Events
We host several events throughout the year, including local events in Montana and virtually as well!
ANNUAL CANINE CLASSIC EVENT
Every August, with the support of the Paws Up Foundation, we host our biggest fundraising event of the year - the Canine Classic. This is a family-friendly event that welcomes dogs as well. Race options include a ½ marathon (13.1 miles), a 5-mile race, and a 2-mile run/walk, as well as virtual run and fundraising options (including great prizes!). Dogs are absolutely invited and encouraged, and can be off-leash on the 37,000 acre, trap-free property at The Resort at Paws Up. After the race, enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch and some great swag and prizes! If you’re feeling a little fancy, join us the evening before for a sit-down dinner and conservation dog demonstration for the Wine & Bitch Dinner that includes a silent auction! The Paws Up Foundation generously donates proceeds to help support the conservation efforts of WD4C.
August 23, 2025
Wine & Bitch Dinner
August 24, 2025
Canine Classic Run
A big thanks to our 2025 sponsors!
CLASSES AND TRAININGS
More information coming soon! Check back for updates about upcoming trainings and classes. Questions?
UPCOMING EVENTS
You’re invited! We’d love to see you at these upcoming public events we have planned. Join us!
Have a fundraising event idea you’d like to share? Reach out!
Heat Stress and Trap Safety Workshop
Free dog safety workshop. Hosted by West Paw!
Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025
Time: 5:30pm MDT
Location: West Paw Headquarters, 32050 Frontage Road, Bozeman, MT
RSVP: email us at events@wd4c.org
Cost: No charge, donations always appreciated!
More info: CLICK HERE
Join us for Dog Days of Summer FREE Webinar Series & WD4C D.O.G. (Day of Giving)
Help us celebrate 25 years with the Dogs Days of Summer! We’re sharing a free webinar series over this week filled with great prizes! AND - Thanks to the Cinnabar Foundation and their Rick Hubbard Sargent Innovation Award, all donations made from July 21–25 will be MATCHED up to $5,000 - doubling your impact!
FREE Webinar #1 - The Story Behind “Trouble Dog”, Real Dogs, Real Projects, Real Inspiration
FREE Webinar #2 - Stay Cool, Stay Safe: Expert Guidance on Preventing Heat Stress with WD4C & Ruffwear
FREE Webinar #3 - 25 years of WD4C: Where We Started & Where We’re Headed
Registration required for webinars, and is HERE.
Want to volunteer to help with some of our in-person events? Email events@wd4c.org with your interest!
Want to Bring WD4C to Your Event?
Whether you're planning a conference, classroom visit, community gathering, or something in between - we’d love to share the incredible work of our conservation detection dogs! From inspiring talks to engaging demonstrations (yes, we can bring the dogs!), we’re happy to explore ways to be part of your event.
Availability depends on our fieldwork schedule, but we’ll do our best to make it work or find a creative alternative. To support the time, travel, and preparation involved, a speaker or demo fee or donation is greatly appreciated to help support this work. Reach out to us at events@wd4c.org with a little bit about your event, your ideal date, and what you’re looking for and we’ll see if we can connect!