Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey, United States
Wedding ceremony Dog HANDLING with a certified Dog trainer
Let Yess Dog be Your Dog's Plus One
Your fur baby is part of the family, so of course you want them to share in your special day. Yess Dog can work with you to create the perfect itinerary for your dog so it's one less thing you'll need to worry about.
PRICING:
Wedding Ceremony Dog Handling prices start at $500.00 for up to 2 1/2 hours on the date of your event, and includes:
- Handling with Certified Dog Trainer, Brian Merrill
- Aisle Escorting
- Photo shoots (we'll even take candid shots of your pooch throughout the event)
- Feeding & Snacks
- Potty Breaks
- On-leash Exercise
- Venue Coordination
Additional Fees may include:
- Boarding
- Chauffeur Service to and from the venue
- Formal attire for your pup
- Special attire for your Trainer
- Rehearsal Handling
- Travel time and distance
- Other special requests.
BOARDING BEFORE OR AFTER YOUR EVENT:
Our premiere luxury Yess Dog boarding studio has you covered. Couples who book multiple days-of-care including the Wedding Day will receive a One Day-of-Care discount. See our Boarding page for current rates.
CONTACT US: to discuss a Wedding Consultation
(photo credit: Alexandra Wren)
What Our Clients Have to Say
Sophia & Patrick with Sarge
(photo credit: Cliche Photography)
Brian is truly the best in the business. From the moment you meet him, it's clear how passionate he is about what he does. He's incredibly professional, personable, and genuinely cares about every dog in his care.
His boarding facility is unlike any other—it's clean, well-maintained, spacious, and completely designed with dogs in mind. You can tell Brian has poured his heart into creating a safe, enriching environment where dogs can thrive. Communication throughout the entire process was outstanding, giving us complete peace of mind while Sarge was with him.
Brian also went above and beyond by bringing Sarge to our wedding and serving as his handler during our portraits. Having Sarge be part of our wedding day meant the world to us, and those photos have become some of our absolute favorites. Brian handled everything so professionally—we never had to worry for a second. He made sure Sarge had plenty of water, bathroom breaks, and was comfortable throughout the photos, then efficiently brought him back to the boarding facility so he could relax for the rest of the day. There is no one else we would have trusted with Sarge on such an important day, and Brian made the entire experience completely stress-free.
Our boy Sarge absolutely loved his extended stay and gets so excited every time we say "Brian" or even drive through the area. That says everything. Brian has become an extension of our family, and there's truly no one else we'd trust with our boy.
If you're looking for boarding, training, or even someone to care for your dog on your wedding day, we can't recommend Brian and Yess Dog highly enough. Your dog will be in the very best hands. 💚🐾🦴
Kathrena and Victor Aljallad with Bumi
(photo credit: Alexandra Wren)
As we were planning our wedding we knew we had to find a way to have our amazing dog, Bumi, there with us since he is part of the family and he was the ring bearer. Brian made it all happen! Brian made sure Bumi was walked and fed while we were busy getting ready and then brought Bumi to the venue for pictures and the ceremony. Our wedding would not have been the same without Bumi, and we have Brian to thank!
I would 100000% recommend Yess Dog for anyone who needs a wedding dog handler!
Alex and Al Harris with Harper (and Brian)
(photo credit: TMT weddings )
We couldn’t have had a better experience with Yess Dog on our wedding day! Brian made everything from drop off, to transportation, to picture taking stress free. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to have our 4-legged family member included on our wedding day!
David and Sam Calabrese (Brian with Rocco)
(photo credit: Marquee)
Having Brian with us on our wedding day eased so much of our stress, knowing our boy was in great hands. Not only did he bring Rocco to the ceremony and take wonderful care of him, but he also dressed him in his little tuxedo. We can't thank him enough for his kindness and for making our day even more special!
Sorry, No Available Boarding until October 4, 2026.
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