FAQ: Would you travel further?
When couples first enquire about my wedding dog chaperone service, one of the questions I occasionally get asked is:
Trusted ~ Local ~ Professional
✔️Dedicated wedding insurance
✔️DBS Checked
✔️Canine 1st Aid Certified
✔️ Experienced & Qualified Dog Trainer
✔️ Highly Recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Areas covered:
Worksop and surrounding areas
Nottinghamshire
Derbyshire
South Yorkshire
Fully managed wedding chaperone service
Initial consultation and written itinerary
Transportation, care and support 'til late
Behind the scenes photos/video
Because your best friend deserves a place in your love story.
Packages from £150
Have your dog at your wedding without adding stress or responsibility for you or your guests with my caring, professional wedding
dog chaperone service. Helping your dog take part on your wedding day at venues across Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire.
A personal note from Jo: I am a qualified dog trainer so with me as your wedding chaperone you get more than just supervision for your dog. On the day, I'll provide expert handling, stress management and reliable support to help your dog look and feel their best while you focus on celebrating your special day.
Let Your Dog Be Part of the Big Day (without the worry)
Your dog is family—so why shouldn’t they be there when you say “I do”?
With my professional chaperone service your dog will enjoy the day from start to finish.
Covering Worksop, Rotherham, Doncaster and surrounding areas, North Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and South Yorkshire
Calm support • Safe handling • Wedding day care
Your Dog Included Without the Stress
Whether you’d love your dog to walk down the aisle, appear in photos, greet guests or simply be there for part of the day, I’ll make sure everything runs smoothly. You enjoy your wedding. I’ll look after your dog.
Example: Wedding Dog Chaperone Package
- Pre-wedding consultation
- Meet & greet with you and your dog
- Collection and transportation to venue
- Calm handling during the ceremony
- Support for wedding photos
- Comfort breaks, walks, and downtime throughout the day
- Safe return home or agreed handover
- Behind the scenes photos and videos
Perfect For Dogs Who Will Be:
- Ring bearer
- Flower dog
- Guest of honour
- Part of wedding photos
- Present at the ceremony
- Visiting for a short part of the day
I'll work closely with you, photographers and venues to ensure your dog is calm, comfortable and cared for throughout the day.
Why Choose Jo's Wedding Chaperone Service
✔ Fully insured
✔ DBS checked
✔ Canine first aid trained
✔ Experienced dog handler
✔ Calm and patient approach
✔ Reliable transport
✔ Personalised care for every dog
I understand that every dog has a different personality, energy level and comfort zone.
My role is to make the experience enjoyable and safe for both you and your pet.
In The News...
I was thrilled to be featured in the Worksop Guardian for my specialised wedding services!
"Jo steps up to solve every wedding couple’s dog dilemma, ensuring their four-legged best friends are safely included in the big day."
Packages
The Red Carpet Arrival & Ceremony Package
Perfect for couples who want their dog to share their special moment, completely stress-free.
What’s Included:
- Chauffeur Service: Stress-free transportation from home to venue, leaving your wedding party completely free to get ready.
- Pre-Event De-stress Walk & Settling: A dedicated exercise and toilet session to ensure your dog is perfectly calm and relaxed before their big day really begins.
- Precision Ceremony Co-ordination: Flawless timing for your dog's aisle walk to match your music and photography cue.
- Reception & Social Chaperone: Expert handling during guest arrival, mix-and-mingle and immediate post-ceremony comfort breaks.
- Photographer’s Assistant: Behind-the-scenes assistance to keep your dog focused, happy and looking at the camera for those lifetime memories.
- Safe Return Chaperone: Secure chauffeur service back home or to an agreed drop-off destination, so you can enjoy your wedding breakfast with total peace of mind.
⌛ Approximately 4 hours of dedicated, home-to-home care.
Pricing from £195
The Ultimate Celebration Package
Ideal for couples wanting their best friend by their side for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and every major photograph.
What’s Included:
- Chauffeur Service: Stress-free transportation from home to venue, leaving your wedding party completely free to get ready.
- Pre-Event De-stress Walk & Settling: A dedicated exercise and toilet session to ensure your dog is perfectly calm and relaxed before their big day really begins.
- Precision Ceremony Co-ordination: Flawless timing for your dog's aisle walk to match your music and photography cue.
- Reception & Social Chaperone: Expert handling during guest arrival, mix-and-mingle and immediate post-ceremony comfort breaks.
- Photographer’s Assistant: Behind-the-scenes assistance to keep your dog focused, happy and looking at the camera for those lifetime memories.
- Evening Transition & Home: Secure chauffeur service back home or to your accommodation later in the day.
- Dinner, Wind-Down & Tuck-In: A full post-event walk, dinner/supper according to their schedule, settling them safely into bed so you can hit the dance floor worry-free.
⌛ Approximately 8 hours of elite, home-to-home wedding care.
Pricing from £355
Extended Packages
The Polished & Poised Half Day Ceremony Package
The ultimate choice for high-energy, anxious or young dogs. This premium package combines expert training with elite wedding-day chaperoning to ensure your dog is calm, confident and perfectly behaved in the spotlight.
The Wedding Preparation (5 x Private Coaching Sessions):
- Wedding-Proof Focus: Advanced training to build rock-solid focus and calm behaviour around venue distractions.
- Elegant Aisle Etiquette: Polishing up loose-lead walking and calm, polite greetings for guests (no jumping on formal wear).
- Sensory Desensitisation: Specialised conditioning to wedding triggers, including large crowds, sudden applause, and the texture/movement of wedding dresses.
- The "Picture Perfect" Stay: Training a highly reliable, rock-solid sit-stay so your photographer can capture beautiful memories without any problems.
The Wedding Day (Elite Half Day Chaperone Service):
- Everything included in my Red Carpet Arrival & Ceremony Package: Including chauffeur service, pre-event de-stress walk & settling, precision ceremony co-ordination, reception & social chaperone, photographer's assistant, and a safe return home.
⌛ Includes 5 tailored training sessions + 4 hours of elite wedding-day care.
Pricing from £395
The "Picture Perfect" Full Day Elite Experience
My signature, all-inclusive masterclass package. Designed for couples who want the ultimate peace of mind, combining 5 comprehensive training sessions with elite, full-day wedding chaperoning from morning prep to evening tuck-in.
The Wedding Preparation (5 x Private Coaching Sessions):
- Wedding-Proof Focus: Advanced training to build rock-solid focus and calm behaviour around venue distractions.
- Elegant Aisle Etiquette: Polishing up loose-lead walking and calm, polite greetings for guests (no jumping on formal wear).
- Sensory Desensitisation: Specialised conditioning to wedding triggers, including large crowds, sudden applause, and the texture/movement of wedding dresses.
- The "Picture Perfect" Stay: Training a highly reliable, rock-solid sit-stay so your photographer can capture beautiful memories without any problems.
The Wedding Day (Elite Full Day Chaperone Service):
- Everything included in my Ultimate Celebration Package: Including chauffeur service, pre-event de-stress walk & settling, precision ceremony co-ordination, reception & social chaperone, photographer's assistant, evening transition & home, dinner, wind-down and tuck in.
⌛ Includes 5 tailored training sessions + 8 hours of elite wedding-day care.
Pricing from £555
A personal note from Jo: Your dog is your best friend, so it's natural that you should want them at your wedding. But venues are loud, crowds are distracting and wedding dresses are easily muddied. That’s why, if you're not sure your dog would be a good guest, I don’t just show up on the day and hope for the best. My Extended Packages include 5 dedicated 1 hour pre-wedding training sessions. I'll teach your dog to handle the noise, walk nicely down the aisle and ignore the distractions. You'll get the perfect wedding photos, your guests will enjoy the day, and your dog will be calm and happy.
Bespoke Wedding Care
Tailored support for your venue, schedule, and dog’s needs
Pricing from £150
Add-ons
Familiarisation walks (to build handler and dog confidence)
Pet sitting (overnight for complete peace of mind)
Additional chaperone (ideal for multiple dogs where 1 chaperone might not be enough due to size, energy levels, training level, etc. of dogs)
Or anything else you might need
Pricing available on
What Couples Say About
Jo's Wedding Chaperone Service
We genuinely don’t even know where to begin — Jo is an absolute gem and we couldn’t have imagined our wedding day without her. From the very first moment she started walking Lenny in the lead-up to our big day, we knew he was in the safest, kindest hands.
But what truly blew us away was when she called our wedding venue before we’d even officially booked her, just to check the dog-friendly details. We hadn’t even spoken at that point, but she was already making sure everything would run smoothly — that’s when we knew she was the one.
On the day itself, she was beyond amazing. Lenny was calm, happy, and so well looked after. Everyone commented on how lovely it was to see him there, and knowing he was with Jo meant we could relax and enjoy every moment.
And as if that wasn’t enough, we came home to find a handwritten letter from her — such a personal, thoughtful touch that we’ll treasure forever.
If you’re looking for someone to love and care for your dog like they’re family, especially on a day as important as your wedding, Jo is it. We can’t thank her enough
Vic, Tom & Len - Worksop
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Jo was our dog chaperone for our dog Archie at our wedding at Hodsock Priory. She met him twice beforehand and was very professional and knowledgeable, asking all of the right questions about what we wanted for the day and Archies usual routines. On the day we had the best time and it was lovely to have Archie as a part of it!
Laura, Ollie & Archie - Hodsock Priory
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Jo came to meet the dogs several times before the day and both dogs loved her and were totally at ease with her. This helped us to relax on our wedding day knowing the dogs were in such good hands. I would have no hesitation recommending Jo to anybody who needs her services.
Andrea, Shaun, Norman & Susie - Worksop
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FULLY INSURED
Your dog is in safe hands
DBS CHECKED
For your complete peace of mind
CANINE 1ST AID
Prepared for any situation
BALANCED APPROACH
Kind and effective methods that build confidence
TRUSTED LOCAL BUSINESS
Highly recommended by happy clients
How Jo's Wedding Chaperone Process Works
1. Send an Enquiry.
- Tell me your wedding date, venue, and what role you’d love your dog to have.
2. Initial Consultation.
- Usually by phone.
- I'll discuss with you your wedding plans, venue, timings and your dog’s personality and needs.
2. Meet & Greet.
- A pre-wedding, face-to-face meeting so you and your dog are familiar with me.
- Plans are finalised.
- Contract and safety documents are completed and signed.
3. Wedding Day Planning.
- You won't need to worry, I'll co-ordinate with your venue, photographer or wedding planner if needed.
4. The Big Day.
- You'll be able to relax knowing that your dog is in safe hands.
5. Safe Return Home.
- After the celebrations, I'll safely return your dog home or to an arranged location for your complete peace of mind.
Popular Wedding Venues I Cover
I am able to travel to wedding venues throughout Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and South Yorkshire, including countryside barns, hotels and manor houses.
Examples include:
- Hodsock Priory
- Ye Olde Bell Hotel
- Hazel Gap Barn
- The West Retford Hotel
- Van Dyk by Wildes
- Ringwood Hall Hotel
- Local countryside venues and private estates
Calm Care For Your Dog. Peace Of Mind For You.
Your wedding day should feel joyful, not stressful.
I’ll make sure your dog is safe, settled, and cared for while you enjoy every moment.
What Clients Say About Jo's Pet Services
Areas Covered By Jo's Pet Services
I provide my wedding dog chaperone service across:
- Worksop
- North Nottinghamshire
- Derbyshire
- South Yorkshire
- Retford
- Mansfield
- Chesterfield
- Rotherham
- Sheffield
- Doncaster
- Surrounding areas
If your venue is outside these areas, please contact me to check availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my dog be part of the ceremony?
Yes, depending on your venue rules and your dog’s temperament. We’ll plan this carefully beforehand.
Do you help with wedding photos?
Yes. I can support your dog during photos, help get their attention and take them away when they need a break.
Do you transport dogs?
Yes. My vehicle is set up for safe transportation.
What if my dog gets overwhelmed?
Your dog’s welfare comes first. I’ll provide breaks, calm handling and remove them from stressful situations if needed.
How far in advance should we book?
I intentionally limit the number of advance bookings I take each month so that I can keep space available for last-minute enquiries.
Are my personal details kept safe and private?
My Commitment to Data Privacy -
Jo's Pet Services is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. I fully comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK Data Protection Act.
I ensure that your personal data is:
- Processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently.
- Collected only for specific, legitimate purposes.
- Kept secure and not retained longer than necessary.
Jo's Good Dog Blog
Is It Worth Paying For A Dog Chaperone?
For many couples, the answer is absolutely, and here’s why.
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As a dog lover, I completely understand why so many couples want their four-legged family members to be part of their wedding day. Our dogs aren't just pets – they're part of our lives, our memories and our families. So, when it comes to celebrating one of the biggest days of our lives, it makes perfect sense to want them there too.
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How to Prepare Your Dog for Your Wedding Day
Your wedding day is one of the most important moments of your life, and for many couples, it wouldn't feel complete without their beloved dog by their side. Whether your pup is walking down the aisle, posing for photos or simply attending as a special guest, proper preparation can help ensure they enjoy the celebration as much as you do.
You Really Can Have Your Dog At Your Wedding
Let your dog be part of your big day—without the stress.
If you’re looking for a trusted wedding dog chaperone in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire or South Yorkshire,
I'd love to help make your special day even more memorable.
Get in touch
Hi, I'm Jo
I've always been passionate about caring for dogs and helping them to live happy and fulfilled lives. With years of experience,
professional qualifications and love for what I do, I treat every dog as if they were my own.
Almond Grove
Worksop, Notts S80 1AU
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