Dogsey

With more and more pet owners treating their pet as part of the family, there are a growing number of couples who plan their celebrations to include animals in their big day – to avoid it turning into a ‘ruff’ day for their doting doggie.

Director of Total Pet Services Steph Drake said: “Simply asking a friend or relative to turn up on the day with your dog can be a recipe for disaster.

“Even the best behaved dogs can get overwhelmed by the occasion, emotions are running high and dogs can pick up on this, there are often no-go areas for dogs at the venue and guests are often too busy enjoying themselves to pay close attention to the dog.

“And who really wants to pick up poo in their best outfit!”

Every wedding day is unique so the company spends time getting to know the dog and assessing the dog’s temperament to ensure they will be able to cope with what’s expected of them before devising a package to suit the occasion.

Steph explained: “Every service we offer puts the welfare of the pet first, and our wedding service is no exception.

“If we feel a dog really won’t cope with a couple’s expectations, then we’ll be honest and say so. But as long as your dog is happy, the sky’s the limit in terms of what we can arrange for you.”