HAPPY MAY 2013!!! In Memory of Chi-Chi !!!  IMPORTANT UPDATE  !!! MEET THE ORGANIZATION CREATED TO BETTER SERVE THE DISABLED COMMUNITY AND THEIR SERVICE ANIMALS, INCLUDING ALTERNATIVE SERVICE ANIMALS BUSINESS CARD FOR RENEGADES SOSA-LORM REVEREND SYNDIA-GREGORIA (Founder) REVEREND RAINETTE MURPHY LOPEZ (Founder) (aka: Rennie Murphy) NEWEST BOARD MEMBER MEGAN MORITZ and CHANCE (SERVICE DOG) RENEGADES FOUNDATION & BALTIMORE ASSISTANCE DOG CLUB DONATED TO THE FILA SERVICE CREW January …

We are a friendly group of Meetup organizers from across the U.S. and Canada who specialize in dog meetups.  We don't have actual face to face meetups, but we do get to know each other through our active "Discussions" section.  We are here to help each other with problem solving, meetup advice and useful information. Our Forum is open to all dog meetup organizers, co-organizers and assistant organizers everywhere in the US and Canada. Come join us to exchange ideas.

Columbia Dogs on the Go is a community of dog lovers in and near Columbia, Maryland! We like to get out and about with our dogs—meeting other dog lovers and their dogs! Our Meetups are usually easy leashed group walks of about 2 miles round-trip--typically along the Columbia pathways, around local lakes, and in county parks. We welcome all friendly dogs—small, medium and large! Visit our website too! www.cdogsgo.com Dog-friendly places to eat Great places to walk your dog Dog parks Dog events …

Hello dog lovers! For the safety of everyone, all events will be ON LEASH with the exception of dog parks. Most events will be held in the Catonsville, Columbia, Ellicott City and other areas nearby. This group is for hiking, walking, dog events, yappy hours, dog parks, and anything else that is dog related. We do not breed discriminate, however only non-aggressive dogs are allowed. You can also find us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MLDogs - where I post dog articles, dog information, b …

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!

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 …

I haven't seen a rockville group for small dogs and thier owners to come together to make new friends. I hope to find parks, pubs, informational sessions, and other adventures throughout the year. I just got a brand new puppy and finding it difficult to find a group for Rockville and Gaithersburg area. I anticipate inviting other dog groups from Bethesda and other areas to join our new fun. Please feel free for suggestions, (I could use them)! My dog says to all new members....whoof whoof whoof

I decided to start this group, to reach out to others who would like to give of themselves, and make a difference in helping others (in this case homeless dogs). The purpose of this group is to create a network of people who would like to help make a difference in helping dogs with rescue groups get exercise, socialization, and eventually adoption. You should join if you have a love for animals, and would like to spend some time improving the lives of some beautiful, loving, but homeless dogs. Y …

Our Group: This group centers around the lifestyle of running and hiking/walking with our dogs and enjoying a high-end sudsy beverage — and increasing awareness of how dogs are true partners to humans. Extra Fun: Among our everyday events you'll find the random dog-friendly event that doesn't have anything to do with a run or a hike, but likely a beer or some wine. Keep an eye on the group as we develop something new and exciting in the running community! Supporting Service Dogs: Our official ch …

This is a group for anything dog related. Special emphasis is on Pitbull adoption, rescue, foster and educated. Cat and other animal lovers are also welcome!

Hi Everyone, Click on ABOUT US and watch the video by Ian Dunbar before beginning to train your dog. My name is Chris Bevillard and I run Great Canines a Mount Airy based in home dog training business. I am a certified trainer of 25 years. I use positive and reward based training methods. I like sharing information about the latest ideas for training our dogs. I can show you how to effectively train your dog to be well behaved and to have a great relationship with your dog. I am in the process o …

This is an informal play group for the many Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and other small breed dogs in the NW Washington, DC area. With busy schedules and limited time, this group will meet up casually and often so that our pups will have a chance to play and exercise with one another more often than once a month. Meetups will take place regularly at Montrose Park in Georgetown. This group is meant to make our lives easy and our pups lives FUN!

Calling all active [and wannabe active] dog mommas or dog lovers near Gambrills, MD! We are Doggie-Lovin' Runnin' Ladies! This is a group for ladies who are interested in having company while exercising with their dogs. All skill levels are welcome! My dogs are fast, but I'm not! Having a dog isn't even a requirement, but liking dogs is a must! I have two dogs and I don't mind lending you one if you want a doggie running partner. :) There will be walks, runs, an occasional hike, and invites to l …

Admit it...Who owns who in this relationship? I am Michelle and I am owned by two Scottish Terriers, Connor and Tess. My dogs are NOT spoiled....I am well trained. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ This is meetup group of humans who are owned by their four-legged friends and proud of it. We value the relationships we have with our dogs and we enjoy getting out and being active with them. We are all dog lovers who will gather regularly in the Laurel, M …

This group's main focus is to enjoy hikes, dog park play dates and special events with our canine companions in a fun & welcoming environment. We are dog lovers who like hiking and spending time with our dogs. We welcome and enjoy having other dog-loving people join us. To help with the cost meetup charges for this site our group has decided to ask each member to contribute at least $5.00 a year (due upon signing up and then again yearly each June.)  Every member contributes towards our site fee …

Have you foregone your gym membership because you feel too guilty to be out exercising while your dog sits at home after he's already been home all day when you're at work? Is your waist-line suffering for it? This is a friendly, supportive community of people who want to get out with their dogs, get some exercise, make friends and hep each other reach their fitness and weight goals. We're encouraging, non-judgemental and have a leave no (wo)man behind attitude. Don't be embarrassed if you're ou …

A group for adventurous dogs and their people. The plan is to set up meetups for some of our favorite things to do with our dogs: off-leash hiking, walking, group playdates, training field trips, on-leash socialization walks etc. We'll try out new things when we find them...we're open to all suggestions! We don't discriminate based on breed or type, but we do ask that dogs are non-dog-aggressive to attend certain events, such as group playdates or off-leash hikes.

This is a way for members of Falkland Chase to share resources and talk about upcoming hiking events. Meetup is a great way to build a schedule as well. We'll decide if this is a good fit going forward. One are I'd like to explore would be getting together with some humans and canines that would be down for some more intense hikes and potentially backpacking. Also, I am putting everyone that joins from Falkland Chase as an organizer, so you can do everything except ask for money for events. Post …

Let's walk and or run our neighborhoods in greater Middle River area. Events should always be on sidewalks or trails and accessible for anyone. Each outing should be about 2-3 miles. May be weekday or weekend; morning, afternoon or evening. Good for exercise and socialize. All supervised pets and children welcome. Must be responsible to be sure others won’t get caught in leashes, or mangled by runaway bikes, strollers or skaters. Responsible dog owners will clean-up after their pet and have appr …

**Effective May 11, 2013:  We are not scheduling any new Fun with Agility classes until further notice due to low turn out.   Please email your comments to info@funwalksdogtraining.com.  *** Agility is a fun way to build your dog's confidence and make your relationship even stronger.   Learn the proper way to introduce your dog to agility equipment with lures and praise.  Please note, this class is just for fun and is not intended to be preparation for competition.  Many of the dogs in class ar …

Arroo! This group is for DMV-area basset and beagle owners (or any mix of these breeds) who want to arrange some playtime for their dogs. There will be posts for dog park days and other pet-friendly events. We will also periodically post events that support local pet rescues and humane societies. Follow us at on Twitter at www.twitter.com/bassetmeetup!

Come socialize your beagles with other beagles and meet other beagle owners. We meet in several different areas in the DC metro area, most often inside the beltway. Meetups have taken place in Baltimore and Annapolis too. We ask members to contribute to the fees that Meetup.com charges us to maintain the DC Beagles website. The fee is small, $5 per member - a one time fee. Members must be an owner of a beagle or beagle mix living in the DC metro or Baltimore areas. Non-aggressive beagles only. P …

This group focuses on Westies and Westie owners socialization.  All other well-behaved Westie family dogs are welcome, too.  We will try to move the meetups around to different dog parks in NoVa to better fit the locations of our members.

We are a group that meets monthly to allow our northern breed dogs to get together and play. All northern breeds and northern breed mixes are welcome!

We are a fun energetic group who has a true love of dachshunds of all shapes and sizes. We like to get together in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia to share a wealth of information with each other (i.e. good nutrition, training tips, pet sitting, health care providers, etc.). If there's a dachshund (s) in need, our group pulls together and we do whatever it takes to lend a hand. The group is now lead by new organizers Kelly Ann and Tyler. Together with their three loveable dachshunds Norma …

We are a laid back group of diverse people who enjoy hiking with others while exploring trails in Maryland, DC, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. A sense of humor is a must and we are very much a social hiking group. Our group focuses on camaraderie, safety while having good times out on the trail, and leading an active lifestyle. We enjoy Mother Nature's diversity as well as our own, so get your rear in gear and come on out and join us for a hike! Why We Hike - To have good times, make frie …

If you have a friendly toy breed or small breed dog, this could be the meetup for you. Our meetups are meet and mingle 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 CLUB: Your introduction must tell us about your dog and include his/her name and breed.  Your main photo must be of your dog or you with your dog.  For …

Have a 'dog in progress'? Do you wish you had a community in which you and your furry friend can actively train in realistic situations? Do you employ positive training techniques? If you are like me, you  realize that practical application of training techniques is a must for long term success. Do you wish you had actual human or canine guinea pigs to work with? My goal for this group is to have like-minded people come together to work on a variety of issues in a variety of settings. We can wor …