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.

This is a non-breed specific group, any size any age.  If your dog is in good health an has current vaccines or titer your are welcome.  If you have any issues such as leash pulling, I will be there to help you work through it.     Did you know that exercising your dog can curtail common behavior issues? Common behavior problems like chewing, barking, digging or just plain old unruliness can be frustrating for any dog owner. Did you ever notice that dogs have an uncanny ability of finding ways …

My name is Jo Esposito and I'm a Certified Dog Trainer with On Track Dog Training LLC. I started this meetup to offer small group, low-cost introductory socialization and basic training classes for dogs and their owners. Sessions will be grouped by breed size: small, medium & large. Individual lessons can also be arranged to address any behavioral issues. All of my training techniques stem from positive reinforcement. Come and learn how to work with your dog to create a more harmonious life for …

Monthly leashed dog walkabouts in northern NJ. WalkAbouts are once monthly on Sat or Sun mornings from October through May. Mon or Wednesday evenings June through September.

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! :)

We welcome those who support pits, even if you aren't NYC residents or pit bull owners! ** NYC meetups for Pit bulls / Pit mixes (staffs, rescues, etc) every Saturday or Sunday throughout whole year. **  We meet at various parks and dog runs, dog-friendly restaurants, take walks along rivers and bridges, and through New York City neighborhoods. A great opportunity to socialize your dogs in a welcoming and helpful environment. Options abound for people with dog-aggressive pits who still want to …

New York Animal Rights Alliance America is now waging a revolution on the New York Center for Animal Care and Control. We hit the streets in large numbers with flyers and signs to give the City of NY a strong message, WE ARE NOT GOING TO TAKE THE SLAUGHTER OF OUR DOGS AND CATS **ANYMORE** and demand the killing ends now, that the pounds in Queens and the Bronx be built after the city just won their appeal NOT to build them, that decency and compassion and patience and MONEY is allocated to our …

This meetup is "going to the dogs"...Pugs to be precise!!! Okay, so you're owned by a Pug; that goes without saying! I am too, as are many others. Why do we love these big-eyed, wrinkle-faced Pugsters so much? There are so many reasons, & that's reason enough to join the NNJPE! Our steadily-growing group of friendly Pugaholics & their Pugs meet for outings once a month (with "special events" tossed in for good measure), in order to provide our furbabies (& ourselves) some time for socialization …

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!!!!

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 …

United Action for Animals has launched the Anti-Animal Fighting Campaign to expose animal fighting (whether with dogs or gamecocks) in New York City. Our primary outreach advocate for the voiceless victims in court and to educated the general public about these heinous crimes. Let's all band together to end the horror these animals suffer everyday

Meet other local lovers and owners of the Pekingese! Our main purpose & mission is to bring our Royal Chinese Lion Dogs together to play & exchange helpful information & appreciate these little living works of art. We are a social group who look forward to getting together once a month for a Pekingese Playgroup so our breed can play & socialize with other precious Pekes! Pekes are such a special breed with a larger-than-life personality which other peke owners can appreciate & admire:) …

The Beagle is an amazing dog! These hounds have unique personalities and especially strong scavenging instincts. And their humans are usually awesome individuals too!

Our aim is to solely provide Help (in whatever form) to a variety of needs, such as Organizations that assist children. So any kind of fundraising or visiting or "adopting" a childrens ward and working with them in what they think is good for the children to raise spirits is one angle. I also love dogs and there are many shelters because of the many problems of overbreeding, crossbreeding, abuse and abandonement and so on. Connecting with the ASPCA would be best to determine ways to help in the …

This is your chance to get FREE dog training tips from Kiela Kern, dubbed "New York City's Dog Whisperer" by ABC's 20/20. Bring your dog and be prepared to be Wowed by Kiela's talents. Kiela will demonstrate her Co-Operative Approach, a training methodology she pioneered. Even if you don't have any particular dog training questions, feel free to bring your dog to socialize In addition to the free clinics we schedule let us know if you would like to invite us to your group or event. Feel free to …

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