The founder of ruby+diva™, Sara Smyth, tells us all about their unique pet training service, brand new for 2013!

 “Happy New Year to all you lovely Bespoke Bride readers, I can’t wait to hear what you think about our new service!

 It’s safe to say that at ruby+diva™ we’re slightly obsessed with our furry babies. We’ve had the girls for 3 years now and, as I work from home, they are with me all the time. They come into bed for morning cuddles around 6am and we pretty much treat them like children. We are quite fond of our actual children too but the dogs are special. (Kidding!!)

The ruby+diva furry babies by Hannah Bailey

 So, I know this might sound mad to non dog-lovers but Rob and I were devastated not to be able to have them at our wedding in 2011.

 We got married in Chelsea Registry on the King’s Road and then had a reception at a local French restaurant so we couldn’t work out a way to involve them without (a) causing them stress at being in a very busy public place (b) having them looked after when we were actually getting married and (c) getting them back to the kennel afterwards. You can’t really ask another guest to stand outside the whole day with your pets!

 I’m sure other couples must have the same problem so I was delighted to be approached by Sandra Strong (animal trainer and pet behaviourist) with the idea for Wedding Day Dogs.

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