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1. Lauren Z

Roanoke, VA, 24015

from$16

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2. Reagan P

Cave Spring, VA, 24018

from$15

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3. Alison S

Roanoke, VA, 24011

from$16

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4. Ian S

Salem, VA, 24153

from$14

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5. Sonni S

Salem, VA, 24153

from$15

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6. Taylor B

Salem, VA, 24153

from$16

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7. Emily P

Roanoke, VA, 24016

from$17

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8. Allison B

Salem, VA, 24153

from$16

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9. Owen C

Roanoke, VA, 24017

from$15

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10. Samantha L

Cave Spring, VA, 24018

from$25

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from$25

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11. Heather T

Salem, VA, 24153

from$15

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12. Jessica B

Roanoke, VA, 24018

from$15

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13. Alicia L

Roanoke, VA, 24016

from$25

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14. Emily D

Roanoke, VA, 24012

from$16

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15. Justin C

Roanoke, VA, 24016

from$21

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16. Madelyn N

Roanoke, VA, 24018

from$15

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17. Elizabeth H

Roanoke, VA, 24014

from$20

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18. Taylor C

Middle River, MD, 21220

from$15

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4.8 (26)

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19. Laine W

Roanoke, VA, 24014

from$15

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20. Linda I

Cloverdale, VA, 24077

from$33

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Jordan,

Salem

Thanks for being flexible in a pinch!

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Cristin,

Salem

Love Emily!!

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Brandon,

Salem

Linda always does a great job!

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Shaina,

Salem

Taylor was sweet and attentive to Zoey s needs. She went at her very slow pace and was very patient.

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Jordan,

Salem

Thanks for your effort!

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Jordan,

Salem

Sorry for the last minute nature. Other plans fell through.

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Teresa,

Salem

Very friendly,

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Dannie,

Salem

Thank you Laine! She loves seeing you too.

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Jordan,

Salem

Thank you for being great with them and being willing to deal with their accident

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Joanne,

Salem

Linda is great. She gave very detailed updates and was great about following some special instructions (my dog had ACL surgery). She clearly cares very much about animals and I appreciate her extra effort!

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Jordan,

Salem

Thanks for being flexible in a pinch!

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Cristin,

Salem

Love Emily!!

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Brandon,

Salem

Linda always does a great job!

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Shaina,

Salem

Taylor was sweet and attentive to Zoey s needs. She went at her very slow pace and was very patient.

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Jordan,

Salem

Thanks for your effort!

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Jordan,

Salem

Sorry for the last minute nature. Other plans fell through.

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Why book a dog walker in Salem?

Top-rated dog walkers in Salem, VA are standing by to take your dog on walk around your neighborhood. Browse Caregiver profiles to find dog walkers that are experienced with your pet's specific needs, or let the Wag! platform match you with a highly rated dog walker that's local to your Salem, VA neighborhood. You can even ask your dog walker to feed your pup a meal after their walk! Simply download the Wag! app to get started with your Pet Parent profile.

The best dog friendly neighborhoods in Salem

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Sunset Village

There is nowhere better to get your pup’s tail wagging than at the park! When you are in Salem, a furrific place to go with your pooch is Longwood Park. Here there is plenty of open green grass where your doggo can roam and roll, as well as trees to investigate! There are sniff-tastic walking trails for a casual stroll with your furry friend, and this is a pawsome place to retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city during the day. Other amenities here include playing structures, benches and shelters. If your pup has been well behaved, be sure to head to Starbucks for a treat! Not only can you enjoy a coffee and a bagel, but your companion can tuck into his very own Puppuccino! 

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Roanoke Blvd/ Electric Rd

When your furry friend has been a good boy or girl, a trip to the dog park is in order! Salem Rotary Dog Park is a pawsome place to visit for some exercise and playtime with your pup. There are two separate areas for smaller pooches and for larger canines, each offering grass and trees for some shade. There are benches where you can chill out, and water is provided for your panting pup. In addition, there are waste bags available in case you furgot your own. There is nowhere better in Salem to socialize and make new furry friends than at Salem Rotary Dog Park!

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Wabun

For an adventure with your pupper, head on over to Green Hill Park! This is one of the largest parks in the area, which makes it paradise for your pooch. There is lots of open green space here for enjoying some exercise with your pup, as well as plenty of room to play fetch with a ball or Frisbee. In addition, there are sniff-tastic trails you can follow among the trees to go exploring Green Hill Park with your doggo. Other puptastic amenities include a playground, football field, grills, fishing and plenty of picnic tables for chilling out and enjoying a treat with family and your furry friend. 

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Salem City Center/ Roanoke College

For a pawsome afternoon at the park with your furry friend, head over to Shanks Street Park in Salem! Here your beloved companion can run and roam on the green grass, as well as play fetch with his or her favorite toys. There is also a playground here and a basketball court to have fun with the kids, with three picnic tables for relaxing and enjoying a treat. If you are visiting Salem and need accommodation for the night, you can stay at the Motel 6. This puptastic place is dog friendly, and you are welcome to bring two pups of any size to stay for no additional fee. The Quality Inn is also nearby, which offers comfortable rooms for you and two canines weighing up to 50 Ibs for a small additional fee per stay.

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Glenvar

Head to the Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail when you are in Salem! This is a puptastic old rail trail where you can enjoy the wooded scenery and pawsome views as you stroll alongside the Mason Creek. Your furry friend can expend some excitable energy, plus you can enjoy some history as you wander past the site of the 1864 Hunter’s Raid from the Civil War. If you need a place to stay when you are in Salem, you can check in to the Blue Jay Budget Host Inn. Here you can bring two pups to stay of any size for only a small additional fee. 

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