Oakland, NJ

Dog walking in Oakland

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.

Sorry I didn t see this sooner!!!

Carey G.

Thank you so much for taking care of Honey this week!

Joelle D.

Thank you!!!

Joelle D.

Absolutely amazing! My pups love her and she cares so well for them!

Sara R.

thanks so much for taking care of Miska !!

Stephanie W.

Amber was absolutely great!! Communicative, punctual, caring and attentive to my furry babies- they also felt at ease with her. She commanded with love and care while paying close attention to instructions and the areas where dogs sniffed. I recommend Amber to other pet owners - wish that all pets can experience such caring walker. Thanks Amber!!

Yvonne C.

Benny had an absolute blast with Jennifer, she did a great job getting to know him and getting his energy out

Abbey Z.

Thank you for taking good care of my baby!

melissa M.

Thank you again Jennifer for taking great care of Mango

Mango G.

Thank you so much Jennifer for taking great care of Mango

Mango G.

Why book dog walker in Oakland

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

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Oakland

Ramapo River Trce

The 20-acre Baldwin Sanctuary, located off of Ramapo Valley Road, offers a small trail system that will make your pup wag it like he means it. The sniff-tastic trails meander through a forested wetland with plenty of bird life to observe along the way. Trails pass along the Ramapo River where you might spot some fossils along the bank. Parking is very limited on the edge of the road and you may want to arrange to have someone drop you off and pick you up after your adventure. The area is also easy to reach by a canoe from one of the boat landings nearby.

Dogwood South

The Veterans Park is a tribute to those who served the country. For your pup who might not know as much about history, the park offers a large open grassy area and trees waiting to be sniffed. You and your pooch will enjoy a pleasant walk through this park where he can investigate the sights and smells of the place. The open area is a great place for some fetching or Frisbee. This park does not have recreational facilities or picnic areas, but is a great place to just enjoy the outdoors.

Franklin Avenue

Less than seven miles from Oakland in nearby Wycoff, the Gardens of Wykoff provides an idyllic spot for some exercise in the midst of suburbia. The beautiful flowers in the spring make for a picturesque leashed walk with your pup. Enjoy the short trails through the rose garden and past the small pond. You can also enjoy a dog-tastic leashed walk through the JA McFaul Environmental Center. Bring along a picnic for after your walk around the property. There is plenty of wildlife to observe and watch as you walk. Take a rest along the way at the strategically placed benches along the trails.

Eder Avenue

The Sicomac Avenue Woods Park, located in the nearby town of Wyckoff, is just seven miles from Oakland. Built around a dozen ponds connected by brooks and streams, the woods offers a sniff-tastic stroll for your pup. The park has a scenic nature path that you and your pup will enjoy, as well as a quarter-mile track. Bring along your picnic to enjoy after your walk for a paw-some day. The Minisink Indian Trail from the Delaware River to the Atlantic Ocean also passes through this neighborhood, and local history tells us that the famous Hackensack Indian Chief Oratam is buried here.

Baker Pond

Franklin Swamp Acq, just eight miles from Oakland, offers parks, playgrounds and recreation opportunities in the town of Franklin Lakes. There are two primary hiking trails that promise a pup-tastic walk. The main trail is the 1.5-mile Shoreline Loop Trail, which encircles the entire Upper Lake and Lagoon from the parking area and across the dam. The Island Bridges Trail is about a half a mile in length, and heads back to the Shoreline Loop Trail across two floating bridges. Pull on your good hiking boots and get your pup leashed for a pawsome walk on these sniff-tastic nature trails.

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