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1. Kathryn F

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Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

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2. Gina S

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3. Camille C

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Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

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4. Taylor G

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Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

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5. Anna B

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Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

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6. Audrey W

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Santa Cruz, CA, 95064

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Santa Cruz, CA, 95064

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7. Gregory B

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Scotts Valley, CA, 95066

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Scotts Valley, CA, 95066

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8. Jaquelin M

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Live Oak, CA, 95062

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Live Oak, CA, 95062

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9. Lizbeth M

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Pleasure Point, CA, 95062

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10. Amanda I

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Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

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11. Lindsay R

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Georgetown, TX, 78628

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Georgetown, TX, 78628

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12. Hannah T

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Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

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13. Edward A

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14. Kait G

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Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677

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Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677

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15. Claire M

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Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

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Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

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Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

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Livermore, CA, 94551

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Livermore, CA, 94551

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19. Angela S

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Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

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Recommend. Great handler!

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Brad,

Santa Cruz

Recommend!

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Jerrod,

Santa Cruz

Yes she is friendly with other dogs and thank you so much for!

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Katie,

Santa Cruz

Thanks so much!!

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Ellie,

Santa Cruz

Always gets the cutest photos! Above and beyond with his walks. Thanks Angela!

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Frank,

Santa Cruz

Greta is super-sweet and Cookie liked her instantly so!

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Shelley,

Santa Cruz

Boris loves his walks! I know he is in good hands :)

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Shelley,

Santa Cruz

Thank you for taking good care of Boris!

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Shelley,

Santa Cruz

Thank you so much for taking care of Boris!

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Brianne,

Santa Cruz

Thank you Lilian!! We do appreciate you!

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Why book a dog walker in Santa Cruz?

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

The best dog friendly neighborhoods in Santa Cruz

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Seabright

The Seabright neighborhood in Santa Cruz offers plenty of dining, lodging, entertainment and activities for locals and their guest to enjoy! Located off Seabright State Beach and overlooking Monterrey Bay, you and your pooch can take a hike to the beach and catch some rays. While dogs are allowed off-leash here, there is a beach patroller to notify people when the tide is coming, and at that time your dog needs to be on-leash for their safety. Every Sunday Woofers & Walkers hosts the Dog Walk & Yappy Hour event where you go on a walk with your pooch in Santa Cruz County!

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Mount Hermon

Mount Hermon is a family-friendly area that offers outdoor fun which can be enjoyed by humans and pups. California’s towering redwood forests can be enjoyed with your furry best friend aboard the Redwood Forest Steam train at Roaring Camp Railroads. Dogs are permitted aboard the train as well as the grounds of the railroads, which makes it a fun place to walk Fido! Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park welcomes leashed dogs on their picnic and campgrounds, as well as Pipeline Road, Graham Hill Trail, Powder Mill Fire Road, and Meadow Trail. You'll be spoiled for choice when it comes to planning an entertaining outing or weekend getaway!

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Soquel

This Santa Cruz neighborhood is family-friendly and conveniently located off the Cabrillo Highway. The Anna Jean Cummings Park spans 95 acres and offers a huge playground, pavilion picnic areas, BBQ pits, and several athletic fields that can be enjoyed by on-leash dogs and their humans. Soquel Lions Park is another place you can take your on-leash dog for a walk. The park is located on 1.5 acres and offers open space, drinking fountains, BBQ pits, and benches if you want to have a picnic or cookout with your fur baby and friends! Not feeling like cooking? Michael’s on Main and Carpos are dog-friendly restaurants in the area.

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Live Oak

Live Oak is a fun and family friendly Santa Cruz locale that is a hop, skip and a jump from the massive DeLaveaga Park. DeLaveaga Park is dog-friendly and rests on 565 acres of land. It includes a golf course, disc golf course, athletic fields, picnic areas, and hiking/biking trails, with the Branciforte Creek as a backdrop flowing through the west edge of the park. If you’re looking for something a little more simple, check out the nearby Chanticleer Avenue Park and Jose Avenue Park. Both allow on-leash dogs to walk and enjoy their open spaces. 

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University of California S.C

The neighborhood near University of California Santa Cruz is surrounded by open areas and state parks. University Terrace Park is located on 8.5 acres and includes trails, lawn areas, benches, picnic areas, playground, tennis courts, basketball courts and, most importantly, a dog park! The University Terrace Dog Park is a fenced-in, off-leash dog park that offers a drinking fountain for both pups and humans. Westlake Park is another great park you can take your on-leash dog for a nice walk around a beautiful lake or to enjoy a nice afternoon picnic. 

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