"Don't do mornings", come join us!   Meet new friends to share afternoon 1-4 hour, easy to moderate, with some more challenging, local nature walks and hikes, plus other arts and entertainment activities. Don't forget to check the day of an event for any changes. Please give yourself plenty of time to find us, since we only wait an extra 10 minutes before starting an event to be fair to everyone. We will occasionally post a "Dog Friendly" event, which is the ONLY TIME  when friendly, well behave …

We are looking for hikers over 40 years old who want to explore all the great trails NJ has to offer. Most of the hikes will be in NJ or on the NY border, 4-5 hours long, 6 to 10 miles, and of moderate to strenuous difficulty.  The hikes will mostly take place on Saturdays or Sundays Meetup Rules: This is a social event and not a guided hike. As such you are responsible for understanding and following all laws within the park. You accept responsibility for the safety of yourself,  and any fri …

Every Saturday morning, we meet up for a friendly hike through the nature trails of Forest Park in Queens. We also hike to other locations for which we'll give ample notice. Who: Anyone who wants to escape into nature for a little while. Our hikes will take us over dirt paths, over fallen logs, and up and down easy hills. We average around 3 miles. Our highest hill is equal to about 3 to 4 flights of subway stairs in elevation. If you commute every day, you will be fine. No one will be left behi …

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 …

Something that all dogs need: Exercise, Walks & Mental Stimulation!! Pooky's club was originally established in 2003 as a "cockers" only meetup. I created it to exercise & socialize my "reactive" dog around other dogs & to meet other cocker owners in the area who love the breed as much as I do. Soon thereafter, people started contacting me saying that they didnt have a cocker, but could they come pleazzzze? So effective 2006 I changed it to Pooky's All Breed Dog Walking Club! All breeds & ages …

We are a group devoted to dogs and their human companions who love to hike off-leash. Meeting monthly to start, we aim to provide an enjoyable experience for all participants, regardless of skill, in varied locations thorughout Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties. All while respecting the indigenous New York environment and following a strict carry-in/carry-out policy. Do you and your dog not feel qualified to hike off-leash? We'll provide lots of guidance and training -- or we can match y …

Welcome to *The D.O.G. House* (Dog Organizers' Group)!!! This group is for ORGANIZERS/LEADERS of DOG GROUPS -- big, small, furry, hairless, yappy, active, puppy, senior, rescue, therapy, etc. -- from all countries ... United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, etc. -- using all kinds of software platforms ... Meetup, GroupSpaces, BigTent, Dolphin, Yahoo, Google, Ning, MSN, Facebook, MySpace, whatever! If you can PROVIDE A LINK to an active group/team (not a business) -- that YOU lead -- …

We are the Dobies of Brooklyn who love to get together for walks, play, and lots of socialization! We will meet at parks, beaches, outdoor beer halls and the likes for lots of doggie (and human) fun. If you have other suggestions please speak up, and of course non-dobie siblings are always welcome! Also follow us on our facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/TheDobermanGangOfNyc

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 …

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 …

This group was created to help bring like minded individuals together. Outdoor Activities range from Hiking, Mountain biking, Kayaking, Skiing/Snowboarding, Snowshoeing, Festivals, Astronomy...and pretty much anything in-between Indoor Activities Include: Wine, Beer & Spirit Tastings, Happy Hours, Dancing, Dining, Movies & Rock-climbing Always open for suggestions on anything!!!! Most Hiking events are Canine Friendly. *Please submit a recent photo of yourself (within the last couple years) so …

Hello everyone! We've decided to broaden the activities of this group to include hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities.  Since we have multiple leaders, each will focus on areas of personal interest.  Activities will range from beginner level to moderate. Hikes will be 2-6 miles in length with various terrains, while bike outings will range from 10-20 miles. When dogs are allowed to participate in various activities, we'll make it known. For all activities, please wear appropriate gear an …

NJ SNEAKERS 2.0 is a north Jersey Meetup group for intermediate hikers concentrating on trails in north/western New Jersey, south/central New York state. Beginners are welcome so long as you have the ability to keep up and not delay the group.  Experienced hikers are welcome so long as you realize it's not a race.  We don't hike fast and we don't hike slow but we will hike at a brisk pace.  I also have a tendency to pick hikes with steep inclines (as any member of the Sneakers 1.0 group will gla …

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, …

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 …

Meet other local Golden Retriever owners and lovers to trade tales and training tips. How about a hike off leash at one of the local parks with trails. Dog park meetups and any other suggestions are welcome. Day and time are open to change. DO YOU HAVE ROOM IN YOUR HEART AND YOUR HOME TO FOSTER OR ADOPT A GOLDEN? CHECK OUT OUR RESCUE WEBSITE AT WWW.SUNSHINEGOLDENRESCUE.COM AND HELP SAVE A LIFE. Check us out on Facebook!!!!

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 …

Want to take a stroll with some paulus hook pups? A pack walk is a great way to socialize your dog. This is not a play group, but a 30-45 minute walk with other great dogs!