Powhatan, VA

Dog walking in Powhatan

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 think that if she was enjoying the beauty and sunshine that's great!!

Virginia T.

Thank you so much for helping out with Emilia. She enjoysthe walks so much with you!!!

Virginia T.

Thanks for taking my dog out for an adventure. She loved all the sights and smells that were abound. The squirrels and birds were entertaining as usual!!

Virginia T.

Thanks so much for walking her. She had a wonderful time with you and is looking forward to Monday.

Virginia T.

Katrina is a wonderful and thoughtful sitter. She took great care of Enzo, and has already won him over! Katrina is communicative and sends meticulous updates when she is with Enzo. I highly recommend her.

Nara D.

Thank you so much! I loved the pics and videos!!!!

Angie C.

wonderful! timely and efficient! definitely use again!

Hannah R.

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Why book dog walker in Powhatan

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

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Powhatan

Aston

Aston is a charming community in the countryside of Powhatan. This neighborhood has easy access to the main roads and has a lot of history to speak of. The land around the neighborhood was settled as far back as the 1750s. There is a centuries-old oak tree thriving at the entrance of this neighborhood and it is definitely worth stopping to check out during your afternoon or morning walks with your pup. Walkers Creek is a charming local spot where you will find plenty of other pups sniffing around and enjoying the fresh air. Just bring some waste bags for your walk!

Branchaway Forest

Branchaway Forest is a unique community that is somewhat of a hidden gem in the hardwood forests of Powhatan. This community was planned to have easy access to major roadways so that residents can easily get into the busier parts of town. The homes have plenty of room to roam and grow your family. Branch Creek and John L. Lewis Lake are both wonderful places for you to bring your pup after a long day at work just a few minutes away from your Branchaway home for a relaxing breath of fresh air. There are often lots of other pups walking the same path, so make sure you are ready to make friends!

Fighting Creek

Fighting Creek is a pupperific community surrounding Lake Randolph, which is a major highlight for residents who want a peaceful place to exercise their pups. You can even go fishing at this lake when it is stocked! There are picnic areas in the surrounding green space for a family friendly afternoon. You can enjoy Fighting Creek Park just down the road, with plenty of outdoor fun for your whole family on a nice day. The real estate market is moderately priced for the area and offers all manner of single family homes that are pawfect for your growing fur family!

Mattox Crossing

Mattox Crossing is a community in Powhatan that offers both single-family homes and condominiums to meet every family's needs. Residents have plenty of options to meet their budget while still enjoying all that this neighborhood has to offer. Most of the homes are less than twenty years old. The neighborhood has its own trails that run through the wooded areas and common green spaces. The Amelia Wildlife Management Area is just a few minutes away from this community. It is 2,217 acres of outdoor fun complete with swamps and forest trails. There is even a lake that joins with the nearby Appomattox River.

Powhatan State Park

The jewel of outdoor adventure in Powhatan is the Powhatan State Park, right along the historic James River. There is plenty of open green space and wildlife to explore throughout this park. You can camp or canoe in this park, and dogs are welcome to join their humans as long as they stay on-leash and mind their manners. There are 12 miles of multi-use trails that wind through the wildlife habitats, campgrounds, picnic areas, and the playground. While swimming isn't permitted, boating (canoes and kayaks) and fishing are popular pastimes for visitors. There are even nine miles of horse trails!