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- Altoona, IA
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Once your pet is home, view details on how the walk went, complete with a photo!
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Wag! is the nation's fastest-growing network of vetted and background checked pet sitters, overnight boarding, dog walkers, dog trainers, and even virtual vet chat. Schedule ahead for pet care while you are away, or book on-demand pet care during the workday. In minutes you can book a nearby dog sitter, daycare provider, or dog walker, who'll take complete care of your loved one - at their place or yours.
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Why book a dog walker in Altoona?
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 Altoona, IA 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. Altoona, IA has "pawlenty" of parks and neighborhoods that your dog is itching to explore!
The best dog friendly neighborhoods in Altoona
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Sargent Park
A little over 11 miles from Altoona, you and your nature-lovin’ pup can find an access point to The Gay Lea Wilson Trail. The Gay Lea Wilson Trail is over 20 miles long, so whether you want to take a short walk or you’re in it for the long haul, you can make it work. Going for a hike in the summer? Enjoy the lush greenery! Are autumn walks more your thing? Locals say the foliage is gorgeous. Fido can join you, but he’ll need to be on his leash. Bring some water and waste disposal bags from home; no one else wants to clean up after your pooch.
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East Village
If you're in Des Moines’s East Village neighborhood, which is about 20 minutes from Altoona, visit Scenic Route Bakery! This local favorite dishes up traditional deli food, including soups and sandwiches. They also have delicious treats. Fido can join you at an outdoor table, as long as he stays on his leash. If you visit on a Saturday, check out the local farmers’ market. It’ll give you a chance to meet some local vendors and support the local economy. Some vendors even have goodies for your four-legged friend! You’ll want to have waste disposal bags on hand in case Fido makes a mess.
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Raccoon River Park
While Raccoon River Dog Park, located in West Des Moines, is about thirty minutes from Altoona, your playful pooch will be howling in appreciation if you make the trip! This spacious dog park spans over 12 acres, meaning your dog will have plenty of room to burn off any excess energy. This dog park is completely fenced in, so you don’t have to worry about your dog sneaking out. You will need a permit to use this park, which you can contact parks and recreation to obtain. Make sure to bring along water and waste disposal bags. Have a ball at Raccoon River Dog Park!
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Somersby
Ankeny Dog Park, located in Somersby Park, is about 15 minutes from Altoona. This large dog park is just under 8 acres, so your dog will have plenty of room to run around and play with his pawesome new friends! Socialization is crucial to the development of manners in a dog, and a dog park is the perfect place for that. There are separate sections for differently-sized dogs, allowing your dog to enjoy a safe playtime. This dog park provides water for your pup and waste disposal bags for you, so all you need to bring is yourself and your playful pooch!
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Downtown
Thirty minutes south of Altoona is downtown Indianola, and if you’re looking for somewhere to hike, you might want to swing by! Downtown has access points to not one, but three separate trails: the Jerry Kelley Trail, the Summerset Trail, and the McVay Trail. Each trail is marked with a level of difficulty, so whether you’re a beginner or intermediate hiker, there’s something for you. Fido can join you for the hike! He’ll have to be on a short leash, though, and you’re required to clean up after him. No one wants to step in your dog’s mess! Make sure to bring plenty of water for both you and Fido.
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