Venice, IL

Dog walking in Venice

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.

Thank you Michael for the great walk with Odin last week! He does like to take his time & smell the roses ! Haha

Kaleena S.

Great communication - appreciated Sarah's notes!

Sam S.

Thank you for the great walk with Odin today! I am sure that Odin was happy to see you & I m glad it was warmer weather today for your walk!

Kaleena S.

Thank you Clay for the great walk with Odin on Thursday! Appreciate you being able to switch days this week as well!

Kaleena S.

Always appreciative of how Elizabeth takes care of my pup and never have to worry when she s with him!

Jeff F.

Thank you Clay! I m sure Odin was happy to see you as well! Happy Holidays to you! :)

Kaleena S.

Thanks for the great walk with Odin last week Clay!

Kaleena S.

Thank you Clay for the great walk with Odin in the cold!

Kaleena S.

Thanks Clay for the great walk with Odin last week!

Kaleena S.

She has been wonderful for Sadie!

NANCY C.

Why book dog walker in Venice

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

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Venice

Carr Square

A super great place to take your doggo about only 10 minutes away from Venice is Forest Park! This beautiful, grassy, serene spot is the perfect spot for you and your furry pal to play a game of frisbee or catch! This park is also great for a morning or an afternoon hike with your best buddy as it features multiple walking trails! The best part of it all? You don’t even need a leash! So, grab your good walking shoes, your best friend, and pack a bone and a sandwich and head on over for a doggone good time!

Keyes Summit

The Treecourt Unleashed Dog Adventure Park is the pawfect place to romp, roll, and tumble with your favorite furry buddy! At this spacious park your dog can socialize, make new friends, sniff new trees, and have the greatest adventures ever. You’ll both have a pawesome time at this off-leash facility and it’s a doggone wonderful place to have an afternoon picnic! So grab your dog biscuits, blankets, pack a sandwich, and get your very best friend and take a 10-minute drive from Venice on over to this tail-waggin’ attraction. You won’t regret the amazing memories you and Fido will make.

Soulard

Are you getting tired of the same old routines? Going to the same dog parks again and again? Does your dog no longer bark and wag his tail when you grab your leash to go to the park, because you’ve both decided it’s mediocre at best? If so, you should head on over to Frenchtown Dog Park! Only a 10-minute drive away from Venice, this awesome Saint Louis dog park offers a great space for your puppers to romp and run with a super safe metal fence. No need to worry about Fido being an escape artist here! So, grab your best buddy and head on down!

Skinker DeBaliviere

Are you looking for a bite to eat? Tired of ordering pizza or takeout because you just can’t stand the thought of leaving your fur baby at home and alone by himself? If so, you should grab your doggo and hop in the car for a tail-waggin’ adventure at Boathouse Forest Park, only about 10 minutes away in Saint Louis! This restaurant is the pawfect place for you and your doggo to grab some grub together at their outdoor seating area. They have everything from soup and sandwiches to a variety of seafood! You’ll both find something you’ll love here.

Downtown

Are you and your dog both craving new foods and treats? Ask your doggo how garlic chicken or risotto sounds! Do they have drool pooling on the floor beneath their mouth now? Yes? Then you should both head on over to Wild Flower Restaurant, just 10 minutes away in St. Louis! You’ll find all of the tail-waggin’ entrees your hearts can desire and you’ll never have to spend a meal without Fido again at this beautiful restaurant. They’ll even bring your doggo a bowl of water while you both relax at their shady outdoor seating area. So, go on and grab your furry best friend for a pawfect meal!

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