Hello and Welcome!  I started this group in 2011 to provide opportunities for dogs and their owners to enjoy some outdoorsy activities and socializing in the greater Sacramento/Norcal area.   I like to emphasize off leash hiking and events, but any events or event suggestions are welcome. ** All dogs (any breed or mix!) are welcome on or off leash, as long as they are well-socialized and friendly. All people are welcome (with or without dogs), as long as they are dog lovers! *** Please read the …

This meetup group is for "pet parents" who love and treat their dogs as part of the family, and are looking for events and activities where both dogs and humans can socialize and enjoy themselves. If you love dogs (whether you have one or not), feel free to attend our meetups and meet other fellow dog lovers! Our activities include hiking/walking on dog-friendly trails, group meetups at dog-friendly parks, pet fairs and humane shelter volunteer work -- as well as any other dog friendly activity …

Who doesn't need more active, animal loving women in their lives for hiking, biking and hanging out?   Email me suggestions (and a date and time that work for you) and I'll set up an invite. Dogs are welcome as long as they are friendly to both humans and other animals on AND off leash.  This is a hiking group designed to be stress free for humans and animals alike. Owners who bring dogs that repeatedly exhibit aggressive behavior on any given hike will be asked to walk separately from the group …

It's ruff being a little dog in a big dog world. This group if for people who want their little pups (20lbs and under) to pal up and play together.

We're a brand new group dedicated to dog owners looking to swap advice, do group walks, go to dog shows and just plain socialize with other dog owners! We can meet for group walks on leash at any of several parks and also do our best to get the dogs together off-leash. Want to meet other friendly dog lovers? This is your meetup group! Have tons of questions about dogs that you'd like to ask other experienced dog owners? This is your meetup group! Want to meet a group of people to keep you compan …

Welcome Dog, Pup and Mutt Pals, If you’re a Peninsula Dweller, a Coastal Local, a City Habitant, a Suburban Neighbor or a little of everything with a Love of Dogs, you’ve found your group! The Peninsula Dog Owners group is all about cool “dog and their people” gigs. From hikes, to social parties, to a session at the park, even some community work for good measure – we’re diligently filling our doggy social calendar for everyone’s benefit. We invite you to send us your suggestions on things you’d …

Meetup with other local dog owners at fun social events in and around San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to major regional events we plan on scheduling regular social events all around the San Francisco Bay Area. Memebers can always suggest and even host their own events. So if you don't see a time, place, or location that works for you, please suggest an event.

“Calling all Dalmatian owners! I'd love to meet and trade firehouse stories. We meet once a week at Cottle Rd., dog park and let good times roll.

For those who wish to hike/walk their dogs in a group setting, for those who wish to be around dogs but can't have one, or for those who love to hike/walk and don't mind hiking with dogs present. There will be a combination of easy and medium hikes, fast and slow hikes, and long and short hikes at various times of the day.

General Group Description: This group is to find health through walking.  It is intended to provide motivation to get up and out and get some exercise.  We have all levels of walkers.  I hope to continue to provide a variety of walks and increasingly difficult walks so Walkers can improve their fitness over time. Our goal is to increase the number of Meetups so that everyone can find a walk that fits their needs.  If you don't see a walk that suits you, you are welcome to become an Assistant Co …

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This group is for all Pit Bull and other bully breed owners in the East Bay. We will host organized walks where we can show off how amazing these dogs truly are! All dogs are welcome, including dogs with some social issues. This is a great way to work on socializing your dog in a controlled and safe manner. All dogs must be on a leash (no retractable leashes or long lines), and everyone must be respectful of each others pets and avoid leash greeting your dog(s) without asking owner's permission. …

Wiggle Butts Unite! Meet with other local Australian Shepherd owners for dog walks/hikes and trips to the dog park! We also meet for dog related events around town, as well as exposing our dogs to agility, flyball, and herding. We like to meet Aussie's from all over Nor Cal! This is a fun group of dogs and people who love their dogs! We do everything from very active to low key meetups....there is something for everyone to enjoy. Since our meet ups are very social in nature, we do ask that your …

Calling all small dog owners! Are you interested in meeting new people and socializing your pups of all ages? Well then Neverland Pups are right for you! Our goal is to build a community for you and your four legged pal! We are about interacting with your dog, meeting new people while making memories with new friends for you and your pup! its not like a lot of the other dog meet ups and just sit around, we will be walking, hiking, having doggy contest, training sessions and more. I love my dogs …

I am a pit bull junkie who is dedicated to rescuing/training this awesome breed of dog and changing public perception of the loveable blockheads. This group is for all pit bull and pit bull mix owners (and of course anyone else who wants to come along for the ride) to get together in a safe and organized walking environment to socialize our dogs, and of course ourselves. This is a great way to make dog and human friends. These are not dog walk type meet ups. I believe that in order to best show …

This Meet Up group was started in 2010, so that German Shepherds could play, exercise and socialization with their own kind. This Meet Up group is very active group with a full calendar of activities each day. All new members must have a photo of their Shepherd and answer some basic questions to join. Photos of nature or yourself will not be accepted. Meetups are held all around the Bay Area and vary from hikes, beach trips, community events, fundraising, store openings, soldiers arriving home, …

Sonoma County Outdoors is an adult group for Hiking, Walking, and Social Activities. Want to hike or walk for fitness and fun? Would regularly meeting with a committed group of like minded people help keep you accountable to exercise? Just want to get out of the house and have some fun? If you said yes to any of these questions, then take a look at Sonoma County Outdoors! There are a lot of great hiking Meetup groups out there. I'm a member of many of them and plan to continue to hike with the …

Meet other local West Highland White Terrier (Westie) owners & lovers! Plus other small dogs and their owners (can't leave them behind)! We often meet at an off-leash dog park in the South Bay area where the dogs can run around and have some fun! We also have a Walking Westies Walkabout Group that walks in various venues in the South Bay Area. Please check this page for dates and times of the dog park meetups and the Walking Westies Walkabouts. We look forward to seeing you at one of our meetups …

For lovers and companions of Siberian Huskies (and mixes). Socializing, husky interaction and training are the primary focus of this SF Bay Area group. This is a new group so we are open to suggestions for meet-ups.  We would like to do meet-ups throughout the Bay Area from Pacifica to Vallejo.  There are a lot of Huskies out there that need interaction and we would like to have them all.  All meet-ups are free with the exception of training sessions in which we will be paying a certified traine …

Where The Beagles Come Out & Play! Socialize your beagles with other beagles and meet other beagle owners.

We are a group of Doodle parents who want to get together for play-dates with other Doodles of all kind. The purpose is for socialization, networking, sharing fun stories and meeting others who share the love and sweet nature of their Doodles. If you are curious about the Doodle breed or want to join in our Doodle Romp, please contact me and come to our Meet Up social... its oodles of Doodles of fun!

There does not appear to be a South Bay group for Goldendoodles or Labradoodles. We'd love to get something going for playgroups, meet-ups, and even shared sitting. Mostly Palo Alto south.