Hilo, HI

Dog walking in Hilo

Book on-demand and scheduled walks with local dog walkers. Choose between a 20, 30, or 60-minute walk for your pup.

Looking for other services? Book Sitting or Boarding with Wag!

Looking for other services? Book Sitting or Boarding with Wag!

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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.

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Thank you for going the extra mile and coming back after great communication

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Thanks for coming on a whim! Glad my girl did well with you today

Kaylee N.

Very friendly and my pup came back tired and happy!

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Why book dog walker in Hilo

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

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Hilo

Hilo Town Center

The Town Center of Hilo is more than just bustling streets and shops. In this neighborhood. you can find plenty of nature and green spaces to explore with your best pal. This neighborhood is home to the Wailuku River State Park. The park is most famous for the Waianuenue Waterfalls. These waterfalls have an 80 foot drop, and are known for the majestic rainbows that form in the mist surrounding them. Leashed dogs are welcome in this park, and can enjoy the trails that wander through the mango trees and tropical flowers. Right next to this park is the smaller Carvalho Park. This pretty little park features a playground, athletic fields, restrooms and picnic tables.

Mokaoku

The Liliuokalani Park and Gardens is the park all the dogs are barking about. Located in the Mokaoku neighborhood of Hilo along the island’s coast, this 30 acre park transports you and your pooch to Japan for the day to enjoy the beautiful Japanese gardens, teahouse and koi ponds. Walkers and joggers can often be found enjoying this park with their dogs, so be prepared to make some furry friends! If you want to taste a fresh catch from one of the local fishermen, check out Suisan. This local market has a deli counter that serves up Hawaiian and Asian inspired dishes, and has dog friendly tables.

Kilauea Ave / Ponahawai St

Locals of the Kilauea Ave / Ponahawai St neighborhood in Hilo love living in close proximity to the beautiful Wailoa River State Park. This small, riverfront park is great for a heart pumping jog with your pup or for some quiet meditation in nature. The park features huge grassy areas, Japanese bridges, trails and a boat ramp. Don’t forget to pack a lunch and dog biscuits, because this park has picnic tables and gazebos. Many people love coming to this park to feed the ducks and geese that frequent this park as well. Your canine companion is welcome to enjoy this park along with you, as long as he or she stays leashed and is picked up after.

U of Hawaii at Hilo

The neighborhood of U of Hawaii at Hilo has a couple urban parks that you and Fido can pass through on your morning walk. For some wide open spaces and rolling hills, check out the University Heights Park. This completely fenced off park not only has grassy fields as far as the eyes can see, but it also has a covered pavillion, bathroom and ball park. The Lokahi Park is just a short trot away, and features a variety of athletic fields that your pup can sniff and run on while there are no other games in play. Leashed dogs are welcome in both of these parks as long as they are picked up after!

Wainaku

If you and your dog are itching to get some fresh air, in the massive area of town known as Wainaku, you can get deep into the tropical wilderness of Hawaii. It’s from this neighborhood that you can access the Hilo Forest Reserve. This reserve is comprised of approximately 64,000 acres of public land. From here you can enjoy some of the many hikes, including the very easy and scenic Kaumana Trail. In this reserve, you can even look straight up the eastern slope of the Mauna Kea volcano. Come prepared, because the park doesn’t have amenities, and the weather in this area is often unpredictable! Leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy this park with their two legged companions.