Escondido, CA

Dog walking in Escondido

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.

Andre had a grounded and calm presence with my dogs, even with my problem child who barked incessantly upon his arrival. Both my pups came home happy, and by some miracle, Andre persuaded my senior bulldog to participate in the entirety of 2 walks!

Alli T.

Andre is amazing! Very attentive and caring towards out pup. Highly recommend!

Jared L.

Jack adores Lisa.

Tina T.

Jack-the-Ripper s girlfriend ! He sits at the door waiting.

Tina T.

Kaitlyn is patient and kind!

Stephanie H.

Jack-the-Ripper s new girlfriend!

Tina T.

Andre was perfect :)

kasey E.

Great with pictures and updates! Also made sure my dog had water. Above and beyond.

Jenni H.

Kornelia is awesome! She is very kind and thorough with all my pets. I feel lucky to have been paired with her. She is easy to communicate with and she keeps you up to date when she visits. Thank you, Kornelia!!

kasey E.

Quick to respond

Tina T.

Why book dog walker in Escondido

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

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Escondido

Escondido

Escondido’s Montiel Park is an off-leash dog park that has a nice, large fenced in area for your pooch to run around and socialize with other doggies! It also has a watering station for dogs and a drinking fountain for their human companions. Grape Day and Westside Park are local, on-leash areas where you can walk your pup. Local animal communicator and intuitive healer Cindy Richardson holds frequent workshops to help you understand what your pet is thinking, feeling or trying to say. These can help strengthen the bond with your pooch, or improve his quality of life by addressing needs you may not have known existed.

Richland

This quaint neighborhood is home to Hollandia Park, which offers walking paths and plenty of open space to enjoy with your pooch. It also includes a dog park with a separate area for large and small pups! Woodland Park is another place you can take your pup on a nice walk, but they must be leashed here. Richland also hosts an annual Canine Capers Talent Show including: Cutest Little Dog, Best Trick/Talent, Most Look Alike, Best Costume, etc. All donations and profits made go to help disperse vision and hearing kits that help prevent hearing and vision loss.

San Marcos

Five miles west of Escondido is the town of San Marcos, which offers residents and their pups access to nearby Hollandia Dog Park that has two areas for small and large dogs. The remainder of the park has plenty of open space and walking paths you and your doggies can enjoy together. The Kiwanis Club of San Marcos holds an annual pup parade in December that you can walk your dog in! The parade route is 2 miles long and holiday outfits or costumes are strongly encouraged. Camp Run a Mutt provides cage free, 24 hour doggie daycare that refuses to use kennels.

Mesa Rock

Mesa Rock is a spacious neighborhood that offers some dog-friendly activities. Belle Marie Winery at Wine Haven provides a very dog-friendly atmosphere where you can appreciate a wonderful selection of wines and bring along your pooch for a picnic to enjoy the scenery and solitude. If you’re looking for a more casual outing, Walnut Grove Park offers waking paths and open space to walk or play fetch or frisbee with your four-legged buddy. Catch one of their dog-friendly events like Paws with Friends, a fundraising event that benefits the local parks and recreation departments.

Del Dios

This scenic California neighborhood is surrounded by natural wonders that can be enjoyed with your best furry friend! Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve is 784 acres that offers visitors 11 miles of trails, picnic areas and scenic mountain viewing areas that can be enjoyed by you and your dog. However, since all wildlife and natural resources at the reserve are fully protected, the reserve require all dogs be leashed. Del Dios is also directly next to Lake Hodges, where you and your pooch can walk the perimeter and take in the views of the huge lake, or hike the Del Dios Gorge Trail!