Events
UPCOMING EVENTS
We host several events throughout the year, including local events in Montana and virtually as well!
You’re invited! We’d love to see you - come join us!
Have a fundraising event idea you’d like to share? Reach out!
Join us for an in-person Holiday Open House! Dog demos, 2025 recap, snacks and prizes!
When: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Time: 5pm - 7pm
Where: WD4C Facility, 10971 Rustic Road, Missoula MT 59802
Cost: No charge, donations always appreciated
No RSVP required, but feel free to email us at events@wd4c.org to let us know to expect you!
Dog Days of Summer Webinar Series
This dates for this webinar series have passed, but you can view the recordings on our YouTube Channel.
Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate the 17th Annual Canine Classic in 2025! What an amazing weekend, and we can’t wait to see you next year. Check back for 2026 dates soon!
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.
A big thanks to our 2025 sponsors!
CLASSES AND TRAININGS
More information coming soon! Check back for updates about upcoming trainings and classes. Questions?
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!