Why hire a dog attendant?

If you are already here I’m guessing you are a bit like us.

Your dog isn’t just “a dog”. Your dog is part of you. They’re family. And so of course you want to include them on your big day! But how do you go about it in a way that leaves you free to enjoy your day, your bridal party free to assist you, your guests free to relax and your dog having all of their needs met all at the same time?

That’s where the wedding dog attendant comes in! Here are 3 quick reasons why you need to hire a wedding dog attendant:

1. Stress Relief
   When we were planning our wedding, we were insanely stressed. Out of all of the things to check-off the to-do list, figuring out a plan for our dog was one of the last things we worried about. We thought it would be as easy as bringing him ourselves or asking a member of our bridal party to hold on to him for certain parts. It sounded like a great solution, until we sat with it and realized that our dog is very needy. We would either have zero time to attend to him, or we would be asking a great deal of our bridal party. I mean, he’s 114lbs. They would probably agree without really knowing what they were getting into! But imagine an easier solution: giving them a plus one. Hiring a dog attendant allows you and all of the people involved in your day to be fully present in the magic! In the meantime, your pup is on the sidelines getting all the love and attention they could ever need until you are ready for them to join you. Which option sounds easier to you?

2. Separation Anxiety
   This one may not fully relate to your dog, but part of it may resonate with you.
   Some people may be able to leave their dog at home during their event, but a lot of dogs suffer from separation anxiety. Our dog does and it’s another reason we wanted him to be there on our big day. Hiring a dog attendant gives you the peace of mind to know that your dog will not be left alone and instead will have an emotional support human by their side. A Furry Tail Wedding is trained to observe a dog’s body language and pick-up on signs of stress and will respond in a manner to help your dog destress.

3. Photography
   How many times of have you tried to take photos of (or with) your pet and they decide they want to look the other way or just not be interested at all? Too many to count for us. A dog attendant will be equipped with all the treats and moves to assist behind your photographer to ensure you get some epic and memorable shots (of them actually looking at the camera)! A Furry Tail Wedding will coordinate and work with your photographer before and during the event to ensure a smooth photography session for all. A Furry Tail Wedding also offers our own mini photography add-ons to our packages if you wish to receive professional, edited images of your pup to showcase their day with us.

Those were 3 quick reasons, but we can think of more so stay tuned for a future post if we haven’t already convinced you to hire a dog attendant!

For those convinced: A Furry Tail Wedding is here to be the best plus one for your furry friend!