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 …

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 …

A group for people and dogs in the Davis Square and surrounding area to get together and coordinate to go on walks or dog parks together so the dogs can get some exercise and socialization. It doesn't have to be a big event, just say you're going somewhere, and anyone else wanting to go can chime in!

Do you want to better understand how your dog's mind works? Would you like a better relationship with your dog? Does your dog have unresolved behavior problems? Join us for meetups focused on educating the dog owner community in Boston! The focus of this group is on positive, science based dog training and behavior modification methods. Our group will have: Free meetups where you can meet and get to know other dog owners and learn from their experiences Free "Meet the Trainer" meetups where you …

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 …

Calling all Great Pyrs, Berners, Newfies, St. Bernards, Danes, Shepards, Bouviers, Wolfhounds, Mastiffs, Big Labs and whatever-mixes! Let's get together with our BIG DOGS and have some fun times. I'd like to find a fenced-in area where we can go off-leash safely but for now we'll have to overrun a dog park or two! I'm also thinking of a combination of walks on the Blackstone Bikepath, fund-raising walks and any other events of interest to members. I would like to set Sundays at 1:00PM as a regul …

We meet at least once a month, at the Holliston Meadows, 140 Summer Street, Holliston, MA 01746 (508) 429 1500. The Meadows is a beautiful multimillion dollar newly built dog resort and spa. The area for the meetup is clean, elegant, cozy and personal, has windows, (and a treadmill!) The staff is angelic! And there is plenty of seating. The meet is a casual play group for our dogs and a chance to talk to each other about our dogs and enjoy refreshments. It is a lot of fun to watch our …

This is a group for any runners who enjoy running with their dogs! The carriage lane in Newton makes for an excellent dog jogging route. Join us for a 3-4 mile jog with your dog! All fitness levels welcome and a dog is not necessary to participate!

This is a group for anyone interested in getting their small breed dog together with new friends for some frolic and fun. We can meet regularly in one of the dog parks in Brookline, Brighton, and Chestnut Hill. Friendly little pups and their people are welcome to join!

"Calling all medium and big dogs owners! Let's have our "4-legged" children (rescued or purchased, mixed or pure breed) meet and socialize once a week on either Saturday or Sunday at a near-by park. We can laugh over their antics, swap dog stories and brag about our beloved pets.

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!

I am the owner of Boston's Walk N' Wag and would like to provide a way for dog owners to get together and let the dogs play while meeting people in the North End neighborhood.

Where owners of all small and toy breed dogs can get together and have play dates, share advice and friendship.

There's just something special about little white (or not so white) fluffy (or not so fluffy) dogs. It's amazing to see more than one at a time. And, I swear they recognize and love being with each other. This Meetup Group is about getting them together for some silliness, in a safe environment where they can romp and play and know they are safe from their larger cousin dogs. (We have the best and nicest human members too - so nice getting to know everyone!)

Socializing your puppy (ages 10 to 18 weeks) with people and other doggies is critical for the long term well being and happiness of your pooch. This playgroup, led by Off The Leash Dog Trainer Colton Jaroma, will give you the opportunity to ask questions of an experienced dog behaviorist. Details: Puppies ages 10 weeks to 18 weeks. All puppies must show proof of 2 sets of vaccinations.

"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 …

Would your small dog (under 15 lbs) or puppy like to play with others and get their energy out early in the day? I have a fenced in yard where all are welcome or let's share fenced-in spaces. Maybe one to two mornings per week for 30-60 minutes. Let's limit it to small and friendly dogs to minimize problems. Come meet Ziggy (my rescued min-pin/chihuahua mix) and Marley (my rescued yorkie mix) and let your dogs have some fun!

This is a group for anyone with a Lab or Lab mix who enjoys the outdoors and wants their dog to socialize with other Labs. I love taking my dog Riley to the park and for hikes on the weekends, and I thought I would start this group to see if anyone else wants to join in. We will meet a couple times a month at different places around the state or in MA. I'm also looking for some ideas for new places to go.

Meet up with Cape Cod area residents, visitors and their adopted ex-racers to socialize, stay active, and be a part of a supportive community that promotes greyhound adoption. Thinking about adopting a greyhound? Consider attending a group activity to meet and learn more about these special dogs. Join in the fun as we gather with our skinny, fast dogs for indoor and outdoor playgroups, walks, and talks. Workshops on agility, obedience, and therapy dog certification are just a few activities that …

Hi! I moved to RI in July 2011 from NYC, the Lower East Side, with my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, named Merlin Manhattan. We miss our New York doggie playgroups so we are creating our own right here in RI. And now as of April 2012, I have a new addition to my brood - King Arthur, who is Merlin Manhattan's brother (2 years apart). I have an indoor space to host play groups for dogs around 25-30 lbs and under. While our doggies play pattycake-pattycake, we can enjoy mimosas. Oh and this isn't j …

Beginning March second we will cover the entire ten item Canine Good Citizen evaluation and an AKC evaluator will be available on the final day for testing. This meet-up is to allow students in the class to have access to each other and with their instructor. Enrollment information is here: http://www.massasoit.mass.edu/workforce_development/documents/WFD_Brochure.pdf scroll down to page 8, Personal interests Peter Gobel AKC-CGC evaluator #15202

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!

Calling all West Highland Terrier owners living West of Boston, MA!! I'd love for my Westie Henri to meet other Westies. We'll meet once a month at different places around Metrowest and let our dogs play. The purpose of this group is gathering Westie owners to socialize and have play dates, share advice and friendship, and create a resource for each other.

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 …

A casual, Maltese and other small dogs and owner social for 3 hours, at Holliston Meadows Dog Spa and Kennel, 140 Summer Street, Holliston, MA 01746 (508) 429 1500), a lovely multimillion dollar dog resort and spa, built recently. Staff is outstandingly supportive and kind. Bring your cutie and we can watch our little ones play :) Tell other small dog owners you know also!

Monthly events to help you continue to develop your relationship with your dog. Join us for "Meet the Trainer" nights, The Sweet Wag Dog-Eared Book Club, Dog Talk! Training Days and Seminars. Sweet Wag is dedicated to using gentle, effective methods.  We help you build a trusting relationship with your dog by never intimidating, forcing or physically harming them in ANY way.

We are Responsible Bully Breed Owners and Our Well-Behaved Dogs Changing Minds One Walk At A Time. We walk so residents of a city can see bully breed owners who are not as the media portrays us: thugs, delinquents, drug dealers, dog fighters. We walk so residents of a city can see how well-behaved our dogs are - walking without any aggression or vicious attacks. We walk so people can see and hopefully we do change minds! Our walks started in Massachusetts and the goal is to walk in all the citie …