Helping young people at risk of disengaging with their learning
WAGS is an evidence based early intervention program that uses a strengths based approach and trauma-informed care principles,
to work with dogs and young people to:
Develop social skills.
Model healthy relationships.
Provide real-time, immediate feedback to social cues.
Return touch to the therapeutic setting.
WAGS is also used as a therapeutic treatment for young people who have experienced trauma as a result of abuse, neglect or family dysfunction.
WAGS is an evidence based early intervention program that uses a strengths based approach and trauma-informed care principles,
to work with dogs and young people to:
Develop social skills.
Model healthy relationships.
Provide real-time, immediate feedback to social cues.
Return touch to the therapeutic setting.
WAGS is also used as a therapeutic treatment for young people who have experienced trauma as a result of abuse, neglect or family dysfunction.
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Wagging Tales
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WAGS at School
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Boss-dog
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This short video, courtesy of the Tenterfield Star, gives you a little look at some students learning some basic obedience skills. These young people are learning all about what makes a good leader while they think they are just learning to train a dog.
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WAGS THE DOG
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