Miniature poodles can be vocal, but they typically bark for a reason—when someone’s at the door, when they want to be let inside, or when they’re amped up during a play session, for example.

Accompanying her on the runway was her 12-year-old dog, Bella, a poodle bichon frise mix who wore a similar outfit and matching bows. They coordinated for their big night at the Bark and Swagger ...