Cortland, IL

Dog walking in Cortland

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Unable to take your dog on a walk today? Dog walkers through Wag! are available to care for your pup whenever you’re not. Every dog walker has passed an enhanced background check. Get photos and updates on where your dog poops and pees while you follow along via GPS in the app.

Thank you so much for the time with Zu on a holiday!!!

Meredith H.

Thank you so much!!!!!!

Desiree H.

Tiffany was very communicative and responsive

Rebecca J.

Hannah was fabulous with Effy and Pepper. She communicated well and really went above and beyond to ensure they were well cared for and gave me peace of mind while being away for a couple of nights. Hannah was also very flexible with timing and accommodations, thanks for everything Hannah!

sarah B.

Very nice walker! Highly recommended! Does well at everything she does..even tho it was a rainy icky day spent time playing with him inside!

Jonathan S.

Thank you so much!!! You were amazing!

Brett J.

Vicky F.

Shawn O.

Why book dog walker in Cortland

Busy Pet Parents sometimes need a hand when it comes to ensuring their pup is getting the potty breaks and exercise they need. That's where Wag! comes in! Local Cortland, IL dog walkers are background checked and registered on the Wag! platform, ready to take your dog on an adventure when you need them. Your dog can make a friend in the neighborhood, and you can re-book with the same dog walker easily in the app. Cortland, IL has "pawlenty" of parks and neighborhoods that your dog is itching to explore!

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Cortland

Cortland

This town may be small but it’s big on parks! You and your playful pup have plenty of opportunities to switch up your morning walk. Hetchler Park is located on W Ellen Street, and has a sprawling grassy area your pup can sniff and romp around on! Just south of Hetchler Park, you can find the woofderful McPhillips Park. This park also has plenty of nice grass to play on, and a paved walking path that runs along the west end of the park that leads to a playground. Dogs are welcome to join their two-legged friends in both of these parks, as long as they stay leashed and are picked up after. So don’t forget the waste bags and the dog treats!

Sycamore City Center

Just north of Cortland, in the lovely town of Sycamore, you can find Sycamore Community Park. This park just 10 minutes from Cortland, and is the place to go if you and your pup are just itching to get outside into the great outdoors! This park has restrooms, picnic tables, a large variety of athletic fields and playgrounds. Your doggo will especially love the peaceful walking trails here! The park connects to the Great Western Nature Trail, which is approximately 17 miles. The trail starts in Sycamore and continues all the way to the town of Saint Charles. Leashed dogs are welcome! When you get thirsty, head over to The Forge Brewhouse in the same neighborhood. Here you can enjoy a craft brew made from local ingredients next to your best pal at one of the dog friendly outdoor tables.

South 1st Street

To the west of Cortland, the neighboring town of DeKalb has a plethora of parks for you and your pup to enjoy! A pawsome option is Prairie Park, located in the South 1st Street neighborhood. This peaceful park features the South Branch Kishwaukee River flowing through it, so you can enjoy the sights and sounds while you play with your pup. Along the river, you can find a multi-use paved pathway, just perfect for your walk with Fido. Amenities also include picnic tables, disc golf, and plenty of grassy space and shade trees. Leashed dogs are more than welcome here, so get ready to make some furry friends. If you want to stay a while in this neighborhood, head over to the Travel Inn Dekalb. They allow pets of any size for a small additional fee.

North 1st Street

Another pawsome park in the town of Dekalb that all the dogs are barking about is Katz Park. This park can be found in the North 1st Street neighborhood, less than a 15 minute drive away from Cortland. This park has something for everyone, including the family dog! This park has an off-leash dog area for your pup to run and play in freedom, and enjoy some pawsitive socialization. The dog park is equipped with waste bags, drinking water, picnic tables, and even spare balls to throw! In the surrounding park, there are athletic fields, a walking path and restrooms. Dogs need to stay leashed when they’re not in the fenced in area.

Big Rock

To get a little deeper into nature, head over to the town of Big Rock. This town is about a 30 minutes away from Cortland, but the drive is worth it! It’s here that you can find the Big Rock Forest Preserve and Campground. This 840 acre preserve is made up of mature woodlands, tallgrass prairies and wetlands to explore. There are plenty of multi-use hiking trails here as well that are popular among runners, cyclists, horseback riders and dog walkers of course! If you want to stay a while in this gorgeous wilderness, head over to the campsites here. There are 96 modern campsites, 9 primitive campsites, and 4 equestrian campsites available on first come, first serve basis. Leashed dogs are welcome to join in on the fun with their owners, as long as they get picked up after!