- Wag!
- Dog Walking
- Mckinleyville, CA
Dog walking in McKinleyville
Book on demand and scheduled walks with local dog walkers
How it works
Flexible scheduling
Select the date and time that best suit your needs. Want a walk ASAP? We’ve got you covered.
Customized for your pup
Choose between a 20-minute, 30-minute, or 60-minute stroll for your dog.
Follow along
Track your walk with our live GPS tracker, then view your detailed report card after the walk.
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.
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“"The most playful, kindest, bestest human"-my dog”
Hey, I'm Brooke! I'm from Nebraska but have been living in Cali for 5 years. I've been working as a professional dog handler for more than 7 years and now that I'm going back to school to study Wildlife Biology, I need my fix of dogs again! I have extensive experience in medication distribution, basic training, grooming, and overall pet welfare and care. Your babe will be in loving, experienced hands. I cannot wait to meet them!
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Oral medicine administration, Injected medicine administration, Senior dog care, Special needs dog care, Dogs who pull, Puppy care, Fast walker
Hi! My name is Allie. I am majoring in child development. I love working with children and animals. I live in an apartment complex that does not allow dogs, so I would like to be able to interact with them in any way possible. If this means helping you out, well, that’s just icing on the pupcake.
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Special needs dog care, High energy dogs, Dogs who pull, Fast walker
I’m a college student looking to spend some time with your wonderful dogs! I’m experienced with all types of dogs! Even the stubborn ones! I’ve been experienced with walking and sitting dogs for about 15 years.
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Can run with dogs, Dogs who pull, Fast walker
“I will love your dog likes it's my own ❤️”
Hi I am Mariah! I have owned and looked after dogs my whole life; from puppies to seniors, big and small. I love all types of dogs and am very patient when it comes to new or scared dogs. I cant wait to walk your dog and put a beautiful smile on their face!
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Senior dog care, Dogs who pull
I am a professional wildlife researcher currently in my off-season and filling my time hanging out with your furry friends. I raised my own dog growing up, and as she now lives with my parents I miss having a walking companion. Since then I have had friends trust me with caring for their dogs, and now I'm looking to share that time with your pup.
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High energy dogs, Dogs who pull, Fast walker
Dog Walking in McKinleyville
While McKinleyville may be quite a fast-growing town, its beautiful rural surroundings help to maintain a relaxing, leisurely pace of life. With so many outdoor adventures to choose from, plus two veterinary clinics, McKinleyville is the pawfect place to explore with your pooch.
There are a few parks in McKinleyville that any dog would love, such as the 6.2 acre Pierson Park. With its playgrounds, sports facilities, and picnic areas, there is always a buzz of activity to be found here. Larissa Park, with its playground and picnic areas, is also a popular one, and while it may be quite small, it still makes for a pawtastic dog walk.
Parks are always fun, but dogs who enjoy a more structured walk will appreciate the numerous trails that McKinleyville has to offer. The Chah-GAH-Cho Trail is a relatively new one, having been completed in 2016, and features a few short loops that take you around the 9.5 acre Chah-GAH-Cho parcel of land. If you would prefer more of an urban dog walk, the Mid-Town Trail runs through the heart of McKinleyville, giving you and Fido an alternative way to explore the town.
With so many varied walks to be had, plus scenic beaches to explore, McKinleyville is a town that tends to really appeal to the canine population.
Best Dog Neighborhoods in McKinleyville
Clam Beach
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Population DensityClam Beach
48There are so many stunning beaches to be found on the Californian coast, and the Clam Beach neighborhood is home to a couple of these. The one that Fido will enjoy the most is Clam Beach itself, as dogs are allowed to run off the lead here between the months of October and February, while you can relax at one of the beach's picnic areas. The rest of the year, you can still let your pup off the lead on the wave slope, but will need to keep him on-lead on dry sand. For a longer walk, you will find the start of the Hammond Coastal Trail here, which runs south for about five miles to Mad River Beach. The Little River State Beach is also in this neighborhood, and while dogs are not allowed on the beach itself, there are hiking trails to the back of the beach where you and your pup can enjoy an on-lead walk.
McKinleyville Town Center
36Population DensityMcKinleyville Town Center
36McKinleyville's Town Center neighborhood is a busy one, meaning that there is so much for you and your pooch to enjoy here. Begin your day at the Azalea State Natural Reserve, which is at its finest in the spring months, when the western azalea flowers bloom in contrasting shades of pink and white. There are hiking trails that you and your pooch can explore here, as well as picnic areas for when you need a rest, but make sure to bring a lead, doggie bags and drinking water. If you would like to treat Fido to a tasty meal, head to the dog-friendly Six Rivers Brewery, where you can enjoy a variety of casual menu options along with some local craft beer.
Fisher
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Dog ParksPopulation DensityFisher
24The Fisher neighborhood is always popular with pooches, as it is home to Hiller Park. This 36 acre park allows dogs to run off the lead anywhere west of the Split Rail Fence, and also boasts 1.5 miles of the Hiller Park Loop Trails for a leisurely on-lead walk. With scenic ocean views, a botanical garden, and several picnic areas, Hiller Park makes for a pawsome day out with your pup, just be sure to bring some doggie bags, as well as drinking water for the both of you for after all of that exercise. If Fido wants an extra walk, you will also find a section of the Hammond Coastal Trail cutting through this neighborhood.
Samoa/ Manila
12Population DensitySamoa/ Manila
12Located in the adjacent city of Arcata, the Samoa/Manila neighborhood is just a ten minute drive from the center of McKinleyville, and is where you will find the Mad River Beach County Park. This is the point at which the Mad River meets the ocean, and there is a beautiful protected stretch of sand here for you and Fido to enjoy. Dogs are allowed to run off the lead here on the wave slope, but you will need to keep your pooch on a lead on the rest of the beach. There are so many sand dunes for your pooch to sniff around in here, as well as the Hammond Coastal Trail which will take you five miles north to Clam Beach.
City Center/ Humboldt State U
0Population DensityCity Center/ Humboldt State U
0Just six miles away from the center of McKinleyville is Arcata's City Center/ Humboldt State U neighborhood, which is home to some of the region's finest green areas. The Arcata Community Forest is a place that every dog will love, as you will find 790 acres of majestic woodland here. The forest has so many hiking trails to choose from, such as the half mile Nature Loop Trail, the one mile Big Rock Trail, and the two mile South Fork Jane's Creek Loop Trail. Many of the trails are for pedestrians only, which are perfect for dogs who do not like to encounter cyclists or horses. You will need to keep Fido on a lead here, and make sure to bring drinking water and doggie bags too.
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