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1. Matthew C

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DeKalb, IL, 60115

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DeKalb, IL, 60115

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3. Hannah S

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Sycamore, IL, 60178

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Sycamore, IL, 60178

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4. Sharon C

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DeKalb, IL, 60115

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5. Brooke F

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DeKalb, IL, 60115

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Desiree,

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nicole,

Cortland

Brooke was punctual and very polite. Lucy loved her instantly. I will definitely be having Brooke help out with Lucy again!

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taylor,

Cortland

Brooke was great with my two pups. she kept us up to date with everything and responded very quickly!

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Stacie,

Cortland

Friendly and great with my 2 fur babies. Would hire again :)

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Why book a dog walker in Cortland?

Browse Cortland, IL dog walkers to find a Caregiver that can provide the best pet care for your dog — whether your pup is a major sniffing machine and needs a patient walker, or loves to pull full force and needs someone strong to hold the leash. Dog walkers on the Wag! platform are waiting to take your furry friend on a walk around Cortland, IL so you don't have to stress about pet care. The app even notifies you when your dog poops or pees along the way!

The best dog friendly neighborhoods in Cortland

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Cortland

This town may be small but it’s big on parks! You and your playful pup have plenty of opportunities to switch up your morning walk. Hetchler Park is located on W Ellen Street, and has a sprawling grassy area your pup can sniff and romp around on! Just south of Hetchler Park, you can find the woofderful McPhillips Park. This park also has plenty of nice grass to play on, and a paved walking path that runs along the west end of the park that leads to a playground. Dogs are welcome to join their two-legged friends in both of these parks, as long as they stay leashed and are picked up after. So don’t forget the waste bags and the dog treats!

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Sycamore City Center

Just north of Cortland, in the lovely town of Sycamore, you can find Sycamore Community Park. This park just 10 minutes from Cortland, and is the place to go if you and your pup are just itching to get outside into the great outdoors! This park has restrooms, picnic tables, a large variety of athletic fields and playgrounds. Your doggo will especially love the peaceful walking trails here! The park connects to the Great Western Nature Trail, which is approximately 17 miles. The trail starts in Sycamore and continues all the way to the town of Saint Charles. Leashed dogs are welcome! When you get thirsty, head over to The Forge Brewhouse in the same neighborhood. Here you can enjoy a craft brew made from local ingredients next to your best pal at one of the dog friendly outdoor tables.

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South 1st Street

To the west of Cortland, the neighboring town of DeKalb has a plethora of parks for you and your pup to enjoy! A pawsome option is Prairie Park, located in the South 1st Street neighborhood. This peaceful park features the South Branch Kishwaukee River flowing through it, so you can enjoy the sights and sounds while you play with your pup. Along the river, you can find a multi-use paved pathway, just perfect for your walk with Fido. Amenities also include picnic tables, disc golf, and plenty of grassy space and shade trees. Leashed dogs are more than welcome here, so get ready to make some furry friends. If you want to stay a while in this neighborhood, head over to the Travel Inn Dekalb. They allow pets of any size for a small additional fee.

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North 1st Street

Another pawsome park in the town of Dekalb that all the dogs are barking about is Katz Park. This park can be found in the North 1st Street neighborhood, less than a 15 minute drive away from Cortland. This park has something for everyone, including the family dog! This park has an off-leash dog area for your pup to run and play in freedom, and enjoy some pawsitive socialization. The dog park is equipped with waste bags, drinking water, picnic tables, and even spare balls to throw! In the surrounding park, there are athletic fields, a walking path and restrooms. Dogs need to stay leashed when they’re not in the fenced in area. 

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Big Rock

To get a little deeper into nature, head over to the town of Big Rock. This town is about a 30 minutes away from Cortland, but the drive is worth it! It’s here that you can find the Big Rock Forest Preserve and Campground. This 840 acre preserve is made up of mature woodlands, tallgrass prairies and wetlands to explore. There are plenty of multi-use hiking trails here as well that are popular among runners, cyclists, horseback riders and dog walkers of course! If you want to stay a while in this gorgeous wilderness, head over to the campsites here. There are 96 modern campsites, 9 primitive campsites, and 4 equestrian campsites available on first come, first serve basis. Leashed dogs are welcome to join in on the fun with their owners, as long as they get picked up after!

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