Springfield, IL

Dog walking in Springfield

Book on-demand and scheduled walks with local dog walkers. Choose between a 20, 30, or 60-minute walk for your pup.

How Wag! works

Easily find and book trusted Pet Caregivers near you

Pick a service

Whether it's Walks, Drop-Ins, Sittings, or Boardings, choose the service that best fits your pet's needs.

Choose your Caregiver

Select from committed Caregivers who understand your requirements. Chat directly to ensure the perfect match!

Follow along in the app

Download the Wag! App to track walks via GPS, communicate with your Caregiver, and enjoy real-time photo and video updates.

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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.

Jasmine was super nice! Thanks for the great service!

Chaundra B.

Amazing

Sumayyah F.

Thanks so much for the walk!

Martin V.

Good vibes! Thank you for spending time with My Lady. She is royalty around here. You treated her as such! Thank you !!! 5 STARS!

Kristin L.

10/10 always great and I try to only book with her!!

Olivia R.

Melanie kept me updated and used the app accordingly for the walk she was great and I will be re booking with her!

Olivia R.

great service

Shameeka F.

Thanks for taking the time to sit with Dougie and get him acclimated. No worries on the jacket.

Sarah H.

Awe! You re the best!!

Matt M.

Even offered to grab a towel to dry him off since it was raining

Mikaela R.

Why book dog walker in Springfield

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

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Springfield

Pioneer Park

This historical and family-friendly community is home to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, and the Lincoln Home National Historic Site! Urban Sassafras is a dog-friendly shop where you can buy just about anything you could think of to spruce up your home, including decor, furniture, paintings, jewelry, and so much more! Dogs should be leashed and well-behaved but are allowed to shop with their owners. If you and your pooch are feeling hungry, try Obed & Isaac’s Microbrewery and Eatery, Wm. Van’s Coffee House, Maldaner’s, Z Bistro, or Café Moxo, some of the many dog-friendly restaurants in the area!

Southern View

Southern View is a family-friendly neighborhood surrounded by residential areas and easily accessible from South 6th Street. Scheels Sporting Goods will allow you to shop for sporting goods, hunting gear and apparel, and clothing with your well-behaved, leashed dog! Heads up: owners are responsible for any messes and damages, so keep an eye on them! DockDogs at Scheels Hunting Expo allows your dog to run, jump and swim. They welcome any breed, and any size to come out and join the Dock Diving® family! After you and your pooch have worked up a healthy appetite, try out Curve Inn, or Cozy Dog Drive-In, the dog loving eateries in Southern View.

Jerome

Sandwiched between S Veterans Parkway and Highway 55, the Jerome neighborhood offers quick and easy access to dining, entertainment and shopping! Wabash Trail is part of the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy effort that works to make a national network of recreational trails from old railroads and corridors. Leashed dogs and owners are encouraged to participate in this awesome community development! There is a local PETCO and PetSmart nearby that both provide all your dog food, treat and toy needs! Dublin Pub, Sonic, The Corner Pub and Grill, and The American Harvest Eatery provide dog-friendly accommodations in the Jerome neighborhood.

West Side Koke Mill

This Springfield neighborhood is a very quaint residential area that is easily accessible off Veterans Parkway and West Washington Street. Lewis Memorial Acres is 40 acres of beautiful prairie that is used for wedding, engagement and senior class pictures. It also boasts provides trails where you can enjoy mountain biking, walking, and running. Pavilions are also available for events. You can also access part of the Sangamon Valley Trail from this neighborhood, which spans 5.5 miles and provides access to Centennial Park and Stuart Park. All dogs accompanying their parents on these trails must remain on leash.

Devereaux Heights

This extremely quaint yet spacious community provides residents and visitors easy access to outdoor recreational activities in Gurgens, Carpenter or Riverside Park that can be enjoyed with on-leash canine companions! Stuart Dog Park is an off-leash, fenced-in doggie park located in Gurgens Park that has two areas for large and small dogs, covered seating areas, a water fountain, kiddie pool, and an obstacle course. If you’re feeling famished after all that hiking and outdoor fun, try Delaney’s Bar and Grill, the dog friendly restaurant in Deveraux Heights. Visiting? Howard Johnson Springfield Hotel accommodates pooches so you won’t have to worry about leaving your fur baby behind!