DogFamily Dog Institute

My fiancé and I are finally tying the knot after 13 wonderful years together, and we want to make our wedding day even more special by celebrating the love between our two dogs, Ezekiel and Penelope. Ezekiel is 9 and Penelope is 8, and they’ve been with us through so many milestones. As a dog trainer, I’ve spent over a decade working with dogs, and these two have been the heart and soul of my journey. They’re more than just pets—they’re our family, and they’ve helped me build the foundation for my career and our home. To honor their bond, we’re hosting a wedding ceremony for Ezekiel and Penelope at our own wedding on May 22nd, 2026. We want to make their big day as joyful and memorable as ours, with adorable outfits, decorations, and a celebration that reflects the love they’ve brought into our lives. Donations will go toward making their ceremony extra special and even help send them on a little honeymoon while we’re away on ours! We’d be so grateful for any support to help make Ezekiel and Penelope’s wedding as memorable as ours. Your gift will help us create a day full of love, laughter, and adorable memories for our pups. Thank you for being part of our extended family and for helping us celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime moment!

My name is Alexander Lopez, but you may know me as the DogFather. I am a dog trainer who grew up in Long Beach and have called it my home for the past 9 years. I own DogFamily Dog Institute and have been helping dogs and their families build stronger communication for many years. Because I love Long Beach, dogs, and the community those two things share, my business has hosted an annual beach cleanup since 2022. Our goal is simple: to clean the beach and let our dogs spend a fun day at the water. We host this event at Rosie’s Dog Beach every year to give back to our Long Beach communities. We invite you to join us for our beach cleanup on September 1st from 8am - 11am. We will provide gloves, trash bags, and water to all who help. We will also have a giveaway for volunteers to win dog treats, toys, and other supplies. We have created this GoFundMe in the event someone is unable to come to the beach but still wants to contribute to our event. If you would like to make a donation to supply treats for all the pups, snacks for the volunteers, or more items for our giveaway, please use this GoFundMe. Thank you!