Evanston, IL

Dog walking in Evanston

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.

Thank you for taking such good care of our Dani. Looks like she had a fun time on her walk. Would recommend!

Kylie K.

Olivia was super communicative and was on top of it with our senior dogs needs!

Kelly J.

Hahaha so cute!!!!!

Rebecca M.

Thank you so much! Pups loved you!

Lauren G.

Haha he did not want to come out from under the couch for the other walker! Have fun tonight!

Rebecca M.

Vanessa was sweet and took good care of my girl!

Sandra L.

Rebecca is amazing with my pup Noir, we both love how attentive, caring and prompt she is. Will definitely be reaching out to her again soon.

Chandler L.

Thanks for taking great care of my pup!

carrie V.

Taylor was great!

Sandra L.

Casey is very attentive and responsive. She took great care of our pup and would recommend her to anyone!

Kylie K.

Why book dog walker in Evanston

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

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Evanston

Winnetka

Winnetka has a puptastic dog beach on Sheridan Road. This beach is off-leash, so your pup can feel free to splash in the gentle waves of the ocean to his or her heart’s content. So if you want to take Fido with you the next time you go to the beach, Evanston Illinois’s dog beach is a dream come true in your water-loving dog’s eyes. Don't forget to bring a towel and some snacks so you can share a meal while you soak up some sunshine. After a quick beach picnic lunch, why not take an evening walk across the sandy shore with Fido as you watch the watercolor sky of a setting sun in the horizon? Sounds like the pawfect day to us!

Wilmette

Within the 5-mile radius of Evanston, the sweet city of Wilmette prospers. Wilmette’s warm vibe extends a huge welcome to pets. This town is home to one of the thousand rail-trail paths created by the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. The local trail is dog-friendly, the perfect place for your next adventure with Fido. With wildflowers blossoming, birds chirping gently lullabies, and your dog pulling you down the path with newfound excitement, Wilmette is a puptastic place to go for all nature and dog-lovers. So, pack some snacks, water, and poopbags and head on out to the airy breeze of Wilmette – Fido will thank you with plenty of beloved, wet-nosed kisses.

Skokie

Skokie has two dog-friendly hiking trails and a dog park, and the best part is that it's only 13 minutes away from Evanston. The local dog park, Pooch Park, is fully enclosed with separate areas for smaller and larger dogs. Proof of vaccination is required for all dogs, so you can rest easy knowing that the dogs in the local park are disease-free and updated on shots. Your dog is welcome to play off-leash with his new four-legged fur-iends, while you keep a careful eye on your beloved friend from the shaded benches provided in the park -- and maybe even start up a great chat with other dog-lovers in the meantime! The park also offers agility equipment for extra mental stimuli and obedience training.

Kenilworth

Kenilworth is 15 minutes from Evanston. With a lengthy blossoming trail, Kenilworth is sure to win a lot of tail-wags from your pup. The alluring scents of wildlife dancing across the woods in the sunshine, the act of spending quality time with their favorite person ever, and getting to release some energy equals one happy dog. The most interesting thing about this trail is that it was built as a rail-trail path. These types of trails are very popular amongst dog-lovers, and connect rail lines to existing corridors. So, leash up For, grab some water and cleanup bags, and come explore the charming trail of Kenilworth.

Niles

Twenty minutes from Evanston, Niles has a beautiful multi-use dog trail. Whether you are an experienced hiker or just a nature lover, the Niles trail will be great for you and, of course, your four-legged best friend. Leashed dogs are welcome to join in on the fun hike and photo opportunities. With a new scenery, a place to stretch their legs, and their favorite human companion by their side, Fido will certainly be thrilled to hike the Niles – though the trail does not include the famous Nile River. So pack your hiking shoes, camera, and travel dog bowls to come make some lasting memories at the North Branch Trail in Niles.