Portland, ME

Dog walking in Portland

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.

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Rebecca B.

I'm so sorry. I thought I sent a message and seems indidnt complete it. Thank you for walking Juni. So sorry she's jumpy! Working on that and trying to correct her when she does. The gps thing in didn't see but I know you walked her longer than what was shown to me. I would love to know your thoughts on any advice as pet parents that we could do better again thank you so much for your love and care for our pup.

Shannon C.

Thank you Stacey!!

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Thank you so much for walking Juniper today!! She was so happy when we got home.

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Why book dog walker in Portland

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

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Portland

Valley Street

Valley Street is a popular area in Portland that features its very own dog park aptly named Valley Street Dog Park. Dog owners and their friendly pups can walk around this park and get some fresh air and exercise together. This park allows dogs to be off-leash so long as they are under voice control by their humans. Located along the western promenade, pups and their people can walk along the streets and head south, on foot, towards Fore River for a cool off in the summer months. As there is a cemetery near by, it would be advisable for pet owners to have a leash on hand if wandering into this area.

Riverton

Riverton is a unique area in Portland, Maine, offering not only green space for pet owners and their four-legged friends, but is also home to the Allgash Brewing Company which allows dogs on the patio. If you are looking to go for a walk, run, rollerblade, snowshoe, or bike ride with your best furry friend, Riverton is a great area as you will have quick access to Riverton Trolley Park where there are ample trails, lots of trees, ancient ruins, a flowing river to have a quick cool off in, and so much more. Finish up your day by heading to the Allgash Brewing Company for a beverage and a meal with your pup.

East Deering

East Deering is home to the ever popular park amongst dogs and their human companions, called Quarry Run Dog Park and Trail. Offering different types of walking styles from trails to fenced in dog parks, pooches and their owners will find happiness exploring this park. Quarry Run Dog Park and Trail provides dog owners with seven acres of fenced-in land where pups and people alike can socialize and get in their daily exercise. Open all year round and allowing off-leash walks, this is a favorite park for dog owners living in East Deering in Portland, Maine.

East End

East End in Portland, Maine, is a largely populated community which is extremely dog friendly. Pet owners and their furry, four legged dog companions have the luxury of exploring the East Promenade area, which offers both an off-leash park as well as a walking trail. Eastern Promenade Park off-leash area has access to the water where pups can cool off and play in the waves. Although this area is not fenced, well behaved doggies are free to run and expel their energy in this scenic area. The Eastern Promenade Trail is another one of Portland’s rail-trails, offering space where pooches and their human pals can walk, run, or bike while enjoying the outdoors together.

Willard Beach

Looking for an area that’s in South Portland? Look no further than Willard Beach. A quaint neighborhood with ample streets and shopping to explore, as well as water and green space for dogs to frolic in, Willard Beach is a top pick for dog owners. Willard Beach is dog friendly year round, with limited hours during the summer months from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Even with the limited hours, Willard Beach is one of the best spots for pet lovers and their dogs to go for a nice sunrise or sunset walk, get some fresh air, and marvel in the beauty of the waves meeting the shoreline.

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