Skokie, IL

Dog walking in Skokie

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.

Ah no worries he is not loving the cold! Thank you for trying!

Rebecca M.

Thank you for taking him out in the bitter cold!

Mark S.

Anthony was amazing. It was a very cold night but he arrive promptly and took great care of our Mr. Butters! Anthony even took the extra time to put on our dog s winter gear. Thank you for taking such good care of him.

Eric L.

Thanks for taking great care of Murphy!

Emily H.

Thanks! Appreciate you checking in on stuff and feeding him.

jon H.

lol he hides from me too the second he sees the harness!

Rebecca M.

Ferrin has walked our pup for us several times and I always appreciate getting booked with her because I know it will go smoothly.

Samantha E.

things were a little tricky for zoe and they navigated it seamlessly! we weren t home and so there were a few moving parts with getting inside and the leash and stuff, but Zoe was a rockstar problem solver!

Julia H.

Thanks so much! Did great

jon H.

we love zoe!!

Julia H.

Why book dog walker in Skokie

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

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Skokie

Downtown Skokie

Skokie is conveniently located off Interstate 94, allowing for easy access across the area that offers plenty shopping, dining and entertainment. Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park welcomes people to enjoy bicycling and jogging, trails, group touring, and picnic areas. Dogs on leash are welcome to enjoy all amenities of the park, and pick-up and disposal of droppings is mandatory. The city of Skokie hosts the annual Woof Walk Dog Parade & Adoption Drive that parades adorable doggies around in costumes followed by an adoption event! Big Sky Dog Training provides a safe, effective, high-quality, reward-based training program that helps you develop an optimum relationship with your dog.

West Ridge

This family-friendly neighborhood is conveniently located off North Lincoln Avenue and offers plenty of shopping and dining. Warren Park, Indian Boundary Park, and Lincolnwood Centennial Park all allow on-leash dogs to enjoy all amenities with their parents. Warren Park holds an annual doggie event called Winter Bazaar & Santa Photos where your pooch can get his photo taken professionally. Gimme Shelter! is a walk and fundraising event for homeless pets looking for their forever homes. If you’re craving a bite to eat while out with your pup, stop by Panera Bread, Via Veneto Ristorante, or the Heartland Café; they cater to our four-legged friends!

Evanston

Only 3.5 miles from Skokie, the town of Evanston, Illinois is settled along the coast of Lake Michigan and is surrounded by dining, shopping, entertainment and outdoor recreational activities. Pooch Park is a fenced, off-leash dog park that includes a separate small dog area, agility equipment, water and grass. The Unitarian Church of Evanston sponsors the annual Holiday C.A.R.E. Faire where you can take your pup to get their picture taken with Santa Claus then participate in the famous Cookie Walk! Have a dirty doggie? Spotless Dog Wash is a self-serve dog wash that provides you with everything you’ll need to get your pooch looking their best!

North Park

The neighborhood of North Park in Chicago is very accessible, located directly off Interstate 94, and is surrounded by parks, country clubs, shopping, and dining! River Park Dog Park is an off-leash, fenced-in area that also has a swimming pool for your pup to cool off in. The Skokie Line Trail is one of 1,600 trails that have been repurposed from old railroad and corridor lines. These trails now offer miles upon miles of “rail-trails”, making it an ideal place to walk your dog in North Park! If you’re feeling hungry, take a pit-stop at Paddy Mac’s, Susie’s Drive-In, Panera Bread, and Rowie’s Bakery for dog-friendly accommodations in the neighborhood.

Glenview

This family-friendly neighborhood of Chicago offers quick and easy access to Interstate 94, and has plenty of parks, golf clubs, shopping and dining to offer. The expansive North Branch Trail runs all through the community and is a multiuse trail that would be a fun option to take your on-leash dog for his next outing! Jennings Volkswagen sponsors the One Tail at a Time Bowl event that celebrates dogs with a free barbecue, games and frozen treats. Jennings Volkswagen donates proceeds from every new Volkswagen purchase or lease to One Tail at a Time, a local dog rescue.