Little dogs do best when socialized regularly! It's not always easy to bring our little ones to dog parks and let them run around in the general mix. Chihuahuas in particular love their own kind, and love to meet other little dogs. Puppies learn so much from socializing and it's great for rescues too. Small breeds 15lbs and under are welcome! Please bring a lawn chair and make sure to clean up after your dog.  We are in a secure fenced in yard, meetups are weather permitting. Address TBA in the …

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 …

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 …

Trails ~N~ Tails & it's organizers welcome you to our group! This group is open for anyone wanting to do more with their dog regardless of breed, size or ability.  There is a trail or event to cover a wide variety of interests. NEW 2013 Dog Training Classes held in Old Saybrook. FREE Activities include: HIKING Trail hikes occur on the CT Shoreline and up the CT River.  Each hike varies in length, duration and ability which is outlined in the event description. EVENTS ~We attend annual events suc …

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 …

Hi Little Yorkie Lovers! Our Meetup is designed for tiny Yorkies (4lbs. and under) to have fun playing with other Yorkies their own diminutive size. The Boston Little Yorkies meetups are also a perfect environment for little ones who are shy or nervous.  They can romp, share sniffs and have a great time without fear of being trampled. Our meetups are held indoors and outside in enclosed, safe environments. Join our friendly, supportive group for afternoons of fun, and sharing tips with other Yor …

Meetup with others for walking  and exploring nature with our dogs for just plain fun We look forward to meeting up with other dog owners and dog enthusiasts to spend time together on a variety of walks in the Western Mass. area. Suggestions for activities and locations are encouraged and welcome. Please check out the "About" section of this site for more events and venues. Everyone is welcome . . . come join us!

This is a group for all small dogs who love to play with other dogs and for owners to socialize with other dog lovers. All breeds are welcome! Any socialized smaller dog can join this group but we welcome bigger dogs also as long as they like to play with smaller friends.

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.

We started this group because we consider our pets (we have 2 cats and 1 dog) our family and just like our children. Purpose is to bring people together to discuss their pets, network and have fun. We welcome people will all types of pets or even people looking to adopt or get a new pet.

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 …

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!)

Welcome to Happy Tails formerly North Shore Active Dogs Meetup!  We are a group of dog owners living on the North Shore of Massachusetts volunteering our time to organize mostly off-leash walks through woods, fields, and along the shore where and when permitted by local ordinances.  You are invited to join us if your dog is already well socialized and has no history of aggression towards other dogs or people.  Please be mindful of the laws as we do not want to lose our privileges at the few plac …

THESE SESSIONS ARE FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OUR BEHAVIOR AND ENERGY HAS ON OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH OUR DOGS. IF YOU HAVE A PUPPY OR A NEW DOG OR ARE HAVING BEHAVIORAL ISSUES OR JUST WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT NATURAL CANINE BEHAVIOR AND THE "LANGUAGE" OF THE DOG THESE SESSIONS ARE BENEFICIAL. THERE WILL BE OBSERVATION AND DISCUSSION OF BEHAVIOR,HANDS ON WORK AND Q&A SEGMENTS. THE LARGER YOUR FIELD OF UNDERSTANDING WILL ALLOW YOU TO BE A BETTER AND WISER HUMAN FOR YOUR DOG. I …

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 …

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 …

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