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.

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

We host casual monthly gatherings in New York City for dog-industry business professionals who use positive reinforcement methods and advocate for rescues.

"Dogs have masters; cats have servants." If this sounds like your house, let's get catty! Share tips, tricks and stories about life with our cute, curious and, yes, often crazy cats. Everyone welcome, but residents of the five boroughs of New York and nearby suburbs especially encouraged to join!

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 …

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.

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'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 …

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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 …

Don't be a wallflower! Come and help us tame some idioms. Take one or two home as your favorite pets. Some idioms need a home of their own. An idiom in need is a friend indeed.

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! :)

I wanted to start a meet-up group for those of you who are usually embarassed to go out with your friends and start talking about what matters most in your lives... your feline companions. I know that personally whenever I am with my fellow crazy cat friends, all we end up talking about is our animals and the adorable and funny things they do - not to mention the animal welfare world in general (as well as our jobs, social lives, etc... we have not totally lost it (yet) to the animal world). I w …

Meet other NYC chicken enthusiasts! Come together to explore chicken coops, attend workshops, share information and resources and celebrate city chickens. This group is for the beginner and experienced alike. What can you do here? You can: *Post your questions and comments on this group's Message Board (see menu to the left). *Attend a meetup! See below for upcoming City Chicken meetups, workshops, events, tours, coop builds, etc. *Host a meetup at your coop! Please suggest a time and lo …