War Dogs Turns 25!
As our big birthday year fast approaches, we have some very special dates for your calendar in 2025, as we look forward to celebrating our quarter-century in epic style.
October 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of when US War Dogs Association became a legal entity to support the K-9 community. Our growth and evolution over the last two and a half decades to provide this community with what it needs, is something we are extremely proud of and, to celebrate, we are planning a year-long celebration that will culminate in a very special week of activity.
US War Dogs K-9 Legacy Training Package
From 13-16 October inclusive, we are giving 25 military dog teams the chance to undergo a training package that will aim to impart elite knowledge from some of the best K-9 trainers in the US.
The training package will take place in San Antonio, TX, and cover everything from enhanced detection, apprehension and transitional work and will equip teams with enhanced knowledge to aid operational readiness.
The spaces will be allocated evenly between all branches of military service, with a maximum of two dog teams per installation offered. Kennel masters and trainers will also be given the opportunity to attend and the course will earn you professional credits, with travel and accommodation covered as part of the military’s standard professional development protocols.
Applications will open soon so keep an eye on our social media channels and email comms for more information.
Celebrating US War Dogs – Past, Present and Future
We’re inviting anyone who has supported or benefitted from War Dogs’ care to come along to a very special event on 18 October, to celebrate our birthday and look back at what this incredible organization has achieved.
Venue details and timings are still to be announced, so stay tuned for more information via our emails and social channels. It’s going to be an incredible day so note it in your calendars as we would love to see you there!
Our team is working hard to nail down all the details but in the meantime, note these dates in your diary and be ready to register your interest, very soon!
Celebrating By Showing We Care…
We wanted to do something special for our retired MWDs during our birthday year so in a few short days, we’ll be announcing details of a brand-new care program that will give current-serving or former military personnel who have retired an MWD, the chance to access almost £1,000 worth of preventive treatments for your dog. Funded by US War Dogs, this special year-long program will run for our entire birthday year of 2025 and will give us the chance to spread some additional support to our K-9 community.
More information on this unique opportunity will be announced on 1 October, so stay tuned to all War Dogs channels to learn more!
Thank you and K-9 leads the way!
