Gary, IN

Dog walking in Gary

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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.

Our first walk with Claudia was great. She was patient with my dog and she is just a very nice person. I can t wait for her to come back!

Glenn S.

Alexandra is great with my dog and a great communicator. I would definitely recommend her!

Derek S.

Alexandra is thorough and very loving toward my Macie.

Sheryl H.

Brittany is the best dog walker I have ever had. She takes care of my dog and really does a great job caring for him.

Ariel K.

We are so appreciative of Marcus after a whirlwind of others cancelling!! He was patient and kind to our girl and followed directions well!

Blake R.

Claudia as always takes stellar care of the fur baby!

Keesha C.

Aniyah was so sweet with my pup and was very reliable, will definitely be booking her again!

Maddie W.

She was very caring with my Love one!

Mary S.

Thank you!!!!

Keesha C.

thank you you're the best!

Keesha C.

Why book dog walker in Gary

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

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Gary

Miller Beach

The Miller Beach neighborhood, also commonly known as Miller, is home to one of Gary’s most-visited landmarks: Marquette Park. Covering 159 acres of land and beaches, this dog-friendly park and beach is a leashed-only site, and pups are not permitted in the humans' designated swimming areas. However, the park has allotted 2 dog beaches on the Lake Street Beach , so your furry friend can take a refreshing dip in Lake Michigan on leash with you. Marquette Park also includes open picnic areas, a large lawn, lagoons, and fishing, all of which your pup can explore with you. Take a walk to Patterson Island over one of two foot bridges for the truly adventurous! There’s so much to see and do here!

Black Oak

The neighborhood of Black Oak covers areas of wetlands, as well as undeveloped land near the Calumet River. It is also home to the dog-friendly Lake Etta County Park, consisting of 98 acres of flood plain land. This extremely popular park features the Lake Etta’s Trail that contains about two miles of hard surface surrounding the playground, and another half mile through natural wetlands. Additional trails near the swimming and fishing lakes lead to the Little Calumet River. Take your woofer for an afternoon of strolling the trails, followed by a sit in one of the picnic shelters where you can grill your favorite foods and share them with Fido. Park users with dogs must keep them leashed, and there are a few areas where pups are not permitted, so watch for signs.

Emerson

Emerson is home to Gateway Park. This lovely park has been restored to its former glory after falling into disrepair over the years, and now offers 2 fountains and 3 acres of lawn, along with paved walkways lined with flowers and shrubs. Another sweet spot in the Emerson neighborhood is the Idle Hour Park which features an acre of open green space for some leashed play with your dog-eared pal. Buffington Park is another small park that has been refurbished to a safe, pleasant space with a playground and grass, walkways, and a monument to Emerson’s World War II veterans. Dog-buddies are welcome!

Glen Park

On Gary’s south side is Glen Park, the city’s most heavily populated neighborhood. It is home to several parks and green spaces, including the Little Calumet River floodplain, which features 17 miles of hiking trails through its lush vegetation. Leashed pups are welcome with their humans to explore the varied species of wildlife there. South Gleason Park Golf Course boasts a path that travels the perimeter of the course, about 1 ½ miles. The trail is paved, and affords scenic views of the golf course with its greenery and fountain. Fido is permitted on the path only, on-leash. Also in Glen Park is Pittman Square Park, which features a playground and lots of green space for playing with your fur-buddy.

Ivanhoe

Ivanhoe forms part of Gary’s western border, and is host to the 110-acre Ivanhoe Nature Preserve, as well as Brunswick Park. The 49-acre Brunswick Park is comprised in part of dunes and marshy low areas. This is a great place to walk with your leashed fur-faced buddy. The pup-friendly 100-acre Ivanhoe Nature Preserve is part of the Nature Conservancy network of parks, and offers a mosaic of savanna, prairie, forest and wetlands that make for an interesting walk for you and your canine companion. Waterfowl, wildflowers and small mammals abound, and Fido will enjoy identifying these as you pass. Trails are marked and posted to help you on your way.