You’re newly engaged and excited about planning for your Big Day. You really want your pup(s) to be in your wedding photos but you don’t know where to start. Believe it or not, there are actually companies you can hire that offer Dog concierge services for weddings. Here are 5 reasons to use a dog wedding photo handler for Your Big Day.
#1 Meet & Greet:
When you are deciding who to use for your dog wedding photo handler, an important consideration is whether they offer a meet and greet as part of their services. The meet and greet session is not only to fine tune the details for your Big Day but to better understand your furry friend(s) and make sure that they will be comfortable with the poses that you are looking forward to capturing. Some dogs, especially rescues or those who haven’t been properly socialized may need extra attention and choosing someone who is Fear free R+ trained who can recognize changes in your dogs’ body language and have a patient and positive way of interacting with your pup(s) can make all the difference.
#2 Safe Dog Transportation:
Another important question to consider is how will your dog(s) be transported to and from the wedding venue? A reputable Dog wedding attendant company will not only be insured and bonded but use crash tested adjustable harnesses and tethers to safely and comfortably drive your pup(s) to and from their destination. You have enough concerns on your wedding day and your furry friends’ safety should definitely not be one of them.
#3 Dog Wedding Outfit:
How will your dog(s) be dressed to impress and photo attire ready? Perhaps you have outfits in mind and ordered for your pup(s). If not, does the wedding dog photo handler provide them and props too? From the collars to the leash, necklaces to veils, flowers to ring holders and signs. It’s all in the little details that add so much to the end result of your photographs which should bring smiles for years to come.
#4 Wedding Photograph Session with Your Pup(s):
Using a professional who is comfortable around dogs and can assist the Photographer with the wedding photos is incredibly important to the success of the final product. The personalized attention a dog wedding handler gives your pup(s) will keep them relaxed and happy without putting pressure on your loved ones. It also takes a load off the photographer so they can focus on their shutter speeds and lighting to capture the “pawfect” shots. Discussing the poses you like and reviewing photo boards made on a platform such as Pinterest is a good idea to do at a meet and greet session that includes both the dog handler and photographer so everyone is on the same page for your Big Day.
#5 Private Boarding and Honeymoon Dog stay:
The 5th and final aspect to review when planning your Big Day to include your furry friend(s) is what happens to your dog(s) after the final dance at your wedding? A true dog wedding chaperone company will offer not just keeping your dog overnight but also whilst you are on your Honeymoon. Even better is to find a company that offers private resort style canine boarding such as Fetch the Boutique, a subsidiary of Hot Diggity Dogwalker where your dog is the only VIP (Very Important Pup). Not only does their experience include just your pup(s) but they offer a low stress, pampered and safe experience with lots of enrichment play, homemade treats, exercise and of course snuggles in bed or on the couch. They offer a place where your dog(s) is treated like family-because they are. Oh and they are also inspected by the Department of Agriculture for extra peace of mind.
Including your dog(s) in your wedding photos doesn’t have to be complicated nor a burden on friends and family. Weddings, Dogs and Love are the pawfect trio and something to look forward to. Simply follow the five steps of a meet and greet, safe transportation, wedding attire, photo dog handling and private boarding and your furry friend(s) will be well taken care of leaving you to focus on the rest of your Big Day.
Be sure to reach out to Fetch the Bouquet and discover how their full-service, exclusive wedding day concierge packages for dogs can compliment Your very special Big Day!
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