Norfolk, VA

Dog walking in Norfolk

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.

Foxie loves Katie. She is so good with him.

Joy H.

Kathryn (Katie) does a fantastic job with Foxie. Foxie loves her and we do too. Such a wonderful person.

Joy H.

Thank you!!

Rebecca S.

Thank you!!!

Rebecca S.

your are the perfect care taker

Asia B.

Great meeting you! Thanks for taking great care of sully and Chloe!

Rebecca S.

Thank you Casey, you were a great help today. My fur baby seemed to like you a lot. You did a great job and I appreciate your help! Thank you for helping me twice today!

Elvira T.

My dog loves Katie

Brenda R.

Thank you great meeting you!! I know Chloe and sully will be in good hands!!

Rebecca S.

Amazing work

Mark J.

Why book dog walker in Norfolk

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

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Norfolk

Fort Norfolk

The neighborhood of Fort Norfolk offers parks, commerce and a whole slew of things to do along the waterfront. One of the best dog parks in the area is the Bea Arthur Dog Park that includes a dog run, a fenced in play area with toys, a swimming ramp and a picnic area. Another great park in this neighborhood is the Hague Dog Park, which offers great off leash outdoor fun for your pup. This park offers a large grassy area, and while your pup is allowed to run free, be aware that it is not fenced in.

Ocean View

Ocean View is a beautiful coastal neighborhood that offers several miles of shoreline on the Chesapeake Bay. With lots of resident pups, the community does have some laws regarding walking your dog on the Ocean View Beach. Dogs are welcome seasonally to join you on this beach, but they must be leashed. No dogs are allowed on any beaches from 10:00am to 6:00pm between Memorial Day and through Labor day. Ocean View Dog Park is an alternative that allows your pup to run free year round! This park offers a fenced in area for dogs to run and play. There are also toys on hand and a water spigot available for thirsty pets. The park is a nice wide open grassy area with shade and has places to sit and relax. Also, in this neighborhood is the Maple Dog Park. Dogs are allowed off leash here, but be aware that this area is not fenced in, so make sure your pup has good recall.

Ballentine Place

The Ballentine Place neighborhood is part of the historic district near the center of Norfolk, and features many historic buildings that can be viewed on an afternoon stroll. In the midst of this family friendly area is the Ballentine Bark Park, a spot your pup will love to visit! One of the great assets to this off leash park is that it is fully fenced in, with two separate areas of the park, one for big dogs and the other area for small dogs. Dog toys and water bowls are available, as well as a water spout. Dogs and their owners can enjoy this park all year round.

Ghent

This neighborhood is filled with museums, opera houses, restaurants and unique family-owned shops. Ghent Dog Park is about .61 acres, and offers fully fenced in area for dogs to interact, play and run. There are grassy areas and a water area for thirsty dogs. The park is opened daily from sunrise to sunset. After a fun day at the park, take a stroll through the commerce area for great shops and good food. Check out one of the many dog-friendly restaurants here, such as The Public House, Peck and Pour, or Cogan’s Pizza for a bite out with your pup in tow.

Lafayette Winona

This neighborhood is one of Norfolk’s historic districts, and features beautiful homes in the Queen-Anne and Gothic Revival style. Also in this neighborhood lies the Lafayette Dog Park.This beautiful dog park is a wonderful place for dogs to socialize and play, featuring benches, toys, water, and obstacles for dogs. It is always well-maintained and offers clean up bags for owners. The Winona Dog Park is also in this area, and offers an off leash outdoor area for romping near a creek. Make sure your dog is good at recall, as this dog park is not fenced in.