Weddings With a Fellow Barker

Your faithful companion has watched your love story unfold. Let them be part of its most beautiful chapter – with professional, loving care that lets you focus on saying "I do."

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A beautiful black lab with a collar of bridal flowers looks directly at the camera.

A chocolate lab at a wedding holds hands with the groom.

A very happy groodle poses with their parents - the bride and groom - on their wedding day.

The groom at his wedding pats a very happy, chocolate labradoodle.

A golden retriever lays on the beach surrounded by the bridal party, getting pats from the bride - absolutely thrilled.

About me

Rina pats a fluffy labradoodle before their big moment

I’m Rina Barker, the founder (and one-woman show) behind Mrs Barker’s Pet Services. I live in Melbourne’s south-east with my husband Tyler, in-laws, Cavoodle Lewis, and adopted kitty Rigby. People (myself included) love to joke that I only married Tyler for the last name - but the truth is, I was already running this business before I became a Barker! Maybe it was fate: a dog-obsessed girly meets Mr Barker, and the rest is history.

I started the business in 2019 after realising the office life just wasn’t for me. At first, I offered dog walking and pet sitting, but over time it naturally evolved. These days, I specialise in escorting dogs to their owner’s wedding and creating a tailored experience that suits their needs.

Every dog is different, and I pride myself on adapting to each pup’s unique personality. I’m a certified pet care professional with training in dog handling and pet first aid, so you can feel confident your furry family member is in expert hands on the big day.

Over the years, many of my clients have become friends, and their pets feel like part of my extended family. It’s more than just a job - it’s a community I’m so proud to be part of. I feel incredibly lucky to do work that lights me up, and I’m beyond grateful to the couples and pets who trust me with such a special role.

The Mrs Barker's team poses with a golden retriever and a husky at a wedding.

A very handsome golden retriever with a tuxedo collar sticks his tongue out.

A candid film photo of Rina taking a dog around the wedding to meet the guests.

A very dapper greyhound with a green bowties sits on the grass, surrounded by bridal flowers.

Your dog wants to celebrate with you

Weddings

Include your furry best friend in the most important day of your life.

Marriage Proposals

Planning a special proposal? I can help your dog be part of the big moment.

Engagement Photos

Celebrate your engagement with your pup - I’ll keep them happy and picture-ready.

Starting from $550

Wedding Service

Mix and match to your heart's content.

Whether you’re after a few sweet snaps with your pup or want them by your side from the aisle to the dance floor. We offer a range of options for your wedding day to tailor your experience to your exacting specifications.

Pre-Wedding Meet & Greet.
A relaxed catch-up to meet your pup, hear all about your vision, and plan the perfect timeline for their big moment.
Wedding Rehearsal Support.
We’ll join your rehearsal to walk through their role and help them feel confident and calm in a new environment.
Pet Chauffeur Service.
Safe and comfortable transport to and from the venue - so you have one less thing to coordinate. Travel within a 30km radius included. Additional distance charged at $0.90/km.
Pre-Ceremony Walk & Play.
We’ll take them for a walk before the event to burn off any extra energy and keep them relaxed.
Unlimited Water, Treats & Cleanup.
Keeping your dog hydrated, rewarded, and accident-free throughout the day.
Light Grooming Touch-Up.
A gentle brush and spritz of dog cologne to make sure they look and smell their best.
Stylish Attire Options.
Choose from bow ties, flower collars, leads and more to suit your wedding vibe, or we can dress them in your own chosen outfit.
Wedding Day Handling & Support.
Whether we walk them down the aisle or coordinate a hand-off to your chosen person, we make sure everything runs smoothly.
Paw Print Keepsake.
A sweet memory to treasure - a paw print in your guest book or a special card from your dog.
Photo Paw-sistant.
We help pose your pup and hold their attention so your photographer captures those perfect moments.
Pet Sitting Options.
Overnight or day-before care at home so your dog is relaxed, safe, and well-looked after while you focus on your celebration.

Let's talk

Send through an enquiry and we can schedule a quick phone or Zoom chat - or arrange a get-to-know-you Meet & Greet to see if it’s the right fit for you and your pup.

Attire Hire

Big Day Best

You've got a lot on your plate, so we've got your pups fit covered. Choose from a range of accessories so your furry friend(s) are dressed to the nines and ready for their close-up.

Coloured Leads

A pop of colour walking down the aisle, sure to crack a smile.

Four silicon dog leads of various colours, nicely arranged on a stone benchtop.

Leather Leads & Collars

It's giving eleganza extravaganza.

Six leather dog leads and collars with brass/gold highlights, lined up side by side on a wooden tabletop.

Patterned Bowties

They're fancy and fun, all at once.

Six dog bowties of various multicolour patterns arranged on a wooden tabletop.

Formal Bowties

You can't go wrong with a timeless look - for pups with class.

Four formal dog bowties in block colours - two pink and two black - arranged on a wooden tabletop.

Make an Enquiry

I'd love to hear from you, just fill out the form and I'll be in touch.

What our customers are saying

Katherine Webb-Johnson

Fancy pups in their wedding best.

Rina was amazing from the start to the end! We did meet and greet before the big day and I immediately felt like I can trust her with my dogs. They love her too! On our wedding day, Rina took care of our dogs from picking them up, dressing them in their little dresses, and making sure they had water and of course treats. I am so thankful to have found her. Everything went so smoothly. Highly recommend!!!

Sue

Bella & Charly, beauty & the cutie.

I just want to let you know Rina is just the BEST and my two dogs Bella and Charly really love her. Rina is so understanding of weather conditions, relates appropriately and changes schedules as necessary. I don't believe there would be anyone else I could trust with my 2 beloved 4 leggeds. I would recommend Rina to all genuine persons who care about their pets like me and Rina's care and passion.

Natalie

Riley, pup on staycation.

Rina looked after my Riley for two nights while I was away for my wedding and she was AMAZING.I don’t trust many people to watch Riley but as soon as I met Rina and saw how she interacted with her, I was instantly reassured. She sent us lots of updates which really showed how much she cared.

Carla

George, senior superstar.

My boy George is high maintenance with diabetes and is blind and deaf, he needs a lot of care and Rina was amazing with him, I can’t recommend her enough.

Sian

Dogname, belly rub connisseur.

Rina is professional, reliable and patient. She was dog approved in the first meeting as my very shy dog allowed a belly rub after only a few minutes, something that takes her usually a long time to be comfortable with. My 2 dogs were looked after very well. Highly recommend Rina.

Trish

Brooke & Teddy, best friends.

We could not have been happier with the care that Mrs Barker’s provided to our two dogs while we went overseas. Rina went above and beyond and Brook and Teddy were so loved and looked after. Can’t speak or recommend Mrs Barker's highly enough!

Micah Reyes

The fantastic four.

Amazing and incredible pet sitter goes to Rina! She is one of the most amazing and reliable Pet sitter, she was able to take care of our fur babies with no issues, she took care of my Django and Mochi and Benji and Kobe, it looks like it was handful to handle 4 dogs but she able to managed it with smile on her face! So blessed to be able to have found her, thank you Rina, you were amazing I have been recommending you to my friends and family.

Shernie

Chester & Ruby, golden-spotted duo.

Rina is so amazing! My golden Chester and Dalmatian Ruby love her! We are so grateful for the amount of times she’s had our doggos while we are away and we can’t wait until she has them for our wedding. She is one of a kind.

Danielle Luisa

Rosie, social butterfly a.k.a Groodle.

Rina was absolutely amazing and such a big help on our day! So responsive in the lead up and really helpful to also offer a meet & greet in the lead up. On the day Rina did the best job taking care of our 2yo groodle Rosie, helping her meet all the guests, remain comfortable during the ceremony and be present for our photos afterwards. We didn’t have to worry about making sure Rosie had treats and water as Rina took care of that and it helped everything run so seamlessly on our big day. We are so grateful for Rina being there, thank you!

Georgia Sholly

Louie, photogenic pawfessional.

Cannot recommend this service enough. Rina was so easy to work with and gave us one less thing to worry about for our wedding. She thought of everything and was so prepared for the day. She managed our dog, Louie, so well, was really helpful getting him to be present in photos and was so friendly with our guests. Just a lovely person who does such a great job.

Venus Marie

Two models in-training

Professional, friendly, and a true animal lover! Rina was our wonderful pet chaperone for our wedding in January 2021 and I cannot speak highly enough of her! She was fantastic with our two dogs, and they quickly became fond of her. The process to book Rina's services was simple and thorough - we appreciated that she took an extra day prior to the day of the wedding to meet with us and our pups to make sure we all vibed, and even took them on a walk so they could get comfortable with her. On the day she was armed with snacks, and played a pivotal role in getting our pups' attention so we could get the pur-fect photos! She transported them from our home, to the ceremony location, AND back home, making sure they were fed, their water bowl was full, and they were comfortable at home for the night before she left. We can't thank Rina enough, and would recommend her to anyone who's looking for a pet chaperone, or any of her other services!

Nicole Barcham

Nelson, VIP wedding guest.

Rina was absolutely amazing! To the lead up of the day & the big day itself. Our furbaby Nelson felt so comfortable around her & she treated him like he was her own! She did everything we asked & more! It was very important to us to have Nelson there on our big day & it wouldn’t have been possible without Rina’s help! We couldn’t recommend her enough!!

Hannah Burrows

Lucy, master of surprise.

Rina took care of our much loved puppy Lucy while we got married, and we couldn't have been happier with her services! She helped me surprise my (now) husband with Lucy during photos, kept a great handle on Lucy while she was at the wedding, and then stayed with Lucy overnight while we were away from home. We're pretty nervous dog parents to a pretty nervous dog, but we were so reassured when we saw Rina interact with Lucy: she was calm, controlled, and Lucy was obviously very comfortable. Can't recommend Rina more!

Emily

Zayli & Oakley, doggo dynamos.

Rina was so great with Zayli and Oakley and I was completely confident going away and knowing they were in amazing hands. We are looking forward to having Rina take care of our fur babies again in the future.

Jodie

Miss Molly, spoiled sweetheart.

Our beautiful Miss Molly had a fabulous time being very well looked after by Rina (Mrs Barker). We were provided with regular updates and knew that our girl was being spoiled whilst we were away! Thank you Rina we've recommended you to all our friends and will definitely use your services again.