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Best Dog Meet Ups in Northern Virginia

October 21, 2019 by Mary Telesz

two dogs at a meetup in northern virginiaA dog meet-up is one of the best ways that both you and your dog can have some fun together. It is a fantastic way for you to meet other dog owners and give your dog a chance to socialize with other dogs. Everyone benefits. You get to meet new dog lovers and your dog gets to romp and hang out with other dogs. You’ll both get some fresh air and a little exercise. You will learn about available resources that can help you be the best dog owner you can be.

Here are some popular dog meet up spots and organizations in northern Virginia.

Shirlington Dog Park

S. Arlington Mill Drive, Arlington, VA 22206

Sundays 10:15 am – 1:00 pm

Join a group of Australian Shepherd lovers every Sunday morning at the Shirlington Dog Park. If your furry friend is a puppy, or a small dog, go to the small dog park within the larger dog park. Give your puppy lots of safe opportunities to meet new dogs and have new experiences. It is a wonderful way to teach your puppy confidence and learn to socialize. It can play with other small dogs and puppies.

Montrose Park

Georgetown Little Dog Meet Up

3099 R Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.

Sundays 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Montrose Park in Georgetown is the perfect place to go with your little dog. You’ll see the group on the great lawn near the big tree on the right.

Paw Pals in the Park

Fairfax, Virginia

Time and location varies

one of the dog meetups in the northern virginia areaPaw Pals in the Park is a group of active dog owners who like to meet for on-leash walks to explore and enjoy area parks. The time and place change each month. These meet-ups provide exercise for you and your furry friend, as well as a place for socialization and the opportunity to meet new two-legged and four-legged friends. It is a great location for dog walking in Fairfax. Contact Paw Pals for more information.

Puparatzi Parties

Whole Dogz

Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia

Time varies

This group is for dog lovers who want to socialize their dogs and have fun at the same time! They meet for a well-attended “Yappy Hour” at Whole Dogz, and they plan to meet at other dog-friendly venues. Join the group for supervised indoor play for big and little dogs and puppies. You can get professional pet photographs, doggy treats, give-aways, raffles, and refreshments. Every dog leaves with a prize! There is a fee of $10 per dog, and they donate items to the local Animal Shelter and Animal Charities.

Manassas/Fairfax Dachshund Group

Every second Sunday of the month, 12:00-2:00 pm

The location available to members only

Dachshund owners who join this group will have lots of opportunities to take their doxies to play with other doxies at a nearby location. The group events also include parties for the humans, too.

Obedience Workshops and Classes

Manassas, Virginia area

Time and location varies

Join this group for free and learn about the various group events led by an experienced dog trainer. The group is for dog owners who want some assistance in basic and intermediate dog obedience training and walking in the Manassas area in various dog-friendly locations. The locations may be a park, walking through Home Depot, or some other location that will challenge your dog and your own dog-handling skills. Members will learn and perfect basic obedience skills. Young and old dogs are welcome. Classes and events vary by skill level, ranging from basic/beginner to more experienced. All events occur in the evenings or weekends.

Running (or Walking) with Your Dog

Alexandria, Virginia area

Time and location varies

friends at one of the dog meetups in northern virginiaMeet with other dog owners who want to run or walk with their dog for general fitness or to lose a couple extra pounds (both you and your dog). Runners and walkers are both 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.

DC Area Active Dogs Happy Hour and Play Group

DC Area

Time and location varies

This group is for dog owners who enjoy taking their dogs out and meeting other dog owners. They have dog happy hours, dog hikes, dog play times, and other activities. To participate, your dog must be well-socialized and friendly towards other people and dogs.

Contact Paw Pals for more information

These are just a few of the many meet up opportunities in the northern Virginia area. If you are looking for more opportunities for dog meet ups, such as breed-specific meet up events, call Paw Pals for information. Paw Pals keeps up with the many different pet-loving groups and ongoing area events.

If your work schedule keeps you away from your four-legged companion all day, Paw Pals can help provide your pet with the attention it needs while you are gone. Paw Pals pet sitters are bonded, insured, and trained in basic animal health care. They provide professional pet sitting and dog walking services and they are happy to discuss your needs with you.

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Andrea Hall
Andrea Hall
22:45 03 Oct 20
I wasn't sure about hiring a new doggie walker service... after all they are our kiddos... my babies were in great hands and I felt relaxed having them in their care. Thank you for everything!
Phillip Evans
Phillip Evans
14:38 11 Jul 20
When we adopted our new dog in January, Paw Pals agreed to walk her and give her some outside time so she wasn't in the crate all day. She loved her dog walker and you could see her excitement every time the walker showed up. We moved out of the area but would recommend Paw Pals to anyone needing someone to care for their pets.
Katie Russell
Katie Russell
15:01 17 May 20
Paw Pals is fantastic! I have had a great experience with Mary! Compassionate, professional, responsive, and prompt! Thank you!
Kristin Conrad
Kristin Conrad
16:00 16 Nov 19
We are so grateful we found Mary and her team at Paw Pals. They are exceptionally responsive, amazingly organized and detail-oriented.We have such peace of mind when we travel knowing our home and pets are so well cared for. Paw Pals is the best pet sitting service we’ve used, and we’re so happy we found them.
Dr Tammy Cashion
Dr Tammy Cashion
21:11 12 Mar 19
We have used Paw pals pet sitting on multiple occasions for our bunnies while we are away. Many pet sitters are not interested in small pets however; Mary and her team, are amazing and we trust her implicitly! We are very happy with the outstanding service we have received from her team including texts and photos of our pets when we are out of town. They always go the extra mile and we highly recommend them!
Cindy Welgoss
Cindy Welgoss
13:12 27 Nov 20
We have been using Paw Pals for several years, and through a variety of pets that we have loved. Mary and her team have always been *exceptional* in every way. They are professional, courteous, and truly love our fur family! Mary herself is an organized and stellar administrator of her pet care business, keeping detailed records of our pet’s needs, scheduled pet visits, payments, and balance due easy to keep track of as the pet owner. The pet caretaking team is reliable and trustworthy. When our dogs see any of their Paw Pal friends, they get SO excited to see them! Follow up comments are left via text to keep the pet owner informed of the visit and how the pets are faring. Paw Pals has allowed our family the peace of mind to leave our pets at home, for work, weekend getaways and longer times away when necessary, where they are the most comfortable and familiar. We are grateful to Mary and her team for giving us the ability to enjoy pet ownership without feeling tied down. The responsibility of having pets comes with the need to keep them safe and comfortable at all times, and Mary and her team affords us this when our family has to be away.
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