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."
About me
Hi, I'm Rina Barker, a certified pet care professional with over six years of experience in dog walking and pet sitting. I specialise in helping couples include their dogs in their wedding celebrations, combining my expertise in pet care, certification in dog handling, and pet first aid training to ensure your furry family member is in expert hands throughout your special day.
I believe pets are family, and they deserve to be part of life's biggest moments. As your Wedding Pet Attendant, I focus entirely on your dog during the celebration, maintaining their routine while providing you regular updates. My mission is simple: to create a stress-free experience where your entire family – including those with paws – can share in your special day.
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.
Wedding Packages
Choose whatever package suits your needs best, and rest assured knowing your pawfect pup(s) will be happy, included, and basking in the love.
Basic
AUD
50% deposit
Includes:
- Pet transport to and from the event
- Unlimited treats, water, clean up
- Pre-wedding walk
- Groom - brush and dog cologne
- Up to 1 hour ceremony + photos assistance
Standard
AUD
50% deposit
Includes:
- Everything in Basic
- Up to 2 hours ceremony + photos assistance
- Attire hire - leads and bowties/flower collar
- Pet sitting in your home the day prior, or night of wedding
Premium
AUD
50% deposit
Includes:
- Everything in Standard
- Up to 3 hours ceremony + photos assistance
Attire Hire
Big Day Best
You've got a lot on your plate, so we've got your pups fit covered. Our Standard & Premium wedding packages include hire of 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.
Leather Leads & Collars
It's giving eleganza extravaganza.
Patterned Bowties
They're fancy and fun, all at once.
Formal Bowties
You can't go wrong with a timeless look - for pups with class.
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
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.
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!!!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!!!
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.
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.
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!!
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!!!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!!!
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!!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
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- What do you need to know about a pet before accepting a booking?
- To ensure we are a good fit, I insist on an in-person meet and greet with you and your pet(s) before accepting a booking. For this I charge a small fee.
- Do you require a deposit?
- To secure your preferred dates and time, a 50% deposit is required - please note that due to high demand, all deposits are non-refundable
- What areas do you service?
- Mostly suburbs within the City of Casey and Shire of Cardinia - however I travel further for weddings. Travel beyond 20 km will be an additional fee of 90¢/km.
- Can you administer medication?
- Yes, I am comfortable with and have experience in the following; tablet, liquid, topical and needles.
- Do you host pets?
- No, unfortunately I'm unable to host pets right now.
- Do you offer dog training?
- I’m not a qualified dog trainer but have experience raising 3 dogs of my own in the past. I love looking after puppies and will enforce your training methods.