Athens, TX

Dog walking in Athens

Book on-demand and scheduled walks with local dog walkers. Choose between a 20, 30, or 60-minute walk for your pup.

Looking for other services? Book Sitting or Boarding with Wag!

Looking for other services? Book Sitting or Boarding with Wag!

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Whether it's Walks, Drop-Ins, Sittings, or Boardings, choose the service that best fits your pet's needs.

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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 Athens

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

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Athens

Crescent Heights/ Pickens

If you and Fido are looking for a fun adventure, check out the East Texas Arboretum and Botanical Society. The 104-acre park is perfect for your dog to roam around and sniff so long as he stays on leash. The park offers two miles of trails for the two of you to hike, plus a formal garden, a play garden, picnic areas, and a museum. Throughout the arboretum and botanical park, your dog will come across streams that he can splash around in, but make sure to bring water bottles and clean-up bags with you to the park.

Bel Air

Grab Fido and head over to McAlister's Deli for a tasty bite to eat with your furry best friend by your side. McAlister's makes delicious meals with fresh ingredients that are made to order, and are known for their hand crafted sandwiches like the King Club and the McAlister's Club. They also offer food for vegetarians, including sandwiches and potatoes topped with whatever you like. Best of all, they have a dog friendly patio which welcomes your pup to join you for your meal. If Fido loves a good day out at the park, check out Coleman Park. This pawsome park is most known for holding baseball games, but it is also a great place to let Fido run around and work off some energy. Coleman Park also offers a playground, pond, restrooms, and if a game is going on, the concession stand will be open.

Gun Barrel Lane

If you and Fido are driving around the Cedar Creek Reservoir and need to place to stop and stretch your legs, then look no further then the Gun Barrel City Park. Located twenty miles out of Athens in Gun Barrel, your dog will love being able to run around the park and explore a new space. The park offers three baseball diamonds, two playgrounds, a soccer field, restrooms, and a pavilion for shade. Take advantage of the 1/2-mile walking path that is also in the park and get a nice walk in before the two of you have to head back into Athens.

Mabank

Head out to the Purtis Creek State Park eighteen miles out of Athens in Mabank, and a great spot to take your pup. The park offers hiking and exploring, plus it has a great lake where you and Fido can cool off and get some water. While at the park, your dog needs to remain on leash. If outdoor fun had left you hungry, check out Pitt Grill. This casual eatery serves American fare, such as omelettes, po'boys, wraps, Philly cheese steaks, and their famous breakfast pile. Their patio is dog friendly and welcomes Fido to join you for a tasty breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Chandler

Twenty miles out of Athens in Tyler is the Lucky Dog Park at the Lucky Dog Training Center, a perfect park to take Fido to for a fun day out off leash. The park is located at a training center, plus they have both an indoor and outdoor park so Fido can still have fun even if it is raining. The park is 2-aces of off-leash fun where your dog can meet new friends and get a good game of fetch in on the open grass. Make sure to bring some water and clean-up bags with you. Your dog will be tuckered out on the way home after having a fun day out at this pawsome park.