FirstBarkWAGS is a non-profit. Their priority is not on profit so they must use a business model which relies upon many generous volunteers who do the best they can with limited resources. Communications and follow through can be frustrating. Be patient while WAGS makes the world a better place. Thanks!
WAGS
Madison, Wisconsin
About WAGS
Wisconsin Academy for Graduate Service Dogs (WAGS) was founded in 1987 with a mission to increase independence and improve quality of life for people with physical disabilities through highly skilled service dogs. Today, WAGS continues that mission by providing service dogs, clinical therapy dogs, and support to individuals, organizations, and communities throughout the region.
Training & services
Training goals
- Obedience training
How training happens
- In-home training
Dog age
- Puppies
Training level
- Advanced obedience
- Beginner training
Assistance and working dogs
- Service dog training
- Therapy dog training
Training approach
- Positive reinforcement
Other listed services
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- Canine Behavior Consultant
- Canine Behavior Evaluation
- Canine Learning
- Dog Handling
- Dog Sitter
- Dogs Home
- Mental Health Support
- Personalized Service
- Pet Dogs
- Specialized Training
- Training Our Dogs
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Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
I am wondering what Wags does with their trained or semi trained labs, yellow, that don't quite meet their standards? Years ago, we got a wonderful dog for my folks, in their 80's, who had raised labs over many years from Wags! We are looking!
Hi Mary, thank you for the kind words. We've placed many wonderful non-grads with families over the years. Covid has cut down on our puppy supply a great deal and we don't have any available right now. Take care.
Community answer · WAGS · 2022-09-21
My mom had ALS and my father had Lung Cancer...this dog was perfect for them! I have Fibromyalgia and my husband is recovering from Kidney cancer. We have a lot of love to share! We have a fenced in yard and live on a dead end street!
Community answer · Mary Shipley · 2022-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listing4
8 Google reviews
Wanted information. Called three times, left a message once, no response or callback for over 48 hours. Showed up, finally found the entrance which is on the side of the building, no one was there at 2:30pm, doors locked with lights on. Standing near front door I smelled dog poop. No thanks.
No call backs and took
Great folks great animals!
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