Instead of bringing dogs to a fenced in "boxing ring" to rough house and potentially get hurt, we are bringing them on a focused walk in their most natural state - in a pack. We can do simple paved trails, such as Bare Cove or Pond Meadow Park. Or we can step it up a notch and try the paths less traveled, and go for hikes on the Blue Hills. Location suggestions are welcome! So, all friendly pups and their owners, come join us on our walks for exercise, socialization and some fresh air. Rememb …

Meet other local Boxer Owners to trade stories and tips. Get your dog - and yourself - out for some fun! Also looking for some suggestions of maybe where people with boxers can meet up and let them play....Callahan State Park, Hopkinton State Park, Ashland State Park, Cat Rock?

For those looking for companionship on weekend walks and moderate hikes - who won't object to having a friendly dog or two come along now and then. Explore some state parks, TTOR properties, beaches and more and share our favorite places...and let's give ourselves a break on the weekends and set off at 10 am or later! (Although we're not intense, participants should be reasonably fit - able to walk at least 3 miles at a moderate pace - walks will average 90 minutes to 2 hours, maybe longer, som …

This Meetup Group is sponsored by the Friends of Myles Standish State Forest (FMSSF). a volunteer group charity organization.  We are private individuals who want to bring interesting and fun hikes, bird-watching programs and other events for all ages to Myles Standish State Forest, the largest state forest in eastern Massachusetts-- a park as big as many of the towns that surround it. Sponsoring this group helps the Friends fulfill its mission to encourage a deeper appreciation of Myles Standi …

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 …

I have 2 standard poodles who love to play and socialize. We go to a couple of other dog meetups but don't meet too many other big dogs for running and more robust play. We're hoping to get together with any larger breeds who like to play and run too. We live in Southie, but we especially like Cat Rock Park in Weston. We are open to anyplace we can be off-leash in a safe or fenced place.

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 …

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 (978)934-5980 or e-m …

Socialization is key during a puppy's development, but it's so hard to find other dogs in their age group outside of formal puppy socialization classes. This group was created so Boston-area puppy owners can get together with their young pups (and young children too!) to make sure that our puppies will grow up to be well-adjusted and comfortable in a variety of social situations. We can meet in local parks, or even member's yards, depending on who's interested.... It'll be fun!

"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 …

Fact: Cats don’t socialize the way dogs do. Which means cat people don’t have social outlets like obedience classes and off-leash parks where they can share stories about their furry children, find out who the best vet and/or pet-sitter in the area is, and lots of other useful things. This Meetup group is looking to change that. If you are an aficionado of the feline, rather than the canine, version of a family pet – and especially if you are owned by more than one cat – this is the place to get …

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 …

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.

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 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 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 …

I want to try an experiment. Imagine a typical weekday after a long day at work. You finally get home, collapse onto the couch, click on the television…and then you remember—you have a petting zoo meetup to go to in 45 minutes. Problem is you don’t want to go to the petting zoo. Sure, it seemed like it’d be a hoot when you signed up for it eight weeks ago, but dammit your feet are tired, and you just want to relax, and besides—the new episode of Space Commandos is on tonight. So regretfully you …

"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.

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!

I am trying to put together a regular weekly afternoon indoor play group for Poodles, Golden Doodles, Labradoodles and other Poodle brands. I will be renting an indoor ring in Franklin, MA for an hour of dog play.  The group will be limited to 5 dogs initially.  Your Poodle must be socialized and get along with other dogs and people. Thanks for your interest.

This is a group for dog owners who like to walk their dog at Great Brook Farm in Carlisle. I enjoy taking my Boston terrier for walks there and thought it would be fun to form a pack walk. My dog isn't ready for off leash walks yet by herself but has done well off leash in a pack. I'd like to walk on Saturday or Sunday mornings. Let's socialize the dogs and socialize ourselves while we enjoy the outdoors and get some exercise!  We aren't discriminating here, let's bring dogs of all sizes! ;) I'm …

My husband Justin and myself have a 1 year old Leavitt Bulldog (Olde English Bulldogge) Gus. We're interested in meeting up with other bulldog owners and setting up get togethers so the dogs can play together. We are open to suggestions on parks and fenced in areas where the dogs can play as we only know a serval good places. We called our group the Boston Burbs Bulldogs because we live in the suburbs of Boston and would like to plan the get togethers in and around that area. We look forward to …

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 …

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.

Acton Dog Group is open to all dog lovers with friendly social dogs. We are focused on: discovering great ways to socialize dogs, share funny stories about our doggies, learn more about pet nutrition, share great walking trails, and give plenty of belly rubs for our furry friends/family members.

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!

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 …

Calling all Aussie and Border Collie owners! This is a group for anyone who owns an Australian Shepherd or Border Collie and is interested in dog playtime, as well as learning more about the breed from other members. Let's get together for some off-leash fun whether local or in the New England area. The sky is the limit...frisbee, hiking, sheep herding, agility, state parks, kayaking (!), camping, or visiting that perfect swimming hole. Let's bring our dogs together and make those cute Aussie bu …