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Throughout the year, we plan a variety of inspiring events that highlight the work we do.


Graduations – Events held in February/March, June and October to recognize several of the newly formed partnerships of an assistance dog and a person with a disability.


Open Houses – Quarterly presentations for those who would like to learn more about Can Do Canines.


The Fetching Ball Gala – A wonderful evening held each winter, celebrating Can Do Canines.


Can Do Woofaroo – Our family-fun festival is held in September and includes a variety of exciting activities.


We invite you to join us at one of our upcoming events. Click on a listing to view more details.

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Open House: May 17, 2025

Can Do Canines 9440 Science Center Drive, New Hope, MN, United States

We will be hosting an open house on Saturday, May 17, from noon to 2 p.m., at our campus. Potential clients, volunteers, or anyone who might be interested in supporting the organization is invited to attend to learn how an assistance dog changes the life of a person with a disability. There is no pre-registration for this event, so please join us on May 17. You will be asked to share some contact information at our registration table upon arrival. The two presentations are each repeated and offered three times throughout the event. The later sessions tend to be a …

Free

Pups in Prison Event

Can Do Canines 9440 Science Center Drive, New Hope, MN, United States

Explore the unique relationships between our professional training staff and the specially selected inmate handlers who take such good care of our pups. These inmates are dedicated to training our future assistance dogs. They spend months teaching more than skills. They form deep mutual connections that foster trust. And that trust becomes the foundation for the dogs' lifelong bond with their future human partners. Hear the heartwarming stories from Warden Lizzie Tegels and two former inmate handlers from Jackson Correctional Institution. You'll also meet Lindy Luopa, Can Do Canines' Puppy Program Manager, who leads the team that makes this impactful …

$50