Orono, ME

Dog walking in Orono

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.

Captain gets so excited when we tell him Jazzlynne is coming. He dances and smiles big

Kristen W.

Thanks for always being so flexible!

Kristen W.

Cap loves Jazzlyne. He s an introvert turned extrovert when he sees her!!

Kristen W.

A whole mile!?! Great job guys. That s a sign his joints are getting better

Kristen W.

I m sorry Duncan is a spam. I will try to get a gentle leader for him. You are amazing

Kristen W.

Always happy and good energy. Our dog is selective and loves her!

Kristen W.

Thanks for taking Cap for his walkie!!

Kristen W.

Thank you for showing up and helping us out

Tammy R.

Thanks for the nice long walk Jazlynne!

Brendan D.

Thanks so much! We both appreciate it!

carlos G.

Why book dog walker in Orono

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

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Orono

Orono Town Center

The bustling town center of Orono is home to some great urban parks to check out with your canine companion! Brownie’s Park is a riverside green area where you can find some solace from the city. The park itself is wooded and fairly undeveloped, but provides access to the woofderful Stillwater Trail. This dirt pathway is about 4 miles roundtrip, and popular among bikers, joggers and dog walkers. It follows the Stillwater River, so you can enjoy the sights and sounds of the water on your walk with Fido. Leashed dogs are welcome, just don’t forget the waste bags! When you’ve worked up an appetite, head over to The Family Dog. As the name implies, this restaurant has dog friendly tables on the deck, and serves up hot dogs, burgers and shakes.

University of Maine

In the University of Maine neighborhood, just a hop across the Stillwater River from downtown, you can find the Piney Knoll Conservation Area. This 57 acre parcel of lush wilderness is a great place to go when you and your pup are itching to get outside, but don’t want to go very far. The vast riverside woodland attracts outdoor enthusiasts for it’s hiking, cross-country skiing and bird-watching. You can access trails from Colburn Drive, Marsh Lane and Orchard Trails. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore with their humans, just don’t forget the waste bags and dog treats for your good boy or girl!

Forest Ave

In the Forest Avenue neighborhood of Orono, you can find a piece of the great outdoors right nearby! The Jeremiah Colburn Natural Area and some of its trail are accessible from Forest Hills Terrace and Cota Trail. Along 1.8 miles of trails in this natural area, you’ll be able to enjoy the sights and sounds of streams, wildflowers and birds. Watch out for the “Big Old Tree”, an enormous white pine, and the “Pineapple Tree”, a pine tree and an apple tree growing intertwined together. Dogs are welcome to join in on the fun in this network of trails, as long as they stay under control and leave only paw prints!

Gould Landing

Another puppy paradise place to check out in this town is Gould’s Landing. This scenic nature preserve is located in the Gould Landing neighborhood, along the lovely Pushaw Lake. In this park you can find a boat launch, beach area, and picnic areas to kick back at relax. This park is perfect for a gathering with family or friends, including the dog! From here that you can access some great walking trails that wind through broadleaf forests and along the shoreline. There are benches and lookout points along the trail for some peaceful meditation in nature. Fido is welcome in the park and along the trails, as long you follow Leave No Trace principles.

Stillwater Ave

Just a short trot across the border south into Bangor brings you to a great place for some fresh air and exercise, the Bangor City Forest. This 680 acre forest can be accessed from Tripp Drive in the Stillwater Avenue neighborhood. Here you can find approximately 9 miles trails and boardwalks for running, hiking, biking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Dogs are welcome, but must stay leashed on Main Road, Shannon Road, Tripp Drive and East Trail, and otherwise under voice control at all times. Be sure to pick up after your pup! This forest is pretty popular for dog walkers, so get ready to make some furry friends.