Where do WAGS dogs come from?
Starting with the right dog is an crucial aspect of determining our success. We have found Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers to be the breeds that are best suited for the life of a service dog. Most WAGS dogs are currently donated from breeders throughout Wisconsin. If you are a breeder interested in donating a puppy, please contact the WAGS office. A WAGS dog should be able to help their person for many years, so only puppies with a family history free of orthopedic and other health problems can be considered. Evaluations on the temperament of each incoming pup are also conducted. WAGS dogs should have a calm demeanor and be utterly without aggression to either people or other dogs. They should get satisfaction from working and helping their owners. They should have a deep and abiding desire to please their people. They must have the potential to care more about their person than about other dogs, other people, or even a squirrel or a cat that crosses their path.
