Dog walking in Paderborn
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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 Paderborn, 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. Paderborn, IL has "pawlenty" of parks and neighborhoods that your dog is itching to explore!

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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.
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Prairie Du Long
Justamir Association Lake, only three miles outside of Paderborn in the township of Prairie Du Long, is a peaceful, natural and rustic find. Launch your canoe or kayak for a paw-some glide across the water with your pup. Get in some good fishing for catfish, largemouth bass, crappie, rock bass and warmouth from the shore while your pooch does some off leash exploring. There is plenty of undeveloped area to enjoy with your pup and water for a swim. Enjoy a walk along the shore of the lake, forging your own trail, as you listen for the sounds of birds and watch for signs of wildlife. Access is through private property and may require permission to reach the lake.
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Waterloo Town Center
Konarcik Park, less than eight miles from Paderborn in the town of Waterloo, has a short walking trail, sport fields and modern playground equipment, including an enclosed playground for smaller children. Fishing is allowed in the lake with a valid fishing license. Your pup is welcome to enjoy the park, so long as he stays on leash. He will enjoy the walking trail as he sniffs around near the lake and through the beautiful open space covered by lush green grass. The tall conifer trees provide shade and cones for a game of fetch. Stop in at JV’s Downtown Bar & Grill where your pup can sit with you at one of the outside tables as you enjoy house specialties of hickory smoked pork and chicken.
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Freeburg
Freeburg Recreation Park, just 12 miles from Paderborn in the town of Freeburg, is a beautiful rural setting with a picturesque walking trail around the lake. There’s a large grassy area, sport fields and plenty of shade trees along the trails. This park is an active gathering place for community events where Fido is welcome on a leash. Enjoy a brisk walk on the trail, cool off in the pond, and then bask in the sun on the grass with a picnic. Your pup will enjoy watching for chipmunks and ground squirrels scurrying about to look for food; they’ll add to an already sniff-tastic park adventure.
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Fieldstone/ Sunset Terrace
Draabs Lake is located just under a mile from Smithton and is about 7 miles from Paderborn. The lake is a favorite spot for fishing among local folks and they report early morning or mid-afternoon as the best time to fish. Saint Clair County Farm and Nature Park is a natural area where you and your pup can explore and exercise. Lakes and ponds are inviting if your pooch loves to swim. Smithton Community park has walking trails and a wide expanse of grass with plenty of shade trees. The nearby Foley Park is another great excursion, with 84-acres of park environment featuring recreation services and a stocked lake.

New Athens
Just 12 miles from Paderborn, Kaskaskia River State Fish and Wildlife on 20,000 acres hosts a 7-mile trail that is lightly trafficked near New Athens, Illinois. The flat, wide trail through the river bottoms and waterfowl refuge is a great place to look and listen for birds and wildlife. The trail is an easy hike, flat and open. You and your pup can be free to explore off leash. The trail travels past a lake for an opportunity to cool down after a long walk. After wet weather, the trail can be muddy, but is open for hiking and horseback riding. Be sure you and your pooch are wearing bright colors or limit activity during hunting season.











