Wellness Animals Giving Support (WAGS)
Reset your day with WAGS
University life moves quickly. MacEwan Wellness Animals Giving Support (WAGS) offers a simple way to unwind. The program provides safe, supportive interactions with dogs on campus to enhance well-being and connection.
Sessions happen across campus. Stop by, interact with a dog at your comfort level, then continue with your day.
Our campus partners
Campus partners host regular drop-in sessions and special events across campus. Stop by between classes or build a visit into your day—no registration needed. Look for the WAGS bandana to know you’re in the right place. Times and locations are regularly updated.
JOHN L. HAAR LIBRARY
Reset between classes
Find WAGS dogs in familiar study spaces where you already spend time. It’s an easy stop as you move between classes or take a study break.
kihêw waciston INDIGENOUS CENTRE
A space to feel grounded
Set within a space centered on community and connection, these sessions are quiet and intentional. Take your time and engage in a way that feels comfortable.
TRIFFO THEATRE
Where the action happens
Located in Allard Hall, this location makes it easy to fit in a session as you head to class, rehearsals or performances.
SPORT & WELLNESS
Fit in a light workout
These sessions are focused on movement and mindfulness. Enjoy dog yoga or a walk with WAGS to interact with our dogs while you fit a light workout into your day.
MACEWAN UNIVERSITY RESIDENCES
A home away from home
These sessions are for residents only and offer a space where you can relax, de-stress and receive comfort in a way that only a dog can offer.
COMMUNITY NEST PROGRAM
Where community is built
Being a first-year student can be intimidating. Student life becomes easier in a welcoming environment that offers warm paws and wagging tails.
THE WRITING CENTRE
Where ideas come together
These sessions are designed to support you on your learning journey. The space is filled with intention, focus and creativity. A WAGS dog is present to offer stillness and support and to listen without judgement as you think out loud.
CENTRE FOR SEXUAL & GENDER DIVERSITY
A place to be yourself
Whether you need a quiet moment or a little extra support, these sessions offer a welcoming space to connect with a WAGS dog. Expect a warm paw, a cuddle or simply a calm presence.
SPECIAL EVENT PARTNERS
A change of pace
Throughout the year, you can find WAGS at special events hosted by campus partners. This is a different setting with typically more dogs, more people—and more tail wags!
View the full schedule to see dates, times and locations for all WAGS sessions across campus.
Book a WAGS visit
Planning an event or looking to support student well-being in your area?
WAGS can be booked for drop-in sessions and for campus events or initiatives. We will work with you to create a relaxed, supportive environment tailored to your space while ensuring the comfort and safety of program participants.
Volunteer with WAGS and your dog
WAGS sessions are made possible by faculty and staff volunteers and their dogs.
If your dog is well-suited to a campus environment and enjoys meeting people, volunteering with WAGS is a meaningful way to contribute to student well-being.