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 …

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 …

Do you go out with your Aussie every day, rain or shine, to places where he can run free, play fetch, and chase squirrels? Come join us at Kenoza Lake, Woodsom Farm, Mill Pond, Battis, Amesbury Woods, Merrimac Woods, and loads of other places.

This group is for those that want to meet new people with or without their dogs. If there is a dog socializing event, all size dogs are welcome as long as they are not to aggressive. If there is a non-dog event, we can go to dinner, grab drinks, read books, pretty much anything. I would love suggestions from members as to things we can do in this area. I would not mind going to Boston on occasion, but prefer being in this area. So, if you would like a gym partner, book club friend, wine tasting …

A Bulldog Meetup Group for people in Seacoast NH and northern MA to meet monthly and socialize our dogs and ourselves. It's a great opportunity to meet new people and new dogs. Come out to meet other bully enthusiasts and ask questions about being a bulldog owner, etc.

This group gets together at a fenced location in portland and lets their greyhounds play.

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

Where owners of all small and toy breed dogs in Massachusetts and New Hampshire can get together and have play dates, share advice and friendship. Meetings are held monthly on a Sunday from 11:00am to 1:00pm at Best Friends Pet Resort in Tyngsboro.

Where owners of all Meduim & Large breed dogs in Massachusetts and New Hampshire can get together and have play dates, share advice and friendship. Meetings are held monthly on a Sunday from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Best Friends Pet Resort in Tyngsboro.

Play group for small sighthounds like whippets, Italian greyhounds, silken windhounds.

A meetup group for socialization of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels in Southern NH.

Nature walks for both 2 and 4 legged friends near Manchester. Need lots of 2 legged friends to help find the Fantastic Spots where all species can play, cleanse and enjoy nature for an afternoon. Get to know us by checking out our photo albums especially the one featuring our Doggie Paws... and meet our members... Check out our calendar for upcoming events http://www.meetup.com/Manchester-Dogg... or see where we've been http://www.meetup.com/Manchester-Dogg...... Our message board is full of in …

We are happy pug and companion dog lovers who enjoy getting together for play dates, fun holiday events and fun pug and all dog talks. Everyone is welcome, children too. Come visit and see how much fun we have. We used to be just a pug group... but realized many of us own other dogs besides our pugs.  Our meetup location has an indoor and outdoor facility which allows us to have our meetups all year long.

UPDATE as of August of 2012:  We're currently in the process of trying to find a public place where we can meet and play games at least twice a month.  If you have suggestions on a good place to do that please contact me, Patrick - the group owner, and let me know.  Hopefully we can get this resolved soon.  One business so far turned us down due to "liability concerns."  Thanks.  -Patrick -------------------- This group is for new to middle level players of card and Euro-games who are also int …