Indiana has a lot to offer for a Pet Talk get together.

Indianapolis has a great "downtown" area, with a lot
of park like settings. There is a canal walk area that
runs the length of the city(north to south). Good places
to eat,stay, etc. Dogs on leash are welcome.

Indiana Dunes State Park is terrific. Great for get togethers.

Brown County has great parks,scenery, and quaint shops
and lodgeings.

P.S. Dogs are welcome in all parks and walkway areas
but must be on leash, unless you're at a "bark park".