South Boston, MA

Dog walking in South Boston

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.

So sweet and great with Sky! Thanks Sydney!

leah B.

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.

Why book dog walker in South Boston

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

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in South Boston

Nahant

Nahant is home to a beautiful doggy beach. With soft sandy shores and crystal water to frolic in, Nahant Doggy Beach will leave your dog’s tail wagging for sure. All dogs are asked to be leashed, but this fun beach paradise is a pawfect distance from South Boston at 45 minutes. Why not relax in the sand, walk along the shoreline and pick up shells, or cool off in the gentle waves of Nahant with your fur-legged best friend beside you? To top it off, the lovely Nahant Dog Beach is highly recommended by past beach goers due to its cleanliness and friendly atmosphere!

Weymouth

Weymouth, Massachusetts is estimated to be around 30 minutes from South Boston. With two dog parks to choose from, Weymouth will make your dog's eyes sparkle with excitement. One of the parks, Stodder's Neck, is surrounded by three small bodies of water and a rock wall. The park offers several trails and woods to explore and exercise with Fido. The park spreads a ride range of bowls throughout the area so dogs can stay hydrated and happy. Dogs may feel free to swim and play with other park dogs in the water and frolic through the fields as long as they want.

Boston

Boston, Massachusetts is only 15 minutes from South Boston, and is home to numerous dog-friendly activities. Boston has 8 different dog parks, 2 dog-friendly beaches, 4 hiking trails, 8 pet-friendly stores, 2 water-based activities, and one tour! Whew, got all that? The dog parks are equipped with the luxuries all dogs and their owners deserve, including inside areas, agility equipment, fenced areas, pathways, open grassy fields, waste disposal areas, and water stations. The only problem you should have when venturing to Boston is deciding where to go to first! Numerous boutiques and bakeries allow your four-legged best friend to join you inside for the fun, too.

Weston

Weston is a beautiful city that is less than 40 minutes from South Boston, and is known for its warm welcoming environment. Weston's local hiking trail called Cat Rock Park is rated five dog bones amongst local hikers. With wooded trails and a swimming pond, Cat Rock Park is your dog's utopian dream destination. Your dog is more than welcomed to romp off-leash with fellow four-legged companions. The park is spacious enough that park goers can spread out and enjoy optimal exercise. With the beautiful wildlife scenery to admire and explore through, this hiking trail definitely receives two paws up!

Stoneham

Stoneham is a 40-minute drive from South Boston, but is well worth the commute. Offering a variety of different terrains, the beautiful Sheepfold Park in Stoneham has something to suit everyone. With small bodies of water, nice woodland areas, and vast open fields, Sheepfold could be your next happy place. Your fur baby is asked to remain on-leash when walking the trails, but that’s okay, because by your side is your dog's favorite place to be! However, there is a designated off-leash area where acres of grassy fields are available for your beloved pet to romp off-leash with other dogs.