Polk City, IA

Dog walking in Polk City

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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.

Thank you so much for taking care of my boys! I know two is tough!!!

Grace S.

I m impressed with the walk and thanks for the sock fetch after! She sure loves the sock fetch! Danielle did a phenomenal job and will book her next time!

Heather O.

Thank you!! It was a pleasure to meet you and look forward to many more walks!

Aisha E.

Happy & fulfilled pups are what we come home to each time Kelly handles them! We have absolute peace of mind when we know she s booked!

Jessi E.

Thank you! Arnie had a blast!

James G.

Thank you for always going above & beyond for Oli & Rosie. We appreciate you.

Krystal C.

Kelly is awesome! She leaves a detailed report and obviously enjoys animals! Thank you Kelly for taking such good care of my little Gracie!!

Diane K.

Oliver & Rose love some QT with Kelly!

Krystal C.

Always the best report cards & updates! Hands down our favorite walker! Thank you Kelly for always taking great care of our pups!

Krystal C.

Brutus always loves to play fetch and that s the easiest way to get him outside the door as well. Have a Merry Christmas!

Scott B.

Why book dog walker in Polk City

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 Polk City, 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. Polk City, IA has "pawlenty" of parks and neighborhoods that your dog is itching to explore!

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Polk City

North Bay

Pup owners in North Bay have access to furrific adventures at Big Creek State Park. Dogs are welcome in this area as long as they are on leashes no longer than 6 feet long. You and Fido can take advantage of an extensive network of nature trails, boat ramps, and picnic shelters in this vast complex. Take a hike along the shoreline of the 866-acre lake, or stroll through the woods and fields surrounding the water. Stop for a picnic lunch at one of the 13 available shelters. If you’re a boating enthusiast, bring your craft to the marina and enjoy the clear water with your canine pal.

Cherry Glen/Cottonwood

The Cherry Glen/Cottonwood neighborhood provides puptacular outdoor activities for canines and their owners. Pack your tent or camper and take Fido to the Cherry Glen Campground for an overnight or longer. Pups are allowed at the sites, but they need to be on-leash. While you’re there, take a hike or jog along the Neal Smith Trail. This paved path connects to Big Creek State Park and continues on to Des Moines. For a day outing, head down to the Cottonwood Recreation Center at the south end of Saylorville Lake. Reserve a shelter for a picnic, hike the trails, or bring your boat and head out on the water with your pooch.

Tournament Club of Iowa

This residential community is a wonderful place for man and pooch to visit. Take Fido for a jog along the well-groomed greenery or walk the trails that wind through timberland and fields. You and your pup will have endless opportunities to explore the bluffs and climb the hills or stroll along Big Creek. Be sure to keep your pup on a leash and pick up after them. For a change of venue, you can take your canine pal to All Seasons Park. Enjoy the open green space or walk along the trail. Dogs are welcome in the park provided they remain on a leash no longer than 6 feet.

Bridgeview/Edgewater

You and Fido can find pup-friendly areas in the neighborhood of Bridgeview/Edgewater. Start with the Polk City Sports Complex. This residential park allows pooches if they are on a leash. In addition to ball fields and a playground, there are trails for you and your pup to enjoy. For a day trip, head across Saylorville Lake and up to Jester Park along the western shore. As a favorite outdoor site in Iowa, this park offers picnic areas, hiking, boating, and more. Enjoy over 8 miles of trails along the lakeshore and through the woods and ravines. If your pup isn’t frightened by large wildlife, check out the Elk and Bison Educational Plaza and viewing area.

Ankeny

Just 11 miles from Polk City, the community of Ankeny offers a variety of activities for you and your pup. Start with the High Trestle Recreation Trail. You and Fido can walk this repurposed railroad from just east of Polk City to Ankeny or head up to Woodward. Just remember to keep your furry friend on a leash not more than 6 feet long. For some off-leash exercise, take your special companion to the Ankeny Dog Park. There are separate green areas for large and small dogs as well as watering stations and an untreated, natural pond in a separate fenced area. The park is open from sunrise until sunset.