Occidental, CA

Dog walking in Occidental

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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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.

Betsy is wonderful!

Shawne K.

Recognizes dogs interest and allows for time.

Michelle G.

Betsy is simply the best.

Chelsea S.

Betsy always leaves detailed reports and is super sweet!

Chelsea S.

Thank you, Betsy for the short notice and communicative support with setting up a walk for Sequoia. We are normally much more organized to offer better details with our dogs. So, I really appreciate your help and patience as she does have some stranger danger. I m sure she loved you by the end and we d be grateful to have you walk Sequoia in the future. Our road isn t the best for walks, and I m thankful she was a good walker. Thank you!!

AJ C.

Juliette was great! Very friendly & took the extra step in making our schedules work. Chula had a fun walk & happy to have a new friend!

Venessa D.

Betsy is great with our puppy.

sally L.

Happy pup!

sally L.

My pup seems very happy with Betsy!

sally L.

Clarabelle was so happy to walk with Betsy. Betsy put her at ease. I would recommend her.

Tim M.

Why book dog walker in Occidental

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

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Occidental

Downtown Occidental

Downtown Occidental’s dining is not to be missed, and with Negri’s Original Italian Restaurant, your dog won’t miss out either! Bring them along to try out one of the favorites of the area. This restaurant is located in the heart of walkable Downtown Occidental. It serves a variety of foods that you’d expect from a high quality, but casual-leaning Italian restaurant. Start with some appetizers, soups, or salads, and move on to steak or pizza as your appetite dictates. Your dog can join you at the outdoor patio tables with a bowl of water while you sample these classic dishes.

West Occidental

Western Hills Garden in West Occidental is a beautiful and amazing place to bring your dog! There is a small admission fee, but you'll have full access to the gardens, woods, and ponds. There are guided tours, but if you want to get further away, you can trek out to a more remote corner. Dogs must be on leash on the paths, but there are more remote outer areas where they can be off leash, or while enjoying a pond. To preserve the work of the garden, off leash dogs should be under excellent voice control at all times.

Alliance Redwood

In the Alliance Redwood neighborhood of Occidental lies Bohemia Ecological Preserve. This 1,000 acre natural landscape is a must-see if you’re planning your trip to Occidental in advance. Guided tours are the only way to access this property, but volunteers do operate them regularly. Just RSVP to be included on a hike through this gorgeous place. Make sure you mention your dog on your request! You’re going to want to bring plenty of water and a doggie bowl for your buddy. You’re also going to want to bring a camera, as this natural preserve offers unparallelled looks at the natural Californian ecosystem.

Russian River Meadows

Russian River Meadows is just a 10 minute drive north of Occidental, in the neighboring community of Monte Rio. There, the Monte Rio Riverfront Meadow is a great place to visit with your dog, and is close to downtown Monte Rio. It offers a great view of the Russian River, which provides much of the moisture to the region's ample vineyards. You can walk the path close to the water or observe from a comfortable bench as the water, and life’s problems, float by. Excitable dogs will be happy that the meadow space is popular enough for people-watching!

Mills

If your dog needs an off leash dog park and nothing else will do, hop in the car and head to this neighborhood in Sebastopol, just fifteen minutes from downtown Occidental. The Ragle Ranch Dog Park inside the Ragle Ranch Park is the perfect place for your dog to stretch his legs! The park features shade and benches for humans, and fresh water fountains for everyone! The best thing for pups? A large, fenced in area where they can run and be free! This dog park is extremely popular, so if your dog is shy, you may want to leash up and head into the larger Ragle Ranch Park for a quieter walk.