Does your dog love playing with others his own size? Do you love meeting other small dog owners? Then join us! All friendly small dogs are welcome. How small is small? Usually under 30 lbs, but you can discuss this topic on our message board. http://toydog.meetup.com/41/messages/boards/view/viewthread?thread=2693599 Where do we meet? We're trying new places so please vote here http://toydog.meetup.com/41/polls/47709/ Also, by request, here is a link to all of the dog parks in Austin. http://www. …

We are an Austin meetup group that loves Weimaraners. We are eager to meet other Weim owners and lovers in and around the Austin area. We meet at Austin dog parks and other dog friendly places.  Our dogs enjoy playing together, and we enjoy talking about our dogs. We also want to extend a welcome to owners of German Shorthaired Pointers (GSP).  We know that there are some GSP out there (indeed one, Henry, has already been welcome at our meetups), but there is no GSP meetup; and that Weimaraners, …

Meet other local Vizsla owners! Vizslas were bred to be the royal dog of Hungary and are smart loving pets and hunting dogs. Enjoy "Playday's" with other Vizsla lover's. Hike, hunt, learn ..........how to maximize your Vizsla's potential for excellence and just plain ole fashion FUN. Versatlile Vizsla's need variety.

Meet Austinites who share in your love of Schnauzers! Our members are committed to socializing their beloved dogs with the like-mindedness, temperament and intelligence of other schnauzers. Schnoodles and mixes are always welcome. Our members are VIPs ... Very Important Pooches and People :)

Welcome to the Austin Border Collie Meetup Group! We are a group of passionate Border Collie owners that share a love for this extraordinary breed! Our mission is to unite the border collies of Austin! We invite you to join our group to have fun, make new friends (for yourself and your dog), and share the unique "Border Collie experience" with other Border Collie owners and lovers in the Austin area.

Meet other locals who own and love Puggles, a breed of dog that is half pug and half beagle. Gather to meet others and let your dogs play!

This group is for German Shepherds (and similar large breed dogs) and their owners who are interested in socializing in the Austin area. Well-mannered and vaccinated GSDs and GSD-mixes and their well-mannered owners are welcome to join us. This group is open to all - some of us have other non-GSDs that will attend with us. We are a good mix of families, singles and of course, children are welcome. This is a great opportunity to connect with others who appreciate this magnificent breed, see and …

AAAS is a group for those who love, own or are interested in the dog breed Australian Shepherd. Whether your dog is from a breeder or a rescue, Aussies and their owners are welcome here!

From rescues to purebreds, there sure are a lot of golden retrievers in the Central Texas area!  Let's get them together often and flood the creeks, parks, and dog events with goldens!  Come along and join us!

Socialize your dog with other boxers. Feel free to attend any of our events or suggest one!! Add us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/groups/austinboxerowners/

I have noticed there are a lot of cute little Shih Tzus around Austin and N. Austin. My husband and I adopted one in 1992, there wasn't much information about this breed back then.  We fell hopelessly in love with her. She became our second child. (Shih Tuzs have that quality.)  We lost her to cancer after having her in our lives for nine and half years. Since retiring to Texas 3 years ago, my husband and I now have a Grand pup, Riley.  He has a great laid back personality.  Never seen a dog tha …

Great Pyrenees are big dogs and need lots of interaction and exercise and too often they are too big to play with other dogs so lets see if we can get a few Pyrenees owners in the Austin area A group to get together so these big boys and girls can play. If you have another big dog like a Kangal, Akbash or Anatolian Shepherd and need play mates feel free to join http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Pyrenees

Meet friendly Cocker Spaniels and Cocker Spaniel families near you! Come to one of our semiannual Wigglebutts Meetups where you and your dog can make some new friends!

Siberian huskies have lots of energy and love to socialize. I'm hoping to bring together a group of husky and husky mixes for regular play dates and hikes to 1) run that energy off! 2) let them socialize with dogs their own size and temperament 3) meet regularly enough that they bond with their playmates

The Chi Amigos welcomes all Chihuahuas and their Toy Breed companions to gather once a month in friendship! We all know it is important to keep our little ones socialized. What better way, then with other Chihuahua and toy breed lovers?! Our Meet Ups include "Ask The Trainer" opportunities for dog training tips, interactive socializing skill acquisition, humane education, local rescue and charity support, and so much more! You will get a chance to sign up for annual parades, dog walks and other …

Austin Single's Dog Meetup (ASDM) is a private organization for single, divorced, or widowed dog owner's and there dogs. ASDM an organization whose goal is to provide pleasant, outdoor, indoor, fun-filled social events for single, divorced, or widowed ASDM members and their dogs. . Each month events will be held throughout Austin and surrounding areas. We will meet in dog parks, dog friendly eatery places and dog friendly stores. ASDM does discriminate against any race, sex, or religion. We do a …

Meet beautiful Brittany's and their owners that live in or arround the Austin, TX area. The dogs can socialize and play while their people can share stories and both can make new friends. We try to meet twice a month at dog friendly parks and other meetup places.

RuffTail Runners (formerly "Jog-a-Dog") is a program brought to you by Team Spiridon, that encourages runners to run with shelter dogs, giving the dogs a little more exercise “off-campus”, away from the stressful shelter environment. As a result, they are better-adjusted, healthier, and therefore, more adoptable. This program is for runners, or at least walkers who can get the dogs out for a few miles - higher paces keep the dogs more focused and gives them more exercise, and makes some of them …

Are you a Doberman Pinscher lover in the Austin area? If so, join this group so you can meet other people who love and own Dobermans as well :) Meetups at public parks are held at least twice a month at public parks for our Dobermans to socialize. Well-mannered and vaccinated Doberman Pinschers and their well-mannered owners are welcome to join! ****Disclaimer**** By joining this group, you agree to release the group's organizer and members from ANY and ALL liability in regards to group activi …

Looking anyone interested in K9 Nosework® - meeting in new locations to practice detection work for fun. Search for source (treats, and/or target odors). I'm an CNWI (Certified Nose Work Instructor) through the NACSW. I have competed at the NW1 level with two of my dogs and one has acheived a NW1 Title and how we are working towards NW2. The great part of K9 Nosework® is the adventure searching anywhere anytime with little setup. All dogs with a nose can participate. Read more at www.NACSW.net o …

It takes a community to raise a puppy!  A tiny puppy can help you realize that you're just part of a bigger picture, and will change your life while changing the lives of others. Lone Star Guide Dog Raisers is affiliated with, sponsored by, and supported by the Guide Dogs for the Blind in California.  We receive puppies at 8 weeks old, teach them house manners, basic obedience, and socialization before returning them between 13-18 months old.

Reunion Rescue is a longtime pit bull rescue which started in San Francisco. Today we rescue in both California and Texas. We've saved hundreds and hundreds of dogs over the years and placed them in wonderful happy homes. Reunion Rescue has found a way to treat, train and feed these beautiful dogs to optimize maximum health and a long happy life. We want to share this good news with others and need help. The Reunion Rescue No-Kill Refuge is the only operation of its kind in the world. All of the …

This Meetup Group is for People who Love their dogs and want to socialize with other people who also love dogs. Austin Dog People want to spend time with their dogs whenever they can. Their dogs are like family. Do you work all the time and don’t spend enough time with your dog on your days off? Feeling guilty when going off to meet friends and your dog gives you the sad look that asks: Can I come too? Please! Austin Dog People enjoy doggie play dates, socializing with people at different places …

Calling all Pflugerville dog owners! This group is for dog owners and their pooches that are interested in staying active and socializing with other pooches on the regular. All breeds are welcome! We'll start by having weekly or bi-weekly meetups at the two dog parks in the Pflugerville area - Harris Branch and the Bark Park. We'll see where it goes from there! I welcome all suggestions and feedback! Welcome to the group!

This is a daytime practice group for Rally, Obedience, and Canine Good Citizen prep. Looking for new training environments and some doggy distraction? Are evenings and weekends too busy for dog training? Let's get together and practice!

Let's get together for some good conversation and dog play/exercise. I started this because there just aren't any groups that I could find for Mutts aka Designer Dogs, as I call mine. Only the Pit Bull group stated that pit mixes were ok but that left my Sharp-Pei rescue out. I started this group because I wanted to meet others who have chosen to give their hearts & homes to dogs that sometimes are totally left out. We can meet at the Round Rock Dog Depot for the first meeting and since I'm new …

Calling all short, tall, fat, skinny, full bred, mixed breed, floppy eared or not hound dogs in Austin. Join us once a month for a meet up with Austin's best and brightest beagles, basset hounds, dachshunds and bloodhounds - if your great dane thinks he's a hound dog, that's cool too. Interested in adopting? Check out the Hound Rescue of Central Texas: http://www.houndrescue.com/

Have you adopted a pet from the Austin Humane Society? Or are you interested in doing so? This is the group for you! It's a great way to meet other animal lovers, share tips and tricks related to pet ownership and training, socialize your dog with people and other dogs, and stay plugged into the animal rescue community here in Austin! The Austin Humane Society is Austin's largest, longest-standing non-profit, no-kill shelter. Established in 1952, AHS offers adoption, free feral cat spay/neuter a …