Dog people who are interesting in more than "the basics" of dog owning. Monthly seminars are a new monthly dog-centric seminar series designed to enrich the relationship between canines and their human companions. "Your Dog is Smart, Now it's Your Turn" is presented on the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm at the Ethical Culture Society, 53 Prospect Park West, 11215. Seminars are co-hosts and co-produce by FIDO in Prospect Park, in conjunction Brooklyn Bark, dog walking & pet sitting service …

All dogs are great, but sometimes a little dog needs to be around similarly sized pooches. This is a Brooklyn-based playgroup for little dogs (20lbs and under.)

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 …

We host gatherings in New York City for dog lovers -- both dog owners, and non-dog owning animal lovers who'd like to spend some time with friendly pups and likeminded humans. We avoid force-based training methods and encourage holistic, thoughtful pet ownership. Check back here for puppy playgroups, adult dog playgroups, lectures, workshops and seminars. We also list other NYC Pet Events at http://thedo.gs.

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 …

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 …

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!

Living in Queens, we have access to such parks as Little Bay Park, Cunningham Park, Bowne Park, Crocheron Park, and Alley Pond Park. It will be great fun to meet other dog lovers for play dates, to share advice, friendship & other other doggy & human fun. All WELL-BEHAVED dogs are welcome. We are looking to schedule some good old fashion backyard playdates next year. Little bay dog run is looking for volunteers to help. Please visit the web site for more information:www.littlebaydogrun.com

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!

While it's nice to make the trek into Manhattan... sometimes it's nice to just stay local and take advantage of all the parks and dog runs we have in Brooklyn. Plus, I don't know about you but gearing up my pooch Ralfie and packing up his goodies can be quite an ordeal... especially if you have to bridge or tunnel into the city! Ralfie and I would love to meet up with other Brooklyn corgis and corgi owners. We can meetup once a month (or play it by ear) to let our pooches have some fun together.

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 …

Welcome to The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Meetup Group of New York. The group was started in 2006, thanks to my Cavalier, Digby. Living in the city with Digby, I came across dog "meetup groups" & saw the need for a Cavalier King Charles, Group. We have quickly grown to 600+ members. Many great things can be gained from being in our group ie: new friends (both dogs & humans) finding new dog parks, celebrating birthdays & most importantly socializing Cavalier's. The group is also beneficial bec …

This Meetup Group is for giant breed dogs and their owners to socialize and share tips, stories, and community with one another. Only we know what it is like to have the "Is that a pony" question asked over and over and over and .... This will be a group where you won't have to hear that question (or any mention of saddles). And it is especially rough here in NYC where a large breed dog tops out at 45 pounds. We will be based in Brooklyn, and I imagine initially at least, will be mostly mee …

This meetup is dedicated to new dog owners who want to socialize their pups during the two critical stages of puppy SOCIAL development which will determine how well adjusted their dogs will be on/off leash with other dogs for the rest of their lives.

Come join us!  Come meet fellow French Bulldog owners while you socialize your frog dog!  If your dog has a smooshed face and bat ears, we'd love to have you join our pack!  Our snorty cousin breeds are always welcome!

This group is currently closed to new members.

This group brings together Bernese Mountain Dog owners in the Hoboken area for dog friendly events and activities. Our gatherings provide an outlet for Berners and their owners in the Hoboken and surrounding areas to congregate on a regular basis for such activites as hikes, local dog park socials, discounts at participating local retailers, "dogtails and cocktails", and more... Special activities to be planned for the coming winter months, because we all know how much our Berners love the sno …

I am looking for interest in a all jack russell play date. I have a large indoor space where i work and I also live near two dog parks. Would it not be fun to have- say - fifteen jacks all running around for an hour? No toys or balls means no fights- or it'll at least cut down on them!! Let me know if this appeals and I can work to set up the venue possibilities!

Cairn Terrier Lovers unite! I see you on the streets but never in the dog park. I was inspired to start this group when I noticed that my Cairn Terrier, Frankie, seemed to love playing with other Cairns more than non-cairns. Don't get me wrong, he loves playing with them too, but his ferocious play growl is often misunderstood by less ferocious players. If you are a Cairn person, or just love them, please join and play like you mean it!

Exercise and discipline are key elements in raising a healthy, balanced, and happy best friend. Walking with our dogs is awesome for both us and our dogs. It is great exercise and great for our health, soothes anxiety, and strengthens the bond between us and our dogs. This group is just about that. It is about fun, good health, and making good friends, for both us and our pups. We plan to hold dog pack walks that meet in various parts of Central Park. We welcome dogs of all sizes and just reques …

Every rescued dog is a success story, and this group can be a place to share your dog's own story while meeting other people who have made the same commitment to saving an animal from a shelter, the streets, or any other bad situation. Join us for a casual leashed walk around Prospect Park in Brooklyn. Since many people are kind enough to adopt dogs with behavioral issues, this isn't a playgroup, but rather a low-key pack walk. Our walks generally last 1.5 hours, and may involve some hills and/o …

This group is for dogs and their owners to get together for walks, trips to the park, the beach, and especially lunches and brunches at dog friendly restaurants with outdoor seating :) We may also do a day trip or overnight adventure with our dogs! We love our pets...but we also love doing fun human things! There are SO many groups for dogs on here - this one is for the dogs AND their owners. Let's do all the things humans like....with our furry friends too! :)

To all the small dogs and their owners out there in Brooklyn, I'm hoping to start a group so my Shih-tzu Charlie can meet other little dogs. He tends to be very shy, but interested in other dogs, and I'm hoping this could help him out of his shell a little. He is quirky, sweet and quiet, and so hopefully he'll make a few friends through this!

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 …

About French Bulldog NYC Expectations and Requirements for being a member in our group: 1) First and foremost, this group was formed to be a place for French Bulldogs and their owners to socialize safely and in a fun environment; the NYC French Bulldogs Meetup is not a platform for business, hobby or extracurricular activities regarding any sort of breeding or for-profit dealings. Yes, this includes requests or propositions to stud, sell or buy a dog. Any mention of things eluding to such, whet …

When Basenjis get together it's a joy to behold. Have you heard your Basenji yodel? Have you seen them wrestle? Are you thinking about getting a Basenji? Come and join us to share in the joys of being Basenji owners, and some of the pains.

We've started this group for local dogs of all breeds to get out and enjoy a walk in the park. Pit bulls and bully breeds are welcome! Don't have a dog? Adoptable dogs and fosters are welcome, as well! ***Please note that if you would like to bring an adoptable dog from the Liberty Humane Society you must first be a registered volunteer who has completed the volunteer orientation and dog handling seminar.  More information is available at: http://www.libertyhumane.org/volunteer.php.  You will al …

Central Park, a world of its own, is also one of the most beautiful and fascinating parks on the planet.  Every little hill and valley, crevice and corner, rock formation and grove of trees, lake and bridge, provide inspiration to any artist who would bring his sketchpad or easel.  Lovers, musicians, skaters, cyclists, dog walkers, sunbathers, frisbee players, parents with children, and even artists themselves provide a rich palette of human subject matter. Come and join other painters, our coll …