To all the people who think it's "cute" or "cool" to have a Service Dog let me remind you the person that utilizes them has a disability that limits how they function every day on their own.
What would I give for a normal day to be able to go and do what I want not worrying that I may fall and cause injuries that won't heal.
"Used to" is a phrase that causes me to cringe because I mourn the busy, crazy life I had.
I try to keep positive but it's tough when what people see is the outside facade of a "healthy"…
Our Mission
The mission of the Working Animal Guide Society of Louisiana (WAGS) is to provide support services for current and future Service Dog owners, including persons with owner- trained Service Dogs. Our goal is to provide EDUCATION (Which includes training at "Task Support Sessions") and support for the various uses, laws, resources and training of Service Dogs. These Services are provided to enhance the partnership of persons with disabilities and their Service Dogs throughout Louisiana and the U.S.
Who We Are
The Working Animal Guide Society of Louisiana is a 501 C3 Non Profit Organization made up of caring members from diverse backgrounds and with varying disabilities. Many members have owner trained Service Dogs that suit different needs.
As a result members work with a variety of breeds from Doberman Pinchers, Great Danes to Toy Poodles and Yorkshire Terriers.
We share a passion for providing education and support to current owners of Service Dogs and those who may need to investigate the pros and cons of owning a Service dog. We do not provide Service Dogs to individuals. However, if you are disabled and your quality of life could be improved with the help of a Service Dog, then we may be able to help you in your quest by providing education, support and guidance.
It is important to remember that animals are not perfect and must be maintained, trained and loved as part of a life long commitment. It is also important to note that WAGS Louisiana understands there are many different routes to take while searching for, training, and working with Service Dogs.
We share a passion for providing education and support to current owners of Service Dogs and those who may need to investigate the pros and cons of owning a Service dog. We do not provide Service Dogs to individuals. However, if you are disabled and your quality of life could be improved with the help of a Service Dog, then we may be able to help you in your quest by providing education, support and guidance.
It is important to remember that animals are not perfect and must be maintained, trained and loved as part of a life long commitment. It is also important to note that WAGS Louisiana understands there are many different routes to take while searching for, training, and working with Service Dogs.
Service Dogs in the community
Service Dogs are within communities. Not long ago Louisiana had far if few between Service Dogs, many came from schooled or private trainers and the general public had little if no contact with those who used them. Within the past decade there has been more awareness of ALL the jobs that a Service Dog can do for others and many breakthroughs on research with canines all together.
While many of refer to these dogs as "Service Dogs" who use them many groups refer to them as Assistance Dogs or highlight the job…Read more
While many of refer to these dogs as "Service Dogs" who use them many groups refer to them as Assistance Dogs or highlight the job…Read more
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WAGS, Louisiana “Working Animal Guide Society of Louisiana” does not train dog trainers and is not a Service dog school.
However we do provide "Task Support Sessions" which are considered FORMAL TRAINING SESSIONS. After your Service Dog in Training is Evaluated (Or tested per criteria), we provide a certificate to you when they have reached a certain level of training knowledge.
We are a support group for SD owner/ handlers which provides guidance, EDUCATION and support for Service Dog teams who may need continued guidance regarding Service Dogs and how they can enhance they lives of their disabled partners through continued "Task Support Sessions", events, and field trips designed to utilize the partnership of Service Dogs in the lives of their owners.
Disclaimer: Any information or opinions shared in "WAGS & Tails" Blog are strictly the opinions of the individuals who post them and are not the specific opinions of Working Animal Guide Society of Louisiana aka WAGS, Louisiana as a group.