Togs for Dogs
Join in our fun-packed Togs for Dogs initiative and help to change the lives of many deaf people and unwanted puppies.
It's about Education and Awareness
One of the most important aspects of Togs for Dogs is learning about deaf awareness and communication tactics.Three of our specially prepared Togs for Dogs information packs are designed to support National Curriculum Key Stages 1(nursery), 1-2 and 3-4.
A fourth pack caters for companies and other organisations who want to learn about hearing dogs and deafness - so grown ups can have fun and raise funds too!
If you would like to recieve a hard copy through the post of any of these packs, please call us on 01844 348133 or email us.
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To order posters please contact Vicki Foster on 01844 348133 or email
The schools' information packs contain fun and informative exercises and exciting competitions to enter such as:
- basic finger spelling
- designing a non-uniform coat for a hearing dog - click here to see the 2007 winning designs
- touch and Tell Chinese Whispers
- experiments and projects to explain how hearing works
- designing next year's Togs for Dogs logo
Togs for Dogs Day - which takes place each year in early June - is a unique chance for schools, clubs, groups, companies and organisations to learn more about people with a hearing loss who depend on their four-legged friends, while donating £1 to wear non-uniform, to raise money for Hearing Dogs.
Did you know?.. It's Learn to Sign Week from 6 to 12 October 2008
More than 1300 schools, groups and companies registered to take part in the 2007 event and their efforts look likely to have raised several thousands of pounds to help train more hearing dogs.
Next year Hearing Dogs is hoping that even more people will take part so that many more lives can be transformed. Togs for Dogs day 2008 will be held on Friday 6 June
Don't worry if you can't take part in June. You can hold a Togs for Dogs Day whenever you like - just let us know that you would like to participate and we'll send you everything you need.
Click here to read about Togs for Dogs Day 2007
How to get involved
It couldn't be easier to get your school, club, group, company or organisation involved in Togs for Dogs 2008. All you have to do to request an information pack is call 01844 348133 (voice & minicom), or email us, but don't forget to include the following information so that we can send the right pack:
contact name and address; name of school, club, group, company or organisation; telephone number or email address.
right: a pupil from Princes Risborough school listens patiently to Pat Preston's talk about deafness. Her hearing dog Harry has heard it all before!
Glenfield Brownies proudly show off their dog coats
Winning non-uniform coat designs for Toby
Hearing Dogs are indebted to supporters Bettina Meller and Dorothy Saunders who gave their time and skills for free to create fabulous fabric replicas of the finalists' designs.
With an unprecedented number of entries of an immensely high standard in 2007, judges designer Christine Howes and 'Favour' Editor Gill Lacey found it incredibly hard to shortlist finalists.
Below is a selection of the finalists' designs.
The judges said: "This coat has striking colours which complement each other and blend well.The central flower surrounded by dogs is a good and original idea.
The coat would look great in patchwork!"
The judges said: “Beautiful stitching on this lovely colourful coat. The pocket is a great idea. Bright orange against blue is very effective and stands out wonderfully. Made interesting by the good use of fabric with lovely texture. Fully lined and finished with blanket stitch."
right: winning design in age group 12 and over by Zoe Busing (aged 12) of Knightsfield School, Hertfordshire.
The judges said: “A beautiful, bold and colourful coat that really stood out from the rest! This coat was well made and had a designer label - a true winner and a designer in the making?"
This year we also ran a limerick competition, based around our hearing dogs and how they help deaf people. We had many great entries and the winner was Eligh Reid (aged 11) from Aberdeenshire.
Who was found in an old shopping trolley
She was saved from the pound
And was trained to hear sound
To make a deaf person’s life jolly
left: Runner up Charlie Taylor (Aged 12)
from Knightsfield school, Hertfordshire
There is a young puppy called Molly
Who loves jumping into a trolley
When the doorbell rings
Or the microwave pings
She tugs at the skirt of young Polly
Posters / leaflets - we have colourful A4 display posters as well as leaflets about the following topics. Please call us on 01844 348133 or email us if you would like to receive copies of these. Clicking on the topics highlighted in pink will take you to webpages where you can find out more.
Recycling - toner cartridges and mobile phones
Challenge Yourself
Dog lovers needed
Companionship for an independent life
Could you benefit from a hearing dog?
Become a Hearing Dog Friend
Leaving a legacy
Assistance Dogs sticker
You can also download our latest annual review or Favour magazine. Or call us on 01844 348133 or email us if you would like to receive a hard copy.
