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BarksBuds: A group of friends that love their dogs

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The social network for dogs and the people who love them.

Find the best dog runs and parks near you, meet the regulars, and turn "see you at the park" into real meetups and playdates. Give your pup a profile, share their best photos, and swap tips with dog people you trust.

new · dog run finder

Find a dog run near you. Meet the pack there.

Our dog run map is live: 157 dog runs and dog parks across NYC, Long Island & Westchester on one map, with the details that matter before you go. Meetups at your favorite run are next.

  • A map of nearby dog runsSearch by town, filter by county, or tap "Near me" to see the closest runs first.
  • The details that matterFenced or not, small-dog areas, water, shade, hours and residency rules, plus one-tap directions.
  • Meetups at your favorite spot Coming soonPlan a park hang or a group walk, or join one, and see who's heading over.
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what you'll get

Everything your dog's social life needs

Built for real-life friendships between dogs, and the humans holding the leashes.

Featured

Dog run finder

Every dog park and dog run near you on one map, with the details owners care about, so you can pick the right spot for your pup today.

  • Fenced runs
  • Small-dog areas
  • Water & shade
  • Meetups nearby

Meetups & playdates

Plan park hangs, group walks and playdates, and see who's heading out this weekend.

A profile for your pup

Breed, birthday, favorite toy, and a gallery of their best photos on one shareable page.

Your local pack

Meet dog owners nearby and make friends who get why you stop to pet every dog on the block.

Tips & recommendations

Swap advice on vets, groomers, sitters, trails and dog-friendly spots with people you trust.

The BarksBuds terrier
our story

The original pack is back

BarksBuds began as BarksBarks, a friendly little community where dog owners and their dogs found each other. Our scruffy terrier has been part of it from the start. Now we're bringing it back, rebuilt for today, with the same idea at its heart: a group of friends that love their dogs.

ready, set, sniff

Bring your best friend.

Waitlist members get first access to BarksBuds, starting with dog runs and meetups in their area.

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