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Our mission is to train and place Assistance Dogs to help people with disabilities gain independence and mobility.

Torrington CT
Joined June 2011
Every weekend is an adventure! ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿพ Even supervising the yard work gives your Service Dogs in Training a chance to experience everyday home life. Want a four-legged weekend companion? Become an ECAD Home Handler! ๐Ÿ’š ecad1.org/volunteer #ECADServiceDogs
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Every Service Dog begins as a puppy with a lot to learn. ๐Ÿพ Watch From Day One โ€“ the beginning of a journey toward someone else's independence. #ECADServiceDogs
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SDiT Puddle is putting his thinking paws to work! ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿถ Enrichment toys help future Service Dogs build confidence, practice problem-solving, and develop patience and focus โ€” all while having fun! amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlโ€ฆ #WishlistWednesday #ECADServiceDogs #ServiceDogsInTraining
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Kanyu can't vote, but she's got the sticker! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿพ Happy Election Day from your ECAD pack. ๐Ÿ’š #ElectionDay #ECADServiceDogs
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Facility Dog Glory would like to file a formal complaint about the time change. โฐ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ˜‚ How's everyone adjusting? #ECADServiceDogs #FacilityDogs
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"We doubt that most people with fake service dogs realize the harm that they do." โ€“ ECAD graduate Dr. J, with her Service Dog Mari. Help us ask CT lawmakers for a penalty for knowingly misrepresenting a pet as a Service Dog: petition.ecad1.org
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No tricks, just treats and weekend adventures! ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿพ From spooky decorations to unfamiliar sights, the season gives your Service Dogs in Training plenty of opportunities to experience something new. ๐Ÿ‘‰ ecad1.org/volunteer #HomeHandlerFriday #ECADServiceDogs #HomeForTheWeekend
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Meet #ECADGrads Sam & Service Dog Faith! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿพ For Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we're exploring how trained Service Dogs can support greater independence. Read ECAD's latest blog: ecad1.org/index.php/resourceโ€ฆ #ECADServiceDogs
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Treats are a pup's paycheck: a well-timed reward in a new place is how good habits stick. Send a training tool: amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ“น: SDiT Ren #ECADServiceDogs #WishlistWednesday
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Transformation Tuesday โ€“ Halloween Edition! ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿพ SDiT Bolo went from everyday pup to King of Pup with one fedora! His Home Handlers really understood the assignment. ๐Ÿ•บ๐Ÿ’š #ECADServiceDogs #Howlween
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