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 …

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

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 …

Welcome to the Frederick Small Dog Play Group! My name is Kelly and I have decided to start this group for my 1year old chihuahua named Willow. My goals for this group are to provide a place where small dogs and their owners can get together and socialize in a safe environment.

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

Looking to meet fun, kind fellow golden retriever owners to walk around the Inner Harbor, go on hikes, outings, swims - anything fun with our great dogs!

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.

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 …

We are a family who inadvertently started a New Non-Profit Organization {NPO} { *(501)(c)(3) pending *} trying to raise support, awareness and assistance in several different areas for disabled Veterans, the D/deaf community and service animals in the Anne Arundel County area of Maryland and reaching out to other communities as your donations and sponsorships allow. We offer our talents in Elementary Tutoring; Basic/Conversational American Sign Language for the D/deaf; Engineering services for t …

Do you love being outdoors? Need a break from the gym? Weekday Outdoor Women connects active women on weekdays during the school year for outdoor fitness. Try a new activity or find new friends to share in your favorite sport, be it hiking, tennis, walking your dog, or whatever! This group offers a true "smorgasbord" of activities for any woman who craves the outdoors: hiking, walking (with or without dogs), running/jogging, biking, tennis, and even skiing (yes, it's possible to ski at Whitetail …

We are a group of Dachshund Owners and Friends who enjoy getting together for fun with and without our beloved Dachshunds at our side! We share a wide variety of interest especially anything Dachshund related. Meet fellow Dachshunds and Dachshund Owners near you! Come to a local Dachshund Meetup to talk about training issues, health and nutrition, and the general well-being of our Beloved and Popular breed, as well as let the dogs romp and play and make new friends. Longhaired, Smooth or Wirehai …

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

This group is about 'beings with friends' in or near Tri State area including Southern PA, Mid Maryland Northwestern  VA and W Virgina. We are about getting out there and having a lot of fun, as well as stimulating our minds, bodies, and spirits . If you don't RSVP, show up anyway, the more, the merrier. If you RSVP 'YES' we will wait an additional 5 minutes for you before starting out. Please either change your RSVP or contact the hike organizer if you are unable to attend last minute. Dogs are …

This group is about 'beings with friends' in or near Tri State area including Southern PA, Mid Maryland  Northwestern  VA and W Virginia . We are about getting out there and having a lot of fun, as well as stimulating our minds, bodies, and spirits . If you don't RSVP, show up anyway, the more, the merrier. If you RSVP 'YES' we will wait an additional 5 minutes for you before starting out. Please either change your RSVP or contact the hike organizer if you are unable to attend last minute. Dogs …

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.