Program coordinators and Top D.O.G.S. Team
You're in the right place.Let's run a great program.
Thank you for your willingness to help lead the WATCH D.O.G.S.® program at your campus. WATCH D.O.G.S.® is a national initiative founded in 1998 to inspire more positive male role models to show all students by our participation that education is important.
The program
Who are WatchDOGS (Dads Of Great Students)?
The program has been launched on over 8,800+ campuses through collaboration between school administrators and local communities across 49 states in the U.S. and four countries worldwide, representing millions of volunteer shifts by parents, guardians, and community members.
Every campus Program Coordinator and Top D.O.G.S. Team acknowledges and adheres to the Important Program Guidelines, but the volunteer policy on your campus is yours. We do not interfere in any way. WATCH D.O.G.S.® volunteers are present only to serve.
Message from the president
Jim Walters, President of WATCH D.O.G.S.®
Our goal at WATCH D.O.G.S.® is to have as many volunteers as possible to assist educators and be a positive role model for our future generations. Top D.O.G.S. are integral to the success of each program, serving as a team of leaders maintaining continuity and longevity for the program on a campus.
WATCH D.O.G.S.® is a registered trademark representing more than two decades of service on thousands of campuses by hundreds of thousands of volunteers. Our DOGStore is the only place to buy official WATCH D.O.G.S.® uniforms and apparel.
Whether you are looking forward to your first shift or served 100 times before, we hope you know we are all part of the same community of parents and guardians serving the future of America, and we are honored to be on this journey with you. Together we can improve outcomes for every child in America.
Start your training now
Free, on-demand 7 Steps to Success Training.
WATCH D.O.G.S.® suggests the Watch Dog School Representative, Top Dog Coordinator, and Top D.O.G.S. Team listen to the training at least once each year. The training is delivered in three short, role-specific videos so you only watch the one that matches where you are.
The network
WATCH D.O.G.S.® Schools.
WATCH D.O.G.S.®is one of the nation's largest and most respected school-based, family, and community engagement organizations in the country. Since the program's creation in 1998, more than 8,800+ schools across the country have launched a WATCH D.O.G.S.® program of their own.
Thanks to leaders like you, we have launched or relaunched in over 350 schools just this semester alone. Please let us know how we can help you and your campus today.
For Every Student Across America.
Got a story from a day on campus?
The Leadership Forum and the Submit Your Story page are how the rest of the program learns from your team. Send what's working.