Locust, NC

Dog walking in Locust

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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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.

Allison was so kind and caring with my baby!!! Thanks Allison!

Holly D.

Allison kept my pup busy on plenty of walks, playtime, and her dogs got along all weekend. Always looked forward to the video updates!

Jake W.

Kayla has been so great to our pups! Great communication and loves on our pups like they are her own!

Katrina Caldwell C.

Thanks for walking my babies

Dorissa L.

Michelle J.

Meredith J.

Rebecca B.

Why book dog walker in Locust

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

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Locust

Park Drive

This neighborhood is home to Locust’s one off-leash dog run. Located within Locust Park, this dog run includes a big fenced area where dogs of all sizes can play together. Be sure to bring water with you when you’re playing here. After your pup is finished at the dog park, put their leash back on and take them for a stroll on Locust Park’s shady walking paths. If you’re hungry after your walk, head to Tailgator’s Sports Grill. Sit at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables, and enjoy their signature gator tail poppers, burgers, pizzas, wraps, quesadillas, wings, and more.

Morrow Mountain

Looking for a great place to hike with your dog? Check out Morrow Mountain State Park! This park is 22 miles from Locust, and it has tons of trails to explore with your pup. If you’d like to trek up Fall Mountain, try the 4.1-mile Fall Mountain Trail. From the top of this mountain, you’ll get amazing views of the park and its surrounding area. If you’d rather do a shorter hike with your pup, hop on the 1.3-mile Rocks Trail. This trail takes you through beautiful woodland, and it ends at a rocky outcrop where you’ll get great views of the Pee Dee River. No matter which trail you choose, you and your dog are sure to have fun here!

Third Ward

Third Ward is an urban Charlotte neighborhood with an off-leash area your dog is sure to love: Frazier Dog Park. Located 26 miles from Locust, this off-leash park has separate areas for large and small dogs to play in. Both areas are fully fenced, and a doggy water fountain is available for thirsty pups. After the park, continue your fun day out with a snack or lunch at VBGB Beer Hall and Garden. This laid-back pub allows dogs in their outdoor area, which features tons of games and water bowls for pups. While you’re relaxing on the patio, you can enjoy burgers, brats, kabobs, and signature sandwiches.

Whispering Oaks

When you’re in Whispering Oaks, you won’t want to miss Reedy Creek Park and Nature Preserve. Located 22 miles from Locust, this park has an off-leash area your pup will love. This area includes one four-acre fenced field where pups can run, play, and make new friends. If your dog gets thirsty, water is available. After your dog is finished running around, put their leash back on and go for a stroll on one of the nature preserve’s beautiful trails. The preserve has over 10 miles of trails that take you through a peaceful forest and around lovely ponds and creeks.

Cedar Trail

If you’re searching for another pawsitively amazing park for your pup, try Harrisburg Park. This park is 17 miles from Locust, and it allows dogs on-leash. While you’re here, you and your dog can go for a leisurely stroll on Harrisburg Park’s paved walking path. This path is 0.4 miles long, and it takes you through the woods and around the park’s sports fields. If you’re hungry after your walk, head to Hawthorne’s NY Pizza and Bar. This pizzeria allows dogs at their outdoor tables, and they’ll bring your dog a bowl of water. While your dog enjoys their water, you can dine on customizable and specialty pizzas, strombolis, calzones, and pasta dishes.