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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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!

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

Calling all Great Pyrenees, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Newfoundlands, St. Bernards, Great Danes, Shepards, Bouviers, Wolfhounds, Mastiffs, Big Labs and whatever-mixes! Let's get together with our BIG DOGS and have some fun. Our meetups will be varied but will include trail/path walks, dog parks, fundraising walks, social meetings and more.  Our events are *not* intended to be primarily off-leash (there are other dog meetups that do feature off-leash activities).  Because many of these breeds have he …

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 …

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 Susan at (508)856-17 …

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.

ALL ANIMALS ARE WELCOME! Looking for a community who shares your interest in pet therapy or service animal work? Are you ready to learn more about how to turn your pet into a therapy hero or train a service animal to make a difference in the lives of people? The Therapy & Service Hero Pets of New England group was formed to identify exciting opportunities and conduct group visits to facilities and events, and to promote the healing power of your Fido, Kitty, Horse, or Llama! Whether you a …

Meet other local Vizsla owners! Have your Vizsla meet their long lost family!

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 …

"Social in the Suburbs" (formally "Single in the Suburbs") "Suggest a Meetup" If you have a fun event idea, that you would like to do, and want to invite others to join you, then you can post it as an "event suggestion".  If more than three people like the event suggestion, then it will automatically become an event.  This way, everyone who is interested can meet and enjoy a fun activity together.  The event host will become the person who posted the suggestion, and that person can communicate w …

Get out! Be social! Try new things! This group is for people who want to try new things and to make new friends doing fun activities. I will be trying to schedule meetups as often as possible, but look to our members for additional ideas.  Please note, this is not a "singles" group.  It is appreciated if you would not treat it as such. Some of the meetups we have: rock climbing, hiking, mtn biking, skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, off leash fun with our dogs, snowmobiling, whitewater rafting, …