Ever walk around the neighborhood and meet a new dog and it's owner, but then realize you remember the dogs name, but not the owners? Our group is for getting together with others in the city who have friendly, social dogs and who want to do fun things with others and their dogs. My wife and I live in the West Loop and have a 5 year old male pug and and 2 year old female rotty. They are both very friendly and want to make new friends. We are both professionals and enjoy making new friends as …

Meet with other people who are interested in Off Leash Dog Recreation in your local area. Gather and discuss this growing trend with other dog enthusiasts! Bring your dogs!

Hello Dog Lovers! - Join other responsible dog owners and pet care professionals for a fun and educational experience! We welcome all dog owners looking to learn about training, grooming, dog behaviors and care from skilled professionals and have fun at the same time! Here, you can let your pooch participate in doggie play, meet other individuals dedicated to the health and well being of their dogs, and walk away with some new insight on a subject we all love.....our pups! Check out our blog …

Julia and Seth, founders of Perry Dog,LLP, began this MeetUp as a way for Chicago Chihuahua owners and their dogs to connect at a central location in the city. With these Perry Dog MeetUps, owners and their Chihuahua's can experience amazing events without having to travel very far. This makes it EASY for you to connect with other Chihuahua's owners, enjoy complimentary drinks, and have a blast!

Where owners of all small and toy breed dogs can get together and have play dates, share advice and friendship.

Hello everyone! This is a group of dog lovers that live in North Chicago area. Come bring your dog and socialize with our dog owners in the area.

… Please note that this group is strictly for Chihuahua socialization, learning and doggie assistance efforts -- not for dog sales or breeding purposes--please do not use our site to try to mate or sell your dogs.    You must join the group to participate in our events.

… Some important benefits of socialization:   Educates your dog about appropriate social interaction and how to inhibit aggression towards people and other dogs. Enables your dog to more easily accept change, new people, challenges and promote appropriate interactions with other dogs. Shapes your dog's future temperament, character and behavior habits. Reduces barking, object guarding, chewing, …

This group is for owners of the Chinese Crested breed of dog as well as for fans of Chinese Cresteds who own other small dogs. As a new owner of a Chinese Crested, I am only just beginning to discover how wonderful this relatively rare breed really is. My hopes for this group: bring Crestie lovers together in a fun and relaxed environment to talk about all things Chinese Crested, from behavior to grooming etc., to provide a format for dogs and their humans to socialize with each oth …

Looking to meet other rat terriers and their fans? Then come join the pack. Similar dogs are welcome, too!

Meet other local Boxer Owners to trade stories and tips. Get your dog and yourself out for some fun!

I think my running partner (dog) is puttering out on me, so I thought I would look for running partners in da 'hood.  I don't like to drive to run, unless I really want to run a different route.  It would be amazing to run right from home with a group. I am from Washington state, been in Chicago since July 2010. I miss my running partners/training groups and summer is a bit too hot for me to train for marathons, so I'm going to train for half marathons instead. Chicago Women's 1/2 Marathon on Ju …

Group enjoys hiking on Saturdays and Sundays, and occasionally on a Federal holiday. We are leisurely hikers. Most hikes are 1 to 6 miles. Some hikes are over 6 miles.  You are encouraged to hike the distance that you can handle physically.   Children and friendly dogs are welcome! Hikes will be scheduled in Cook County, DuPage County, North Chicago and Wisconsin, Northwest Indiana and Environs, South Chicagoland and the Illinois River Valley.    

This is a meetup group for pug-lovers on the North Side of Chicago. Primary meet up location is Its a Paws World on Montrose. I decided to start this group as I cant always get to the west loop pug events and I am sure many people on my side of chicago feel the same way, especially in the winter! the purpose is to meet other pug lovers and let the pug fun begin!

A group for Pomeranians & their owners to meet, play & have fun. "Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened."

Boston Terrier owners who get together to socialize while our pups get to play! Meet ups are usually monthly on Sundays, but weekends vary. Please take a moment to read our Ground Rules before joining or RSVPing to an event: http://files.meetup.com/24765/GROUNDR...