Honoring Canine Service: K-9 Veterans Day at Fort Vancouver

Saturday, March 14, 2026, join Fort Vancouver National Historic Site and Friends of the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site at the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center as we commemorate K-9 Veterans Day with a special program honoring the service of military working dogs and the many roles dogs have played in our shared history.

From 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, visitors can enjoy ongoing demonstrations, learn how their pets can become Fort Vancouver BARK Rangers, and discover the fascinating life of a Skamania County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue K-9. We are also pleased to welcome Sassafras Patterdale, CPDT-KA, author and professional dog trainer, who will share positive, on-leash training techniques throughout the event.

At 2:00 PM, the Friends of Fort Vancouver will present a special talk highlighting some of the canine heroes connected to Fort Vancouver and the Vancouver Barracks.

This is a free, family-friendly program. Dogs are welcome on leash in outdoor areas of the park; only service animals are permitted inside the Visitor Center. Learn more about this event by visiting the Friends of the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Latitude and Longitude 45.626202, -122.656637

Schedule

Participant demonstration from 11am to 2pm Presentation, Heroes and Healers at 2pm

Contact Information

Aaron Ochoa
360-816-6230
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Event Type

• Cultural/Craft Demonstration
• Partner Program
• Talk