Where small, friendly dogs and their human families can get together and have fun play dates, share advice and friendship. All breeds of dogs are welcome, as long as they are friendly. This should be a great opportunity for our sweet dogs to get out and socialize with one another. I know my little girl can never get enough playtime with other dogs or people I'm thinking we could initially meet at dog parks. We could also try some walks with the small dogs who are inclined to walk. Another fun t …

Thank you for your interest in Muttville! If you have found yourself at this page than you are either: • Someone that happened upon us on Meetup and is interested in working with us to help senior dogs find forever homes. Super! We are always looking for caring, enthusiastic, dedicated senior dogs lovers to join our team, and there are many different ways in which you can volunteer with Muttville - all of them are fun, rewarding and are a great help to the mutts. If this is you, then we ask th …

Who doesn't need more active, animal loving women in their lives for hiking, biking and hanging out?   Email me suggestions (and a date and time that work for you) and I'll set up an invite. Dogs are welcome as long as they are friendly to both humans and other animals on AND off leash.  This is a hiking group designed to be stress free for humans and animals alike. Owners who bring dogs that repeatedly exhibit aggressive behavior on any given hike will be asked to walk separately from the group …

We organize fun and adventurous outings for dogs and their owners in the San Francisco Bay Area. Currently most of our hikes are in the South Bay Area. We occasionally offer walks in the afternoon and/or evenings and training sessions with a dog trainer. Our sponsors are businesses that offer their free time to organize hikes, walks and other fun outings for you and your dog. We are solely run by volunteers. We will also post other dog related events as a courtesy. Happy Hiking!

Meet other German Shepherd Dogs and their People for socializing, exercise, laughter and that special kind of exuberant GSD play. Meet-ups are member generated (meaning it is up to each of us to schedule meetups whenever we can!), held all around the Oakland/East Bay area, and vary from fully enclosed dog parks, partially enclosed dog friendly areas, hikes, beaches and anything else we think of! It's a great time for all. Out-of-area members are welcome, and can still enjoy this group via neat m …

Welcome Dog, Pup and Mutt Pals, If you’re a Peninsula Dweller, a Coastal Local, a City Habitant, a Suburban Neighbor or a little of everything with a Love of Dogs, you’ve found your group! The Peninsula Dog Owners group is all about cool “dog and their people” gigs. From hikes, to social parties, to a session at the park, even some community work for good measure – we’re diligently filling our doggy social calendar for everyone’s benefit. We invite you to send us your suggestions on things you’d …

This is a group for people passionate about helping support dog rescue groups in the Bay Area, our feature rescue group is Doggie Protective Services. We want to help place dogs in foster homes, work adoption days, find ways to educate the general public on the importance of spay and neuter. If you love dogs, have always been aware of the problems but didn't know how to help, join us and together we can make a difference. We don't have all the answers so we look for members to contribute ideas.. …

I love dogs! Actually, I love cats, too. In fact, I love animals. Dogs are just so easy to love, but they need special attention and some dogs need more activity than we can give them. I'd like to offer a venue for people to spend time with their furry friends and meet some others people, too. Hiking with our dogs benefits all of us. We'll try to invite a trainer now and then, and make it fun! See you on the trail. Tail wags and belly rubs, Debbie Barnett

Little Dog Friends (Point Isabel Chapter) Find out where other little dogs ( THIS GROUP IS FOR OUR LITTLE DOGS to be a part of.  Members of the Little Dog Friends should not weigh more than 30 lbs, (Unless you are a really fat chihuahua. Please, no large breed puppies) Members join for play, socializing and walks at various venues.  Home base for the gang will be the area behind Mudpuppy's at Point Isabel, the greatest dog park on the planet!!! Little Dog Friends may enjoy celebrating their dog …

Come meet other Dobie lovers. More importantly allow our dogs to socialize with similar size dogs. Group Guidelines -Owners must keep Dogs under close supervision. -Leash your dog in the park at the first sign of aggressive behavior. -Owners accept full responsibility for themselves, their pets & children. -Dogs in heat should be left at home. -Puppies & dogs are to be vaccinated & healthy. - Pick up after your dog & yourself. NO SOLICITING FOR BREEDING MALES/FEMALES IF YOU DON'T RESCUE, DON'T B …

Welcome to Stonecliffe Animal Rescue!! We have been a no-kill shelter since 2003 and we are located in Lemoore, California on 10 acres. Here, the dogs are able to freely run and play together after they have received all their vaccinations. We adopt a lot of small breed puppies and dogs, whelping mothers and emergency cases. Our rescue facility is a no-kill shelter that is operated by few volunteers. Our rescued dogs are exposed to cats, horses and many large and small dogs. All the dogs learn t …

South Bay Urban Aussies and Friends is a meetup of Australian Shepherds (and other active dogs) and their owners. Our goal is to provide opportunities for play (i.e. tire ‘em out!), training and socialization for the dogs as well as a social environment for owners to share their tips, stories, training techniques, etc. for raising great dogs. Activities we coordinate are: hikes, trips to local dog parks, social outings to wineries and restaurants, dog-related community service opportunities, “wo …

Founded July, 2007. www.k9tl.com Want to have a fun time, practice dog training and meet other dog training enthusiasts from Santa Clara, San Jose, Los Gatos, Mountain View, South Bay Area, CA? We are an open community for dog training enthusiasts and dog lovers who enjoy the art of dog training. K9 Training Lab hosts training sessions for Obedience, AKC Rally, and CGC in South Bay Area, CA. To maintain a safe and friendly environment, we have a few prerequisites — • Dog is current on vacci …

Hike with Your Dog South Bay and Peninsula is a fun and social group of people and their dogs who love to hike, be outdoors and meet new friends. All friendly dogs and people are welcome! Group hikes are generally between 2 - 5 miles and vary from easy to moderate strenuous levels. We try to provide as many opportunities for dog to dog socialization as possible, including hiking in areas that allow for off leash play. Suggestions for hiking locations, times and opportunities are encouraged! As p …

I've been meaning to found this group for a long time, but I wanted to be somewhere where I'd actually be putting down roots and staying awhile. Finally, that day has come! This is a group for anyone who has a Service Dog or Working Dog of any type accompanying them through this crazy thing we call life. It's also a place where puppyraisers are welcome, as are people who are seeking information - trying to decide if a service dog is a good option for themselves, wanting to know more about the va …

Come join us in the new, exciting sport of K9 Nose Work! Lots of fun for you and your dog. Whether for fun or friendly competition, you and your pet dog will be developing recreational skills based on canine scent detection. K9 Nose Work is a sport that appeals to a wide range of people and dogs. Above all, come and have a great time!

Puppy chewing on your shoe as you are reading this?  Have a new dog who needs some training? Have an old dog who needs a brush-up? At Halo Dog Training we utilize force-free, humane and reward based methods for long term results that will build an undeniable partnership between dog and handler. We always welcome the opportunity to learn a new trick from an old dog. Our versatile methods enable us to find the most effective training style for you and your dog. We embrace diversity of the human an …

For those who wish to hike/walk their dogs in a group setting, for those who wish to be around dogs but can't have one, or for those who love to hike/walk and don't mind hiking with dogs present. There will be a combination of easy and medium hikes, fast and slow hikes, and long and short hikes at various times of the day.

Let's face it, we all could use more playtime, whether you're a dog or human, and our dogs can never get too much socialization and exercise.  It's in their nature to want to be social, and more active they are, healthier they will be (mentally and physically), same goes for us humans!  :) This group will meet regularly, dedicated to doing fun hikes or long walks in beautiful locations all around in and around San Francisco Bay Area. The goal is to have a regular calendar of events going so the …

Canine Classical Concerts: This group is for anyone who wants to have a unique bonding experience with their dog. Enjoy beautifully arranged classical music specially arranged to calm the canine nervous system. Dog lovers who are interested in learning how to improve their human sound environment to help their dog's health and behavior will also enjoy this group.

Calling all service dog teams! Halo Dog Training is now hosting a training group specifically for SD teams! This is a group for anyone who has a service dog (owner trained or organization trained) who is interested in meeting up with other service dog handlers. We'll meet once a month to practice old skills, learn new skills, and problem solve. This is a great opportunity to network with other handlers, get a service dog tune-up from a professional trainer, and have some fun with your dog!

Having a dog shouldn't mean that you can't enjoy life in the city! Join the DogBff group and discover unique events for dog lovers!

This group is tailor-made for dog-owning queers in the East Bay! We will meet at dog parks, go for hikes with our pups, and get together for other social activities where doggies are always welcome! Please note: I'm fairly new to the area, so suggestions for meetup locations are MUCH appreciated!

Calling all small dog owners! Are you interested in meeting new people and socializing your pups of all ages? Well then Neverland Pups are right for you! Our goal is to build a community for you and your four legged pal! We are about interacting with your dog, meeting new people while making memories with new friends for you and your pup! its not like a lot of the other dog meet ups and just sit around, we will be walking, hiking, having doggy contest, training sessions and more. I love my dogs …

This group is for anyone wanting to socialize their Chihuahua or small dog and also to get some training. (May be a fee for training)

One Brick, a national non-profit volunteer organization with two Bay Area chapters, is hosting its second annual Dog Day! The day is a great opportunity for dog and other animal lovers to come meet other dogs, their humans, and check out some local pet companies while helping One Brick raise some money to support its volunteer work. Last year was a lot of fun, and we hope you will help us make the event even better this year!

Calling all those gaga for a chihuahua or other chihuahua-sized dog! My chi Lolita would like to meet some other small dogs to play and run with at Shoreline Dog Park in Mountain View. She's afraid of big dogs. We'll meet once a week or more at Shoreline in the small dog enclosure so that the dogs can play. There's a picnic table in the shade so human and dog snacks can be available.