Newark, NJ

Dog walking in Newark

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.

Thank you Liam!!

Roz A.

Brandon was great! He was prompt, provided lots of updates, and did so well with both of my pups!

Shannon M.

Thanks for taking care of Lamar!

Christopher S.

Raven is so reliable and wonderful!!

Josephine Y.

Always takes great care of my dog!

Kat C.

Amazing care, thank you!

Ciara D.

Ormar enthusiastically greeted my boys. was so kind to them and communicated so well. Wish he lived in DC.

Holly H.

Michael was fabulous and perfect

Natalie F.

When will crouches down, it s bc she wants to play pounce. I normally hold her leash closer to me and ask the owner if it s ok to say hi. Thx!

Meeghan S.

Great job!

Antoinette A.

Why book dog walker in Newark

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

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Newark

Upper Roseville

Bordering the whole of East Upper Roseville, you’ll find Essex County’s largest park; Branch Brook Park. With 360 acres of expansive green grass and sniff-tastic trails to explore, this place is sure to give your dog a new leash on life! There is no better place to go for a day out in the warmer weather, and you can even admire the biggest collection of beautiful cherry blossom trees in the US during spring! This dog-friendly park welcomes everybody, as long as your pup remains on the leash. This place will make sure their tail is wagging all day long!

Weequahic

Weequahic Park is the second largest park in Essex County, with over 311 acres for you and your furry friend to explore; it even boasts the largest lake in the county! If your dog likes to ruff it, you can hit the jogging trails and get some exercise around the lake. For dogs that like to run the distance, they will love the greenery and 2.5 mile loop, with hills that will make a great workout for both of you! Be sure to keep your dog leashed within this public park, and enjoy a pawsome day out.

Forest Hill

Forest Hill is bordered by Belleville Park, which is a community park with 32 acres of greenery and sniff-tastic jogging trails for you and your dog to explore. With extensive green lawns and over ¼ mile of winding wooded paths, this community park is a great place for exercising with your pup and escaping the hustle and bustle of the city. You can even enjoy the charming Japanese cherry blossom trees that overflow into the park during the season. In Belleville Park, all furry friends can be top dog here, as long as they remain on the leash.

North Ironbound

North Ironbound offers food lovers plenty of dog-friendly restaurants to choose from, which gives you the oppawtunity to bring along your pup too! At the Adega Grill, you can enjoy pawsome fresh seafood at one of the outdoor dog tables, while Vivo Spanish Restaurants & Lounge lets you chill out with pet-friendly outdoor seating. The Campino Mercado also in the Ironbound neighborhood features a large dog-friendly patio, so you can make the most of the delicious food and good weather with your furry friend. Independence Park is the largest outdoor park in the neighbourhood that boasts paths lined with sniff-tastic trees that every dog loves to explore.

Central Business District

The Central Business District, also called Downtown Newark, boasts some delicious dog-friendly restaurants you and your furry friend can enjoy together. The NICO Kitchen + Bar has plenty of outdoor tables to make the most of the weather. If you call up La Cocina before you visit, they’ll set up a water bowl for your pup to have their own refreshment in their dog-friendly seating area! As a community gathering spot, Military Park is great for a leisurely stroll with your dog, and it’s always bustling with life. The park welcomes all dogs, provided they are on their leash and stay away from the lawns.