Dog walking in North Chicago

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1. Genesis P

Waukegan, IL, 60085

from$16

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2. Helenia P

Waukegan, IL, 60087

from$18

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3. Anna K

Libertyville, IL, 60048

from$13

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4. Anita P

Vernon Hills, IL, 60061

from$16

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5. Sara H

Libertyville, IL, 60048

from$17

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4.9 (7)

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6. Julia D

Vernon Hills, IL, 60061

from$17

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7. Michael W

Mundelein, IL, 60060

from$16

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Mundelein, IL, 60060

8. Jackie K

Grayslake, IL, 60030

from$16

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9. Kalli M

Mundelein, IL, 60060

from$15

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10. Rebecca W

Mundelein, IL, 60060

from$16

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11. Mallory K

Long Grove, IL, 60047

from$15

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12. Olga M

Highland Park, IL, 60035

from$19

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13. Katie L

Grayslake, IL, 60030

from$18

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14. Rebecca F

Grayslake, IL, 60030

from$16

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15. Ron B

Zion, IL, 60099

from$15

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16. Anna Z

North Chicago, IL, 60064

from$16

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17. Erika K

Lake Bluff, IL, 60044

from$20

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18. Kristin G

Libertyville, IL, 60048

from$16

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19. Caroline G

Lake Bluff, IL, 60044

from$16

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20. Jocelyn A

Waukegan, IL, 60085

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cathy,

North Chicago

Sparky appreciates Rebecca, thanks!

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Curt,

North Chicago

First, let me apologize for the absolute zoo that was my knee surgery today. The surgery had four start times, all changed at the last minute. I was finally delivered to my home, drowsy from the anesthesia and pain medication, at 5:10pm. All services for the 4:30pm missed walk will be paid.

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cathy,

North Chicago

Fifi and Sparky are loving Rebecca

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Linda,

North Chicago

My pups had a great visit with Jackie! They can be a handful with their energy and squirrel obsession. Happy they had a good outside break!

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James,

North Chicago

Zoomies ROCK!!! Thank you!!!

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Linda,

North Chicago

Yay! My pups had a good walk with Jackie!

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James,

North Chicago

Thank you so much. He sometimes get a loose stool when he gets stressed out. We left at 7am this morning. I will let our son know, he gets home at 7

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Linda,

North Chicago

So happy that Jackie could visit our pups today!

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Rebeca,

North Chicago

Thank you for taking care of our fur baby!

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Sheri,

North Chicago

Thank God for Martha. She accepted a very last-minute walk for my Oliver because someone else didn't show. Have nothing but great things to say about Martha.

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cathy,

North Chicago

Sparky appreciates Rebecca, thanks!

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Curt,

North Chicago

First, let me apologize for the absolute zoo that was my knee surgery today. The surgery had four start times, all changed at the last minute. I was finally delivered to my home, drowsy from the anesthesia and pain medication, at 5:10pm. All services for the 4:30pm missed walk will be paid.

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cathy,

North Chicago

Fifi and Sparky are loving Rebecca

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Linda,

North Chicago

My pups had a great visit with Jackie! They can be a handful with their energy and squirrel obsession. Happy they had a good outside break!

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James,

North Chicago

Zoomies ROCK!!! Thank you!!!

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Linda,

North Chicago

Yay! My pups had a good walk with Jackie!

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Why book a dog walker in North Chicago?

Browse North Chicago, 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 North Chicago, 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 North Chicago
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Foss Park Avenue

This North Chicago neighborhood is home to Foss Park, a furrific community park that welcomes dogs on-leash. This 32-acre park has a bandstand, sports fields, and a large playground. It also offers beautiful views of Lake Michigan, and it has lovely open fields where your pup can roll around in the grass. Take your pup for a stroll on the park’s flat, paved sidewalks, and enjoy seeing everything this park has to offer. After the park, continue your fun day out with lunch at 5 Points Restaurant. This all-American restaurant has been serving classic burgers, hot dogs, and milkshakes for over 40 years and welcomes dogs at its six outdoor tables. 
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14th Street

Want to take your dog for a walk through the woods? Head over to North Chicago’s Greenbelt Forest Preserve. This picturesque preserve welcomes dogs on-leash, and it offers five miles of hiking trails. These hiking trails go through peaceful wooded areas, past stunning lakes, and by prairies and wetlands. If you’re looking for a short, easy walk to take with your pup, the Greenbelt Preserve also has a fun one-mile, self-guided nature trail. Bring water for yourself and your pup and some doggy bags, and have a great time hiking with your dog in this woof-derful North Chicago nature preserve!
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South Waukegan Road

Looking for a good place to let your pup play off-leash? Head over to West Lake Forest’s Prairie Wolf Dog Park. This huge, 44-acre dog park is 10 miles from North Chicago, and it has a large, fenced-in field where your pup can run and play, trails your dog can explore off-leash, and training enclosures. The dog park also has a pond your pup can swim in on hot days, and drinking water is available. To use this fun dog park, you’ll have to get an annual or daily permit for your pup. You can order this in advance online, or you can pick one up from the self-pay station right outside the dog park. 
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North Milwaukee Ave

If you’re looking for another good off-leash area for your pup, check out Independence Grove Dog Exercise Area. Located seven miles from North Chicago, this 30-acre fenced area has open fields where your pup can frolic to their heart’s content. There’s also a river your pup can swim in, trails they can walk on off-leash, and drinking water. To use the dog park, you’ll have to get an annual or daily permit. Once you get that, you’ll be free to use the dog park for as long as you’d like! If you want to get a bite to eat after playing at the dog park, check out Jimmy’s Charhouse. This eatery welcomes dogs at their outdoor tables and offers steaks, baby-back ribs, burgers, and much more.
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Keeler Avenue

If you want to take your pup for an on-leash walk in a unique park, check out Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park. This park is 27 miles from North Chicago, and it includes flat and paved paths that wind through open fields filled with stunning sculptures made out of steel, glass, concrete, and aluminum. The north channel of the Chicago River also runs through the park, providing amazing water views. Bring doggy bags with you, and have a great time strolling through this park! If your pup is a good boy at the park, stop at Starbucks afterward and grab them a puppuccino. Enjoy your drinks at one of Starbuck’s dog-friendly outdoor tables.
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