GO to the Dog Park! GO to the Dog Park! is a new group launched by Columbia Dogs on the Go on a trial basis. With several dog parks in the area—and two more planned for Columbia—there will be plenty of opportunities for play! GO to the Dog Park! allows you to use Meetup's networking tools to connect with others at dog parks. It is a member-led group. Any member can set up a dog park “Meetup.” The Organizer's role is to facilitate and moderate postings, and not to organize Meetups. This group wi …

Have a 'dog in progress'? Do you wish you had a community in which you and your furry friend can actively train in realistic situations? Do you employ positive training techniques? If you are like me, you  realize that practical application of training techniques is a must for long term success. Do you wish you had actual human or canine guinea pigs to work with? My goal for this group is to have like-minded people come together to work on a variety of issues in a variety of settings. We can wor …

Our small dogs love to play and socialize. This group meets monthly so our lovable dogs can play with one another. All dogs under 25 lbs are welcome! Although our name might hint otherwise, we do not discriminate. All small dogs are welcome to join! Please suggest meet up ideas and locations! Our general rules: Please keep your dog up to date on all vaccines. If you're dog is sick the day of the meet-up please stay home. Please bring bags to clean up your dogs waste. Please be a responsible dog …

This is a group for DOG LOVERS!!! We want to have a weekly group of pet people and their pets get together for a fun and socializing time.

I haven't seen a rockville group for small dogs and thier owners to come together to make new friends. I hope to find parks, pubs, informational sessions, and other adventures throughout the year. I just got a brand new puppy and finding it difficult to find a group for Rockville and Gaithersburg area. I anticipate inviting other dog groups from Bethesda and other areas to join our new fun. Please feel free for suggestions, (I could use them)! My dog says to all new members....whoof whoof whoof

Enjoy the newest off-leash dog park in Fairfax County! Friendly dogs of all sizes and their humans are welcome to join in the fun. Westgrove Park in Alexandria, VA is conveniently located just minutes off the Beltway and GW Parkway.

If you have an adventurous little dog who likes to get out and about, you have come to the right place!  The Small Dog Bark & Sniff Club is specifically for toy breed and small dogs under 20 lbs. who enjoy hanging out with dogs their own size.  We meet once a month for easy on-leash walks to explore neighborhoods and parks in Bethesda or upper northwest DC.  The walks will often include visits to coffee shops, pet stores and dining at dog friendly restaurants.  We also have occasional field trip …

We are a friendly group of Meetup organizers from across the U.S. and Canada who specialize in dog meetups.  We don't have actual face to face meetups, but we do get to know each other through our active "Discussions" section.  We are here to help each other with problem solving, meetup advice and useful information. Our Forum is open to all dog meetup organizers, co-organizers and assistant organizers everywhere in the US and Canada. Come join us to exchange ideas.

Our Group: This group centers around the lifestyle of running and hiking/walking with our dogs and enjoying a high-end sudsy beverage — and increasing awareness of how dogs are true partners to humans. Extra Fun: Among our everyday events you'll find the random dog-friendly event that doesn't have anything to do with a run or a hike, but likely a beer or some wine. Keep an eye on the group as we develop something new and exciting in the running community! Supporting Service Dogs: Our official ch …

We offer a basic dog obedience course through the Takoma Park Rec Center. The 6 week courses cover basic cues such as sit, stay, heel, etc.  We will also cover problem behaviors such as nipping, barking, jumping, lunging, and digging. The goal is to prepare your dog for AKC's Canine Good Citizens test.  Pay just $125 for the 6 week courses. We also offer one day drop in sessions to introduce you to different kinds of games and tricks you can do with your dog. All classes are held inside and of …

This is a group for anything dog related. Special emphasis is on Pitbull adoption, rescue, foster and educated. Cat and other animal lovers are also welcome!

I decided to start this group, to reach out to others who would like to give of themselves, and make a difference in helping others (in this case homeless dogs). The purpose of this group is to create a network of people who would like to help make a difference in helping dogs with rescue groups get exercise, socialization, and eventually adoption. You should join if you have a love for animals, and would like to spend some time improving the lives of some beautiful, loving, but homeless dogs. Y …

If you have a friendly toy breed or small breed dog, this could be the meetup for you. Our meetups are meet and mingle events that normally have a theme or activity. They are a great way to get to know other small dog owners and have a good time with our little canines. Be prepared to have some fun.   FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE. TO JOIN OUR CLUB: Your introduction must tell us about your dog and include his/her name and breed.  Your main photo must be of your dog or you with your dog.  For …

This is a group for people who have rescued, fostering or adopted a puppymill rescue dog . These are special needs dogs who need our special attention. Each month we will have either a trainer or some type of expert helping those who help these special needs critters. There is a wonderful after life after the horrible life they have lived as breeders. We just need to help them adjust.

Hi Everyone, Click on ABOUT US and watch the video by Ian Dunbar before beginning to train your dog. My name is Chris Bevillard and I run Great Canines a Mount Airy based in home dog training business. I am a certified trainer of 25 years. I use positive and reward based training methods. I like sharing information about the latest ideas for training our dogs. I can show you how to effectively train your dog to be well behaved and to have a great relationship with your dog. I am in the process o …

The old saying goes, if your dog is over-weight, you are not getting enough exercise. We are excited to meet with other local active, and not so active, dog owners who are interested in running (or walking) with their dog for general fitness or to lose a couple extra pounds (both you and your dog). Runners and walkers are welcome. The goal of the group is too share dog friendly races in the area and to provide a forum so that dog owners can meet and train together.

Dogtopia Daycare and Spa is located near the White Flint Mall in North Bethesda, MD and specializes in luxury dog daycare, boarding and grooming services. This group aims to bring the latest and greatest in Montgomery County dog events to you!! Because who doesn't LOVE being active with their dog? From outdoor festivals, pet parades, charity events to Yappy Hours and Indoor Dog Park events at Dogtopia - we want to share the best with all of you!

Promoting safe, responsible canine hiking in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and the District of Columbia! For anyone who enjoys hiking with dogs! The DC metro area is a great place to explore, we'll hike trails in VA, MD, WV & DC. There's something here for every activity and fitness level. Most of our events are day hikes, but we'll have some overnighters thrown in there too for the dog and owner who enjoy camping or backpacking. We'll also have both on leash and off leash hikes to satisfy d …

Are you single, have a dog you love but want to find other singles to mix and mingle with in a fun environment? This is YOUR group created by Generation Wags to develop a fun community looking for dog-centric events of fun and camaraderie.  And, we hope you will learn a bit along with way about how to create a positive human/canine bond  and ways you might get involved to inspire others to do the same! To start events will be in Montgomery County, Maryland.

This is an informal play group for the many Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and other small breed dogs in the NW Washington, DC area. With busy schedules and limited time, this group will meet up casually and often so that our pups will have a chance to play and exercise with one another more often than once a month. Meetups will take place regularly at Montrose Park in Georgetown. This group is meant to make our lives easy and our pups lives FUN!

Admit it...Who owns who in this relationship? I am Michelle and I am owned by two Scottish Terriers, Connor and Tess. My dogs are NOT spoiled....I am well trained. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ This is meetup group of humans who are owned by their four-legged friends and proud of it. We value the relationships we have with our dogs and we enjoy getting out and being active with them. We are all dog lovers who will gather regularly in the Laurel, M …

Calling all active [and wannabe active] dog mommas or dog lovers near Gambrills, MD! We are Doggie-Lovin' Runnin' Ladies! This is a group for ladies who are interested in having company while exercising with their dogs. All skill levels are welcome! My dogs are fast, but I'm not! Having a dog isn't even a requirement, but liking dogs is a must! I have two dogs and I don't mind lending you one if you want a doggie running partner. :) There will be walks, runs, an occasional hike, and invites to l …

A group for adventurous dogs and their people. The plan is to set up meetups for some of our favorite things to do with our dogs: off-leash hiking, walking, group playdates, training field trips, on-leash socialization walks etc. We'll try out new things when we find them...we're open to all suggestions! We don't discriminate based on breed or type, but we do ask that dogs are non-dog-aggressive to attend certain events, such as group playdates or off-leash hikes.

This is a way for members of Falkland Chase to share resources and talk about upcoming hiking events. Meetup is a great way to build a schedule as well. We'll decide if this is a good fit going forward. One are I'd like to explore would be getting together with some humans and canines that would be down for some more intense hikes and potentially backpacking. Also, I am putting everyone that joins from Falkland Chase as an organizer, so you can do everything except ask for money for events. Post …

We are a group of dog enthusiasts who just want to get together with other dogs and their people in a fun environment. Some meetups will be Yappy Hours where there will be adult beverages, dog treats, and finger foods for the people. Other meetups will involve events in the area like a doggy cruise, fundraisers for charity, etc. Anyone who has a dog or loves dogs should join us!

Have you foregone your gym membership because you feel too guilty to be out exercising while your dog sits at home after he's already been home all day when you're at work? Is your waist-line suffering for it? This is a friendly, supportive community of people who want to get out with their dogs, get some exercise, make friends and hep each other reach their fitness and weight goals. We're encouraging, non-judgemental and have a leave no (wo)man behind attitude. Don't be embarrassed if you're ou …

WELCOME! Thank you for visiting the Northern VA Boxer Meetup Group! We love our Boxers and we love to watch them play!!! This group is about them having fun as well as socializing our Boxers and dispelling any negative perceptions about them. We will have scheduled dog park meetups as well as other fun activities as suggested by you the members! The group is about the Boxer and what they love we love! Thank you for visiting our site and we hope you will join or stop by to check us out! Please ch …

Who doesn't love a party? This group is for dog lovers who want to socialize their dogs and have fun all at the same time! We meet for "Yappy Hour" at Unleashed by Petco on S. Van Dorn St. in Alexandria, VA, and soon more venues to socialize our dogs, have supervised indoor play for big and little dogs/puppies, professional pet photography, doggy treats, music by DJ Woof Woof, doggy art projects, doggy lounge with comfy pillows, give aways, raffles, refreshment for the grown ups and more!! The c …