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Why we are not a Wedding doggy day care crèche!

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Why We Are Not a Wedding Doggy Daycare Crèche! We often get asked if we can look after multiple dogs on the day of a wedding, as many guests plan to bring their furry friends along too! Here’s why we focus on caring for up to two small/medium dogs or 1 large breed per nanny! Our Purpose and Approach Wedding Day Dog Nanny was established with a clear purpose: to support the couple's dog on their special day. Our role encompasses helping the dog during the ceremony, assisting with ring-bearing duties, capturing stunning photos, and greeting guests. Before the ceremony, we help the dog acclimate to the new environment, which includes exposure to flowers, decorations, music, and the general hustle and bustle of the event Once the wedding duties are complete, we continue to care for the dog into the evening. This includes walking, toileting, feeding, and providing lots of cuddles to ensure they remain relaxed and happy. For some dogs, settling in can be a significant challenge that req
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Frequently asked questions

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 Our top 5 WDDN questions that are most asked by couples! Can we talk through our day beforehand? YES absolutely!  Approximately 10 weeks before your wedding day, I will send you booking forms to fill out. These forms cover all the details of your special day, including the schedule and, of course, your beloved dog's role. We'll inquire about your dog's preferences and aversions, their outfit, planned activities, feeding times, and any specific instructions for different parts of the day.  Once you've returned these forms, our dog nanny will arrange a video call with you, during this call, you'll thoroughly go over each aspect of the day, focusing on your dog's needs.  Our nanny will take meticulous notes and address any concerns, including contingency plans if your dog encounters difficulties with certain elements of the wedding Can you spend all day with my dog? At Wedding Day Dog Nanny, we offer packages ranging from 4 to 10 hours of care We request that yo
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Real Wedding blog featuring HOVIS

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 Real wedding blog featuring Handsome Hovis! Hovis, the most affectionate golden retriever, who stole the show at his parents wedding At just 22 months old, he was brimming with energy and excitement! In this blog, we'll share the heartwarming story of how we supported Hovis throughout his parents' special day. Hovis started the day being cared for by his Grandmother, who kindly took him on a stroll around the grounds for him to explore! after having a groom the day before he was looking and smelling so handsome .... that was until he decided to roll in mud!! His poor Granny had to shower him down and get him smelling sweet again!  When I arrived to take over his care in the morning we spent time getting to know each other in a relaxed manner, we wondered around the venue (On lead to avoid any more rolling!!) playing with his favourite toys in the accommodation and generally getting to know each other as we had only met that morning Hovis and I explored the ceremony room first
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Why book Wedding Day Dog Nanny early?

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Here at Wedding Day Dog Nanny Our dedicated team is devoted to ensuring exceptional care for your cherished dog throughout your wedding day So why do you need to book in advance?  And our top 5 reasons why you should book early! As the leading business for dog care at weddings here in Cornwall we get extremely busy!  Lyra & Moth Photography Our remarkable team consists of five dedicated members. However, on highly sought-after dates, ensuring our availability can be a bit of a challenge. Regrettably, there are occasions when we may not be able to accommodate last-minute requests. When faced with such last-minute inquiries, we always strive to lend a helping hand and cover as much ground as possible. Nevertheless, there are instances when, despite our best efforts, we may find ourselves unable to assist. It truly pains us to potentially disappoint couples, as we fully comprehend the significance of having your entire family present on your wedding day. We acknowledge that entrusting
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Wedding Day Dog Nanny Team

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 Meet the Team Meet the Wedding Day Dog Nanny Team Here at WDDN, we have the most amazing, caring, dedicated team working together to care for couples' dogs at weddings,. I will introduce them all to you!  I am Sarah and I started Wedding Day Dog Nanny in 2019 caring for dogs at weddings pre and post-Covid-19 pandemic! The business started because of my three loves DOGS, WEDDINGS & CORNWALL!! during a walk one day with my husband and little chihuahua thinking of the past and not being able to have our then two dogs Golden Retriever Kaiser Chief and chihuahua Dolly with us on our wedding day .... still to this day makes me feel so sad 😞 This is the motivation I had to prevent as many couples from feeling the same and not being able to have their full family members on their wedding day, to make the process as easy and stress-free as possible and to make ever-lasting memories with their dogs at their weddings When the clouds of the Covid-19 pandemic finally cleared, and wedding
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