Dog walking in Ottawa
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.
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 Ottawa
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 Ottawa, 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. Ottawa, IL has "pawlenty" of parks and neighborhoods that your dog is itching to explore!
The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Ottawa
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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Ottawa City Center
The City Center neighborhood of Ottawa has a lot to offer for dogs and their two legged owners! This neighborhood is proud home to the scenic Fox River Park. This riverfront park offers boat access, fishing, picnicking, walking trails and plenty of open space for your doggo to run around on. There are also restrooms and a water play area. Just west of this park is the Washington Memorial Park. You and your dog can enjoy the beautiful flowers and fountains in the summer, or the ice sculptures and christmas lights in the winter. Both of these parks welcome leashed dogs as long as they’re picked up after. If you start getting thirsty, The Row House is right around the corner from this park. They feature a dog friendly patio and specialty cocktails!
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Stoneyville
When you and your dog are itching to get outside into some green space, no need to worry, because the neighborhood of Stoneyville has plenty! This neighborhood in the south end of Ottawa is home to Varland Park and Peck Park. Both of these parks have athletic fields and large grassy areas that you and your dog can enjoy as long as they stay leashed and there are no games in play. These clean and secluded parks are family-oriented, and both have restrooms, shelters, and benches available to use. The Peck Park also has concession stands open seasonally, where you can get burgers, chips, tacos, and much more.
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W Norris Dr/ Columbus St
In this neighborhood, you can find a pretty little haven of a park that also has historical meaning. The Lincoln Douglas Park was the location of the Lincoln-Douglas debate in 1858. This park is friendly to leashed dogs, so you and your furry friends can take a look at the monuments while you stroll along the walking path that surrounds the park. The park also features athletic fields, restrooms, seasonal concession stands and a swimming pool. After working up an appetite, check out Culver’s in the same neighborhood! This restaurant has dog friendly outdoor tables, Wisconsin cheese curds, and it’s own signature ButterBurgers.12
Courtney St/ Christie St
Locals and dogs love living in the Courtney Street / Christie Street neighborhood in Ottawa for it’s great parks and greenery! One of the furtastic places to hang and make new dog friends is Allan Park. This park is located along the scenic Illinois River, with great views of the downtown district and the river itself. The park features a riverwalk, docks, boat launches and fishing areas so park visitors can make full use of the river. Other amenities include restrooms, picnic tables, and playgrounds. Just south of here, you can find the Kiwanis Park. The Kiwanis Park is a great place to have a picnic with your pooch, as it has sheltered tables and grills available to use. Both of these parks are dog friendly, as long as he or she stays leashed and is picked up after.
Ottawa Ave/ Boyce Memorial Dr
In the neighborhood of Ottawa Ave / Boyce Memorial Drive, you can catch the iconic Illinois and Michigan Canal State Trail. This trail is part of the Rails to Trails Conservancy, and covers nearly 80 miles through the counties of Grundy, La Salle and Will with varying landscapes of bluffs, rivers and rolling hills. The majority of the trail in this portion is flat and smooth, and is preserved from a canal towpath. It offers a picturesque and historic path to walk along with your pupper. This is a multi-use trail, so you’ll need to keep your dog leashed and all times, and pick up after him or her.
Dog friendly neighborhoods near Ottawa
