Dog walking in Des Plaines
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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.
Taylor was great!
Sandra L.
My girls always enjoy a walk with you!
Jillian S.
Luca was great!
Sandra L.
Thank you for taking him out in the bitter cold!
Mark S.
Ferrin has walked our pup for us several times and I always appreciate getting booked with her because I know it will go smoothly.
Samantha E.
Thank you for walking him in all of this flooding
Raquel S.
Thank you for finding Chessie, your communication, and very product walk!
James W.
Finally some sun!
Raquel S.
He pooped about 4x this morning so I m not worried about his poop being loose. Thank you for letting me know. And I love when he prances haha! He feels super cool with his friend Janine
Raquel S.
Great communication and did a great job with our girls!
Chad F.
Why book dog walker in Des Plaines
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 Des Plaines, 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. Des Plaines, IL has "pawlenty" of parks and neighborhoods that your dog is itching to explore!
The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Des Plaines
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.
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Beck Lake
In the beautiful scenic city of Des Plaines, Beck Lake is set in a little hollow of clustered flower blossoms and other vegetation distinctly placed in nooks and crannies awaiting the gentle nuzzle of your dog’s nose. The vast open space of the local dog park consists of 44 acres, with spacious fields, hiking trails, drinking fountains for the thirsty hikers, training enclosures for agility and obedience, and a modest swimming pond. Beck Lake offers everything your dog could even imagine wanting in a safe fenced in environment. So if this local park entices you and your dog’s senses, then consider becoming a member of this park.
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Lee District
Inside this one-of-a-kind community in Des Plaines, Illinois, a sincere and friendly Episcopal Church is open to your furry friends. If you are looking for a church to visit that is full of pet lovers, empty-nesters, happy four-legged faces, and the Holy Spirit, then St. Martins is the perfect sanctuary for you and your canine companion. With local fenced-in dog parks to walk your beloved after being such a good boy in church and annual pet blessings performed, this community is a pawesome place to make some new friends – human and dog – and start some new traditions.
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Chicago
Chicago is a little farther away from Des Plaines, at an estimated 45-minute commute, but Chicago has an abundantly unique amount of dog friendly activities and accommodations – 36 to be exact! With a smorgasbord of parks to choose from, your dog will find paradise in Chicago. If you are a fast-paced, huge city kind of dog owner, then the beaches, cruises, trails/parks, piers, and stores in this puptown are for you. The beaches of Chicago are equipped for off-leash dog fun, with 2 cruise lines running through them. If your dog loves the water, the local boats of Chicago offer free pet accommodations too – even including a special newspaper-lined bathroom for you companion. If you are in the mood for an eventful time with your favorite pooch, Chicago is a beautiful destination to go to.
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Buffalo Grove
With 2 parks to choose from, Buffalo Grove is less than 10 minutes from Des Plaines, Illinois, and is a small puptown. Big, fenced-in fields are available for your beloved friends to romp and play safely. Fido is sure to make some new four-legged friends, and you’re bound to make new dog-loving friends, too! Smaller dogs under 35 pounds have a separate destination to ensure their safety. The local parks in this small town have high ratings and free parking as extra perks. Evidence of vaccinations and other records are not required to have fun in this park, making need for a fun place for you dog to smell new things, run off some energy, and make lifelong friends.
Park Ridge
With a nature fairytale vibe in the local environment, Park Ridge is a 10-minute drive from Des Plaines, Illinois. At the local park, pets are welcomed to run and play off-leash. Your doggy companion is free to play a few games of ball and sniff around with other canine friends, while an ice arena and batting cages are available for human entertainment. The big open fields are surrounded by benches for dog owners to keep a watchful eye on their favorite pooch, and shade is provided from the massive trees present. A huge water fountain and exquisite flowers placed throughout the park to create a warm and inviting atmosphere, making the journey to this park joyful for both you and your dog.
Dog friendly neighborhoods near Des Plaines
