Dog walking in Effingham
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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.
Courtney was great! My dog has separation anxiety & is usually freaking out when I get home after being gone all day. But this time, she was calm and happy. She clearly loved Courtney!
Lauren G
Taylor was such an amazing sitter! She gave me detailed updates every time she checked in on the pups. Will definitely hire her again if she is available :)
Ivianna S
Yuki boarded at Mari’s house and she had a great time. She loves running in the background. Thank you so much for taking good care of Yuki.
Cari P
Thank you for taking such great care of our kitties, so glad to hear that they were in good company while we were away!
Rebecca G
Keera was great with Archer and went at his pace! I got a ton of updates and Keera was super responsive and gave great updates! Keera was flexible when I was coming home sooner than expected.
Suzanne C
Above and beyond service and communication! Would recommend time and time again! Extra caring and loving!
Lindsey B
Kristen took such great care of Mia while I was away for the weekend! Super responsive and easy to communicate with. Mia would love to stay with her again!
Nicole C
Sheana came through when I was in a pinch. I needed someone to let the dogs out because I was stuck in traffic in the mountains. She responded last minute and had excellent communication. She’s the best!
Lindsay C
It was our first time leaving Skittles with a sitter, and Daniel did a great job of assuaging our fears! He was super communicative and made sure we knew that Skittles was in good hands. Highly recommend!
Christi B
He looks so happy with you dropping by! Thank you so much for your loving caring attention. Love it!
Crystal C
Kelli was awesome boarding my two dogs. Not only did she give daily updates with videos and pictures she also worked with them on introducing them to her cat and getting used to her big dogs. Can't recommend enough!
Cody H
Sara went above and beyond for us and our pet. Gave us some peace of mind while out of town and we couldn’t be more grateful. Def recommended!
Jenn S
Why book dog walker in Effingham
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 Effingham, 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. Effingham, IL has "pawlenty" of parks and neighborhoods that your dog is itching to explore!
The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Effingham
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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Altamont
Get ready for some outdoor adventure in the city of Altamont, 12 miles southwest of Effingham. You and your pawtastic pup will enjoy visiting the Rock Cave Nature Preserve which is a hiker’s dream. Take pup on leash throughout this area and marvel at the scenic beauty that surrounds you. You will see ravines, outcroppings and cliffs throughout these 79 acres where you can walk for miles with Fido by your side. Be sure to keep your fur-ever friend on leash here to keep this park’s natural features pristine. There are no restrooms or water available, so plan accordingly.
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1430th/ North 1600th
In the 1430th/ North 1600th Street neighborhood of Effingham, you must add Hendelmeyer Park to your pup’s to-do list! There are 20 acres of sports courts and fields, the perfect place to let Fido romp on an extended leash. Tennis courts and a skate park top off the list for the sport’s enthusiast! Go for a walk along the paved paths or relax on the park benches throughout. Or try Effingham City Park, better known as Community Park, for similar amenities plus an 18-hole disc golf course. Restrooms and water fountains are on site. Be sure to bring mutt mitts.
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Effingham City Center
Pack up your pup and head to the City Center neighborhood of Effingham, where you will find pup-friendly Bliss Park. This small and welcoming park has tons of fun for you and Fido. Let the kiddies play on the playground equipment or basketball courts while you enjoy a rest and relaxation on the surrounding benches. Or take them for a walk on the paved paths through the memorial rose garden located here. Don’t forget to bring lunch, snacks and plenty of water for your day’s outing. Restrooms are on site. Please keep Fido on leash and bring clean up mitts.
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Mason
The Wildcat Hollow State Habitat Area in the town of Mason, 14 miles south of Effingham, covers a whopping 560 acres of outdoor adventure for your and your fur-ever friend. Spend some quality time here hiking on the miles of trails that are scattered throughout, or go ‘off-road’ and carve your own path! Many areas are remote enough to let Fido spend some time off leash. Hunting is allowed during certain times of the year, so plan accordingly. There are portable restrooms, but no water, so be sure to bring your own and a camera to capture Fido having fun!
Northwest Effingham
In the northwest Effingham neighborhood of Effingham, you will find a pup-tastic trail for you and your pup to hike. Trail Recreation Effingham County, or TREC for short, offers residents and visitors a 3-mile trail for walking, skating and biking. This paved path has benches to rest upon along the hike. This trail eventually connects to 30 additional miles of trails. The northern-most branch, referred to as the Calico Trail, offers a challenging section with 14% grades, for the biking enthusiast. Part of the trail crosses the Little Wabash River for beautiful, scenic views. Pups should stay on leash throughout.
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