About Wags with Mags
“My years of experience working with families as both a professional counselor and dog trainer have reinforced my understanding that every dog, human guardian and family is truly unique, each with their own distinct set of goals and needs.” - Maggie Zangara, founder of Wags with Mags
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At Wags With Mags, we believe every dog and their human companion deserves a life filled with joy and wellness, built on an unbreakable loving bond. We're committed to providing therapy dog training and animal-assisted counseling services that strengthen communication, deepen trust, and nurture lifelong partnerships.
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Our founder, Maggie Zangara, offers a unique combination of skills as both a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA). This dual expertise enables us to provide exceptional care while maintaining the highest standards in training therapy dogs, emotional support animal work, and animal-assisted counseling services.
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What makes Wags with Mags special is our positive reinforcement approach and tailored service offerings. We start by connecting with you and your furry family member through a virtual meet and greet, taking time to understand your unique situation. From there, we create a customized training plan specifically designed to help you feel fulfilled as a therapy dog team and help you reach your personal and relational goals through animal-assisted counseling. Learn more about our approach.
Whether you're training a new puppy for therapy dog work, seeking emotional support animal guidance as a coping tool, or looking to strengthen relationships through animal-assisted counseling, we're here to support you and your canine companion throughout the entire journey.
Our therapy dog training programs build strong foundational skills while deepening your bond, and our animal-assisted counseling services help you connect with yourself, develop self-awareness, regulate your nervous system, and build social-emotional skills for your most fulfilling life.
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What sets us apart is our unique combination of traditional counseling with animal-assisted interventions, emotional support animal services, ecotherapy, and specialized therapy dog team programs. Check out all our services today.
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Join the Wags with Mags family and discover the joy of transformation—for both you and your dog. Together, we'll embark on parallel journeys of growth, understanding, and connection, celebrating every breakthrough with tail wags and renewed confidence.