Rockford, IL

Dog walking in Rockford

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.

Such caring and excellent care of my dog!!!! Loved the pictures and videos!!! Couldn t ask for better service :)

Apple U.

Thank you for spoiling my dog and sending me such great pictures and videos! I feel so at ease knowing Lucy is being well taken care of - reduces my stress level completely!!! THANK YOU, Jennifer!!!

Apple U.

Sophia takes awesome care of our pup! Thank you!

Andrea H.

Sophia took awesome care of our puppy and was very responsive! Thank you!

Andrea H.

Thanks for coming out in the dark and the cold!!

Korie B.

Thanks for the excellent service!!!

Apple U.

Loved the pictures! Great job.

Michelle R.

Thank you for the spooky drive to visit our pup. I know he appreciates the attention and love.

Larissa S.

I am super thankful with Jennifer, I am happy with her service. I couldn't of asked for a better walker. Thank you

karina C.

I just love how Jennifer takes such a good care of diamond, thank you so much

karina C.

Why book dog walker in Rockford

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

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Rockford

Central Rockford

This fun community is located along Rock River and offers people easy access to hospitals, restaurants, parks, and museums. Humans and their leashed pups are welcomed to enjoy any of the local parks and walking paths -- just be sure to clean up! Cherry Valley Elementary School hosts the Patriot Paws fundraiser which provides service dogs to assist disabled military veterans. The dogs aid veterans in performing actions that are difficult or impossible for the veteran to perform due to injury. Deli Italia, Irish Rose, Wired Café, Prairie Street Brewhouse, and Octane InterLounge are the dog friendly restaurants in central Rockford.

Westmoreland Ave

This family-friendly neighborhood is surrounded by parks, freeway access, and residential areas. Searls Park is a beautiful 230 acres of black-soil prairie park that can be enjoyed by leashed pups and their parents! Searls Park also has an onsite dog park called Canine Corners Dog Park and features 4 acres of space to play, large shade trees and benches, a water tap and poop bags. This fun dog park also hosts the annual Canine Corners Fall Festival! This event allows you and Fido to participate in several contests and all proceeds support special projects for off-leash dog parks in the area.

Machesney Park

Machesney Park is a cute family-friendly community located just 14 minutes away that offers residents access to local parks, dining and shopping. Dog Paddle Beach is a dog swimming facility. Dogs swim for exercise, fun, rehab after an injury or surgery. Swimming can also help older dogs lose weight and get some much-needed relief from arthritis. There is an indoor pool so dogs can swim year-round. Proof of rabies vaccination is required. Rock Cut State Park is 3,092 acres that include two lakes, hiking trails, horseback riding trails, cross country skiing, wildlife watching and seasonal hunting that can be enjoy alongside your leashed dog!

Cherry Valley

Cherry Valley is conveniently located between the junction of Interstate 90 and Interstate 39, and is surrounded by parks and forest preserves. Elliott Dog Park is a large off-leash dog park that includes two separate areas for dogs of different sizes and water spigots! County Line Forest Preserve, Espenscheid Memorial Forest Preserve, Deer Run Forest Preserve, and Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve, and Baumann Park all allow leashed pups to enjoy the scenic trails with you. Just make sure to clean up after them. If you’re feeling hungry, jaunt over to Chipotle or the Tilted Kilt. They accommodate dogs and allow them to enjoy their patios!

Argyle

This community, located just 20 minutes away from Rockford, is quaint yet spacious. It offers those in the area access to plenty of outdoor recreational activities, and is conveniently located off Interstate 95. Long Prairie Trail is one of 1,600 rail-trails that is part of the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy project that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines into walking paths, making it an ideal path to walk your pooch! The massive Rock Cut State Park encompasses 3,092 acres that include two lakes, hiking trails, horseback riding trails, cross country skiing, wildlife watching and seasonal hunting that can be enjoy alongside your leashed dog!