Wausau, WI

Dog walking in Wausau

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.

Amazing, reliable, and communicative. My pup loved her energy and spirit!

Sam J.

You won t find a better person to care for your pets.

Anthony M.

Lemon and Rebel LOVED the walk they took with Sydney! We will gladly request her services again soon!

Joey J.

Melissa is wonderful!! Cooper and Fin truly love whenever she s around

Heather S.

Great walker! Easy!!

Nick B.

Lol jelly bean paws. I always love reading the report cards you write for Luna. And it s ok if she pees on the side of the house. Just don t tell my mom .

Amanda G.

Last week Melissa left a very cute and sweet personal card just saying how much she enjoys my puppy. My mom and I thought it was the sweetest thing. I m so happy Luna and I were paired with you for her walks.

Amanda G.

Melissa always takes such good care of my Luna. That s why she is my preferred walker.

Amanda G.

they really needed it. They will sleep good tonight. Thank you soo much.

Tish O.

Melissa is my preferred walker. She loves my little Luna probably as much as me. I m so happy to have met her through WAG!

Amanda G.

Why book dog walker in Wausau

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

The best dog friendly neighborhoods
in Wausau

Wausau Junction

The Wausau Junction neighborhood lies in the center of Wausau, right along the Wisconsin River. Right next to that river lies Memorial Park, a 23.4-acre park with rolling green fields and towering, shady trees. The park is dog-friendly to all dogs, with off-leash hours between 6 AM and 9 AM. Dogs can take part in fishing, play on the tennis courts, or just go with you for a quiet stroll through the park. There's also access to benches, trash cans, and clean-up stations. After a day out, head over to Vino Latte, a casual cafe with dog-friendly patio seating.

W Thomas St/ S 1st Street

The West Thomas Street and South 1st Street neighborhood offers a beautiful river park called Riverside Park. The park is dog-friendly and features 14.6 acres that includes a long walking trail throughout the park. The park has access to Picnic Island, a small river island filled with picnic tables that is also dog-friendly. Dogs are to remain on-leash on the island, except between 6 AM to 9 AM daily, when they can romp and play with unleashed abandon. Pack a picnic and make it an afternoon adventure!

Rib Mountain

The Rib Mountain neighborhood may sound like a dream come true for any dog, but I assure you, it is not a mountain made off BBQ ribs. It is home to the Rib Mountain State Park, which boasts a whopping 12.1 miles worth of trails, all dog-friendly as long as dogs remain leashed. The trails are broken up into segments with different features for each path. The Yellow Trail is the most challenging for those expert hikers, while the Quarry Trail leads to an old quarry. There are water fountains and trash bins at the trailheads, and dogs must stay out of the picnic areas.

Wausau City Center

The Wisconsin River cuts right through the City Center of Wausau, and in the middle of that lies Barker Island Park, a 15-acre island that's dog-friendly to all leashed canines. The park has benches, picnic areas and a clean-up station for your pup. The island also has a lighted walking trail, that leads into the River Edge Parkway, a 6 mile trail that travels along the river and over the other islands. The trail is also dog-friendly, but walkers must come prepared with clean-up bags and water.

Northwestern Wausau

Northwestern Wausau is taken up by one of the larger neighborhoods of the city, West Campus Drive and North 1st Avenue neighborhood. The serene setting gets better when you find the Scholfield Park, a 5-acre park with small trees and an open area, welcome to all leashed dogs. The park has a picnic area, drinking fountains and paved paths for an improved walking experience. All that walking and exercise deserves a good human and dog treat, right? So head over to Briq's Soft Serve, a dog-friendly ice cream venue with plenty of outdoor seating and delicious ice cream options for you and your dog.