How it works
Skip the kennel
Sittings take place at your home and boardings take place at your pet caregiver's home.
Flexible transportation
All pet caregivers offer pick-up and drop-off for boarding services.
Live updates
Your pet caregiver will send photos and videos throughout the service in addition to a thorough report card.
What is Wag!?
Wag! is the nation's fastest-growing network of pre-screened and insured pet sitters and dog walkers. In less than 15 minutes you can book a nearby dog sitter, daycare provider, or dog walker, who'll take complete care of your loved one - at their place or yours.
Book pet caregivers near you
My name is Ryan and I am a professional guitar instructor, but I also happen to love dogs! I currently have a pet Papillon named Brando but I do have experience with larger dogs including my previous German Shepherd. I am so excited to hang out with all the fluffy pals that I will meet through Wag!
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My name is Kimberly and I have had dogs in my life from day one. I am the proud mother of 3 pups at this time and I love walking and taking care of all pups. I have been walking and sitting for a couple of years with a local pet care company. I would love to care for your precious baby.
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“Will care for your pup as if it’s my own:)”
I’ll take your pups on long walk/runs and give them lots of lovin’! I have 2 Australian Shepherds back home that are sisters & helped take care of them for the past 14yrs they’ve been around. With them being older now, I do have some good experience with taking care of senior pups & would be more than happy to help out with them in any way possible! Have a job and go to school but still have a lot of free time and would love to care for some pups! I’ll make sure your dog receives the best care:)
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Can run with dogs, Oral medicine administration, Injected medicine administration, Senior dog care, Special needs dog care, High energy dogs, Fast walker, Dogs who pull, Puppy care
“Enjoying the grace to bless others!”
Before starting to pursue a career in Medicine, I've always had a passion for animal care. Being able to spend time with animals, whether it's dogs, horses, cats, guinea pigs, rabbits, or even fishes and reptiles, is always a pleasure for me. I have experience in training and taking care of all types of dogs, and it has been a blessing to be able to offer a good and genuine service to people who love their dogs as much as I love mine.
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Socially Distanced Pet Care
Can run with dogs, Oral medicine administration, Senior dog care, High energy dogs, Fast walker, Dogs who pull, Puppy care, Training experience
My name is Megan and I am a 24 year old student, currently living in Plant City! I am the dog mommy to an American Bulldog mix named Bailey who is the sweetest girl. I can’t wait to meet your fur babies and spend some fun time with them!
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“Walking your best friend is an honor”
Hello! You can call me Bree. I've had a passion for dogs since I was very young and I love ALL BREEDS! I currently own a Lab/Pit mix and a Greyhound/Catahoula mix- who are both big smart babies. I can assure you wont regret booking my services, both you and your fur babies will love me!
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Oral medicine administration, Senior dog care, Special needs dog care, High energy dogs, Fast walker, Dogs who pull, Puppy care, Socialization training, Potty training, Puppy training
“Pawsitively the Best”
Hi, I'm Laura. I can't remember a time in my life when I didn't have a dog. Currently, I have 3 rescue furbabies and they are the light of my life. I have been dog walking and pet sitting since high school. I am pet first aid and CPR certified. I would love the opportunity to care for your furbaby.
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Dog first aid and/or CPR, Oral medicine administration, Injected medicine administration, Senior dog care, Special needs dog care, High energy dogs, Fast walker, Dogs who pull, Puppy care
Fellow dog owner and lover with extra time on their hands. Ive been owning four dogs of all sizes for about a year now, been an animal care taker for over a decade. I mostly accept walks and drop ins at least 24 hours in advance.
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Senior dog care, Special needs dog care, Fast walker, Dogs who pull, Puppy care
“I love and treat your pet(s) like my own!”
My name is Tarah, I was raised with a dog and volunteered an entire summer at an animal shelter when I was 11 years old. I have worked in animal clinics in the kennel area cross trained as a vet tech and worked in doggie daycares feeding, medicating, playing, bathing and sitting dogs. I have had 3 of my own in the past and miss them dearly! I enjoy being outdoors and the company of a furry friend while exploring. If I am delayed in getting to your fur baby for their walk I stay out a bit longer.
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Dog first aid and/or CPR, Oral medicine administration, Injected medicine administration, High energy dogs, Fast walker, Dogs who pull, Puppy care
“Ohana Means Family”
Hi there! My name is Aubrey and I am obsessed with dogs! I’ve been with Wag for a little over four years now. I recently moved to Florida and am loving all the sweet doggos I’ve been blessed to meet! My goal in being a wag employee is to always treat my clients as if they’re my own pet. I want to go above and beyond to make you feel as though you checked in on your pup yourself therefore I try my best to give you as much information about our walk as possible.
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Oral medicine administration, Injected medicine administration, Senior dog care, Special needs dog care, High energy dogs, Fast walker, Dogs who pull, Puppy care
Dog Boarding in Lakeland
Lakeland is not only home to a wide range of dog-friendly activities and attractions, but also a number of animal welfare and dog rescue organizations that step in to offer unwanted animals the chance of a brighter future.
SPCA Florida is one of those groups. An independent non-profit, SPCA Florida was founded in 1979 and has its headquarters in Lakeland. It provides care, compassion, and hope to the more than 6,000 homeless animals that come through its doors each year, and provides essential veterinary care to over 50,000 patients each year in its state-of-the-art McClurg Animal Medical Center. With a mission to eliminate animal suffering and to engage the entire community in the welfare and wellbeing of animals, SPCA Florida relies solely on donations from the community.
The Humane Society of Polk County is another non-profit with a long history of helping dogs in the Lakeland region. Chartered in 1972, the group runs a shelter that usually houses 30 dogs and 75 cats, with the shelter open from Tuesday to Saturday. All animals accepted into the shelter are spayed or neutered, given essential medical care, microchipped, and looked after until a loving, responsible owner can be found.
Finally, Heidi’s Legacy Dog Rescue is yet another non-profit that helps dogs in the Lakeland area. Established in 2002, this all-breed rescue is staffed entirely by volunteers and has a simple goal: to save as many animals as possible so that those dogs can enrich the lives of their new adoptive families. Heidi’s Legacy depends on community donations to continue saving lives and is always on the lookout for more animal lovers to become foster carers.
Upcoming Dog Friendly Events Lakeland
Dog Days Downtown
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48Looking for a fun Friday night with your pooch and the entire family? Look no further than Dog Days Downtown, held in September and sponsored by SPCA of Florida. This paw-some family event takes place at Lakeland’s Munn Park and promises an evening full of dog-friendly entertainment. You and your furry friend can join thousands of other dog lovers and their pets to enjoy live music, a stack of entertaining canine demonstrations, product samples, water play, tasty treats, and so much more! There are plenty of grrr-eat giveaways on offer as well, and all vaccinated, social dogs on a leash are more than welcome.
Hotrods, Hops & Hounds
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36A car show and craft beer festival that you can enjoy with your dog? Sounds pretty woof-tastic, huh? Hotrods, Hops & Hounds is the paw-fect weekend for anyone who loves dogs, cars or beer — or, better yet, for anyone who loves all three! Held at Mulberry Civic Center, this open car show features hotrods, motorcycles, customs, and classics, with prizes on offer for each category. Attendees can also enjoy craft beer tasting, food trucks, and live entertainment, and well-behaved dogs are welcome to attend. Best of all, proceeds from Hotrods, Hops & Hounds benefit the animals in need at SPCA Florida.
Walk for Animals
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24SPCA Florida’s annual Walk for Animals is a highly-anticipated event on the social calendar for Lakeland dog lovers. Held at Lake Mirror in April, this paw-some event raises critical funds for SPCA Florida to care for more than 4,000 dogs and cats each year! You and your furry friend can join hundreds of other animal lovers and their dogs for a peaceful, social stroll, and then enjoy a whole lot of other dog-friendly activities on the day. There’s a Bow Wow Breakfast, heaps of canine demonstrations, pet contests (including a costume contest and musical sit), live music, and a dog agility course. Live music will keep everyone entertained and you can also shop for a host of grrr-eat products from pet vendors, making this an action-packed day for all animal lovers!
Dog Day of Winter
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12Instead of the dog days of summer, why not celebrate our canine companions during winter? At the Dog Day of Winter festival, Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales opens its doors to dog owners and their four-legged friends. Dogs are welcome inside of the Visitor Center, café, patio, and gardens for a day full of dog-friendly fun and games! Some of the activities you can sample include doggy caricatures, doggy contests, canine demonstrations, giveaways, vendors, and heaps of special offers. All leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome to attend. Best of all, 50% of the proceeds from each dog admission go to the Humane Society of Polk County!
Dox-a-palooza
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0Looking for a wiener-ful opportunity to show your support for Dachshund Adoption Rescue and Education (DARE), a Florida group that rescues and rehomes unwanted Dachshunds? Dox-a-palooza is the event for you! This annual celebration of all things Dachshund brings around 1,000 dog lovers to the Sun-N-Fun Pavilion in Lakeland. There, attendees can enjoy Dachshund races, doggy costume contests, and a whole lot of fun! This family-friendly event is held rain or shine and there are admission fees charged if you want to enter your dog in a contest. It’s a relaxed and wonderfully fun event for any Dachshund enthusiast, so add it to your diary for the year ahead!
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