Dog walking in Dayton
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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.
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She was absolutely wonderful with my girl!!! I can express how worried I was with my dog being reactive to other dogs, but hearing that she took to her right away made me feel at ease: I ll definitely be booking her for future walks. When an animal feels comfortable immediately around someone, it s a sign someone has a gift with them <3
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Why book dog walker in Dayton
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 Dayton, MD 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. Dayton, MD has "pawlenty" of parks and neighborhoods that your dog is itching to explore!
The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Dayton
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.
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Dayton
The town of Dayton has a great urban park where locals like to hang out. The Dayton Oaks Park is located just off of Ten Oaks Road, near the center of Dayton, and is a woofderful place to make new friends, two legged and four legged alike. This 12 acre park has two baseball diamonds, and two multi-purpose fields that your doggo will love, just be sure that priority is given to sports on these fields. There is also a 0.5 mile pathway that loops around the fields, great for a jog or a leisurely stroll with your pup. Why not to pack a lunch, because there is also a community picnic shelter with 8 tables available on a first come first serve basis. Leashed dogs are welcome, just don’t forget the waste bags!
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Clarksville
The town of Clarksville is bordering Dayton on the east, and has some pawrific nature to explore. It’s in this town that you can find the Middle Patuxent Environmental Area, just a 10 minute drive from Dayton. At 1,021 acres, this is the largest parkland in Howard County. Dogs are allowed to join their humans of course, as long as they stay leashed and get picked up after. In this preserved parkland, you can enjoy a large variety of flora and fauna along the nature trails. Within the park, the Wildlife Loop Trail and the Southwind Circle Trail, totaling to about 5.5 miles, can be accessed from the park's western boundary, and is a pawrific place for a walk.
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Elioak
In the nearby town of Columbia, you can find another puppy paradise! The Elioak neighborhood is proud home to the Columbia Dog Park, just 15 minutes from Dayton. This area provides a safe environment for your best pal to get some much needed exercise and socialization off-leash. The park has two separate fenced off areas, one for large breeds and another for our little friends. You can find everything you need here, including drinking water and waste bags. There is an annual pass or a daily pass available, and proof of rabies vaccines are necessary. Surrounding the dog park is Cedar Lane Park. This 93 acre park welcomes leashed dogs, and has athletic fields, playgrounds, picnic areas, restrooms and a 0.8 mile paved walkway.
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Owen Brown
In the Owen Brown neighborhood of Columbia, you can find another great place to get some fresh air and exercise with your pooch. It’s here that you can find the Patuxent Branch Trail, just 15 minutes from Dayton. This trail is part of the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Organization, which converts unused railroads into pathways that everyone can enjoy, including your dog! The trail follows the peaceful Little Patuxent River, and even has a scenic bridge to cross. Leashed dogs are welcome! When it’s time for some refreshment, head over to the Pub Dog Pizza and Drafthouse, located in the same neighborhood. At this dog themed restaurant, you can enjoy a house-brewed beer or a freshly made pizza on the patio with your canine companion.
Pine Orchard
Ellicott City is located just northeast of Dayton, and has plenty of fun place to explore with your pup. It’s in the Pine Orchard neighborhood that you can find Centennial Park, just 20 minutes from Dayton. This 337 acre park has won awards for it’s sensitivity to nature and it’s natural design. There is a beautiful man-made lake located within the park, that has a pathway encircling it. This 2.6 mile paved pathway is great for viewing wildlife, and is easy on the paws and the eyes. From here you can also access 7.3 miles of pathways that link to nearby neighborhoods. From late spring until early fall, Adventure Shack and Rentals is open for concessions and boat rentals. Leashed dogs are welcome, and please be sure to leave no trace!
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