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 …

BOSTON SNOW DOGS INC NEW ENGLAND TRAILS is a cooperative-style group that brings together both you & your dog(s) to share a common passion with other owners. We invite you to come spend as MUSH time with your pup(s) out for a day of fun and get to know other pet owners to share valued info, tips, ideas & anything related to our love for the pup(s). This is a "Owner's Only Group" You must already own a dog to join. Members must be 18 & over to join! (members can bring their children but they mus …

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 …

This group is for the outdoor enthusiast who is looking for a more adventurous outing with their canine companion(s). We'll be exploring off-beaten paths, hiking trails, and mountains *all* over New England. Would you like to see an activity that is not posted here? Have a favorite trail or peak? Is there somewhere new that you want to explore? Email the organizer! This group intends to meet the needs of its members, so speak up! Many meet-ups will include vigorous activity, while others w …

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 …

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 …

Meet with other local Small Active Dogs Owners that live in the Greater Boston Area for FREE! This group is for anyone looking to take their dog-friendly pooch out for some fun and socialization, but not wanting to drive all the way into Boston. Convenient location off of I-95. Lots of indoor & outdoor space available year round. Note - All dogs must be 30lbs and under.

Meet with other local Active Dogs Owners. All those who enjoy taking their dogs out gather to share info on local dog-friendly places and meet other dog owners!

Running is a sport that is enjoyed by many. If you run and enjoy running with your dog or would like to try and run with your dog in a friendly group setting, this is the group for you! I have a lab/shepherd mix who is the best running partner I have ever had. Only thing is that he is much more motivated to run with other dogs and humans. He was trained when I would bring him along on runs with friends who have dogs. This group is for runners or casual runners wanting to enjoy more time outside …

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!

Where owners of all small and toy breed dogs can get together and have play dates, share advice and friendship. This group is free of charge and will be held monthly at Best Friends in Ashland in our spacious fenced in play yard.

This meetup is for ALL dogs and their companions to enjoy each others' company out in the fresh air. All dogs and their companions are welcome to join - we do not discriminate against anyone! Small, Medium, Large, Furry or Furless, we love you all. To start, we'll meet once or twice a month at a park in or near Waltham. If there's demand, we'll meet more frequently. Membership to this meetup is free. Feel free but not obliged to contribute a dollar or two after a few meetup events.

Where owners of all Meduim & Large breed dogs in Massachusetts and New Hampshire can get together and have play dates, share advice and friendship. Meetings are held monthly on a Sunday from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Best Friends Pet Resort in Tyngsboro.

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!

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 …

Welcome, and thank you so much for your interest in our beloved bully breeds! A "bully breed" is a slang term that loosely refers to any dog breed of bulldog ancestry, chief among them, the American pit bull terrier. The NEBBC has a special affinity for any breed that is discriminated against. All breeds and ages are welcome at our events! You need not have a bully to be part of our group, only a love of them!  So grab your pooch and join us for a walk, hike, fundraiser, training class or play d …

Merry Mutts Meet Up of the North Shore is for area dog owners who enjoy taking their dogs out to walk, romp, and sniff at local dog-friendly places. This group is designed for dogs and their parents who crave fresh air, exercise, and opportunities to socialize. Your dog should be vaccinated, spayed/neutered, and friendly toward other dogs. And you should be diligent in picking up after your pooch. Let's keep our dog-friendly venues clean! And even though "Mutts" is in the group name, pure-breds …

Join the Party for All Breeds! On June 22 and 23 Pooch-A-Palooza, a unique outdoor dog and music festival, will be coming to historical Prowse Farm in Canton, MA. Spread across 44 acres, the fun will include dog agility performances and contests, live music, food trucks and beer garden, a large children’s activity zone, and vendor marketplace. Tickets go on sale online on April 1st. Advance prices are $15 for Adults, $12 for Seniors 65+, and $8 for Children 12 and under. For the schedule of even …

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 …

Hello! Queers and Canines is about bringing LGBT dog owners in their 20's and 30's together to hang out, socialize our dogs and get to know one another. I've had a dog for just over a year now and I love spending time with other dog owners who are just as excited about having a canine friend as I am!

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a little breed of dog with a big name and lots of charm! Join our group and meet other Cavaliers and their owners. We are primarily located on the North Shore of Massacusetts, but we are expanding and welcome all Cavalier owners as members.

Want to get off the beaten path, meet new people, new pups and explore the fun terrain New England has to offer? Yay! Please join up with Breezy and I along with Luis and either of his pups (zeus or coco) depending on the week, and Diana and Kodi at the next meetup. We look forward to meeting you!

Like most greyhounds, my big beautiful brindle boy, Jacoby, loves other greys immediately. I thought I'd like to let him meet other greyhounds in the area. We can walk, we can play, we can chase. And we can make new friends -- greyhound and human alike. Please note: This group is meant for greyhounds and their humans only, as greys typically get nervous around other dog breeds. We'll stick to walking in parks where the terrain isn't so bad until the winter thaws out a bit! Be sure to check out t …

Meet other Boston area / eastern Massachusetts  & Southern NH Shiba Inu owners and lovers, and let our crazy dogs play. Hello All, Please note that the two former meet ups, Greater Boston Shiba Inu and Merrimack Valley Shiba Inu meet up groups have been combined under the new name of Shiba Inu Meet Up of Eastern MA & Southern NH. Our upcoming meet up is scheduled for April 9, 2011 at 11:00 am at the Veteran's Memorial Park in Dracut, MA. Look forward to seeing you all there, Ruth

Meet with other local JRT Dogs owners. Have fun meeting other JRTs and talking about this incredible breed.

The goal of the Worcester Dog Owners Walking Group is to develop and refine a community dog walking intervention program as part of a research study at UMass Worcester. Dog walking is a possible way for people to become more active. This meetup group will provide an opportunity for dog owners to connect to their community and discuss and resolve limitations to dog walking. The present study aims to test an intervention that addresses increasing physical activity, please call (978)934-5980 or e-m …

This is a group for married men who are looking for new male friends to share ideas, philosophy, politics, music, bicycling, hiking, dog walking, scotch, beer, you name it. A few key items: you are happily married and talking about sports is not big on your agenda...or not on your agenda, at all:-) We'll get together to do whatever new members find interesting. Since this is a new group, we're going to ask your input as to what might interest you. Target age group: 40 to 65.

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.