Pawsitive Pet Services is a professional, locally owned pet-care company serving Duluth, Floodwood, Cloquet, Hibbing, Grand Rapids, Two Harbors, and communities throughout Northern Minnesota. Founded by U.S. Navy veteran and ABC-Certified Dog Trainer Amber Zibrowski, the business provides personalized, dependable care for dogs, cats, senior animals, exotic pets, and other companion animals. Pawsitive Pet Services is insured and committed to positive-reinforcement handling, careful supervision, clear communication, and treating every pet like a cherished member of the family.

Wedding Pet Attendant Services

One of Pawsitive Pet Services’ most distinctive specialties is its Wedding Pet Attendant service. This service allows couples to include their beloved pets in their wedding celebration without asking family members, friends, or the wedding party to manage the pet’s care and behavior.

A dedicated attendant handles the details before, during, and after the pet’s wedding appearance. Services may include pre-event planning, transportation, leash handling, aisle coordination, vendor communication, grooming and dressing assistance, ceremony support, photo positioning, guest-interaction management, exercise, hydration, feeding, potty breaks, cleanup, and safe transportation home or to a boarding location.

Because weddings are busy, exciting, and highly stimulating environments, professional handling can make an important difference. Amber’s dog-training education and experience allow Pawsitive Pet Services to recognize stress signals early, redirect unwanted behavior positively, and help each pet remain calm, comfortable, responsive, and camera-ready. Every plan is built around the couple’s timeline, the role they envision for their pet, and the pet’s individual temperament and comfort level.

Wedding Pet Attendant Packages

Every wedding package includes professional day-of care for one pet, along with transportation to and from the venue within 50 miles. Additional pets and extended travel can be added when needed.

Ceremony Companion — $300

Designed for couples who want their pet present for the most meaningful part of the celebration without requiring extended event coverage. This package includes up to two hours of professional pet-attendant service, transportation, ceremony assistance, leash handling, aisle escorting, vendor coordination, hydration, potty breaks, exercise, grooming and dressing support, and help positioning the pet for photographs.

Photo-Ready Pet — $450

This package is ideal for couples who primarily want their pet included in wedding portraits or a special appearance. It includes the professional attendant and transportation services provided with the Ceremony Companion package, along with the Puppy Spa service. The pet is bathed, brushed, cleaned, and prepared to arrive looking fresh and camera-ready. The attendant also assists with attire, positioning, comfort breaks, and keeping the pet clean throughout the scheduled appearance.

Aisle-Ready Walker — $650

Created for pets that would benefit from additional exercise, routine, and leash-manner reinforcement before the wedding, this package includes wedding-day attendant care and ten professional walks. The walks provide physical exercise, mental enrichment, and positive reinforcement of calm leash behavior, helping the pet arrive better prepared for the activity and excitement of the wedding environment.

Ring Bearer or Flower Pup — $1,050

This preparation-focused package is designed for pets with a featured ceremony role, such as walking down the aisle as a ring bearer or flower pup. It includes complete wedding-day handling and five private training sessions. Training can focus on the pet’s entrance, walking pace, positioning, attention, comfort around wedding attire and decorations, response to cues, and calm behavior around guests. The attendant manages the pet during the event so the wedding party can remain focused on the ceremony.

Wedding Star — $1,450

The Wedding Star is Pawsitive Pet Services’ most popular comprehensive package. It combines wedding-day attendant care with ten professional walks, five private training sessions, and the Puppy Spa. This package prepares the pet behaviorally, physically, and visually for an important role in the celebration. From practicing aisle manners and reinforcing cues to exercise, grooming, transportation, ceremony support, and wedding photographs, the Wedding Star package provides a complete path to a calm, polished, and memorable wedding appearance.

Wedding Weekend VIP — $2,225

The Wedding Weekend VIP is the most complete option for couples who need support before, during, and after the wedding. It includes everything offered in the Wedding Star package—professional walks, private training, Puppy Spa services, transportation, and wedding-day handling—plus five nights of pet boarding and two days of house sitting. This package gives the couple coordinated care throughout the wedding weekend while helping the pet maintain a comfortable routine. It is especially helpful for destination-style celebrations, busy wedding schedules, multi-day events, and couples who do not want to coordinate several separate pet-care providers.

Services Included with Every Wedding Package

Depending on the couple’s timeline and the pet’s needs, standard wedding-attendant care includes:

– Transportation to and from the venue within 50 miles

– Pre-event coordination and role planning

– A dedicated, trained day-of handler

– Aisle escorting and ceremony assistance

– Coordination with the photographer, planner, venue, and other vendors

– Photo positioning and assistance

– Leash handling and guest-interaction management

– Grooming, dressing, and appearance support

– Food, water, treats, and medication according to instructions

– Potty breaks, waste cleanup, walks, and exercise

– Calm behavior management and positive reinforcement

– Monitoring of the pet’s comfort, energy, and stress signals

– Full insurance coverage

Wedding Service Add-Ons

Wedding services can be customized with additional on-site coverage at $60 per hour, travel beyond the included 50 miles at $2.50 per mile, additional pets at $50 each, rehearsal or venue walkthroughs at $60 per hour, 30-minute drop-in visits at $30, boarding at $75 per dog per night, Puppy Spa services at $100, loose-leash walking sessions at $30 per walk, and private training at $140 per session.

A meet-and-greet, signed service agreement, and two-hour minimum are required. When on-site care exceeds four hours, the venue must provide a quiet, secure space where the pet can decompress away from crowds, music, food, and activity.

Additional Pawsitive Pet Services

Although Wedding Pet Attendant care is a signature specialty, Pawsitive Pet Services offers a broad range of year-round services, including:

– Small-group pet daycare

– Overnight boarding

– Dog walking with positive-reinforcement training

– Private and small-group dog training

– Pet transportation

– House sitting and drop-in visits

– Senior pet care and mobility support

– Medication administration

– Basic grooming, including baths, brushing, and nail trims

– Care for cats, rabbits, birds, reptiles, ferrets, ducks, farm animals, and other species

Pawsitive Pet Services intentionally limits the number of pets in its care so each animal receives meaningful supervision and individualized attention. Clients receive clear communication, photo updates, and service report cards through the Time To Pet client platform.

Whether caring for a pet during an ordinary workday or helping them take their place beside their family on one of life’s most important days, Pawsitive Pet Services delivers professional care with compassion, preparation, and attention to detail.

You say “I do.” We handle the pawsitive rest.