Deer Park, IL

Dog walking in Deer Park

Book on-demand and scheduled walks with local dog walkers. Choose between a 20, 30, or 60-minute walk for your pup.

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Customer reviews

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.

I'm so happy I chose Suzanne as Toby's pet Walker. She's very reliable and sweet to Toby.

Laura M.

Megan was great, timely, and communicative! Would recommend.

Leah L.

Thank you! Happy new year!

meredith H.

Great service with detailed updates and pictures. Would highly recommend and will use again!

Michele P.

Great!

Laura M.

Toby loves seeing Suzanne!

Laura M.

Sean was great. Thanks Sean, much appreciated

scott B.

Awesome

Laura M.

Suzanne always does just a great job taking care of my pup she is so reliable and caring!

Mara W.

He loves to roll. Of course then he smells lol. Thanks so much for taking care of him.

Laura M.

Why book dog walker in Deer Park

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 Deer Park, 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. Deer Park, IL has "pawlenty" of parks and neighborhoods that your dog is itching to explore!

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Deer Park

South Waukegan Road

The Prairie Wolf Dog Park in Lake Forrest is sure to suit even the most persnickety of pooches. This 44-acre off-leash area offers several exercise options for dogs with a variety of needs. For starters, there are 2 fenced training areas for pups who need alone time or service animals who are learning to hone their skills with distraction training. The main area consists of several large fields pawfect for running and fetching. The highlight for most four-legged visitors (especially during the dog days of summer) is the park’s swimming pond! To participate in the leash-free shenanigans, your pup must have an off-leash permit. No worries, though! A daily pass can be acquired at the machine near the entrance. Passes are good for other local parks as well, so feel free to park hop!

North Milwaukee Ave

Independence Grove Exercise Area in Libertyville is, without a doubt, one of the best places around for a leash-free frolic. This 30-acre expanse is a life-saver for local city dogs, giving them an outlet for both exercise and socialization. Not only is this a fantastic place for a game of fetch, but it's also a great swimming spot too, with river access for those sweltering summer days. Pets must be leashed on the walking trails, but other than that, they are free to roam the exercise area free of restraints (as long as they are well-behaved and under voice control). Parking passes are $5 a day or $44 for a yearly pass, but this fee is very much worth it!

Hanover Park

Hawk Hollow Preserve in Bartlett, only a 30-minute drive southwest of Deer Park, is an exceptional place for some off-leash fun with the pack. This gorgeous 1,172-acre nature sanctuary is home to many species of plants and animals who thrive in its beautiful meadows and lush forests. The park has several trails that traverse this gorgeous landscape, and your best bud is more than welcome to accompany you on them if they are leashed. As far as the fluffy visitors are concerned, there is one spot here that stands above the rest: the 34-acre leash-free area! Here, pets with off-leash permits can romp freely until their hearts are content while also enjoying the company of the other four-legged regulars!

Commons Drive

If your fashion-savvy Sharpei is looking for some new designer duds (or just enjoys a little window-shopping), then be sure to swing by Geneva Commons. This upscale shopping mall in west Geneva has everything you and your pet need to keep your style up-to-the-minute and your tummies full. There are a whopping 42 dog-friendly stores and eateries within the center, each marked with signs to let dog parents know their fur babies are welcome! Many stores even have water bowls for the furry guests! Before you leave, you MUST pay a visit to Wet Nose, a designer doggy boutique that is sure to liven up your canine's closet!

Historic Downtown Geneva

There is no better place for hungry pups and their parents than Historic Downtown Geneva. This neighborhood is home to many dog-friendly restaurants, but one funky favorite is Niche, an upscale bistro that specializes in what they call “glocal” cuisine. This eccentric eatery offers a varied rotating menu with mouthwatering selections like Szechuan beef, pan-seared stone bass, and endless cotton candy (yes, you read that correctly). Down the street is James from the Kitchen, a canine bakery that specializes in healthy biscuits, cakes, and custom creations for doggy birthdays or gotcha days! Their delicious selections will have members of any species panting!