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1. Jayson H

Aliso Viejo, CA, 92656

from$18

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Aliso Viejo, CA, 92656

2. Kelsey C

Irvine, CA, 92618

from$20

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from$20

Irvine, CA, 92618

3. Ashley H

Trabuco Canyon, CA, 92679

from$16

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Trabuco Canyon, CA, 92679

4. Riley L

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688

from$16

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from$16

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688

5. Tyler W

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688

from$15

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5 (0)

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from$15

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688

6. Jerry L

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688

from$17

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from$17

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688

7. Jonah S

Mission Viejo, CA, 92692

from$17

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5 (3)

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from$17

Mission Viejo, CA, 92692

8. Avery E

Lake Forest, CA, 92610

from$18

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5 (259)

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from$18

Lake Forest, CA, 92610

9. Alexandra T

Trabuco Canyon, CA, 92679

from$16

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5 (1326)

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from$16

Trabuco Canyon, CA, 92679

10. Evan C

Lake Forest, CA, 92630

from$17

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from$17

Lake Forest, CA, 92630

11. Jimmy K

Lake Forest, CA, 92630

from$17

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from$17

Lake Forest, CA, 92630

12. Ray S

Mission Viejo, CA, 92691

from$15

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5 (2252)

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from$15

Mission Viejo, CA, 92691

13. Hoai B

Lake Forest, CA, 92630

from$18

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5 (25)

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from$18

Lake Forest, CA, 92630

14. Claudia D

Ladera Ranch, CA, 92694

from$18

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from$18

Ladera Ranch, CA, 92694

15. Emily T

Mission Viejo, CA, 92691

from$20

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5 (8)

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from$20

Mission Viejo, CA, 92691

16. Raymond C

Lake Forest, CA, 92630

from$16

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5 (129)

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from$16

Lake Forest, CA, 92630

17. Rebecca C

Lake Forest, CA, 92630

from$15

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5 (1)

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from$15

Lake Forest, CA, 92630

18. Hannah G

Van Nuys, CA, 91405

from$15

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4.9 (30)

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Van Nuys, CA, 91405

19. Steven B

Lake Forest, CA, 92610

from$16

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5 (248)

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from$16

Lake Forest, CA, 92610

20. Matilda V

Mission Viejo, CA, 92691

from$16

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5 (9)

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from$16

Mission Viejo, CA, 92691

21. Scott S

Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677

from$18

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5 (429)

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from$18

Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677

22. Junga C

Irvine, CA, 92618

from$16

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4.9 (36)

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Irvine, CA, 92618

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Young,

Rancho Santa Margarita

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Gina,

Rancho Santa Margarita

Ashley is an absolute sweetheart. She was right on time and very friendly. Unfortunately my rescue wasn t quite ready for a walk with a stranger, but Ashley walked with us and tried several times to encourage gentle contact. I would highly recommend her.

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Amelia,

Rancho Santa Margarita

my dog had a wonderful day with YinYin. he is so grateful and i am so beyond grateful and glad. thank you so much.

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Annalise,

Rancho Santa Margarita

Thank you so much! Love seeing the photo and thank you for being so descriptive with how the walk went and being so detailed! We really appreciate you! Lotus and Zeppelin love the walks with you :)

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Gina,

Rancho Santa Margarita

Thank you!!

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Jen,

Rancho Santa Margarita

Emma is my favorite pet walker. I truly only always want to exclusively book her. She is so attentive and caring to my miniature schnauzer. I recommend her and grateful I found her!

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Jada,

Rancho Santa Margarita

Kelsey thoroughly read and followed all instructions. She provided a very detailed report after, which I always love to read. Highly recommend!

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Lauren,

Rancho Santa Margarita

Matilda did great with my Bandito!!

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Steven,

Rancho Santa Margarita

Claudia was great and attentive. Updated us every step. Top notch communication.

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Young,

Rancho Santa Margarita

Thank you!!!!

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Young,

Rancho Santa Margarita

Thank You!!!

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Gina,

Rancho Santa Margarita

Ashley is an absolute sweetheart. She was right on time and very friendly. Unfortunately my rescue wasn t quite ready for a walk with a stranger, but Ashley walked with us and tried several times to encourage gentle contact. I would highly recommend her.

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Amelia,

Rancho Santa Margarita

my dog had a wonderful day with YinYin. he is so grateful and i am so beyond grateful and glad. thank you so much.

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Annalise,

Rancho Santa Margarita

Thank you so much! Love seeing the photo and thank you for being so descriptive with how the walk went and being so detailed! We really appreciate you! Lotus and Zeppelin love the walks with you :)

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Gina,

Rancho Santa Margarita

Thank you!!

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Jen,

Rancho Santa Margarita

Emma is my favorite pet walker. I truly only always want to exclusively book her. She is so attentive and caring to my miniature schnauzer. I recommend her and grateful I found her!

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Why book a dog walker in Rancho Santa Margarita?

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The best dog friendly neighborhoods in Rancho Santa Margarita
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Santa Margarita and Antonio Pkwy

If Fido is itching to have some off-leash fun, take him to the Rancho Santa Margarita Dog Park inside of the Canada Vista Park. This great dog park offers tons of amenities like benches for owners, tables, water, and  separate areas so large and small dogs can play with their own respective sizes. The park is open from dawn until dusk every day of the week, and your dog must be licensed before being allowed into the park. If you dog isn't a fan of the park, you can still walk around the Canada Vista Park to get some exercise in before heading home for the day.
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Rancho

Grab Fido and head to the Rancho neighborhood to grab a bite to eat where Fido can enjoy the meal with you. Natraj's Indian Bistro specializes in authentic Indian cuisine that has a variety of veggies, chicken, lamb, and seafood. Cinnamon Productions serves fresh baked goods and great American fare in a warm atmosphere that your pup will love. Their menu includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner with favorites like Belgium waffles, club sandwiches, and BBQ chopped chicken salad. Both these restaurants have dog friendly patios. 
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Pittsford park

Ten minutes out of Rancho Santa Margarita is the Aliso Creek Riding and Hiking Trail in Lake Forest. The trail is 18.4-miles long and a mixture of asphalt and sand trail surfaces. The trail has plenty of rest areas for you and Fido to relax on while walking, and there are kiosks that provide information and history about the trail and surrounding area. You and Fido will get a slight workout on this trail since it gradually starts going uphill. Eventually, the trail turns to sand as you get closer to the beach the further you hike.
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Rancho Mission Viejo

The La Paws Park in Mission Viejo is six miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, and a great spot to take Fido to run around off -leash and socialize. The park has three separated fenced in areas, one for large dogs, one for small dogs, and another for dogs who have anxiety or prefer to be away from the rough housing that accompanies the dog park. The park has tons of shade to keep your pup cool. If your dog doesn't feel like being in the dog park, then take him along the walking trail that surrounds the park and still get a good day of exercising in.
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Rancho Niguel

Twelve miles out of Rancho Santa Margarita is the Laguna Niguel Regional Park in Laguna Beach. This park offers 230-acres of doggie fun, but Fido must stay on a leash while vising. The park provides picnic tables, a pavilion for shade, a lake for fishing, and hiking trails. Take your dog on a beautiful hike throughout the park and enjoy a nice picnic before you pack up and head back home. Make sure to bring clean-up bags and water for you pup while you explore the park together. Locals love how the park is always peaceful and quiet when they come and visit.
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