WAGS, Inc.

WAGS, Inc. Wisconsin Academy for Graduate Service Dogs, Inc. The Wisconsin Academy for Graduate Service Dogs (WAGS) began in 1987.

raises and trains skilled service dogs to support individuals with disabilities and local communities through expert clinical therapy and service dog partnerships. WAGS mission is to promote functional independence and improved quality of life for people with physical disabilities through partnerships with highly-skilled service dogs.

A dog’s presence can change the way a moment feels. 🐾While WAGS is known for training highly-skilled service dogs that s...
06/23/2026

A dog’s presence can change the way a moment feels. 🐾

While WAGS is known for training highly-skilled service dogs that support people with mobility disabilities, our work also includes clinical therapy dogs who bring comfort, connection, and support to our community.

In schools, clinical therapy dogs help students navigate stressful moments, build confidence, regulate emotions, and simply feel supported. Their calm presence can create opportunities for connection that are sometimes difficult to achieve in other ways.

WAGS clinical therapy dogs work alongside trained professionals in educational and healthcare settings, helping provide comfort during everyday challenges and moments when extra support is needed.

Behind every one of these incredible dogs is a community of volunteers, trainers, and partners who help them develop the skills needed to make an impact.
Together, we’re creating more opportunities for connection, compassion, and support across Madison-area communities.

🐶 Winnie

Frost & Francis, 2023. Look how small they were! 🐾Today, Frost works as a clinical therapy dog for the Madison Police De...
06/20/2026

Frost & Francis, 2023. Look how small they were! 🐾

Today, Frost works as a clinical therapy dog for the Madison Police Department, proof that those early naps and puppy snuggles turn into something pretty remarkable. 🥰

Want to help raise the next Frost? WAGS is accepting volunteer trainer applications.

06/18/2026

A service dog can open doors. Sometimes literally, and often in ways that change lives.

For nearly 40 years, Wisconsin Academy for Graduate Service Dogs (WAGS) has helped people in South-Central Wisconsin gain greater independence, confidence, and connection through highly skilled service dogs and clinical therapy dogs.

What makes WAGS unique is the community behind every dog.

Our volunteers raise, train, and support dogs from puppyhood through advanced training, helping prepare them for meaningful work with individuals and organizations throughout the region.

To date, WAGS has placed more than 200 service dogs and currently has 5 clinical therapy dogs providing support in the community.

At its heart, WAGS is about partnership. Dogs, volunteers, partners, and community members all play a role in creating opportunities for greater independence and improving quality of life.

If you've ever wondered how you can make a difference while working alongside an incredible dog, we'd love to connect!

06/15/2026

Before we knew him as Madison Police Department's first clinical therapy dog, there was this guy 🐾👇

We are so proud of Frost and so grateful to volunteer trainers Meghann Rapp, Jesi Hartman, and Lynda Ruchti for helping get him there. 🥰

Thank you to everyone who came out to supports WAGS! Every dollar raised helps WAGS train and place life-changing servic...
06/11/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to supports WAGS!

Every dollar raised helps WAGS train and place life-changing service dogs. 🐕

Special thanks to our amazing sponsors: Bankers' Bank, Thompson Investment Management, WKOW 27, Park Bank, and Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Middleton, WI

🏌️ Today's the day! Looking forward to seeing you all on the green. Every dollar raised helps WAGS train and place life-...
06/09/2026

🏌️ Today's the day! Looking forward to seeing you all on the green.

Every dollar raised helps WAGS train and place life-changing service dogs. 🐕

Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Bankers' Bank, Thompson Investment Management, WKOW-27, Park Bank, and Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming!

Address

1337 Greenway Cross, #157
Madison, WI
53713

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16082509247

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