Donner Summit Avalanche Dogs

02/04/2026

Chair’s down, training’s up.
Learning new skills for treats.

02/02/2026

1. I want to play!
2. Let’s train!
3. Where’s my tug?
4. Pet me. Now.
5. Let’s go outside.
6. Feed me snacks.
7. Are you listening?

01/20/2026

01/15/2026

Training is better together.
Donner Summit Avalanche Dogs joined forces with Palisades Avalanche Dogs as part of Placer County Sheriff’s Office Avalanche Dogs for a joint training day—sharing skills, scenarios, and a whole lot of teamwork.

01/13/2026

Our dogs don’t just clear scenes —
they clear the dance floor.

01/12/2026

Scented sweaters, buried subjects, and a very focused Alice. Training days build trust for real-world calls.

12/31/2025

Graupel, digging in and loving the work. She trains hard and tugs harder.

09/18/2025

We are deeply saddened by the loss of our friend and one of our biggest supporters, , and were honored to attend the celebration of her wonderful life. May her memory be a blessing.

08/08/2025

Only one week left to purchase tickets to our upcoming fundraiser. Go to www.donnersummitavalanchedogs.org to buy or follow the link in our bio. We’ve got some great raffle prizes and silent auction items including season passes to and ; cat skiing from and more! See you next Saturday!!

07/11/2025

Your favorite four-legged heroes are off duty and on the scene! Catch us at Truckee Thursdays for gear, goodies, and tail wags! 🐾

06/24/2025

Tickets are now on sale! Limited spots available…$35 includes live music, food, and all you can drink from the brewing lair. Spread the word to your friends and family to help make this event a blast!

https://www.donnersummitavalanchedogs.org/event-details/dog-ball-2025-1

04/27/2025

Silva thought fresh snow meant more playtime... but someone just told her it’s the last day of the season!

Don’t forget to stop by the top of Disney to grab your Donner Summit Avy Dog S’wag before time runs out.