Brighton, MA

Dog walking in Brighton

Book on-demand and scheduled walks with local dog walkers. Choose between a 20, 30, or 60-minute walk for your pup.

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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.

Great communicator and so patient with my pups!!

Mia B.

Thank you so much. Have a great day. See you tomorrow.M

Linda Z.

Thank you so much DJ it s wonderful to be able to have no anxiety and to know that my boy is being well cared for I so appreciate you and look forward to tomorrow. Thank you.

Linda Z.

Can always depend on Casey even if she gets locked out!!! Highly recommend her to care for your pups.

Madeleine K.

You Seneca we re off to a great start. Have a wonderful day and I ll see you tomorrow. I hope

Linda Z.

Thanks!

Gabrielle V.

So much thank you so much. I hope you have a good week and I look forward to next weekend. Thank you for all you do.

Linda Z.

Thanks for a great walk and dinner!

Holly K.

Is punctual and professional and a delight I couldn t be more pleased and neither could wizard

Linda Z.

Thank you so very much wizard really enjoyed his walk. You were punctual and followed advice and I m delighted that this worked out and I ve also put Wag! walks in for the rest of the week at this time and I hope very much you ll accept them.

Linda Z.

Why book dog walker in Brighton

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

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Brighton

South Boston

Castle Island Beach is a great place for leashed pups to practice their doggy-paddle during the off-season. The beach is home to Fort Independence, a star-shaped fort that provided key coastal protection for decades. The 22-acre park has several amenities, including a boardwalk, playground, picnic areas, restrooms, and showers to rinse dirty paws. Carson Beach is located just a few miles away and is another great hang-out for local doggos. The beaches are open to dogs from Labor Day to Memorial Day, and are very popular with the fluffy residents. Your pal will love all the new friends and breathtaking views of the harbor!

Squantum Point

Originally home to a Naval Air Station, Squantum Point is now a waterfront recreation area maintained by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. Several paved runways remain and make wonderful surfaces for skating and running with your pet. The small beach boasts big views of the harbor and is a popular spot for bird-watching. Pups are welcome to play on the beach and in the water, but make sure you bring doggy bags to keep the shoreline clean. The beach is open to leashed pets from dawn to dusk and is a great spot for pets to make a splash year-round!

East Cambridge

East Cambridge is every city dog's dream, boasting several off-leash parks and pet-friendly recreation facilities. Blaze the trails where the Revolutionary War began at the Minute Man Bikeway. This 9.7-mile paved trail is a great place to exercise leashed pups and learn some history, too! The Fresh Pond reservation welcomes licensed pups to play off-leash in the lovely preservation area. Here, pups can take a relaxing dip in two ponds on the reservation, or just enjoy a leisurely stroll. Pets are not allowed on the manicured lawns and some paved trails. Rangers are known to ticket people without proper licensure for their pets, so make sure your pup’s paperwork is up-to-date.

North Waltham

North Waltham is a wonderful neighborhood for dogs of all interests. Beaver Brook Reservation is a 56-acre preservation full of wildlife and gorgeous natural formations. This reservation is home to several ponds, as well as a scenic waterfall. Leashed pets are welcome from sunrise to sunset. The nearby Waltham Dog Ranch provides a great off-leash recreation area for licensed pups to let loose. The park features agility obstacles where furry guests can hone their skills. There is also a convenient waste bag station for when nature calls. Bowls are provided but owners will need to bring water — your pup will surely work up a thirst zooming around the obstacle course!

Allston

The neighborhood of Allston is home to several pup-friendly eateries and furrific recreation facilities. Here, your fuzzy pal can explore much of Boston by paddle tour down the Charles River. If your dog doesn’t fancy the water, stroll on over to Mansfield Dog Park. This community-based park is maintained by volunteers and offers a great place for Fido to stretch his legs. Mansfield Park is one of very few fenced off-leash parks in the area and even has a double gated entry to keep pups safe. Visitors are advised to bring their own water, as there is none on-site. This park is much less busy than surrounding facilities, making it perfect for more timid pups!