“ I would love to get my very active hound involved in some agility training or other sorts of earthdog events. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my Rottie mix needs socialization and needs to stay busy. He has lots of energy and needs to drain it all once in a while. ”

“ Winchester Pet Pals is a Professional Pet Sitting Company based out of Winchester,VA. Check us out @ www.wpp4me.com! Starting a local pet sitting/pet care meetup would be a great networking tool for all of this area's pet care professionals! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because to make friends and learn new things. ”

“ I was rescued by my current owner and would love to help others find homes as well. It would be extra terrific to find some playmates in the Alexandria area to walk with when my 'buddy' comes home from work. She loves to take me out for long walks. ”

“ In former home I had a homestead farm with animals including exotic older animals taken in from zoos. I had an indoor aviary with over 35 birds from finches to cockatoos and parrots. Now I have a new husband and we rehomed a small managery. ”

“ I have just moved back into the Stafford area with my feonce and our three year old son. I have always had a passion for animals, but over the past three years I have discovered dog training and am looking to network with others who are interested. ”

“ Hello, we are interested in learning the clicker dog training method. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to breed my male before he gets to old. ”

“ Hi! I'm looking to meet other people in the area that have their own businesses, and people who like to hike with their dogs. ”

“ Looking for upbeat, involved parents to participate in a range of activities/hobbies to enjoy with (or without) the kids, from the relaxing to the more challenging. Who couldn't use a few new friends? Feel free to email me: patchtrader@hotmail.com ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i am a dog trainer and just geting a business started in the fredericksburg area. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I've adopted a 3yo Rottweiler mix Mia I want to train as a service mobility assist dog, I have MS and now use a walker so I guess I want her to be a walker dog. She has some basic training I'm using TEAMWORK I & II ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my 150 pound mastiff can meet new big friends just like him. ”

“ I would like to learn more on how to raise my APBT the right way and would like to get some advice. Dobbie would like to makes some friends. ”

“ I want local Meetups in Order to stay in touch with other Trainers/Owners and discuss possible Training methods ”

“ Hi, my name is Christina. My hearing dog Pats is a mostly black border collie mix. I am late-deafened -- I can hear but have trouble understanding so use hearing aids, Pats and closed captioning. I am a press officer at a cabinet agency downtown ”

“ Hello! I'm Karen; and live in Vienna, VA. Although I don't have a dog, I'm very interested in training dogs to become assisted dogs for the disabled. I hope this group will be of help to me. Thank you! ”

“ I'm Cheryl Heppner and I have a hearing dog named Galaxy from Canine Companions for Independence. We graduated in November 2002. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I think the dog socialization would be beneficial to my dog. ”

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“ I have a hearing dog named Parker. He is 3 1/2 years border collie mix and from Fidos for Freedom, inc. I would love to meet new friends who are deaf or hard of hearing and have hearing or service dogs. ”

“ I want local Signing with Baby Meetups because I want my son to continue signing and appreciate its importance. ”

“ I want local Active Dogs Meetups because I'd like to meet other people for possible dog playdates and learn more about dog friendly places in Fredericksburg. ”

“ Hello! My name is Veronica, I live in Vienna. I'm interested in getting more involved with the local democratic party and meeting other democrats in the area. ”