San Marcos, CA

Dog walking in San Marcos

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.

very patient with cooper since he is pretty skiddish around new people but he didn t complain about anything! made sure cooper felt comfortable with him as well!

madison D.

Amazing review !

Marcelina M.

Andre was on time and super thorough in his walking and recording of Ani s actions. We really appreciated his documentation and will definitely hire him again, assuming he d want to work with Ani

Christina C.

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.

Allison has a special touch that my dog adores! So kind and fun and attentive!

Tova C.

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.

Why book dog walker in San Marcos

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

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in San Marcos

San Marcos Central

San Marcos offers the dog community and their owners the opportunity to partake and give back to the animal community. They host local events like The Holiday Hounds Dog Parade, which takes place every holiday season where local pooches walk the parade donning their favorite holiday gear! The San Marcos Lions Club hosts the annual Canine Capers Dog Show that judges the cutest, best talent, and ugliest dog in San Marcos. A dog day care business, Dogtopia, hosts frequent charity dog washes that give back to working canines like police, military, and other service dogs.

Richland

This neighborhood in San Marcos has some dog friendly locations and activities to enjoy. For starters, Hollandia Park has two softball fields, a skate park, climbing wall, horseshoe pits and an off-leash dog park. The dog park has two separate areas for large and small dogs to play and socialize and a water fountain to help your pup to beat the California heat. Woodland Park hosts the annual San Marcos Lions Canine Capers Dog Show. They bring many dog vendor booths as well as a contest for the cutest, most talented, and best look alike contests and more!

Country Club

This neighborhood in San Marcos is conveniently located off Veterans’ Memorial Highway and provides dog parents access to Montiel Park walkways, open space, and the Montiel Dog Park. The dog park is a large fenced-in area that is meant for dogs of all sizes to play, exercise and socialize in. There is also seating for pup parents to take a load off. Across Ronald Packard Parkway, the K9 Dog Park offers grooming, training, boarding and day care that will ensure your fur baby will be taken good care of while you are out and about enjoying your day.

Green Oak Ranch

Sunset Park is 19-acres of public park space complete with a splash pad, disc golf course, sports fields and an off-leash doggie park. Sunset Dog Park is fenced in and has two grassy areas that are separated for large and small dogs. They provide water fountains in each area and they also come with benches for owners to sit and watch. Unleashed by Petco hosts dog-friendly rescue events like the Be Their Voice Dog Rescue which helps homeless pets find forever homes. They give out free goodies and meet at fun locations like the Belching Beaver Brewery!

Bressi Ranch

Only six miles west of San Marcos, the Bressi Ranch locale provides people and pups several fun activities to do together. Alga Norte Community Park is 32 acres and features an art aquatic center, skate park, three baseball fields and a dog park. The Alga North Community Dog Park has two areas for big and little pups, and boasts an obstacle course for them to play on! Rubio’s and Luna Grill are dog friendly restaurants in the area, and if you’re visiting or temporarily displaced, Staybridge Suites offers lodging for people with pups.