Lake Zurich, IL

Dog walking in Lake Zurich

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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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 Lake Zurich

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

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Lake Zurich

Ancient Oaks

While you are staying in Lake Zurich, be sure to stop by the Prairie Wolf Dog Park. This park is huge -- around 44 acres -- and allows dogs to play and run off-leash. The best part of this fenced park is the pond! Your pup will have a blast splashing with some new canine friends here. But there is no fence around the pond, so be careful! Make sure your pup responds well to voice commands. There are two small training areas as well as a hose there so you can rinse the pond water out of your friend's fur There are bathrooms as well.

Beck Lake

Beck Lake Dog Park is another spacious park that you can take your pup to. It is located in North Des Plaines, around 16 miles away from Lake Zurich. The park is around 44 acres and it is completely fenced. This park also includes a pond where your puppy can go swimming. Moreover, there are open fields and trails to explore here to make your adventure extra fun! The park provides water fountains and training enclosures, which ensures that you’ll have an awesome time with your pooch. The only downside is that you need a permit for entering the park. You'll need to provide proof of current vaccinations to obtain one.

Sheridan Road North

Approximately 25 miles away from Lake Zurich is the Moraine Dog Beach and Park, which is a furrific place to spend a beach day! The Beach Park can be found Highland Park's Fort Sheridan neighborhood. If you want to visit this park, you'll have to register at Heller Nature Center. Your pup needs to be current on vaccinations. There is parking nearby, and the park and the beach are very clean and well-maintained. There's a shower and a hose near the parking lot so you can clean up your pup after all the sandy adventures. Make sure you pick up your pup's waste while you're here.

Hoffman Estates

You can find another park, called Bo's Run, around 9 miles south of Lake Zurich in North Hoffman Estates. This fully fenced park is an off-leash area when dogs can be dogs! The park offers two separate areas for small and large doggos so they will all get along perfectly. There is 2 acres of space for dogs to play, and the agility equipment here makes for a little extra fun! Bo’s Run offers water and water bowls, but no waste bags, so be sure to bring your own. The park has 5-foot tall fences so you don't need to worry if you have a runner. There are benches in the park as well for the human visitors.

Lippold Park

Hound Town Dog Park is approximately 16 miles away from Lake Zurich, and is located in Lippold Park in Crystal Lake. This is a 3-acre, off-leash, fenced park where pups can romp around and socialize. The ground is mostly covered in grass and there are plenty of trees that provide shade on the hot sunny days. In the park, you'll find shaded picnic tables so pet parents can look after their pups in comfort. There are waste stations throughout the park where you can dispose of your dog's waste. Make sure you bring water and waste baggies.