Instead of bringing dogs to a fenced in "boxing ring" to rough house and potentially get hurt, we are bringing them on a focused walk in their most natural state - in a pack. We can do simple paved trails, such as Bare Cove or Pond Meadow Park. Or we can step it up a notch and try the paths less traveled, and go for hikes on the Blue Hills. Location suggestions are welcome! So, all friendly pups and their owners, come join us on our walks for exercise, socialization and some fresh air. Rememb …

Meetup with others for walking  and exploring nature with our dogs for just plain fun We look forward to meeting up with other dog owners and dog enthusiasts to spend time together on a variety of walks in the Western Mass. area. Suggestions for activities and locations are encouraged and welcome. Please check out the "About" section of this site for more events and venues. Everyone is welcome . . . come join us!

Pug and other small dog lovers from the Chelmsford and Greater Lowell area meet to enjoy the DOGS of course! If you have a pug or other little darling, come join us to hang out and socialize. We try to meet once a month. (Not so much over the winter - due to location/weather issues). If you have suggestions for locations or activities feel free to post your ideas!

Boston Dogs Organization is the play-date, playgroup, reference section, dog and owner communication portal, extension of its nonprofit  www.boston-dogs.org Our parent nonprofit specializes in unique, holistic, individual training; performing surrender interventions; facilitating rescue transportation and placements; and constant canine political advocacy (we spearheaded the first criminal devocalization Bill in the USA "Logan's Law" and passed it 155 - 1 by the MA legislature and signed by Gove …

There are many of us who are hiking on their favorite trails with their dogs and both are enjoying the ambiance of the environment. It would be great to share these experience with others. This will be a social network for their owners and dogs. Many folks have tried to take their dogs on organized hikes and found that dogs are not welcomed or not permitted which is understandable in some cases. Therefore, this site is specifically earmarked for those individuals who like to take their dogs on h …

Monthly events to help you continue to develop your relationship with your dog. Join us for "Meet the Trainer" nights, The Sweet Wag Dog-Eared Book Club, Dog Talk! Training Days and Seminars. Sweet Wag is dedicated to using gentle, effective methods.  We help you build a trusting relationship with your dog by never intimidating, forcing or physically harming them in ANY way.

Hi! I moved to RI in July 2011 from NYC, the Lower East Side, with my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, named Merlin Manhattan. We miss our New York doggie playgroups so we are creating our own right here in RI. And now as of April 2012, I have a new addition to my brood - King Arthur, who is Merlin Manhattan's brother (2 years apart). I have an indoor space to host play groups for dogs around 25-30 lbs and under. While our doggies play pattycake-pattycake, we can enjoy mimosas. Oh and this isn't j …

This group is for people who care about their dog and their dog's behavior and want to train, learn AND have fun while working their dog in a friendly environment! This group is associated with Higher Expectations Dog Training & Behavior Modification (http://hexdogs.com/), open to anyone interested in creating a better relationship with your canine, and ultimately a better-behaved dog!  Join us for training practice, socialization opportunities, classes, workshops, dog-friendly events & more, as …

Calling all Great Pyrs, Berners, Newfies, St. Bernards, Danes, Shepards, Bouviers, Wolfhounds, Mastiffs, Big Labs and whatever-mixes! Let's get together with our BIG DOGS and have some fun times. I'd like to find a fenced-in area where we can go off-leash safely but for now we'll have to overrun a dog park or two! I'm also thinking of a combination of walks on the Blackstone Bikepath, fund-raising walks and any other events of interest to members. I would like to set Sundays at 1:00PM as a regul …

Are you an entrepeneur? Love talking startups? Have a dog? Love being around dogs? Come meet other startup enthusiasts and dog lovers and join in our low-pressure, high-fun hangouts. We will talk about everything from tips on launching a business to new tricks to train your dog. We plan on having at least one meetup a month! Look forward to meeting you!

A meetup group for socialization of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels in Southern NH.

Do you want to better understand how your dog's mind works? Would you like a better relationship with your dog? Does your dog have unresolved behavior problems? Join us for meetups focused on educating the dog owner community in Boston! The focus of this group is on positive, science based dog training and behavior modification methods. Our group will have: Free meetups where you can meet and get to know other dog owners and learn from their experiences Free "Meet the Trainer" meetups where you …

I am the owner of Boston's Walk N' Wag and would like to provide a way for dog owners to get together and let the dogs play while meeting people in the North End neighborhood.

Active dogs need active people! Join us for hikes with your dog all year round. Non-dog owners are welcome too! 99% of hikes will be off-leash. The typical hike is 1.5-2 h long and is for someone who is moderately fit. Most hikes wil be on the North Shore but we also venture out once in a while. Your dog should be friendly toward all people and all dogs. Your dog should also be trained to be under voice control if he/she is going to be let off-leash. If your dog is very hyper, he/she will not be …

A Bulldog Meetup Group for people in Seacoast NH and northern MA to meet monthly and socialize our dogs and ourselves. It's a great opportunity to meet new people and new dogs. Come out to meet other bully enthusiasts and ask questions about being a bulldog owner, etc.

We are a community of dog owners and dog lovers working together to support and encourage safe dog socialization through structured weekly pack walks. (We are NOT a stand around and play group.) We will hold regular, structured off-leash group walks and nature hikes at various times and locations around the Boston metro west and neighboring areas. We urge participants to use our outings as an opportunity to encourage and reinforce positive socialization skills and the behaviors you want your dog …

I'm trying to get together a group of great danes and their owners that would like to meet up once a week/other week so we can do a large breed meetup around Massachusetts.

Welcome Shibas! I am the proud owner of a beautiful 5 year old Shiba Inu named Jayden. We moved to Boston in October 2011. After the success of setting up our last Shiba Inu meet up (17 Shibas) we decided to start up our own in the Boston Area. I love to keep Jayden active and meeting other Shibas is great for our pups. I will keep this Shiba group, active and updated at all times, to give all the Shibas in the Boston area chances to play with other Shibas. The meetups will be at several differe …

Calling all Schnauzer parents! I'd love to get a huge group of Schnauzers together! They always seem to find each other at events. Once we have members we will start to plan some Meetups.

A group for people and dogs in the Davis Square and surrounding area to get together and coordinate to go on walks or dog parks together so the dogs can get some exercise and socialization. It doesn't have to be a big event, just say you're going somewhere, and anyone else wanting to go can chime in!

This is a group for dog owners who like to walk their dog at Great Brook Farm in Carlisle. I enjoy taking my Boston terrier for walks there and thought it would be fun to form a pack walk. My dog isn't ready for off leash walks yet by herself but has done well off leash in a pack. I'd like to walk on Saturday or Sunday mornings. Let's socialize the dogs and socialize ourselves while we enjoy the outdoors and get some exercise!  We aren't discriminating here, let's bring dogs of all sizes! ;) I'm …

Hi All!!! I am looking to get some people together to meet up for walks, play time, hiking, training, etc.c I would love for members to get together during the week and on weekends for some off leash play time/hiking and also for some leash walks! If you own or don't own a dog you are welcome! You just need to have a love for animals and want to get some walking in. If you  need to cancel please change your RSVP or text me. We will wait 10 minutes after the start time for all members to begin th …

This is a group for anyone with a Lab or Lab mix who enjoys the outdoors and wants their dog to socialize with other Labs. I love taking my dog Riley to the park and for hikes on the weekends, and I thought I would start this group to see if anyone else wants to join in. We will meet a couple times a month at different places around the state or in MA. I'm also looking for some ideas for new places to go.

Acton Dog Group is open to all dog lovers with friendly social dogs. We are focused on: discovering great ways to socialize dogs, share funny stories about our doggies, learn more about pet nutrition, share great walking trails, and give plenty of belly rubs for our furry friends/family members.

This is a group for any runners who enjoy running with their dogs! The carriage lane in Newton makes for an excellent dog jogging route. Join us for a 3-4 mile jog with your dog! All fitness levels welcome and a dog is not necessary to participate!

This is a group for anyone interested in getting their small breed dog together with new friends for some frolic and fun. We can meet regularly in one of the dog parks in Brookline, Brighton, and Chestnut Hill. Friendly little pups and their people are welcome to join!

Calling all West Highland Terrier owners living West of Boston, MA!! I'd love for my Westie Henri to meet other Westies. We'll meet once a month at different places around Metrowest and let our dogs play. The purpose of this group is gathering Westie owners to socialize and have play dates, share advice and friendship, and create a resource for each other.

This group is for those that want to meet new people with or without their dogs. If there is a dog socializing event, all size dogs are welcome as long as they are not to aggressive. If there is a non-dog event, we can go to dinner, grab drinks, read books, pretty much anything. I would love suggestions from members as to things we can do in this area. I would not mind going to Boston on occasion, but prefer being in this area. So, if you would like a gym partner, book club friend, wine tasting …