Wisconsin Academy for Graduate Service Dogs (WAGS)
Physical Addresses:
1337 Greenway Cross #157
Madison, WI 53713
Madison, WI 53713
Mailing Addresses:
1337 GREENWAY CROSS #157
MADISON, WI 53713
MADISON, WI 53713
Phone Numbers:
| Type | Phone Number | Extension | Notes |
|---|
| Main phone | (608) 250-9247 |
Operating Agency:
In Charge:
Aaron Backer (Executive Director)
Hours:
Call for details.
Eligibility:
WAGS provides service dogs for individuals who have limited physical mobility secondary to an injury or illness. In order to be eligible for a WAGS service dog, an individual must meet the following requirements:
•Have limited physical mobility secondary to an injury or illness
•Live within about an 80 mile radius of Madison, Wisconsin
•Be able to independently give commands to a dog
•Be cognitively capable of participating in the placement training
•Be able to meet the long-term financial responsibilities of owning a dog
•Be able to meet the emotional and physical/exercise needs of a dog
Fees:
$4000+; call for funding options
Intake Process:
Call for details
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Accessibility:
Call for details,
Languages:
English,
Website(s):
Email(s):
Keywords:
Last Updated:
9/8/2025
Program Description:
WAGS raises and trains service dogs to increase the ability of individuals with disabilities to independently execute functional, daily living skills, increase attendance in daily life events and improve outlook on life, with the aid and support of a highly trained service dog.
ave limited physical mobility secondary to an injury or illness
•Live within about an 80 mile radius of Madison, Wisconsin or willing to relocate
•Be able to independently give commands to a dog
•Be cognitively capable of participating in the placement training
•Be able to meet the long-term financial responsibilities of owning a dog
•Be able to meet the emotional and physical/exercise needs of a dog.
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