Zion, IL

Dog walking in Zion

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.

Helena is wonderful. Im always relived when she's able to accept my schedules walks!

Sheri R.

Thank you for taking care of Duvalin! We will def book with you only.

Daniel V.

She was great! We have an odd request & there was no issues. Definitely will request again

Alex H.

Arianna is wonderful with Oliver.

Sheri R.

Thank God for Martha. She accepted a very last-minute walk for my Oliver because someone else didn't show. Have nothing but great things to say about Martha.

Sheri R.

Thank You!

Melissa G.

Thank you!

Melissa G.

No worries about the bag. Thank you. Bonnie loves you!

Melissa G.

Thank You!

Melissa G.

Very communicative

jennifer B.

Why book dog walker in Zion

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

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Zion

Winthrop Harbor

Winthrop Harbor lies just south of the Wisconsin/Illinois border and overlooks Lake Michigan to the east. Illinois Beach State Park allows Zion residents to take advantage of the biking, camping, fishing, swimming, and hiking opportunities they provide; leashed dogs are welcome in the picnic areas, the campgrounds, and the hiking trails but are prohibited from the rest of the park. The Robert McClorey Bike Path is part of the nationwide conservancy Rails-to-Trails project that creates multi-use trails from old, out-of-service railroads that you and your pooch can now explore together!

Rosecrans

Located directly off Interstate 94 and 7 miles west of Zion, this easily-accessible neighborhood has Sterling Lake Forest Preserve, Wadsworth Prairie Nature Preserve, and Van Patten Wood Forest Preserve in their backyard! Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve and Sterling Lake Forest Preserve both allow dogs that are on leash to enjoy the hiking trails with their human where they can observe wildlife and the scenery together. Des Plaines River Trail used to be a railroad passage that has been turned into an awesome walking trail that is ideal for residents with doggies!

Wadsworth

Much like Rosecrans, Wadsworth is also easily accessible from Interstate 94, about 5.5 miles west of Zion with nature preserves all around! County Forest Preserve allows leashed dogs to enjoy the trails with their owners; however, there is a designated, fun, off-leash dog area in the preserve where pooches can freely explore the territory. Just be aware that off-leash dogs are strictly prohibited anywhere else in the preserve. If you need to refuel after all that hiking and sun, Savanna House Restaurant & Bar will let your dog tag along and chill out on the patio!

Pleasant Prairie

Pleasant Prairie lies across the border in Wisconsin, but it is only 11 miles north of Zion and has quite a few dog-friendly activities in the area! The Kenosha County Bike Trail is a great place to walk your dog in Pleasant Prairie; it used to be a railroad, but thanks to the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy efforts, it is now a place that promotes physical activity for the residents. Anderson Park is another place you can take your pooch for any on-leash exercise they like doing! If you decide you want to overnight, there is a privately-owned country studio that is housed in a renovated horse barn that accommodates pups.

Waukegan

This uniquely named family-friendly city is just 7 miles south of Zion and is near the Amstutz Expressway and Greenbay Road. The Robert McClorey Bike Path exists thanks to the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Organization that repurposes old railways across the nation into spaces that members of local communities can use to exercise, get fresh air, or walk their on-leash dogs! If you’re looking for somewhere you can Fido can crash together, Americas Best Value Inn & Suites, Red Roof Inn, and Econo Lodge love dogs! Green Town Tavern also loves dogs and allows them to accompany you on their patio, where they can dine at your feet and help clean up any dropped food.