A group to bring our large, friendly dogs together to play and help each other out with training and problem solving. A get together for folks who own Mastiffs, Mixed and Pure, Large and Small, who are truly gentle giants. Cane Corsos, Pressa Canarios, BoerBoels, English Mastiffs, Rottweilers and the like. All are welcome if they play well with others. It's sometimes hard to find dogs who ain't scared by our type of puppies, and especially dogs who can stand up to the sort of play they do. TOUGH …

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 …

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 tr …

I started this group because I am a stay-at-home mom with a friendly, very active 7 month-old dog who needs (and loves) to play with other dogs during the week and during the day (mornings or late afternoons). I would love to meet regularly Monday-Friday (maybe 2x a week). So if you are another dog-owning, stay-at-home parent or work from home &/or are someone looking for doggie play dates during the day, please join us. We'd love to meet you and your friendly dog(s). Children are welcome! …

A group for dogs 8 pounds and under when fully grown!  Join today to meet with others with tiny dogs! There are great groups for small dogs, but sometimes even the small dogs are too big for our tiny ones to play with! This group is for tiny dogs' parents who like to learn more about care and training.  Membership will be based on the weight of the dog with preference given to those that are "teacup" in size (5 lbs. or less when grown).

Dogtopia of Woodbridge hosts an indoor dog park/ playgroup at thier 7,700 sqft facility. Given that Prince William County has no designated public off-leash areas for dogs, this is a great opportunity for you and your dog! The playgroup helps dog owners get out of the cold weather, play with their dogs and socialize at the same time. Playrooms are climate controlled with specialized rubber flooring, play equipment and wide open space! Your dog can run, play and wrestle to their heart's content. …

Sullivan Place is based at Vincent Gate Terrace, Alexandria is home to over 500 luxury apartments. We have a wide variety of dog owners and their pooches living here. Many of us have met through our dog walking around the complex, but Meetup gives us the opportunity to meet those we have not be-friended yet. SPDC can help you: Meet new friends for you and your dog, Find dog walkers in Sullivan Place for those hours you are working, Locate an onsite dogsitter for your weekends away, So …

Meet other Small Dogs at The Leesburg Canine Country Club, Northern Virginia's premier private off-leash playground. Small Dogs will have the half acre pen to themselves for two hours! In addition to our breed meetups, TLCCC offers 1) annual memberships; 2) day pass packages; and 3) social events. For those considering annual memberships or day pass packages, please visit us at any Open House (see Open House Schedule). For more information and prior to your vist, please review Rules, FAQs, and d …

This is a basic dog obedience course offered through the Takoma Park Rec Center. The 6 week courses cover basic commands 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 get some pointers on your top issues.  These are only $30 per session. All classes (except Leash Manners) …

This is a basic dog obedience course offered through the Little Rascals Doggie Daycare. We cover basic commands 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 this 6 week course. Classes are held inside and offer a great opportunity to socialize your dog in a controlled environment.     

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. 

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.

  If you have a friendly toy breed or small breed doggie, this could be the meetup for you. Our meetups are meet and mingle social 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 group--Your Introduction must tell us about your dog and include his/her name and breed. For identification purposes your main photo mus …

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 s …

We all love our small dogs (20 lbs. or under) and we all want them socialized.  Hopefully we will get together at least once a month for indoor and outdoor play dates, depending on the weather.  There will be toys, fun chasing each other (the dogs not the humans) and sometimes treats.  Please join us!