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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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 …

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 …

**Effective May 11, 2013:  We are not scheduling any new Fun with Agility classes until further notice due to low turn out.   Please email your comments to info@funwalksdogtraining.com.  *** Agility is a fun way to build your dog's confidence and make your relationship even stronger.   Learn the proper way to introduce your dog to agility equipment with lures and praise.  Please note, this class is just for fun and is not intended to be preparation for competition.  Many of the dogs in class ar …

Welcome to DogCentric Events... Your Search for Four-Legged Fun ENDS HERE! If you are dog-crazy like us, you are always looking for the next "dog-related" event, restaurants that welcome your four-legged friend, stores that open their doors to your cuddly canine and parks to sink your paws into. DogCentric has you covered. We are constantly scouting out the best dog-friendly activities in the DC-Metro area for our meetups and you are cordially invited. DogCentric is THE expert on all things …

It's a terrier world out there! If you have a small, well behaved terrier, terrier mix or miniature pinscher who is not afraid to get wet or dirty, come join our group.  We get together for hiking adventures in the Bethesda/Rockville areas and upper northwest DC.  Click here for more information. NOTE: Since this is a meetup group for dogs, your Introduction should tell us about your dog. Your photo should be of your dog or you with your dog.

Come socialize your beagles with other beagles and meet other beagle owners. We meet in several different areas in the DC metro area, most often inside the beltway. Meetups have taken place in Baltimore and Annapolis too. We ask members to contribute to the fees that Meetup.com charges us to maintain the DC Beagles website. The fee is small, $5 per member - a one time fee. Members must be an owner of a beagle or beagle mix living in the DC metro or Baltimore areas. Non-aggressive beagles only. P …

This group is for people who have the love of a Bichon Frise in their life! Bich-poos, Bichomos, and other mixes welcome too :) We'll meet once a month at local dog parks for the little cuties to socialize.

We are a fun energetic group who has a true love of dachshunds of all shapes and sizes. We like to get together in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia to share a wealth of information with each other (i.e. good nutrition, training tips, pet sitting, health care providers, etc.). If there's a dachshund (s) in need, our group pulls together and we do whatever it takes to lend a hand. The group is now lead by new organizers Kelly Ann and Tyler. Together with their three loveable dachshunds Norma …

Meet friendly chihuahuas and chihuahua owners near you! Come to a Chihuahua Meetup to socialize your pup, play around, and meet other fun people who love their dogs as much as you do! Other toy breeds and their owners are, of course, also welcome! We also have an extra meet up in Laurel MD for members in that area.

Puppy socialization group for puppies from 8 weeks through 6 months old. Held in a very large big fenced yard in Rockville near the metro station. bring your own poop bags. Even if your puppy is being trained, or is trained, socialization to other puppies needs time and attention, and offers great rewards for you and your new puppy. Sundays 4pm

Miniature Pinschers love to have fun and what better way to have a good time than with other minpins!  Our group gets together once a month for meet and mingle social events, walks and other interesting activities. CLICK HERE for more details and information about our group. TO JOIN--Your introduction should tell us about your minpin and include his/her name.  Your photo should be of your minpin or you with your minpin. Our indoor meetups are graciously hosted by DOGTOPIA AT WHITE FLINT.

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Pugs Rule! at our Meetups. We meet once a month, and our Pugs love getting together with their friends. Our group has a voluntary fee of $1.00 per Meetup. The Donation you make after costs to use Meetup.com, we will donate to Mid Atlantic Pug Rescue. Thanks for making a difference in the life of the most wonderful dog breed! Please read our rules, and find out information about our group by clicking on the PAGES section BEFORE joining this group.

We are a laid back group of diverse people who enjoy hiking with others while exploring trails in Maryland, DC, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. A sense of humor is a must and we are very much a social hiking group. Our group focuses on camaraderie, safety while having good times out on the trail, and leading an active lifestyle. We enjoy Mother Nature's diversity as well as our own, so get your rear in gear and come on out and join us for a hike! Why We Hike - To have good times, make frie …

DO NOT JOIN THIS GROUP IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO BE ACTIVE This group is all about fun. You do not have to be 45 or older to join, however this group is geared toward those of us in the 45 to 55 age range.  If you are all about fun and meeting new people this is your group. So let’s get started! This is our time, let’s get to mingling! A successful group is based on the members, so please share your thoughts and ideas for events, hosting and co-hosting. These are just some of the events I have i …

CrossFit - Constantly Varied High Intensity Functional Movements Welcome to DC CrossFitters, We're a group people that are knowledgeable about the CrossFit brand (and those who want to learn about it) meeting others who are the same. In other words, this group is for: Fans of CrossFit - As CrossFit has grown as a training program and a sport, the CrossFit games and associated fitness competitions have grown as well. Lots of people enjoy being a fan of the CrossFit brand - watching the CrossFi …

The U.S. FreedomWalk Festival® Friday, October 18, Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20, 2013 Location: Arlington,VA-Washington,DC The U.S. FreedomWalk Festival® is a weekend-long social walking challenge bringing participants of all ages and abilities together for exercise, fun, and international friendship. Each day features a different walk available only on that day. This non-competitive walking sport event is called volksmarching. It's a walk for fitness and fellowship only with the …

Some people drift through their entire life. They do it one day at a time, one week at a time, one month at a time. It happens so gradually they are unaware of how their lives are slipping away until it's too late. The time to be happy is now, regardless of any circumstances or beliefs, it is your birth right to be free and happy in every moment. Here we maximize every moment of our existence and live our life to the fullest. This group is here to remind us of all the things we want to achieve i …

pub crawl, [puhb-krawl] verb: the act of multiple people drinking in a number of pubs in a single night, normally walking between them. First attested 1910 in British slang. [synonyms: bar tour, bar hopping]. Ever wanted to explore the nightlife the metro DC area has to offer? Not sure where to go, who to go with, or if it will be fun? Then this is is your group! We'll be exploring a new neighborhood each outing and we've hit up neighborhoods such as Cleveland Park, Clarendon, U Street, Dupont, …