Valparaiso, IN

Dog walking in Valparaiso

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.

She was great!!!

Samantha C.

Thanks for taking great care of my pups on their walk

Jennifer S.

Susan was great, will definitely book her in the future. Thanks Susan!

Allie B.

I was super nervous to let a stranger walk Dixie, but it s necessary. Shanie was great! She even taught me a few tricks for when Dixie is pulling.

Megan R.

Thank you!!

Lindsey H.

Wonderful! So thoughtful and caring!

Josh U.

Jamie was the best - sent lots of pics and updates and I know poncho had a great time and was well taken care of!!

blair B.

Thank you so much for watching cooper! He had the best time with you!!

Valerie K.

You re amazing!! I m sorry to hear that yesterday was so bad!

Emma T.

Very friendly

Betty A.

Why book dog walker in Valparaiso

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

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Valparaiso

Downtown

Downtown has storefronts and picturesque walkways for on-leash exercise. Coco Canine Cabana Indoor Dog Park at 400 Elm Street gives downtown dogs a place to have fun on a rainy day. Coco’s has two areas for dogs to play in. Small dogs have an area separate from the larger ones. Toys, balls, and play equipment are available. Coco’s also has special clothes and treats at the Boutique! Grooming services and overnight boarding serve the Downtown dog and human well. Also in this area is Annie 39 Downtown Place. This AirBnb is located on Margaret and is conveniently located near Valparaiso University.

North

The North neighborhood has many green spaces for dogs and their people to explore. Kirchoff Park, located at 400 Roosevelt Road, has 11 acres of green space, large trees, picnic sites, and shelters. Dogs and their people get a chance to stretch some limbs and perhaps share a bite to eat. Dogs must stay on leash while using the park. The Old Fairgrounds Park and the Butterfield Family Pavilion is on 704 McCord Road. The Fairgrounds Park has some green spaces and a walking track. Glenrose Park is a 20-acre Park on Glendale Boulevard. It is a pawpular area for people and dogs to get some on-leash exercise.

South

The South neighborhood doesn't have much in the way of services for people. It does, however, have a country club for the canines living there. Royal Acres at 3554 S.Sturdy Road has a daycare, boarding facility, and 5-acre outdoor dog park for its member dogs. The Dogs at the Club even have their own indoor swimming pool! The Club is a 60-acre campus, with 40 of it being wooded. South of there is the 840-acre Aukiki Wetland Conservation Area with its numerous trails to walk on leash. This area is home to many ducks and migratory fowl. Just don't let Fido get too curious! Dogs can enjoy this unique scenery on-leash with their human companions.

West

The West neighborhood gives dogs and their people some outdoor spaces to go and exercise on leash. The Westside Park, located at 157 Westside Park Ave., is a 15-acre park with a bit of green space. Forest Park is an 11-acre park that has a few scenic outdoor green areas to walk on leash. Forest Park has a gazebo and a couple of shelters that give shade while eating a picnic lunch with your pup. Bicentennial Park is in the northwest corner of the neighborhood, located at 175 Burlington Road. It encompasses almost 16 acres of open space, and shelters are available for a get-together with family and fur-iends.

Michigan City

Twenty-two miles north of Valparaiso is Michigan City, Indiana. Michigan City is a small town that has a some dog-friendly places. The Bark Park at Creek Ridge County Park, located at 7943 West, is a fully fenced, 3.25 Dog Park that has an area for small and large dogs, an obstacle course, water onsite, and benches for human companions. Registration and fees may be paid on a daily or annual basis. Michigan City also has several dog-friendly restaurants. Bridges Waterside Grille has outdoor deck seating. It is located at 508 East 2nd Street and serves casual food. Ryan’s Irish Pub at 401 Franklin offers dog-friendly pub dining on the outdoor patio.