We believe every dog is a smart, sentient being who loves to walk, train, bond, play, learn, and discover new things. At Wags with Mags, your furry companion deserves the best training possible. Our personalized dog training and walking services ensure your dog develops essential manners and skills to feel confident and fulfilled. Become part of our pack and create countless tail-wagging memories!
​Counseling is how we work through life's challenges and create meaningful change. At Wags with Mags through our comfort companions counseling services, we meet you right where you are and walk alongside you on your path to wellness, fulfillment, and joy. We specialize in supporting young adults and families using evidence-based therapeutic methods designed around your unique needs. Whether you're navigating relationship dynamics, anxiety, depression, transitions, grief, and many other life experiences, we're here to help.
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What makes us unique is our ability to incorporate animal-assisted interventions into therapy. For those who enjoy animals or have their own pets, we can incorporate the human-animal bond as a therapeutic tool and emotional support animal guidance to enhance your progress toward personal goals and meaningful relationships.
Our Guarantee
Here's what we believe in being upfront about: while every dog and person is unique (so outcomes vary), we make solid promises about how we'll support you!
Our promises:
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We promise to treat both dogs and their families with respect and compassion, even during challenging conversations.
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We promise to stay current with the latest evidence-based training and counseling techniques through ongoing professional development.
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​We promise to maintain the highest professional standards set by our licensing boards and professional associations. (We are mandated reporters under the law, which requires us to report suspected cases of animal or human abuse to the appropriate authorities.)
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​We promise to design personalized plans that reflect your unique goals and circumstances.
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We promise to provide the highest level of service and support we can offer.
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We promise to use only positive, trust-building methods that never involve judgement, harm, or intimidation.
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We promise to advocate for the wellbeing of every dog and person in our care.
Why doesn't Wags with Mags offer a guarantee for service outcomes?
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Offering outcome-based guarantees goes against the ethical guidelines of the professional organizations we belong to, as it's considered an unethical practice among both dog trainers and professional counselors. The success of our services depends heavily on how consistently our human clients implement the training protocols and strategies we develop together. Since we cannot control whether clients follow through with recommendations, we cannot ethically guarantee specific outcomes for their canine companions. Our goal is to make training and counseling both enjoyable and effective, giving humans the tools needed for success—but the results ultimately depend on their commitment to the process and putting strategies into practice consistently.