News & Events
KSDS Newsletter
KSDS in the News
Facility Dog Serenity (Renny) In Therapy Dog Feature (March 1, 2022)
KSDS Puppy Raiser featured in “Vitals” Magazine (Sept. 3, 2021)
KSDS Featured in the Kansas State Agriculturalist Magazine – Cover & Page 10 (Jan. 22, 2021)
KSDS Facility Dog Pistachio Shines in Topeka (Dec. 27, 2020)
Pooches and Pals Program Positively Impacts Inmates (April 22, 2018)
Upcoming Events
Grad Retreat
Monday, July 11th, 2022 – KSDS East Training Building (702 D St. Washington, KS)
The event gives graduates the opportunity to get to know other graduates in the area, re-train in obedience and other commands, and forge new friendships.
Pups Retreat
August 5th – 6th, 2022 – KSDS East Training Building (703 D St. Washington, KS)
This two day event welcomes Puppy Raisers to the KSDS campus to enjoy various activities. Those activities include puppy socialization, obedience training, entertainment, and a scavenger hunt. Meals will be provided both days and housing will be offered to those who need it.
Fall Graduation
Saturday, October 8th, 2022, 11:00 a.m. – KSDS East Training Building (120 W 7th St. Washington, KS)
Come see the most recent teams graduate from our programs! This event is free and open to the public. A meal is provided immediately following the ceremony. Want to see where KSDS keeps our puppies and dogs? We offer tours of our Canine Housing Unit that day as well!