Some of our activities are FREE, some benefit animal rescues and some are more formal training and dog sports related classes. SUGGEST activities, playgroups and events you'd like to see! Need a venue to host a dog event or playgroup? contact us for your dog event/party. Empire of the Dog offers DOG playgroups, training and activities weekly.

This trainer created group welcomes Super Social Small Dogs under 25lbs and their people to come, socialize and have fun - saving NYC's small dog population from it's "yapper" reputation. By socializing on a routine basis, these Super Social Small Dogs heriocally fight off small dog syndrome symptoms of barking, yapping and terrorizing Gotham's population. Developing into confident, happy-go-lucky, care-free Social Small Dog Super Heroes! Come! Join the Super Social Small Dog group and help save …

Calling all City doggie parents! This is an ongoing weekend meet up group on the Upper West Side that gives you a chance to take time out of your busy life to spend bonding with your dog and with other dog lovers in the area. Bring your friendly dog to Camp Canine on Sunday afternoons at 2pm and join us for an hour or two of playtime, training advice, and a little socialization. An expert trainer is always on hand to monitor play and to offer advice tailored to the dogs who are there that day. T …

This is is a MeetUP  for small dogs.  As a small dog pet parent you are free to post planned or impromptu get togethers for other small dogs and their pet parents.

This is a group for any and all dog lovers and owners. Swifto Dog Walking will be sponsoring, creating and organizing different events throughout the city that dog owners and their best doggy friends can take part in. We'll have a barbecue with a certified training giving dog training tips, "Yappy Hours" and just about everything else you can think of. And please, we'd love to hear any ideas you have for events! If we like them enough, we'll do our best to put them on. Thanks and we're all looki …

The purpose of this group is to provide socialization and play time for small dogs under 12 pounds in a safe indoor venue. We will meet periodically in various Dog Day care Centers around Manhattan. This group is a play group only that is geared toward the shy dog who needs to gain socialization skills, active dogs who need more play time with other dogs, puppies who need to learn to play with other dogs and owners who wish to socialize their dogs and meet with other dog owners.

Where owners of all small and toy breed dogs can get together and have play dates, share advice and friendship -- all non-aggressive, vaccinated, spayed/neutered (or under 7 months old) dogs under 12 lbs are welcome! Courtesies: - no food/treats for the doggies (many little ones are on dietary restrictions bcz of allergies & food may bring out food aggression) - please pick up after your dog; I will provide paper towels and Nature's Miracle. Wee wee pads will be provided as well - we req …

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!

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!

We're a group of Brooklyn brachycephalic dogs and the people who love them. French Bulldogs, Boston Terriers, English Bulldogs, Pugs and their admirers getting together for some deep dog partying!

Does your dog join you on protests?  Mine do. They are Occu-Dogs. Missy Paulette and Casey Jane at the Tompkins Square Pop-Up OWS event.

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 …

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 …

Plans for Pups (PfP) reviews select dog-related activities and events (mainly in and around the greater New York City (NYC) area) and vacation spots with dogs every where.  If you would rather bring your dog with you than leave him home, this is the group for you. Welcome to People and Dogs with or without pedigree! We have Plans for Pups! ___________________ PFP is organized by Monica McLaughlin. PfP is not affiliated with any other organization. bark, bitch, canine, "dish on dogs", dog, doggy …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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The Beagle is an amazing dog! These hounds have unique personalities and especially strong scavenging instincts. And their humans are usually awesome individuals too!

With Our Westies! (WOW!) is all about Westies. WOW!!! How cool is that?!! Do you like to hang out with your Westie? If so, this is the club for you. I try to include my Westies in my life as much as I can. Together we go to dog runs, restaurants, wineries and on vacation. WOW! is organized by Monica McLaughlin who also organizes and owns Plans for UES Pups, LLC (PUPs), an online magazine that; although is all about dogs on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, is of interest to any dog lover.

Hi & Welcome! We are the proud parents of small dogs, 18 lbs and under who, for the most part, reside on NY's Upper East Side. Our reasons for coming together are to provide opportunities for our dogs to socialize, exercise & play at convenient neighborhood locations from the 50's to 90's while getting to know our small-dog owning neighbors. There are very few spaces that will accommodate Meetup groups in our area, but a new indoor facility has opened & we have a new Small Dog Run at Pavilion Pa …

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

Schnauzers, Schnoodles, and their human companions meet for playtime, socialization, and exercise outdoors. FREE TO JOIN! There are playdates in the Flatiron District (Madison Square Park), Upper West Side (Riverside Park), and in Brooklyn (Prospect Park). Come be a part of the pack! Please read our About Us page to learn more: http://schnauzer.meetup.com/4/about/ And see all the companies that support our efforts!

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.

Mondo Culto is a thriving, obsessive, and elaborate "be-in" for friends of Cult Films and the stepping to the punk beat of the East Village: Ass Juice at the Double Down, Karoake at Planet Rose, Cheese Fries at Crif Dogs, and Midnight Movies at the Landmark Sunshine Cinema are just some of the staples of La Vida Mondo Culto. So if you like living after midnight and rocking till the dawn, The Mondo Culto Experience is for you!

Our mission is to provide a way for Italian Greyhound enthusiasts in NYC to particpate in discussion forums and social gatherings. We plan to be connected with the Animal Haven Shelter & Sanctuary and to have at least some of our meetups include donations to this group. Members of our group should be committed to actively participating and helping to make these events successful. Dog related business owners are welcome to inquire about joining our group for the purpose of keeping members i …

Meet other Greyhound owners and dogs in NYC. In addition to being a group that meets regularly, our members are encouraged to ask questions, share stories and pictures, and be an active member of our greyt e-community.