Founded in Pleasanton, World Walk to Wellness organizes Saturday, 8:30am walks for 1 or 2 hours, depending on purpose. Objective is to get the community culture of physical activity to increase until, "Everybody is walking all the time."

IMPERFECT DOGS (and handlers) ARE WELCOME! If you are looking for a positive environment where you can work your dog around other people and dogs, you found it! This group is all about building a positive relationship and bond with your dog through science based training and benevolent leadership with fun activities and events. We host free weekly walks so that you can work on your dog's loose leash walking, socialization, and/or reactivity challenges in a relaxed environment and with guidance …

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.

Little Dog Friends (Point Isabel Chapter) Find out where other little dogs ( THIS GROUP IS FOR OUR LITTLE DOGS to be a part of.  Members of the Little Dog Friends should not weigh more than 30 lbs, (Unless you are a really fat chihuahua. Please, no large breed puppies) Members join for play, socializing and walks at various venues.  Home base for the gang will be the area behind Mudpuppy's at Point Isabel, the greatest dog park on the planet!!! Little Dog Friends may enjoy celebrating their dog …

Parenting can be tough...especially with an active pooch in the house as well. This group is for moms and dads who are interested in meeting up for walks/hikes with their kids AND their dogs. It's a great opportunity to meet other parents of two-legged and four-legged loved ones and exercise that doggy that may need a little extra time and TLC since baby came along. This group is Bay Area based but more specifically the East Bay. Some of the walks/hikes may be off-road types so a jogging type st …

Want to get out and socialize, but feel guilty leaving the pooch behind? How about a friendly environment where we can have fun while letting our best friends have fun at the same time!? We'll have dog walks, doggie play dates, dinners or game nights in dog-friendly homes and locations, etc. Your ideas are welcome! This is a new group, but it seems that there must be plenty of queer-identified dog lovers around to make this a success. Join now and let's get it rolling!

“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.

Get out and explore...with your dog. This group is for active dog owners who enjoy the outdoors as much as their pooches and don't want to leave them behind. We're about hiking, kayaking, Mtn. Biking, day/weekend trips, snowshoeing, XC skiing, social events, and last but not least training.

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 …

The Sacramento Walking Sticks is the Nation's largest AVA affiliated walking club! We started in November 1984 and are a non-profit organization that is run 100% by volunteers. We are associated with: • California Volkssport Association • American Volkssport Association • International Federation of Popular Sports All of our events: • Are open to everyone - you don't have to be a member to participate. • Are non-competitive - go at your own pace. • Can be done for free! (A low-cost Incentive Pr …

This is a dog friendly group for women in Palo Alto who would like to walk early weekday mornings before work and support each other to lose weight. We will do easy to moderate 2-3 mile walks at a steady pace and go faster when the group gets more fit and feels ready. I have found that having walking partners and a support group is very helpful to establish getting up and out and establish a routine. The vision for this group is to walk 3-4 times a week between 7:00-8:00 a.m. in the South Palo A …

Hike with Your Dog South Bay and Peninsula is a fun and social group of people and their dogs who love to hike, be outdoors and meet new friends. All friendly dogs and people are welcome! Group hikes are generally between 2 - 5 miles and vary from easy to moderate strenuous levels. We try to provide as many opportunities for dog to dog socialization as possible, including hiking in areas that allow for off leash play. Suggestions for hiking locations, times and opportunities are encouraged! As p …

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 is a group for anyone that is interested in getting training for there dogs we do training in Roseville and, away from the normal training areas. for example go up to Point Isabel for the day and have a 1 hour training session then just have fun out there after the training session. then for another trip go to the city of Carmel etc... We look forward to meeting you:)

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.

This group is tailor-made for dog-owning queers in the East Bay! We will meet at dog parks, go for hikes with our pups, and get together for other social activities where doggies are always welcome! Please note: I'm fairly new to the area, so suggestions for meetup locations are MUCH appreciated!

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

Let's face it, we all could use more playtime, whether you're a dog or human, and our dogs can never get too much socialization and exercise.  It's in their nature to want to be social, and more active they are, healthier they will be (mentally and physically), same goes for us humans!  :) This group will meet regularly, dedicated to doing fun hikes or long walks in beautiful locations all around in and around San Francisco Bay Area. The goal is to have a regular calendar of events going so the …

Calling all SF boxers!!! Fawn, Brindle, White, Black, and all boxer-mixes we want you to join our party each month. We are going to have a Boxer Party!! In addition to our boxer friends, we would like to extend our invitation to SuperDog Clients. SF Boxer Mania is sponsored by SuperDog, a professional dog walking service within San Francisco. This will be a great opportunity for our new Boxer friends to play and also socialize with other four-legged friends. After all, the most important thi …