The New Corporate Happy Hours are Dog-Friendly
Corporate team building in Chicago has a reputation problem. Trust falls. Trivia nights. Another rooftop happy hour that everyone leaves after 45 minutes. Pup Social exists because there's a better way to get a team to actually bond — and it turns out dogs are better icebreakers than any HR-approved activity ever invented.
Tiny Dog Meetup at Pup Social Is Now a Recurring Event!
Looking for a small dog meetup in Chicago? Pup Social now hosts a recurring Tiny Dog Meetup for dogs under 20 lbs, featuring structured socialization, supervised indoor play, free Pup Cups, and a safe, low-stress environment for tiny breeds.
Pup Social Celebrates One Year as Chicago's First Off-Leash Social Club
Pup Social celebrated its first anniversary with an unforgettable Pawty filled with off-leash fun, local vendors, specialty treats, drinks, and plenty of tail wags. The milestone highlighted a year of building community at Chicago’s first off-leash social club for dogs and their humans.
A New Era of Canine Social Spaces
Once considered a social novelty, America’s largest private canine clubs have rapidly become a new norm—reshaping dog ownership through their emergence, the challenges they face, and the future they are defining for urban pet communities.
A Guide to Chicago Dog Events This February 2026
From puppy‑filled fitness classes to Valentine’s socials and creative paint‑and‑sip nights, the city is packed with dog‑friendly events that make winter feel a whole lot warmer.
A Progressive Perk for a New Workforce: How Pup Social Supports Remote Workers and Dog Parents
Pup Social’s NEW corporate membership program offers companies a new way to care for their teams, enhance productivity, and stand out in the job market through one of the most progressive benefits of 2026: Pet-parent Support for Employees.
Pup Social Launches Adoption Support Initiative to Help New Dog Parents Thrive
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the Pup Social Adoption Support Initiative! Every new dog parent who adopts from one of our participating rescue partners will receive over $500 in complimentary resources, including free membership, training support, day care passes, wellness perks, and more to help you and your new pup settle in with confidence.
Howl-O-Ween Guide: Chicago Dog Events October 2025
Halloween Guide to dog-friendly events, from holiday festivals and family photoshoots to pup-kin paintings and boo-zy cocktail classes with your dog.