Houghton Lake, MI

Dog walking in Houghton Lake

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.

walk

Courtney was great! My dog has separation anxiety & is usually freaking out when I get home after being gone all day. But this time, she was calm and happy. She clearly loved Courtney!

Lauren G

sitting

Taylor was such an amazing sitter! She gave me detailed updates every time she checked in on the pups. Will definitely hire her again if she is available :)

Ivianna S

boarding

Yuki boarded at Mari’s house and she had a great time. She loves running in the background. Thank you so much for taking good care of Yuki.

Cari P

drop-in

Thank you for taking such great care of our kitties, so glad to hear that they were in good company while we were away!

Rebecca G

sitting

Keera was great with Archer and went at his pace! I got a ton of updates and Keera was super responsive and gave great updates! Keera was flexible when I was coming home sooner than expected.

Suzanne C

walk

Above and beyond service and communication! Would recommend time and time again! Extra caring and loving!

Lindsey B

boarding

Kristen took such great care of Mia while I was away for the weekend! Super responsive and easy to communicate with. Mia would love to stay with her again!

Nicole C

drop-in

Sheana came through when I was in a pinch. I needed someone to let the dogs out because I was stuck in traffic in the mountains. She responded last minute and had excellent communication. She’s the best!

Lindsay C

sitting

It was our first time leaving Skittles with a sitter, and Daniel did a great job of assuaging our fears! He was super communicative and made sure we knew that Skittles was in good hands. Highly recommend!

Christi B

drop-in

He looks so happy with you dropping by! Thank you so much for your loving caring attention. Love it!

Crystal C

boarding

Kelli was awesome boarding my two dogs. Not only did she give daily updates with videos and pictures she also worked with them on introducing them to her cat and getting used to her big dogs. Can't recommend enough!

Cody H

walk

Sara went above and beyond for us and our pet. Gave us some peace of mind while out of town and we couldn’t be more grateful. Def recommended!

Jenn S

Why book dog walker in Houghton Lake

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 Houghton Lake, MI 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. Houghton Lake, MI has "pawlenty" of parks and neighborhoods that your dog is itching to explore!

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Houghton Lake

Town Center

Fido will love visiting Lakeview Park alongside you and seeing all the amazing amenities it has to offer. Sitting right along the Houghton Lake, this park offers restrooms, a covered picnic area, benches, and a great paved walking path that you two can take a walk on. If you are looking to spend a few nights under the star, check out the Wooded Acres Campgrounds. They welcome Fido to spend the night with you and check out the lake as long as he remains on a leash and he is properly clean-up after. The campgrounds offers restrooms, a playground, and a swimming pool.

North Houghton Lake

The Houghton Lake State Forest Park is a beautiful forest to spend some time in with your dog. It offers swimming, fishing, and camping on the north side of Houghton Lake. There are numerous hiking trails throughout the forest that you and your pup can explore, but make sure your dog stays on a leash. If Fido gets hungry while exploring the forest, then stop into the Northshore Lounge. This bar and grill offer delicious food like burgers, sandwiches, and fish. Their outdoor patio welcomes your dog to sit beside you while you enjoy your meal and a tasty beer with it.

Prudenville

Trestle Park sits along Lake Houghton and has lovely amenities for you and your dog. There is a shaded picnic area, benches, a small grass area, and a nice paved walking path that circles that park that you and Fido can use for a walk together. Denton Park is a small park and one of the only parks in the area that doesn't sit right on Houghton Lake. This pawsome park offers a playground, camping, tennis courts, and basketball courts. Keep Fido on a leash when you visiting both of these parks that are in Prudenville, and only five miles from Houghton Lake.

W Higgins Lake Dr / W Pine Dr

The South Higgins State Park is a dogtastic 1,000-acre state park that sits on Higgins Lake. The park offers a sandy beach, camping, a picnic area, and a boat launch. There is a nature trail that goes throughout the park that you and Fido can explore together, but be warned that the trail is ungroomed, so it could be difficult to travel along. The best thing about this park is Fido is allowed on the shore and around the lake without any restictions. Located in Roscommon, and only eleven miles out of Houghton Lake, Fido will have a great time explore this park with you.

South Roscommon

Head out to South Roscommon and check out the Markey Memorial Park. Your pup will absolutely love this park which offers a playground, large grass field, baseball diamond, and walking path that you and Fido can take advantage of while you are visiting. The park also holds a dog park, called K-9 Corners, that Fido can run around in off-leash and socialize. There are benches inside of the park for owners, and plenty of room for fetch and running. The park is divided into a small and large section, so your dog can play with other pups his own size. This pawsome park is in nearby Roscommon, and the perfect getaway for you and Fido.