When planning our wedding and finding out our perfect venue, The Sandy Cove Hotel was dog friendly I knew Gino, our family golden retriever had to be there. As an anxious dog we knew we would need help to make the day possible for him which is when I found Pad4Paws on social media and made contact. I was so pleased they were available on our wedding day.

Following a zoom call to meet Sue & Pete we knew right away they were the prefect fit for Gino & us. Having goldies themselves they understand the goldie way and were both so friendly and lovely, and understanding of Gino's anxieties. We confirmed our wedding date and looked forward to Gino being part of our day, knowing he would be looked after.

We then had a zoom call two weeks before the wedding to go through the plans and times for the day which left us all feeling confident ahead of the day, Sue was so accommodating and understanding that although plan A was in place, it could end up being very different subject to how Gino is as he sure does suffer from FOMO. This was no problem at all.

In the days before the wedding a WhatsApp group was set up so we could communicate, and there were a few last minute tweaks which Sue took in her stride.

On the day, Sue arrived on time and equipped for the day ahead. Gino took to Sue amazingly and she quickly put him at ease, showing him around the venue, brushing him and getting him ready for his role as dog of honour. In his moments of insecurity Sue provided the confidence he needed and reassuring him - Sue even managed to bring Gino up to meet me from the hotel before the ceremony, which was a huge thing for Gino being away from the people he knows which shows the relationship they had built in a short time.

This was the first time we had met Sue in person and it was like meeting a friend we'd known for years. Sue then helped Gino to make his grand entrance and looked after him during the ceremony, then assisting with the photos etc. It was so lovely to have Sue there to take the pressure off other family members to look after Gino who was also thoroughly enjoying the day. Although plan A didn't happen, Sue was more than happy to go with whatever made Gino happy and it was lovely to see him relaxed and happy.

The icing on the cake was the photos and videos sent the next day of Gino's POV of the day and it was so lovely to see what he got up to while we were getting ready, see him greeting our guests etc.

Sue was quite simply our fairy god mother of the wedding day. It meant so much to have Gino as part of the day and to see him happy and relaxed, and all this was down to Sue who was simply amazing. I really can't thank you enough for making our dreams come true with our wedding.

To any bride and grooms to-be wondering if a dog chaperone is worth it, I'd say they are worth their weight in gold!

They were amazing! We have an energetic young dog which was taken full care of. This meant we could enjoy our wedding day and we were still able to have our puppy involved. They were also really flexible with how you want the day to go 😊 Would recommend if you just want peace of mind on your wedding day.

As soon as we got engaged my husband and I knew we wanted to get married in Cornwall. One of the next questions that entered our minds was ... what are we going to do with the 6 dogs across our families, when all our nearest and dearest who would usually take care of them will be at the wedding ? Two pugs, a Chihuahua, Jack Russell, Dachshund and our Boston Terrier. All with their own quirks and care requirements, we worried if we would find someone to look after them.

But then we found the lovely Sue and Pete. From our very first virtual meeting with them both, our minds were completely put at ease their love and knowledge for dogs shone through. Their communication throughout was exceptional and they produced a very detailed plan so that we all knew the timings etc. for the big day.

On the wedding day within 5 minutes of Sue and Pete's arrival, we could instantly tell how settled all the dogs were with them. Some of our doggies are very very nervous of strangers so this was amazing to see ! Sue also supported us in including our Boston Terrier Maui in the actual wedding ceremony, including getting him into his outfit, keeping him calm beforehand and walking him down the aisle with our rings. Sue was also on hand with treats for Maui that helped us get him to pose perfectly for some photos. Sue also came back up to the venue, which was a 10 minute walk from the cottages, with Maui for our first dance. We didn't feel that anything was too much trouble !

Sue and Pete's professionalism and caring nature meant that we didn't have a single worry about the dogs on the day, we knew they were in safe hands. We would not hesitate to use Sue and Pete's services again or recommend them to others ! 😃 Xxx

We found Sue through Hitched and immediately felt comfortable with them! She was so brilliant taking the time to get to know us and learning about our 18 month old working cocker Alfie. On the day she took care of everything, whenever we needed Alfie/Sue anywhere they were there, ready and waiting! We had no concerns at all, and Alfie fell in love with her (and her box of cheese which may have played a part!). Honestly, every guest who interacted with Sue said she was such a calming presence, for both our wild dog and the guests! We also loved that she took so many pictures and videos from the day to document it from Alfie's perspective, which was such a special touch. We would recommend Sue and A Pad 4 Paws to anyone and everyone.

We can’t recommend Sue and Pete enough. They did everything possible to make sure Murphy was comfortable and happy at our wedding. We had a particularly hot day but Sue managed to keep Murphy calm and cool by using cool pads, cold bandanas etc and we felt reassured that Murphy was in amazing hands! Sue also sent us many pics and videos and a message to let us know Murphy was home safe. Thank you so much. We now have memories with Murphy for life and can’t thank you enough.

Sue was absolutely amazing with my dog. As a rescue, she can be very nervous, but Sue went above and beyond to make her feel safe and comfortable. Despite the heat, she kept her cool, making sure my dog had plenty of water, food, and attention, along with lots of love. She even helped get Betty into her dress and ready for the aisle, which was such a special touch. I can’t thank Sue enough and would highly recommend her to anyone.
Charlotte x

From our first enquiry right up until after our wedding, the service we received from Sue was outstanding.

We had zoom calls before the big day so she knew the timeline in detail and how we wanted Freddie to fit into the wedding.

On the hectic wedding morning she kept Freddie wonderfully occupied whilst we all got ready, and then she changed him into his gorgeous outfit and got him beautifully involved in the parts of the wedding he was needed, and kept him happy and content when he wasn't.

I cannot recommend her enough.

As a wonderful added bonus, she documented his day from his point of view and shared all the videos with us the next morning which was absolutely lovely to see!

Thank you so much!

We booked our 2 dogs in for the day of our daughter’s wedding. We had a few video calls prior to the wedding which were very helpful! On the day Pete took great care of our two dogs, meaning we didn’t have to worry! We were even able to get them in some of the photos with Pete’s help.
It was an added bonus to receive photos and videos of their day!

Couldn’t recommend Sue and Pete anymore. They had a particularly hard task given our dog, Arlo being the ring bearer was a complete surprise to the groom.

The groom had no idea until Arlo walked down the aisle. Sue and Pete allowed me to be flexible in the planning. Even up to 15 minutes before Sue and I would text to make sure she and Arlo remained hidden.

Arlo had the best day, constant play, treats and well deserved nap time when needed.

When we were planning our wedding, it was a no brainer to us that we wanted Pablo, our English Bulldog, as part of the day. However, we didn’t want any of our family or friends to have to take the responsibility of him. That’s when we found Sue and aPad4Paws! We had several zoom calls with her leading up to the wedding and she asked so many questions about his preferences/allergies to make sure that he would be comfortable throughout the day.
On the day, it was perfect. It was quite a warm day and Pablo can struggle in the heat - she was prepared for everything, water bowls, cooling bandanas, she took Pablo off to cool down when she could see that he was too hot. She helped him pose for photos by having a constant supply of cheese to hand! You can really tell she loves animals so much.
The next morning, she sent through so many videos and photos from Pablo’s perspective which was so nice to immediately have those clips and see parts of the wedding.
I honestly could not recommend them enough.

APad4Paws - Pete and Sue - were just what we needed at our wedding. We wanted our two dogs at our wedding but we realised that they would need looking after and returned home before we were ready to leave. Luckily Pete was available. We had video calls before the day to confirm our plans and go through the dogs’ routine etc. Pete and Sue were very adaptable and prepared to do whatever we needed. Pete arrived on the day and drove the dogs to the venue. He took care of them throughout, including when they were in photographs, and took them back home later, staying with them during the evening and feeding them, and our cat! They helped to make it easy and enjoyable for our dogs to be with us for our wedding.
They were great and good value for money too.

Sue & Pete were so wonderful chaperoning our little dog Bilbo for our wedding at Rockbeare Manor in June. They were so attentive and warming during the organization of the day and also looking after Bilbo during the serve Pete was so amazing at keeping Bilbo calm and still be apart of the day.

They kept us updating throughout Bilbo’s overnight stay and we know Bilbo had the best time staying with them. We couldn’t recommend this wonderful couple and business more! Thank you so so much!

We used apad4paws for our wedding and couldn't be happier with the service Sue and Pete provided. From the moment we met Sue at a wedding fayre, it was clear she genuinely loves what she does — both she and Pete are true animal people, and that really put us at ease.

Sue took the time to explain all the options and how she could tailor the service to suit our plans. In the lead-up to the big day, we had several Zoom calls to make sure everything was crystal clear. We chose the overnight boarding the night before and the night of the wedding, as well as the chaperone service including drop-off at the venue — and it all went seamlessly.

There was also a meet and greet beforehand so our dog, Layton, was familiar with Sue and Pete, which made all the difference. They were both so lovely, nothing was ever too much trouble, and Sue even captured some brilliant photos of Layton throughout the day.

We were really impressed with every part of the service and would 100% recommend apad4paws to anyone who wants their dog involved in their wedding day. It was one less thing to worry about and such a special touch having Layton there.

From the moment we met Sue and Pete at the South West Wedding Fair in Exeter—accompanied by their two charming golden retrievers—we were instantly impressed. Before that, we hadn’t even considered the possibility of including our own energetic Golden in our wedding day. But after chatting with them and hearing about their journey and the experiences they’d had, we knew we had to book them.

Their website made the booking process easy, and they were quick to respond with availability. Despite the travel from Plymouth to our venue in Bridgwater, their pricing was incredibly reasonable. We also had a Zoom call to discuss the details and felt completely reassured by their professionalism and warmth.

A few weeks before the big day, we decided we wanted our boy to be part of the ceremony by delivering the rings. Sue and Pete were completely on board and worked with him on the day to make it happen—he did a brilliant job!

On the morning of the wedding, Sue was with Casper from the outset. She took him for walks, kept him calm during key moments, dressed him in his little suit and ring bearer clip, and guided him perfectly down the aisle. She even captured some beautiful candid footage and photos that we’ll always treasure.

After all the excitement (and many, many photos!), Sue kindly took Casper to his kennel for a well-deserved mini staycation before heading home.

We cannot recommend Sue and Pete enough to anyone looking to include their dog in their special day. Whether you simply want photos with your pup or a full-on role in the ceremony, they are the go-to people. They make sure everything runs smoothly—without taking time or focus away from your family and friends.

Thank you, Sue and Pete, for making it all possible!

When planning our wedding we both knew we needed to have our dog(Amber) there and started looking at a chaperone to look after her for the big day.
We found apad4paws and couldn't be happier that we ended up using them! From our very first Zoom call with Sue and Pete, all the way through until the wedding, everything was clearly explained to us and all our fears were put to rest. They were incredibly flexible with our plans as we weren't sure how long we would want to have Amber there on the day and it was no issue for them to take her back home earlier than planned to let her relax without all the hustle and bustle of a wedding. Amber spent 2 nights with apad4paws and the constant updates of how she was getting on with photos and videos was hugely reassuring to both of us. It was the first overnight stay she had done outside of family members, and in addition to the stress of the wedding, it was concerning to us but Sue and Pete put every worry at rest and allowed us to enjoy our wedding without worrying. They were incredibly accommodating and loving towards Amber as if she was their own.

We also used their day-care service a few times leading up to the wedding to ensure Amber was familiar with them and still got updates throughout the day which was really reassuring.

Overall our experience was absolutely wonderful and we couldn't fault it at all, we would highly recommend them if anyone else wants a doggy chaperone for their wedding and will be booking Amber in for more day sessions and overnight boarding in the future.

Thank you so much for being such a positive contribution and presence for our big day!!!