I decided to start this group, to reach out to others who would like to give of themselves, and make a difference in helping others (in this case homeless dogs). The purpose of this group is to create a network of people who would like to help make a difference in helping dogs with rescue groups get exercise, socialization, and eventually adoption. You should join if you have a love for animals, and would like to spend some time improving the lives of some beautiful, loving, but homeless dogs. Y …

This is a group for people who have rescued, fostering or adopted a puppymill rescue dog . These are special needs dogs who need our special attention. Each month we will have either a trainer or some type of expert helping those who help these special needs critters. There is a wonderful after life after the horrible life they have lived as breeders. We just need to help them adjust.

A group for adventurous dogs and their people. The plan is to set up meetups for some of our favorite things to do with our dogs: off-leash hiking, walking, group playdates, training field trips, on-leash socialization walks etc. We'll try out new things when we find them...we're open to all suggestions! We don't discriminate based on breed or type, but we do ask that dogs are non-dog-aggressive to attend certain events, such as group playdates or off-leash hikes. 

According to the American Veterinary Hospital Association, 1 out of 4 more pets would survive an emergency if just one pet first aid technique were applied prior to receiving emergent veterinary care. PetStructor teaches Pet Tech's PetSaver program, the premier pet CPR, first aid, and care training. The 8 hour course uses both lecture and hands-on demonstration to enhance the learning and practical experience. Students will have the opportunity to perform 3 types of physical assessment, 3 types …

Agility is a fun way to build your dog's confidence and make your relationship even stronger.   Learn the proper way to introduce your dog to agility equipment with lures and praise.  Please note, this class is just for fun and is not intended to be preparation for competition.  Many of the dogs in class are seeing the equipment for the first time. The equipment we use includes buja boards, jumps, tunnels, chutes, teeter-tauter, A-frame, and dog walk.  The equipment is modeled after what you s …

A group for dogs 8 pounds and under when fully grown!  Join today to meet with others with tiny dogs! There are great groups for small dogs, but sometimes even the small dogs are too big for our tiny ones to play with! This group is for tiny dogs' parents who like to learn more about care and training.  Membership will be based on the weight of the dog with preference given to those that are "teacup" in size (5 lbs. or less when grown).

We are a family who inadvertently started a New Non-Profit Organization {NPO} { *(501)(c)(3) pending *} trying to raise support, awareness and assistance in several different areas for disabled Veterans, the D/deaf community and service animals in the Anne Arundel County area of Maryland first and then reaching out to other communities as your donations and sponsorships allow. This began October of 2011 with our own service animals that needed assistance in A. A. County & found no local support. …

Admit it...Who owns who in this relationship? I am Michelle and I am owned by two Scottish Terriers, Connor and Tess. My dogs are NOT spoiled....I am well trained. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ This is meetup group of humans who are owned by their four-legged friends and proud of it. We value the relationships we have with our dogs and we enjoy getting out and being active with them. We are all dog lovers who will gather regularly in th …

We are a group of Dachshund Owners and Friends who enjoy getting together for fun with and without our beloved Dachshunds at our side! We share a wide variety of interest especially anything Dachshund related. Meet fellow Dachshunds and Dachshund Owners near you! Come to a local Dachshund Meetup to talk about training issues, health and nutrition, and the general well-being of our Beloved and Popular breed, as well as let the dogs romp and play and make new friends. Longhaired, Smooth or Wirehai …

… We educate on the health dangers of over-vaccinating, why training is so important and what is involved in being a responsible pet guardian. Please see our links section for more information at http://www.tails-of-hope.org/.

CrossFit - Constantly Varied High Intensity Functional Movements   Welcome to DC CrossFitters, We're a group people that are knowledgeable about the CrossFit brand (and those who want to learn about it) meeting others who are the same.   In other words, this group is for: Fans of CrossFit - As CrossFit has grown as a training program and a sport, the CrossFit games and associated fitness competitions have grown as well. Lots of people enjoy being a fan of the CrossFit brand - watching the Cross …

We are a fun energetic group who has a true love of dachshunds of all shapes and sizes. We like to get together in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia to share a wealth of information with each other (i.e. good nutrition, training tips, pet sitting, health care providers, etc.). If there's a dachshund (s) in need, our group pulls together and we do whatever it takes to lend a hand. The group is now lead by new organizers Kelly Ann and Tyler. Together with their three loveable dachshunds Norma …

This group focuses on Westies and Westie owners socialization.  All other well-behaved Westie family dogs are welcome, too.  We will try to move the meetups around to different dog parks in NoVa to better fit the locations of our members.