Northridge, CA

Dog walking in Northridge

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.

Thanks Noosh. Have a great weekend!

Aaron J.

Kula had a great time again thank you!

Haley M.

Kula had a great time with Natalie!

Haley M.

Our pup loved Sara!

Celine U.

Best friends!!

Aaron J.

Great job

Denise P.

My pups had a great time with Elana! Thanks so much for taking such great care of my fur babies!

Allison S.

He loves you too!

Aaron J.

Thank you for being so great with them. They obviously love you. It s so nice to see!!!

Jen B.

Thanks Noosh!

Aaron J.

Why book dog walker in Northridge

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

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Northridge

CSUN Campus

Located on California State University Northridge campus, Orange Grove Park is a great spot to take Fido for fruit picking and a fun walk. The park has a pond that is filled with ducks and plenty of trees that are overflowing with fruit. You can even pick some and take it home. The park has restrooms for dog parents and plenty of shade from the trees. If it is a super hot day, your dog can relax under a gazebo before continuing his adventure. If you decide to get food, check out Emles. Emles is a family and dog-friendly environment that serves Mediterranean style food.

Northridge Neighbors NW

Dearborn Park in Northridge offers so many great amenities that your dog will be dying to go here. The park has a playground, tennis courts, basketball courts, and workout equipment. If you and your pup want to have a picnic, they have BBQ pits, tables you can sit at, and a lot of open green grass that you can throw a blanket down on and relax. Locals say that it is one of the best towns in park and that it is always clean. Make sure to bring water for your dog when you visit and clean-bags!

Northridge Etiwanda Baird

The Northridge Etiwanda Baird neighborhood has three great eateries you can stop at and grab a bite to eat, and they don’t mind if Fido comes with you. Outback Steakhouse offers tasty Australian-themed food and has a beautiful outdoor patio that welcomes your dog. If the two of you are craving something sweet, then head to Ninong’s Pastries and Café. Ninong’s offers amazing pancakes and welcomes your dog to enjoy them with you on their patio. If you have a hankering for Italian, be sure to check out Presto Pasta which welcomes your dog to enjoy dinner with you on their outdoor patio.

Lake Balboa

Lake Balboa in Encino is ten minutes out of Northridge and home to the Sepulveda Basil Off-Leash Dog Park. This 6.5-acre park offers tables and benches to sit at, water bowls for the dogs, drinking fountains, and restrooms. The park has two separate areas, but instead of being separated by large and small, it is separated by how social your dog is. So, if you have a shy or timid dog, there is a section just for them! After a fun day at the park you and your pup can grab some food at The Lake House. This awesome eatery serves a variety of American food and has an outdoor seating section that is dog-friendly.

California West

Chatsworth is ten minutes from Northridge and is home to the Garden of the Gods. This pawesome park welcomes your dog to join you on-leash and explore the unusual rock formations that the park has to offer. The park has a hiking trail that your dog can enjoy. Locals love the park because it takes you out of the busyness of LA. After adventuring, be sure to grab some food at Sharky’s Woodfired Mexican Grill. Sharky’s offers a full menu of Mexican inspired food and has an outdoor patio that is dog-friendly.