Waynesville, NC

Dog walking in Waynesville

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 Waynesville

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

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Waynesville

Lake Junaluska

Colorful green trees, vibrant flowers, towering mountains and a sparkling lake... How can anyone turn down visiting the Lake Junaluska Walking Trail in the Lake Junaluska neighborhood? You probably can't, and you probably won't be able to resist bringing Fido since the trail is dog-friendly to all leashed dogs. The trails are over 6 miles long and encompass the entire lake, though other then benches, there are no other amenities. The trails connect to the Lake Junaluska Campground, a perfect place to bring your dog to camp out in the stunning wilderness, but be sure to bring water, food, and clean-up bags!

Asheville Rd/ East St

The Asheville Road and East Street neighborhood is home the largest recreational park in Waynesville. The Waynesville Recreational Park is filled with multiple fields, running tracks, a skatepark and open dog-friendly areas. Dogs must remain on a leash outside any fenced in areas, but in the public grounds can still find joy in playing fetch and playing, or walking around the track. If no one is taking up space, owners are welcome to close off the fenced-in field and let their dog run around freely. Around the rec center, there are clean-up stations, with water fountains and benches stationed around the park.

Nellie

Nellie is a large neighborhood that takes up the northern part of Waynesville. Although large, it's mostly unpopulated due to being home to the Great Smokey Mountains National Park. The park is free to enter for dogs and humans, and boasts many trails and camping sites that are dog-friendly. One trail is the Hemphill Bald Trail Trailhead, a 3.5 steep path that leads to the bald side of the mountain, which grants beautiful views or the mountains. There are no dog amenities, so be sure to bring water and clean-up bags. After the hike, owners and their dogs can turn back, or continue onto the connecting trails.

Bethel

The Bethel neighborhood is a moderately sized neighborhood is at the southern peak of Waynesville. The Richland Balsam Nature Loop Trail is an excellent option for humans and dogs for an adventure together in the mountains, and is only accessible through the Blue Ridge Parkway. The path loops around the Richard Balsam Peak, which is over 6,000 feet high, making it the second highest peak along the parkway. In the parking area, there are trash bins, water fountains, and benches, but no clean-up stations. Once heading onto the trail, it'll take an hour to complete the 1.4-mile long trail with a minimal elevation of 400 feet.

Balsam

See what most visitors flock to the small mountain town to see, which is the Blue Ridge Parkway. Located in the Sylva neighborhood of Balsam, 5 miles from Waynesville, the Parkway itself travels through multiple states and through many mountains. Another five miles up is the Waterrock Knob Trail, a dog-friendly trail that leads to the top of a flat part of the mountain. The 1.4 trail is partially paved but steep. The visitor center in the parking lot has a gift shop, restrooms, water fountains, benches and even a single clean-up station.