Welcome to DogCentric Events... Your Search for Four-Legged Fun ENDS HERE! If you are dog-crazy like us, you are always looking for the next "dog-related" event, restaurants that welcome your four-legged friend, stores that open their doors to your cuddly canine and parks to sink your paws into. DogCentric has you covered. We are constantly scouting out the best dog-friendly activities in the DC-Metro area for our meetups and you are cordially invited. DogCentric is THE expert on all things …

The old saying goes, if your dog is over-weight, you are not getting enough exercise. We are excited to meet with other local active, and not so active, dog owners who are interested in running (or walking) with their dog for general fitness or to lose a couple extra pounds (both you and your dog). Runners and walkers are welcome. The goal of the group is too share dog friendly races in the area and to provide a forum so that dog owners can meet and train together.

Welcome to the Alexandria-Fairfax Social Club! We are one big area with plenty to do! This area alone has many festivals, tons of tennis courts, shows and cheap eat restaurants. All are welcome. All events are only in public venues which means NO PRIVATE HOMES and NO CAMPING. All participants are responsible for staying within their own physical limits especially during our tennis matches, hikes and bowling face offs. And, as always, remember to practice good sportsmanship to each other. It is a …

The U.S. FreedomWalk Festival® Friday, October 18, Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20, 2013 Location: Arlington,VA-Washington,DC The U.S. FreedomWalk Festival® is a weekend-long social walking challenge bringing participants of all ages and abilities together for exercise, fun, and international friendship. Each day features a different walk available only on that day. This non-competitive walking sport event is called volksmarching. It's a walk for fitness and fellowship only with the …

If you have an adventurous little dog who likes to get out and about, you have come to the right place!  The Small Dog Bark & Sniff Club is specifically for toy breed and small dogs under 20 lbs. who enjoy hanging out with dogs their own size.  We meet once a month for easy on-leash walks to explore neighborhoods and parks in Bethesda or upper northwest DC.  The walks will often include visits to coffee shops, pet stores and dining at dog friendly restaurants.  We also have occasional field trip …

This group is for hiking enthusiasts in the DC/MD/NOVA area.  NVHC asks non-members who show up on hikes to pay a nominal guest fee of $2.  Just being an online member of this Meetup site does not automatically make you a member of NVHC.  NVHC is a very well-organized, friendly hiking club, and NVHC offer hikes almost every Saturday and Sunday throughout the entire year, rain or shine.  See the official NVHC website at www.NVHC.com. OFFICIAL NVHC PET POLICY: In general, pets are welcome on NVHC …

Some people drift through their entire life. They do it one day at a time, one week at a time, one month at a time. It happens so gradually they are unaware of how their lives are slipping away until it's too late. The time to be happy is now, regardless of any circumstances or beliefs, it is your birth right to be free and happy in every moment. Here we maximize every moment of our existence and live our life to the fullest. This group is here to remind us of all the things we want to achieve i …

We are a group of dog enthusiasts who just want to get together with other dogs and their people in a fun environment. Some meetups will be Yappy Hours where there will be adult beverages, dog treats, and finger foods for the people. Other meetups will involve events in the area like a doggy cruise, fundraisers for charity, etc. Anyone who has a dog or loves dogs should join us!

Have you foregone your gym membership because you feel too guilty to be out exercising while your dog sits at home after he's already been home all day when you're at work? Is your waist-line suffering for it? This is a friendly, supportive community of people who want to get out with their dogs, get some exercise, make friends and hep each other reach their fitness and weight goals. We're encouraging, non-judgemental and have a leave no (wo)man behind attitude. Don't be embarrassed if you're ou …

Miniature Pinschers love to have fun and what better way to have a good time than with other minpins!  Our group gets together once a month for meet and mingle social events, walks and other interesting activities. CLICK HERE for more details and information about our group. TO JOIN--Your introduction should tell us about your minpin and include his/her name.  Your photo should be of your minpin or you with your minpin. Our indoor meetups are graciously hosted by DOGTOPIA AT WHITE FLINT.

We are a diverse group of  easy going people who enjoy the great outdoors.    Our outings  range from urban walks to country rambles to mountain hikes. We hike on Saturdays, Sundays, an occasional Tuesday and sometimes at night.  Since we either begin our hikes at the starting place or car pool to  the trail head, there is no need to register in advance.  No dogs are allowed on the hikes. But all people who enjoy hiking in the company of others, are welcome. For a complete listing of Center Hik …

Enjoy the newest off-leash dog park in Fairfax County! Friendly dogs of all sizes and their humans are welcome to join in the fun. Westgrove Park in Alexandria, VA is conveniently located just minutes off the Beltway and GW Parkway.

This is a group interested in Australian Shepherds and their activities. Let's get our Aussies together for hikes and runs. Let's also support Aussie rescue activities.

This is a way for members of Falkland Chase to share resources and talk about upcoming hiking events. Meetup is a great way to build a schedule as well. We'll decide if this is a good fit going forward. One are I'd like to explore would be getting together with some humans and canines that would be down for some more intense hikes and potentially backpacking. Also, I am putting everyone that joins from Falkland Chase as an organizer, so you can do everything except ask for money for events. Post …

Have you always wanted to know what the sound of 20 or more bulldogs snorting would sound like? Well it's time to find out! This group is for anyone who owns a bully breed dogs, and wants to have fun with play dates, hiking, swimming trips, basically just taking your bully buds on grand adventures! We will be planning meet ups at all sort of doggie events, as well as setting up our own events, in the metro area. This is our facebook page http://www.facebook.com/SquishyFacesUnite

This is a group for DOG LOVERS!!! We want to have a weekly group of pet people and their pets get together for a fun and socializing time.