We host gatherings in New York City for dog lovers -- both dog owners, and non-dog owning animal lovers who'd like to spend some time with friendly pups and likeminded humans. We avoid force-based training methods and encourage holistic, thoughtful pet ownership. Check back here for puppy playgroups, adult dog playgroups, lectures, workshops and seminars. We also list other NYC Pet Events at http://thedo.gs.

This group is for dogs and their owners to get together for walks, trips to the park, the beach, and especially lunches and brunches at dog friendly restaurants with outdoor seating :) We may also do a day trip or overnight adventure with our dogs! We love our pets...but we also love doing fun human things! There are SO many groups for dogs on here - this one is for the dogs AND their owners. Let's do all the things humans like....with our furry friends too! :)

This site has gone to the dog! All things dog! We'll chat about places to go, things to sniff, what's bark worthy and what's not. Our favorite doggy designers, our favorite doggy venues, our favorite local doggy charities. AND, we'll keep you up-to-date with all of the doggy events in the NYC area. If it's dog related, we'll cover it! Let's have fun with fido!

Dog people who are interesting in more than "the basics" of dog owning. Monthly seminars are a new monthly dog-centric seminar series designed to enrich the relationship between canines and their human companions. "Your Dog is Smart, Now it's Your Turn" is presented on the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm at the Ethical Culture Society, 53 Prospect Park West, 11215. Seminars are co-hosts and co-produce by FIDO in Prospect Park, in conjunction Brooklyn Bark, dog walking & pet sitting service …

Welcome to *The D.O.G. House* (Dog Organizers' Group)!!! This group is for ORGANIZERS/LEADERS of DOG GROUPS -- big, small, furry, hairless, yappy, active, puppy, senior, rescue, therapy, etc. -- from all countries ... United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, etc. -- using all kinds of software platforms ... Meetup, GroupSpaces, BigTent, Dolphin, Yahoo, Google, Ning, MSN, Facebook, MySpace, whatever! If you can PROVIDE A LINK to an active group/team (not a business) -- that YOU lead -- …

This group is for people interested in dog and cat events in NYC. These include breed & mix breed playdates, training seminars & classes, therapy dog & cat evaluations, Canine Good Citizen testing, and more!

Kick back and watch your pups play as you relax with fine wine and good company! NYC Yappy Hour™ is all about meetups that aim to pamper dogs and their owners alike. You should join this group if you: -have a 25lb-or-under pooch -want to socialize Fido and Fifi with other NYC dogs -deserve to be pampered as much as your pooch does (yes, you do!) -enjoy a glass of wine (not required!) -ok... you'll admit it -- sometimes get a little bored at dog meetups! We will have monthly meetups in …

IT'S EASY TO JOIN AND ALL ARE WELCOME! It's Free to Join This is THE place for Shiba Inus (and their Human Companions) We've been together as a Meetup group since 2006! (401  meetups so far) Over 351 Members! Contact Number 860-316-7319 for ANY QUESTIONS We host walks, hikes & playdates , all specifically for Shibas and their people, but Shiba 'friends' are always welcome.. this site is open to anyone who likes Inus, you do not need to live in the tri-state to join and share on our message boa …

We are a dog walking group that strives to create a safe and non-judgmental environment for dog owners to work on socializing their pets. We will hold regular, structured group walks and nature hikes for up to 20 dogs (and unlimited humans) at a time in various locations around the New York City metro area. We urge participants to use our outings as an opportunity to encourage and reinforce the behaviors you want your dog to exhibit everyday in public. All types of dogs and people are welcome, …

While it's nice to make the trek into Manhattan... sometimes it's nice to just stay local and take advantage of all the parks and dog runs we have in Brooklyn. Plus, I don't know about you but gearing up my pooch Ralfie and packing up his goodies can be quite an ordeal... especially if you have to bridge or tunnel into the city! Ralfie and I would love to meet up with other Brooklyn corgis and corgi owners. We can meetup once a month (or play it by ear) to let our pooches have some fun together.

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You know who you are! The special little dog that seems to rule the city! You are everywhere and you love to get together and play! So we are pleased to announce a new meetup group called "Yorkie Nation". Whether you're a Yorkie with papers, or a yorkie whose background is mixed with some other breed, you are welcome to join our group! We'd like to get together and discuss everything Yorkie! Let's show our pride and gather the biggest, the brightest, and the most enthusiastic doggy meetup gr …

All dogs are great, but sometimes a little dog needs to be around similarly sized pooches. This is a Brooklyn-based playgroup for little dogs (20lbs and under.)

This group is for people interested in the holistic approach to animal wellness . The primary focus will be on cat and dog nutrition and health, but people with other types of animal companion are also welcomed. The goal is to establish a productive, learning-oriented group where people can share information on nutrition, alternative & complementary therapies for health mainenance & preventive care, as well as ways to address actual health problems and illnesses that may challenge our animal c …

We host casual monthly gatherings in New York City for dog-industry business professionals who use positive reinforcement methods and advocate for rescues.

The NYC Dowtown Puppy Social is designed to provide a safe and healthy place for young puppies to play and socialize while building their Puppy Play Skills. Parents can share tips about Puppy health and training.

We are the Dobies of Brooklyn who love to get together for walks, play, and lots of socialization! We will meet at parks, beaches, outdoor beer halls and the likes for lots of doggie (and human) fun. If you have other suggestions please speak up, and of course non-dobie siblings are always welcome! Also follow us on our facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/TheDobermanGangOfNyc

February is Responsible Pet Owner Month... At PoochHealth.com, we thought now is the best time to start this group and educate pet owners about free services available to take responsibility for managing their loved one's health records and documents. Our goal is to bring together pet owners and share stories about our pet's health, what works, what does not, where to get help, where to find trusted services, all in our community. Our aim is to host workshops (with guest speakers) and sponsored …

Greetings ! WHAT WE DO Our group, THE NEW YORK CITY MALTESE MEETUP GROUP hosts meetup events for Maltese dogs and their people in Manhattan.  Our events include indoor play dates at reputable dog daycare facilities in NYC. It is a great opportunity for Maltese dogs to play, get exercise, and maintain good social skills. It is also a wonderful platform for their owners to exchange information and help educate one another re: breed-specific health problems and preventive care recommendations; beh …

Cairn Terrier Lovers unite! I see you on the streets but never in the dog park. I was inspired to start this group when I noticed that my Cairn Terrier, Frankie, seemed to love playing with other Cairns more than non-cairns. Don't get me wrong, he loves playing with them too, but his ferocious play growl is often misunderstood by less ferocious players. If you are a Cairn person, or just love them, please join and play like you mean it!

"Dogs have masters; cats have servants." If this sounds like your house, let's get catty! Share tips, tricks and stories about life with our cute, curious and, yes, often crazy cats. Everyone welcome, but residents of the five boroughs of New York and nearby suburbs especially encouraged to join!

Animals Asia Foundation is a Hong Kong-based government-registered animal welfare charity founded by Jill Robinson MBE in 1998. It also has charitable status in the UK, Italy, Germany, the USA and Australia with donations being tax-deductible in these countries. It has additional offices in China. Our NYC support group was formed in July of 2009. Our goal is to support Animals Asia in its mission to improve the lives of all animals in Asia, end cruelty and restore respect for animals Asia-wide …

Living in an apartment with a dog is often a challenge, especially when that dog was bred to run full tilt for 12 hours a day! As someone living with a border collie, I often get stressed out about finding enough for him to do. I'm sure other people with herding dogs feel the same and I figure it might be fun to get together and do things with our energetic companions. This purpose of this meetup group is to meet other border collie (and similar breed) lovers, learn about training techniques an …

****Uniting and Showing Love to All of the Pit Bull & Bully Community**** American Pit Bull and Bully Club will have some meetups that are simply for dog socialization, others will be BSL meets, monthly Bar-B-Q, Shows and working class events; Conformation (ABKC, ADBA, & AADR) Weightpulls (ADBA, AADR, UKC, NKC & IWPA) Agility (UKC & AKC) Obedience (UKC & AKC) Protection Sport (PSA, ASR, & UKC) APBC is working to incorporate tests for Therapy Dog, Canine Good Citizen, and Temperament to …

A monthy opportunity for all friendly (non-aggressive) Beagles to meet-up for a romp in the park. Beagles are encouraged to bring along their human companions as well.

This group is for Papillon lovers to meet to share tips on the care & training of their Papillons and of course to have fun! We have playgroups throughout the year which are for non-aggressive dogs and their people. Please note, only children over the age of 13 years, with parental supervision are permitted to attend.