Traverse City, MI

Dog walking in Traverse City

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.

Terrific in every way! Addison is professional, friendly, competent and intelligent. She handled my huge male Malamute with confidence and ease and he just loved her.

Stephen E.

Addison did a wonderful job watching our pets and home. She gave us updates while we were gone and kept the house tidy!

Olivia A.

Another great visit! Thank you!

Gidget M.

Another great visit with Paigg! Makes leaving the babies less stressful when we know they re in great hands

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Why book dog walker in Traverse City

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

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Traverse City

Arbors of Traverse

Located within the city limits is a small and quaint neighborhood called Arbors of Traverse, home to many happy dog-owning residents! Although this neighborhood does not have its very own park, it has a centrally located body of water where pooches can have a quick cool off after a neighborhood walk on a hot sunny day! If you are a dog owner with a four legged companion who loves to swim, this neighborhood is great for you both. Located just west of the neighborhood is a heavily treed green space that residents can walk to and explore.

Horizon Hills

Horizon Hills is a beautiful neighborhood, though very small in size. However, Horizon Hills is situated centrally on the peninsula, which offers quick access to both the east and west arms of Grand Traverse Bay, a great spot for dog owners who have pups who like to swim! The neighborhood is also located very close to Pyatt Lake, the Bill Carls Nature Preserve, and Bowers Harbor Park. With ample opportunities for swims and walks, this tiny little neighborhood is highly sought after, especially for residents with furry companions.

Oak Park

Oak Park is a desirable neighborhood and is very popular with dog owners and their pooches! There are so many reasons why this neighborhood is such a hit! It is located very close to downtown Traverse City, which gives dog owners and their pals a chance to grab a coffee and go for a walk. Luckily for them, Oak Park and Downtown Traverse are situated right off the peninsula, so pooches and their human pals can head to the beach with their coffee for a walk or a swim! The neighborhood residents can also take advantage of F and M Park, which offers ample green space for walks with their dogs.

Central

For dog owners and their furry pals who enjoy the hustle and bustle of city life, access to green spaces, as well as access to water to play in, the neighborhood of Central is a great neighborhood to call home. With Hannah Park located nearby, you and your four legged friend have the opportunity to spend some time walking, running, and biking through the park where you will find both open spaces and heavily treed areas. Hannah Park is situated conveniently next to Boardman River, giving your pooch the opportunity to have a quick dip between runs!

Slabtown

The neighborhood of Slabtown is one of the best neighborhoods to call home for residents living with furry friends. Slabtown has so much to offer! From beach access located off the West Granville Parkway lining the peninsula, to downtown access for city strolls, to ample green space to walk and/or run through, this neighborhood will make humans and their dogs pawsitively happy. One of the larger parks in the neighborhood is called Ashton Park, giving residents the option to go for a walk through the trees. Another option for walks is Veteran’s Park, which offers more open space. Residents of Slabtown also have the added luxury of Traverse City Dog Park located right in their neighborhood.