Portage, WI

Dog walking in Portage

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.

walk

Courtney was great! My dog has separation anxiety & is usually freaking out when I get home after being gone all day. But this time, she was calm and happy. She clearly loved Courtney!

Lauren G

sitting

Taylor was such an amazing sitter! She gave me detailed updates every time she checked in on the pups. Will definitely hire her again if she is available :)

Ivianna S

boarding

Yuki boarded at Mari’s house and she had a great time. She loves running in the background. Thank you so much for taking good care of Yuki.

Cari P

drop-in

Thank you for taking such great care of our kitties, so glad to hear that they were in good company while we were away!

Rebecca G

sitting

Keera was great with Archer and went at his pace! I got a ton of updates and Keera was super responsive and gave great updates! Keera was flexible when I was coming home sooner than expected.

Suzanne C

walk

Above and beyond service and communication! Would recommend time and time again! Extra caring and loving!

Lindsey B

boarding

Kristen took such great care of Mia while I was away for the weekend! Super responsive and easy to communicate with. Mia would love to stay with her again!

Nicole C

drop-in

Sheana came through when I was in a pinch. I needed someone to let the dogs out because I was stuck in traffic in the mountains. She responded last minute and had excellent communication. She’s the best!

Lindsay C

sitting

It was our first time leaving Skittles with a sitter, and Daniel did a great job of assuaging our fears! He was super communicative and made sure we knew that Skittles was in good hands. Highly recommend!

Christi B

drop-in

He looks so happy with you dropping by! Thank you so much for your loving caring attention. Love it!

Crystal C

boarding

Kelli was awesome boarding my two dogs. Not only did she give daily updates with videos and pictures she also worked with them on introducing them to her cat and getting used to her big dogs. Can't recommend enough!

Cody H

walk

Sara went above and beyond for us and our pet. Gave us some peace of mind while out of town and we couldn’t be more grateful. Def recommended!

Jenn S

Why book dog walker in Portage

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

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Portage

Fairgrounds Rd

The Fritz Port Dog Park might be a bit no-frills, but it’d still be a huge faux paw not to visit! There’s plenty of room here for your pooch to play, socialize, and run around off-leash. Waste baggies and drinking water aren't provided here, though, so you'll need to come prepared! You’ll also need to buy a pass to visit the park, but the cost isn’t too prohibitive -- only $2 for a day pass or $20 for the whole year. As an added bonus, you can purchase a day pass right at the park gate! You and your hyper hound will pawsitively love playing here!

W Conant St

If you and your pooch like hiking, you’re in luck -- Portage is home to its very own slice of Wisconsin’s famous Ice Age Trail! The Portage stretch begins at Pauquette Park, and meanders down by the canal, all the way to the Historic Indian Agency House. The trail takes in some of the many fascinating geographical landforms dropped by glaciers during the last Ice Age. As an added bonus, there’s not much of an incline, making this a pawfect hike for all ages and abilities. Remember to bring your own bags and water! Dogs must remain on-leash at all times on this trail.

West Prairie du Sac

If you’re willing to drive a little, the Shamrock Dog Park in Prairie du Sac is a real mutts-visit! The dog run is maintained by the veterinary practice next door, so you know your pooch is in good hands. Shamrock Dog Park is a little bigger than the park at Portage -- there's two whole acres of space for your furry friend to leap about and tire themselves out in, and bags and toys are provided, so all you need to do is bring your pooch and prepare to play! Like the Fritz Port Dog Park, there’s a charge for entry -- $2 for a day pass.

Pine Island State Savannah Natural Area

Make no bones about it -- if you and your pooch are looking to get back to nature, Pine Island State Savannah Natural Area is a grrreat place to do it! Like most Wisconsin state natural areas, Pine Island doesn’t have any restrooms, picnic areas, or other facilities. What it does have, however, is over 800 acres of natural beauty, with gorgeous red and black pines in abundance, and another stretch of the Ice Age Trail for you two to walk. It’s also just across the river from Portage! Careful, though -- bug spray is a must in summer.

Devil's Lake State Park

Devil’s Lake State Park is a thirty-minute drive from Portage, but you and your pup would be barking mad not to take the trip! Unlike Pine Island, Devil’s Lake is a state park, not a natural area, and thus has the advantage of a clearly mapped network of trails and access to restrooms and other amenities. This scenic reserve is beautiful at any time, but it’s extra special in fall, when the deciduous trees burst into a riot of glorious color. The trails vary in difficulty, so fitter furry friends in search of a challenge are taken care of, and the views from the bluffs over the lake are simply breathtaking.