Bristol, VA

Dog walking in Bristol

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.

I ll tell Addie. Thanks for bringing in the food.

Addie P.

Those treats sound great. I ll tell Addie. Thanks

Addie P.

Thanks for letting me know. Sending prayers for ur shingles to subside.

Addie P.

Thank you for taking such good care of Bud!

Emily W.

Rebecca is great

Iesha Y.

My dog loves her!

Liliane E.

Super friendly. Did and followed the rules and did what I asked. Kept me up too date on progress. Made sure no mess was left. Great Job!

Cody D.

Wonderful care and communication! Rebecca did even more for my pups than I asked her to do. I will definitely request her again.

ABIGAIL S.

Thank you so much for taking such good care of Mavis May. I love that you re so flexible and helpful. She loves you!

Maggie M.

Thank you so much Rebecca! You are fantastic!

Maggie M.

Why book dog walker in Bristol

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

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Bristol

City Center/ Virginia Intermont College

When you are out exploring everything Bristol has to offer, you have got to stop for a bite to eat! The Southern Churn is a pawsome place that serves delicious fudge, candy and ice cream for a treat. Your pooch is welcome too since there are four dog friendly tables outside. For some exercise with your furry friend, head to Cumberland Square Park! This is a four acre green space where you can enjoy a leisurely stroll and admire the Veteran’s War Memorial. There is also a picnic shelter where you can relax and enjoy a treat with your pup.

Kingtown

Every pup loves a trip to the park, so make sure you visit Mumpower Park when you are in Bristol! This is a pawsome place to go for some playtime, since there is open green grass where you can play fetch with your furry friend’s favorite toys. Other amenities here include tennis courts and basketball courts. In addition, you can also take your canine to Eastern Park for some fun. Your pooch can run and roam on the grass, as well as investigate the trees! There is also a baseball field here with seats you can chill out at and enjoy some quality time with your pupper.

McChesney Heights

If you are looking for some dog friendly places to eat when you are in Bristol, check out the Mellow Mushroom! Here you can enjoy a delicious hoagie, pizza, calzone or salad. There are tables outside where your pup can join you and watch the world go by! For a real treat, head to Starbucks with your beloved companion. You can enjoy a coffee and snack, while your pooch enjoys his very own tasty Puppuccino! For dog friendly accommodation, there is the Holiday Inn Bristol Conference Center. Here you can bring two pups of any size for an additional fee. There is also Motel 6 where you can bring pooches of any size for free; how pawsome is that?

Preston Hills/ Evergreen Hills

If you are visiting Bristol with your furry friend and need somewhere to stay for the night, check in to the Skyland Inn! This pawsome place enjoys a good location in town and offers comfortable dog friendly rooms. You are welcome to bring two pooches weighing up to 50 Ibs to stay for only a small additional fee per night. The rooms have air conditioning, there is a flat-screen television for entertainment, and complimentary wireless internet access. You and your beloved companion are sure to feel right at home at the Skyland Inn!

Bristol City Center

For a pawsome day out with your pooch, head over the border to the twin city of Bristol in Tennessee! You can visit Steele Creek Park for some exercise and playtime with your furry friend. There is plenty of open green grass for playing fetch, as well as sniff-tastic nature trails you can explore around the Steele Creek Lake. With over 2,200 acres to explore, you and your pup will have a ball! There are also picnic tables, a disc golf course, horse-shoe pit and paddle boats you can enjoy here. If you are getting hungry, head to Macado’s! Here you can tuck into some delicious food, such as burgers, tacos, quesadillas, wings and deli sandwiches. If your beloved companion is on leash, they are welcome to join you at one of the outdoor tables!