Lake Placid, FL

Dog walking in Lake Placid

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.

walk

Courtney was great! My dog has separation anxiety & is usually freaking out when I get home after being gone all day. But this time, she was calm and happy. She clearly loved Courtney!

Lauren G

sitting

Taylor was such an amazing sitter! She gave me detailed updates every time she checked in on the pups. Will definitely hire her again if she is available :)

Ivianna S

boarding

Yuki boarded at Mari’s house and she had a great time. She loves running in the background. Thank you so much for taking good care of Yuki.

Cari P

drop-in

Thank you for taking such great care of our kitties, so glad to hear that they were in good company while we were away!

Rebecca G

sitting

Keera was great with Archer and went at his pace! I got a ton of updates and Keera was super responsive and gave great updates! Keera was flexible when I was coming home sooner than expected.

Suzanne C

walk

Above and beyond service and communication! Would recommend time and time again! Extra caring and loving!

Lindsey B

boarding

Kristen took such great care of Mia while I was away for the weekend! Super responsive and easy to communicate with. Mia would love to stay with her again!

Nicole C

drop-in

Sheana came through when I was in a pinch. I needed someone to let the dogs out because I was stuck in traffic in the mountains. She responded last minute and had excellent communication. She’s the best!

Lindsay C

sitting

It was our first time leaving Skittles with a sitter, and Daniel did a great job of assuaging our fears! He was super communicative and made sure we knew that Skittles was in good hands. Highly recommend!

Christi B

drop-in

He looks so happy with you dropping by! Thank you so much for your loving caring attention. Love it!

Crystal C

boarding

Kelli was awesome boarding my two dogs. Not only did she give daily updates with videos and pictures she also worked with them on introducing them to her cat and getting used to her big dogs. Can't recommend enough!

Cody H

walk

Sara went above and beyond for us and our pet. Gave us some peace of mind while out of town and we couldn’t be more grateful. Def recommended!

Jenn S

Why book dog walker in Lake Placid

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 Lake Placid, FL 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. Lake Placid, FL has "pawlenty" of parks and neighborhoods that your dog is itching to explore!

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Lake Placid

East Interlake

Just off of Highway 27 is the neighborhood of East Interlake, the perfect spot to park your car and take Fido on a casual stroll up and down the sidewalks to get a feel for this quaint southern town. Here, you will find many of the murals that Lake Placid is famous for, and an abundance of family-run shops with that friendly, personal touch. Fido will enjoy Stuart Park, where pets with leashes are allowed, and you may run into some festive events that occur many times throughout the year. You can grab a meal to-go from a nearby restaurant, then relax with Fido on a bench or picnic table to enjoy your grub and the scenic atmosphere.

Lake June

Lake Placid is also home to another gorgeous neighborhood, Lake June. Here you can visit the Lake June-in-Winter Scrub State Park (yes, that's the actual name), the 845-acre preserve with the specific purpose of protecting the endangered natural sand scrub. You and Fido will enjoy hiking through the scrub, but remember that the sugar sand can get very hot on sensitive paws. The park is a full natural experience without amenities, so plan ahead with lots of water and clean-up bags! If you prefer your outdoors experiences to have more in the way of amenities, you can visit Lake June Park, where you can enjoy the lake atmosphere with quick access to bathrooms and water.

Lake Istokpoga

Seven miles down the road from Lake Placid is another treasure of nature, Lake Istokpoga Park. This 26,762-acre lake spreads across the entire county, but you can access it out of the park in Sebring. You and Fido will enjoy fishing off of the docks, exploring the surrounding trails, or hopping on an airboat to immerse yourselves in nature. When you are on your way there, stop in at the local's favorite Italian food found at Roserio's Pizzeria. This family owned and operated restaurant has outdoor patio seating so that you and Fido can fill your stomachs after a long day on the lake!

Lake Wales Ridge

Highlands County is known for its unique ecosystem, the Lake Wales Ridge. Here in Lake Placid, you can explore the tracts of land along the designated trails, where dogs are allowed as long as they are on leashes at all times. Be sure to only visit the Lake Placid Scrub and Carter Creek tract, as hunting is allowed on the Royce Unit tract during certain seasons. There are no restrooms or basic amenities on these trails, so be sure you plan ahead for you and Fido to stay hydrated, as the sugar sand and arid ecosystem can get very hot and humid quickly.

Hammock Road

A bit of a hike (figuratively speaking) about 20 minutes from Lake Placid is the famous Highlands Hammock State Park. This nature preserve is 9,000 acres of land set aside for wildlife preservation and public nature exploration. A small fee is required to enter, at which time you can park at the pavilion area or drive through the park and search for other trails. Once you find one of the dozens of intersecting and independent trails that you are interested in, simply park off of the road and take Fido to explore the gorgeous natural outdoors found only in Florida. Be sure to take Fido on a leashed stroll down the catwalk!