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German Valley, IL

Dog walking in German Valley

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.

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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

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sitting

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

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boarding

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

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drop-in

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

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sitting

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

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walk

Above and beyond service and communication! Would recommend time and time again! Extra caring and loving!

Lindsey B

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boarding

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

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drop-in

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

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sitting

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

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drop-in

He looks so happy with you dropping by! Thank you so much for your loving caring attention. Love it!

Crystal C

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boarding

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

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walk

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 German Valley

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

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The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in German Valley

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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South Freeport

South Freeport

If you’re looking for a park experience that can last all day, load up your car and drive just 12 minutes from German Valley to this Freeport neighborhood. Oakdale Nature Preserve is a fair sized park with plenty of walking trails. As the area is a nature preserve, keep a few things in mind. First of all, your dog will have to be on leash in the park. Dogs love nature, but nature, in the form of squirrels, birds, and rare native plants, don’t always love dogs back! Secondly, you’re not going to find paved paths here, so be prepared to rough it. Lastly, bring your own water!
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Downtown Byron

Downtown Byron

Downtown Byron is a neighborhood of Byron, located just twenty minutes from German Valley. Hamas Park is a must see for the area. This park’s main draw is its extensive water feature, as Hamas Park is right down on the Rock River. Your dog will have to stay on leash while you’re exploring the park, but you can get right down into the water to cool off on those hot summer days! Even if it’s a bit cool for swimming, Hamas Park has a gorgeous view of the water. Take a long walk by the shore and watch the fishermen, and it’s still a pawsome good time.


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North Seward

North Seward

Twelve minutes from German Valley is the neighborhood of North Seward. Located in the town of Seward, this neighborhood is host to the Seward Forest Preserve. This hidden gem of the area is an amazing place to take your dog for a long stroll through Illinois’ natural beauty. The park is very popular with equestrians due to the size, variety, and well maintained status of their trails. It’s important for everyone’s safety that your dog stay on leash, as you never know who’s around the corner! Load up with snacks, plenty of water, and a picnic blanket to enjoy lunch in one of the most gorgeous spots around.


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Stratford

Stratford

This area of Mt. Morris houses the White Pines Forest State Park, and though it is a thirty minute drive from German Valley, it’s perfect for stretching your legs and going a bit out of the typical way. This park is heavily used as a campground, but there’s plenty to see on a day visit. Your leashed dog will love the extensive walking trails. You can choose from wooded hills or a stroll by the water. There’s also ample picnic areas and gorgeous views when you need to take a break. Bring your own water and water bowl, as the state park doesn’t feature fountains.


Downtown Machesney Park

Downtown Machesney Park

Downtown Machesney Park is a thirty-five minute drive from German Valley, but if your dogs need off leash time, there’s no where he’d rather be. Machesney Park is a small town, and right downtown you can find Schoonmaker Park. This park has two off leash areas for dogs, divided according to small and large sizes. There are water bowls and seating provided. If your dog gets shy or you get tired of watching him romp, you can leash up and head into the rest of Schoonmaker Park, where there are walking trails that your leashed dog can accompany you on!

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