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Some couples practice their first dance with a glass of wine and a YouTube tutorial. This couple practiced with a Golden Retriever<\/a><\/strong> named Wally\u2026 who absolutely refused to sit this one out.<\/p>\n In the TikTok video, we first see them in their living room, going over the steps of their wedding dance. It\u2019s sweet and a little awkward in the charming way all practice dances are. But before long, there\u2019s a third partner in the mix: Wally. The caption says it all:\u00a0\u201cWhen we started practicing our wedding dance, we noticed our dog always wanted to be involved.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n And he really does. While they turn and sway, Wally keeps trotting into the middle, looking up with that classic Golden face that says,\u00a0Oh, you\u2019re dancing? With OUT me? Interesting choice.<\/em>\u00a0Instead of shooing him away, they lean into it. Cue the next caption:\u00a0\u201cSo we decided to see what it would be like if we just made him a part of it.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n That\u2019s when the magic happens. They start to gently incorporate him. He isn\u2019t a prop. He\u2019s a partner.<\/p>\n Then we cut to the big day.<\/p>\n Dressed up, surrounded by family and friends, they step out for their wedding dance\u2026and there\u2019s Wally, right there between them. Literally in their arms, held close as they sway together like a perfect, slightly furry trio. It\u2019s not a polished ballroom routine; it\u2019s better. It\u2019s a love story that includes the whole family.<\/p>\n I\u2019ll be honest: a performance like that from my dog Lola is probably not in the cards. She\u2019d be more likely to turn the first dance into a game of \u201ccatch me if you can\u201d than a tender moment. But even we both went,\u00a0awwww<\/em>\u00a0at Wally, because there\u2019s something so right about seeing a couple say, \u201cThis is who we are, and he\u2019s part of us.\u201d<\/p>\n It\u2019s a reminder that weddings don\u2019t have to be stiff or traditional to be meaningful. Sometimes they\u2019re at their most beautiful when a big golden goofball is happily wedged between you and the person you love.<\/p>\n Wally\u2019s starring role is heart-melting, but it also shows how powerful it can be to include pets in meaningful rituals. The American Kennel Club<\/a> notes that more couples are finding ways to safely and thoughtfully involve their dogs in weddings\u2014whether that\u2019s as ring bearers, aisle walkers, or just emotional support floofs on the dance floor. They recommend practicing ahead of time, planning for noise and crowds, and making sure there\u2019s a handler dedicated to your pup\u2019s comfort so the experience is fun, not overwhelming.<\/p>\n If your dog is more Lola than Wally, that\u2019s okay too. Even a quick photo, a quiet pre-ceremony cuddle, or a paw-print on your d\u00e9cor can be enough to say,\u00a0you\u2019re family, and this day is ours.<\/em><\/p>\n \ud83d\udc36<\/a>SIGN UP to get \u201cpawsitivity\u201d delivered right to your inbox with inspiring & entertaining stories about our furry & feathered friends<\/a><\/strong>\ud83d\udc3e\ud83d\udc3e<\/a><\/p>\n Related: Golden Retriever Clearly Has Beef With the Neighborhood Snowman and It’s Cracking Us Up<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This story was originally published by Parade Pets<\/a> on Feb 7, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News<\/a> section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Some couples practice their first dance with a glass of wine and a YouTube tutorial. This couple practiced with a Golden Retriever named Wally\u2026 who absolutely refused to sit this one out. In the TikTok video, we first see them in their living room, going over the steps of their wedding dance. 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