding and reception.

Regular Walks and Treats - Your pooch will feel very pampered by the end of the wedding, with the dog handler taking him or her on regular walks and giving out treats. This will stop the dog from becoming bored during the wedding and save you having to look after them while you mingle with your guests. Don’t forget to let your dog handler know if your dog is allergic to anything and don’t forget to provide the dog handler with your pet’s favourite treats so they can enjoy the wedding too.

Say Cheese! - The dog handler will not only transport your dog between your photoshoot and wedding reception. They will also work with the wedding photographer to ensure they get the best photo of you and your best friend.

Flower Dog – Have you dreamed of having your dog or dogs be the flower dog or ring bearer at your wedding? Good news, we can definitely make this possible. Your pooch can either be walked up the aisle by a member of the bridal party, a groomsman, a family member or the dog handler. If you decide to let someone else take the dog up the aisle, the dog handler will be waiting off to the side to stand there with your pooch once their part in your wedding ceremony has finished.

A Relaxed Pooch – Weddings may be an exciting event and time for us, but they can be a bit nerve-racking for pets especially as they don’t know what to expect or how to behave. Sometimes we humans get nervous and we tend to forget that our pets also get nervous at the best of times. That’s why if you want to get your dog involved in your wedding party, it’s best to ensure that they are as relaxed as possible, both during the ceremony and the reception. This means that your pet will have a much better time and you will have a much better time. A dog handler can also help you out with keeping your pooch in their outfit or making sure that pretty big bow around their collar won’t blow off if it’s very windy that day.

Charlotte says there are no rules as to how much you want your dog to partake in the ceremony, however if you want your dog to be involved as a guest or as part of the wedding, it’s always best to plan ahead when it comes to your beloved pet.

Make sure to add a page for your pooch in your Wedding Planner and decide what your dog’s role in the wedding will be. Talk to your family, do some research on dog tuxes and bows and get in touch with Charlotte today for a chat about how she can make both you and your pooch feel extra special on your wedding day. The booking form can be found at https://pawsclawstails.com.au/wedding-dog-handler-sunshine-coast/