"I would like to express my appreciation for the effort you went to with supporting us on our special day. We always wanted our day to be memorable and to have our beautiful dog Zed as part of our wedding. Your professional approach at focusing on our needs and desires allowed this valuable part of the day to go off without a hitch. You put our hearts at rest knowing that you were able to pick him up, be with him on the day and then return him safely home.
Thanks Ruth best regards Zed's newly married parents Jeff and Dan."

Accompanying your dog to your special day! The original concept behind Formal Dogs.   For people who wish to have their dog at their wedding.

Formal Dogs is proud to provide a wedding service where a professional trainer can be as involved as you desire when it comes to having your dog as part of your very special day.  From the moment we collect your dog, you can be assured that your dog will be accompanied by a qualified, professional trainer who will ensure that your dog has as wonderful day as you do.  Formal Dogs will provide excellent care, fresh water, meals (if required) and “nature visits” as needed.

We have listed some packages for you to consider, but can tailor our services to suit your individual requirements – please contact Formal Dogs to discuss your individual situation or to make a booking:

NB:  A formal quote will be given after our initial meeting which will be done in your home.  The initial meeting to discuss your requirements is free of charge and is an important part of providing an accurate quote. (Travel fees may apply for people living at a large distance from Rowville, Victoria.)

Wedding Packages
Silver
  • Free in home quote
  • Attendance at onsite photography session
  • Collect your dog on the day of the wedding and return him/her home after the ceremony
  • Email and telephone consulting and advice leading up to the wedding
Gold
  • Free in home quote
  • Attendance at wedding rehearsal
  • Collect your dog on the day of the wedding and return him/her home after the ceremony
  • Attendance at onsite/offsite photography session
  • Email and telephone consulting and advice leading up to the wedding
Sapphire
  • Free in home quote
  • Attendance at wedding rehearsal
  • Collect your dog on the day of the wedding and return your dog home after the ceremony
  • Attendance at onsite/offsite photography session
  • 2 private tuition sessions (approximately 90 minutes each session)
  • Email and telephone consulting and advice leading up to the wedding
  • Arrange grooming and provide transport to and from grooming salon
Diamond

This is the package that takes care of it all for you

  • Free in home quote
  • Attendance at wedding rehearsal
  • Collect your dog on the day of the wedding and return him/her home after the ceremony
  • Attendance at onsite/offsite photography session
  • 3 private tuition sessions (approximately 90 minutes each session)
  • Email and telephone consulting and advice leading up to the wedding
  • Arrange grooming, transport to and from grooming salon*
  • Arrange alternate (kennelling) accommodation for your dog and transport to that accommodation after the wedding*
  • Arrange a special outfit/collar/lead (dog-wear can be custom made)  for your dog to wear to the wedding and photography session*

*NB – Formal Dogs will organise special accommodation, grooming and ”dog wear” as part of this package, but all expenses are to be borne by the dog owner.

Other Occassions/Events:
Formal Dogs is proud to provide a service that accompanies your dog to and from any special occasion or event, this can include (but not exclusive to) : commitment ceremonies, funerals, naming ceremonies, christenings. Prices on application.