Galax, VA

Dog walking in Galax

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 Galax

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

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Galax

West Roaring Gap

Looking for a challenge? If you and your hound love hiking in a natural setting, we recommend that you take the time to visit the beautiful Stone Mountain Summit Trail. The trail is around 28 miles away from Galax, in West Roaring Gap, and it is a pretty difficult 3.6-mile hike that will take approximately 2 hours to complete. Your dog is welcome to follow you on this journey as long as he's wearing a leash no longer than six feet. Take plenty of water with you, as well as some snacks and waste bags. You and Fido will pawsitively love exploring this trail!

North Laurel Springs

New River State Park is located in North Laurel Springs, around 35 miles away from Galax. This expansive park offers ten trails that meander through forests and are both family-friendly and dog-friendly. All of the trails are either easy or moderate difficulty, with the longest being 1.4 miles. Don't fancy a walk? The park has plenty of other activities for you to enjoy. You can fish, canoe, or simply have a nice family picnic. Dogs have to be leashed at all times, but that won't make this experience any less enjoyable. Bring water and doggie bags and have a furrific day here!

East Wilkesboro

The closest off-leash park to Galax is about 50 miles south, or around an hour-and-a-half drive away. Hidden Oaks Dog Park is a 5-acre park that's the perfect place to let your dog off-leash in an enclosed space and let him enjoy running and socializing with other pups. Like most dog parks, this one has two separate areas for large and small breeds. The ground is mostly grass, and there are some trees that provide shade for the hot days. Pet parents can rest and relax at the shaded picnic tables or on the benches in the dog park. Water is provided, but waste bags are not.

East West Jefferson

50 miles away from Galax, you'll find the Mount Jefferson State Natural Area located in the eastern area of West Jefferson. This is another great place for you and your pooch to embark on an adventure! Share a picnic near the summit with your doggo, and don't forget to snap some pics. There are a couple of hiking trails that you can hit up, but your dog has to remain on-leash. The most famous trails are The Lost Province Trail and The Rhododendron Trail. The first one is 3/4 of a mile long and is a medium difficulty trail, while the other one is a mile long but is fairly difficult to finish.

Pilot Mountain Park

Two more trails are available for you and your pup to explore around 42 miles away from Galax, both of which have starting points at Pilot Mountain State Park. Both of the trails are moderately easy and around 1.5 miles each. Each trail will take about 80 minutes to complete. If you want to loop around part of the park, choose the Jomeokee trail. If you want to enjoy the park from a distance, choose the Sassafras trail. Doggies are, of course, very welcome, as long as you clean up after them and keep them on a leash that is no longer than 6 feet. Bring water as well.