Dorchester, MA

Dog walking in Dorchester

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.

Thank you Robin! Tony loves you!

Sabrina B.

Thank you you're great! Rosie's loved it!

Ryan S.

Allison is fantastic! She was very responsive with all communication and really great with our puppy. Highly recommend!

Kyle P.

She took great care of Richard!

Jocelyn K.

Dulce is a great pup companion. She is reliable, professional and very pleasant! She has taken my dog on many walks and I recommend her highly!

Ellie F.

Incredibly nice and considerate walker! Genuinely loves being around our dog, 10/10 will be rebooking :)

Madeline K.

So friendly! Thanks so much

leah B.

Sarah was very easy to communicate with and did a great job walking our dog

Matt D.

Awesome adaptability to late-breaking scheduling needs! Victoria s friendly flexibility and great communication are much appreciated.

Stev B.

Thank you! Did a great job getting my grumpy dog out the door and walking!

Cullen R.

Why book dog walker in Dorchester

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

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Dorchester

Claim Point

When you are in the Claim Point neighborhood, be sure to head to Victory Road Park as a treat for your good boy or girl! This park is located at the edge of Boston Harbor, and boasts beautiful views and plenty of green grass for your pooch. This is a pupular spot with dog lovers and you are sure to make some new furry friends here. If your dog likes to swim, they can have a splash in the Boston Harbor; don’t worry, the water is clean! As long as your pup has good recall, you can let him off leash to give to explore.

Meeting House Hill

In the Meeting House Hill neighbourhood, you will find Ronan Park. Not only is this a beautiful park to wander around with your pup, but it also has Ronan Dog Park! Here you can let your furry friend off-leash to exercise and play fetch in this safe, fenced in area. There is a doggie fountain for panting pups, and plenty of trash bins and waste bags available in case you furgot your own! You can also find Allen Park in the neighorhood, which is a small park with plenty of green grass and some sniff-tastic trees that your dog can investigate.

Bowdoin-Geneva/ Four Corners

To retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city, head to Geneva Cliffs in this neighborhood. This urban wild has a bunch of sniff-tastic wood trails that you can explore with your furry friend, as well as plenty of green space. It is recommended to keep your pup on leash in this public park. In this neighborhood, you will also find Mother’s Rest Park. This is an open grass area where you can bring your pooch on leash and admire the views over the Dorchester Bay. That is after you have climbed the staircase, of course! There is also a playground that the kids can enjoy too.

Grove Hall

In the Grove Hall neighborhood, you will find Ceylon Park. While the artificial soccer field and enclosed basketball court takes up the majority of the park, there is a path that you can wander through at your own pace with your pup. This has some grass and trees that your dog can investigate and explore new scents, while you watch the sports when they are in play. Since there are a lot of people hanging around and playing sports in this park, it is best to keep your pup on leash, so everyone can have a pawsome day out together!

Washington Park North

If you love a leisurely stroll outdoors with your pup, then you should head to Horatio Harris Park when you are in Dorchester. This idyllic and beautiful park has been around since the 1850s, and it is known for the rocks and large trees that have been there since then. The pathway means you can explore this park with your furry friend on leash, as well as let him have fun and practice training on the areas of grass. All you need to bring is some water and treats, so you can keep your dog’s energy levels up, and yours too!