You are cordially invited to:
The 2025 Dogs On the Go Science Expo
Where #2 is the Number One Topic!
Saturday, November 8, 2025
9:00am-4:30pm
McHenry County College
8900 Rt 14
Crystal Lake, Illinois
Registration begins September 15th, 2025
Join Dogs On the Go Hearing Assistance Dogs for the most memorable fundraiser of 2025 — a unique, scholarly, and entertaining scientific journey for adult and teen community members
SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION
Keynote Speaker Bryn Nelson, PhD
IN-PERSON guest appearance by the author of
Flush: The Remarkable Science of an Unlikely Treasure
Seminar Presentations
Explore novel and popular science topics with our subject matter experts
SCINTILLATING FUN
Break the rules and talk about #2
Immerse yourself in a day of nonstop, cheeky puns
Win cool quiz prizes
A human and pet-themed “Cake Walk”
Explore our large vendor area for services, local organizations, and holiday gifts
Raffle Table and 50/50 Raffle
Optional lunch by McAlister’s Deli available for purchase during registration
SUPPORT DOGS ON THE GO HEARING ASSISTANCE DOGS
WHERE INTEGRITY MEETS INNOVATION
Discover how rescue dogs and personal pets are trained to increase safety and independence for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing
Learn, laugh, and have fun while raising funds for Dogs On the Go
Proceeds will directly support Dogs On the Go Hearing Assistance Dogs, a 501(c)3 non-profit in Crystal Lake, IL. Our program trains and places rescues with Illinois and Wisconsin residents who are Deaf or hard of hearing. We also offer in-person and virtual coaching for people who want to train their pet as their hearing assistance dog.
Success Stories
Patrice used to search for her lost phone for hours. Now, hearing dog Silvie finds it in thirty seconds.
Vietnam combat Veteran, Mark, with hearing dog Abbi.
Hearing dog Maisie alerts Karen when her 92 year old father calls Karen’s name.
Hearing dog Chloe will be alerting mom, Nikki, to the cry of her newborn child in November 2025.