At Scout’s Honour, we love a badge on a bandana - but that’s just the beginning. If you’re looking for new, creative ways to use your dog’s patches beyond the usual, here are some fun 'off-dog' ideas to show them off in style.
1. Badge Up Your Tote Bag
Give your everyday tote a glow-up by adorning it with merit badges that reflect your dog’s personality. It’s a subtle flex at the café, dog park, or pet store.
Use it as your go-to dog treat + toy carry-all!
2. Decorate Your Dog Walking Bag
If you’ve got a dedicated dog-walking bag for poop bags, treats, tennis balls, and emergency snacks - why not add a patch or two. Iron or stitch a few badges on for a personalised touch.
3. Create a Doggo Pennant Banner
Use a pennant to display your dog’s badges like the scout they truly are. Hang it above their bed, or next to where you hang their leash.
4. Frame Them Like the Art They Are
Choose a handful of your dog’s most iconic badges and pop them into a shadow box or frame. You could even add their name and a photo. It’s like a diploma wall, but for your furry graduate in “Selective Hearing.”
5. Add to a Blanket or Cushion
Whether it’s a thrifted wool blanket, your dog’s settle mat, or a throw pillow on your couch, badges can be ironed or stitched on to create a cozy, custom patchwork that tells their story. Great for snuggles and showing off their credentials.
Check out our blog post all about crafting your own scout camp blanket.
6. Scrapbook Your Dog’s Greatest Hits
If you’re a memory-keeper, try a little dog-themed scrapbook. Add photos, memories, and their well earned patches to create a cute and heartfelt keepsake.
