University City, MO

Dog walking in University City

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 Kendra!

Brian B.

Thank you so much! Patty is fantastic!

Terrill S.

Why book dog walker in University City

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 University City, MO 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. University City, MO has "pawlenty" of parks and neighborhoods that your dog is itching to explore!

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in University City

Botanical Heights

This residential community in St. Louis is just 15 minutes away, and is accessible from Interstate 44, Gravois Avenue, and the Missouri Botanical Gardens. Water Tower Dog Park at Compton Hill Reservoir Park is a membership-only, fenced-in, off-leash dog park that ensures the safety and health of your pup! Tower Grove Park is a clean dog park that invites all dogs to play on-leash and socialize with other local pooches in a scenically beautiful space. The annual Strut Your Mutt event is held at Tower Grove Park to help raise money for homeless, abused and neglected animals in the local community.

St. Louis

St. Louis is one of the most well-known cities in Missouri that is easily accessible from Interstate 70, 44, 55, and 64, and just 12 miles from University City! Lucas Park Dog Park is a well-maintained, gated doggie play area that does require a membership to enjoy their array of toys, kiddie pools, poop bags, and water fountains. The St. Louis Riverfront Trail is a recently converted old railway that now provides ample walking space for residents and their on-leash fur babies! 314 The City Bar, Pi Pizzeria, and Morgan Street Brewery are the local eateries and pubs that accommodate pooches.

Glasgow Village

Glasgow Village, just under 25 minutes away from University City, offering scenic views of the Mississippi River and the Missouri/Illinois state border. The Bellefontaine Conservation Area rests on 133 acres of beautiful, untouched land, providing visitors access to fun activities like fishing and hiking. Dogs that are kept on leash are free to explore hiking paths with their owners. However, be advised they are prohibited from going into the water. The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge is a multi-use pathway that is part of the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy project that repurposes old railroads and corridors into useable trails. If you’re visiting from out of town and staying in Glasgow Village, America’s Best Value Inn allows four-legged guests to get some shut-eye!

Downtown University City

University City loves dogs! This college town is easily accessible from Interstate 170, and to top it off, it also offers a lot of dining and entertainment options that are dog friendly. University City Off-Leash Dog Park invites local doggies to come play and socialize in a safely fenced and well-lit environment. It also comes with two areas for large and small dogs, water, pools, toys, seating for humans and shade! This does require a membership and fees, but this ensures all dogs are up-to-date on their vaccinations. If you’re looking for dog-friendly restaurants, University City is literally crawling with them! If a downtown restaurant has outdoor tables, chances are good Fido is allowed to accompany you -- just ask first!

Maryland Heights

This family-friendly locale is conveniently plotted along Interstate 270, Interstate 64, and Interstate 170. Vago Park, James McDonnell County Park, Tiemeyer Park, and Bridgeway Park all invite leashed dogs to come play and stroll the grounds with their caretakers! If your pooch is needing a little more refinement in their behavior, My Best Buddy provides day training, private, online, or group classes to accommodate you and your dog’s schedule. If you are looking to come visit and you have your fur baby in tow, Staybridge Suites, Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel, Comfort Inn, and La Quinta are just a few of the many dog-friendly lodging options in the area.