- Wag!
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- Sterling Heights, MI
Dog walking in Sterling Heights
Book on demand and scheduled walks with local dog walkers
How it works
Flexible scheduling
Select the date and time that best suit your needs. Want a walk ASAP? We’ve got you covered.
Customized for your pup
Choose between a 20-minute, 30-minute, or 60-minute stroll for your dog.
Follow along
Track your walk with our live GPS tracker, then view your detailed report card after the walk.
What is Wag!?
Wag! is the nation's fastest-growing network of pre-screened and insured pet sitters and dog walkers. In less than 15 minutes you can book a nearby dog sitter, daycare provider, or dog walker, who'll take complete care of your loved one - at their place or yours.
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“Dog walker, dog mom, dog trainer, dog psychiatrist”
Hey! I'm Heidi, an animal lover in Oakland County. I've boarded and walked many dogs around Michigan for many years. I love the outdoors as much as your furry friend. My husband (also a certified dog handler) and I share tons of tips on encouraging healthy behaviors in dogs, and I'm excited to make the most of a walk with your buddy!
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Oral medicine administration, Senior dog care, Special needs dog care, High energy dogs, Fast walker, Dogs who pull, Puppy care, Training experience
“Love is a four legged word❤”
Hi! My name is Amy! I love dogs & I'm excited to have the opportunity to walk your pup! I also work at a boarding facility so my job is to make sure the pets are healthy and happy, which I love to do! I know how important your pup is to you and I'll make sure they are well taken care of!
Background Checked
High Demand
Top Pet Caregiver
Can run with dogs, Oral medicine administration, Senior dog care, Special needs dog care, High energy dogs, Fast walker, Dogs who pull, Puppy care
Dog Walking in Sterling Heights
A suburb of Detroit, Sterling Heights is quite a busy city, but still boasts several pockets of greenery where you and Fido can escape the hustle and bustle of city life. With a seemingly endless amount of parks to explore, as well as dog-friendly restaurants and six veterinary clinics, this is the pawfect city to visit with your pooch.
There are so many different parks in Sterling Heights, giving you and Fido plenty of variety when it comes to dog walks. Magnolia Park is always popular, because there are quite a few different sports facilities here, as well as a playground, paved pathways, and a nature trail. Imus Park, which is especially popular with children, boasts similar facilities, as does Beaver Creek Park, except the latter is surrounded by a larger amount of greenery.
If your pooch enjoys being wined and dined, there are a few dog-friendly restaurants in Sterling Heights that the two of you should visit. Ventimiglia Italian Foods serves up freshly made pasta and other Italian specialties, while Fuddruckers boasts a build-your-own burger bar, allowing you to really customize your meal.
With so many pawtastic walks to be had, as well as delicious meals to enjoy afterwards, you and your pooch are going to have such a great time in Sterling Heights.
Best Dog Neighborhoods in Sterling Heights
Edison Field
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Population DensityEdison Field
48If your pooch enjoys long walks, the Edison Field neighborhood will definitely go down well. This is where you will find the Clinton River Park, featuring a spacious and peaceful wooded area, along with a playground and picnic areas. In addition to the paved pathways that meander througho the park, you will also find a longer, 4.5 mile, trail here, known as the Clinton River Park Trail, which showcases some of the diverse plant and animal life that live within the park. Connecting on to this park is Dodge Park, where you will find even more recreational activities available, from sports to play areas, and even an amphitheater.
Pines of Moravian
36Population DensityPines of Moravian
36Pines of Moravian is quite a tranquil neighborhood, and is home to the Freedom Hill County Park. This large park stretches out for 100 acres, and boasts an outdoor amphitheater, covered pavilions, a playground and a nature trail. You will also be able to access the Freedom Trail, also known as the Metro Parkway Trail, from this park, and this trail extends out for just under 11 miles. A few minutes walk from the park will lead you to the Mark Sawyers Family Park, where you will find sports facilities, play areas and a paved walking path. Dogs are welcome in both parks, but do need to be kept on a lead.
Troy
24Population DensityTroy
24If you are looking for a shorter dog walk, there are a few smaller parks in Troy that are pawfect for this. Hampton Park is the largest, and is home to sports fields, a basketball court, picnic areas, sledding hills, a playground, and nature and hiking trails, giving you and Fido plenty to explore. Carpathia Park is also worth a visit, with its sports courts, playground and nature trail, while Fairfield Park boasts similar facilities, except with a much larger playground. Dogs are allowed to use all of these parks, but a lead, doggie bags and drinking water for Fido are essential.
Ferrini
12Population DensityFerrini
12Ferrini is quite a quiet neighborhood, meaning that the parks you find within it are peaceful and relaxing. Begin at Arlingdale Park, which sprawls out for 8.7 acres. This park contains a few sports facilities, a playground, multiple picnic areas, and a nature trail that showcases some of the park's diverse vegetation. The 6.4 acre Franklin Park is also in this neighborhood, and offers up a playground, basketball and tennis courts, and a paved walking path. Since both of these are neighborhood parks, you will need to keep your pooch on a lead at all times, and don't forget to bring some doggie bags and drinking water with you too.
Heritage 16 Mile Rd
0Population DensityHeritage 16 Mile Rd
0Heritage 16 Mile Road is quite a historic neighborhood of Sterling Heights, and its wide sidewalks with interesting architecture make for a fun urban dog walk. If your pooch needs some greenery to sniff about in, take a stroll over to Wolf Park. At just under nine acres in size, this is quite a large neighborhood park, and boasts a baseball diamond, a playground, and a couple of paved trails that you and Fido can follow. This is a popular park among dog owners, so the two of you are likely to meet quite a few other pups here, making this a great park for socializing your pooch.
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