Connecting dog owners with local dog borrowers for walks, weekends and holidays.
BorrowMyDoggy is an online platform dedicated to connecting dog owners with dog borrowers for walks, weekends or happy holidays. BorrowMyDoggy is passionate about helping dogs get more love and exercise, borrowers get special dog time and owners get the peace of mind that their dog is having fun.
Our goal as a company is pretty simple: we aim to make sure pups get the care, attention and exercise they deserve while connecting local people through the love of dogs.
Have you recently wondered if there is anyone local to look after your dog in Wakefield? Why not see if there are any borrowers in your area? Our borrowers don’t look after dogs to get paid, they simply do it for the love of dogs, which is pretty pawsome. Instead of popping your pup into kennels in Wakefield, why not create a free profile and browse our lovely members, you never know, you could be one tail wag away from a pawfect match.
Maybe you would like to have a dog but can’t currently own one. Have you considered borrowing a dog in Wakefield? There are so many owners that could do with a helping paw with pupcare and so many pups that could do with an extra walk, or a little bit more attention.
You can view lots more BorrowMyDoggy reviews and other member stories on our testimonials page.
There are lots of great dog walks in Wakefield we’ve listed a few below to get you started.
A great place to walk a dog in Wakefield is Haw Park Wood. With a mixture of terrain, from hills to woodland, there is plenty for your pup to sniff and explore. You can download the Haw Park Wood podcast which acts as an audio guided tour of your walk. Don’t forget to pack your wellies if it looks like it might rain, as some of the paths can become slippery.
If you’re dog walking in Wakefield and have a pup that likes to make friends, then this is a great place to head to, as there are always lots of dog walkers here. There are lakes if your dog likes to swim as well as woodland areas and enclosed dog areas if you prefer. Enjoy a coffee or slice of cake at the little cafe, pups are welcome to join you outside if the weather permits.
Another place which is great for sociable pups, is Pugney’s Country Park. There is always lots of four legged friends running around and places for your pup to swim too. If you have children there is a playground for little ones to enjoy, as well as range of places great to enjoy a picnic with your pooch.
If you’re a dog walker in Wakefield looking for a nice woodland stroll then why not head to Newmillerdam Country Park. Enjoyable both in winter and summer, with plenty of shade beneath the trees on hotter days, this is a great place to explore due to the many trails and varied routes through the park. There are also a few lovely cafes and pubs nearby to stop off for a bite to eat or cup of coffee.
Your pup is welcome to dine with you inside or out here and there are beautiful views over the Dam to enjoy. There is a varied menu for two legged friends to choose from and dogs will be treated to water bowls and ear ruffles from the friendly staff. All in all, a great place to visit if you’re a dog or a dog sitter in Wakefield.
Dogs are welcome to dine with you in the bar here, which is pretty pawsome. If your pooch is well behaved, there might be a few scraps left over from your carvery lunch that we’re sure he’d absowoofly love. Pooches will be welcomed by staff and there is also outside seating overlooking Newmillerdam lake (weather permitting of course).
If it’s cold outside, The Castle offers a lovely open fire to curl up beside alongside your pup, and a lovely garden to enjoy in Summer months. Vegan options are available and there is plenty of great food options so two legged friends will be spoilt for choice. Water bowls for pups will be provided on request.
Is your pooch partial to a bit of frozen yoghurt? If so, this is a great place to stop for lunch, as they provide pawsome pup friendly yoghurt for furry visitors. Located next to the canal, you can stop off here before or after a local dog walk. Their beer garden is a lovely place to take in the views and enjoy a well earned lunch.
It’s always nice to know where your nearest vet is located if you’re walking someone’s dog in Wakefield. Vets4Pets is located on Horbury Road and offers everything from neutering, microchipping and standard consultations as well as emergency care.
They have 11 branches across Yorkshire as well as a Veterinary Hospital in Alverthorpe, Wakefield. Services include pet passports, dental care, consultations, dentistry, as well as acupuncture for pets in pain.
Has your pup been a pawticularly good boy? Why not treat him to a trip to a pooch friendly superstore where he’ll be able to sniff out his own toy or tasty treat. Staff are super friendly and are likely to shower your furry friend with ear ruffles and maybe even a biscuit if they’ve been extremely well behaved.
Another great place to find some treats for your pooch, is KennelGate. They offer a range of pawsome things for you pup from grooming products to ensure that he’s always smelling great, to coats and clothing so you can make sure he looks pawfect at all times.
BorrowMyDoggy connects dog owners with local volunteer borrowers for walks, holiday care and dog sitting. It’s simple, affordable and safe.
All members take our safety checks before connecting and membership includes access to a 24/7 Vet line and accident and third-party liability insurance.
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