Every weekend is an adventure! ๐๐พ
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! ๐
ecad1.org/volunteer
#ECADServiceDogs
Every Service Dog begins as a puppy with a lot to learn. ๐พ
Watch From Day One โ the beginning of a journey toward someone else's independence.
#ECADServiceDogs
SDiT Puddle is putting his thinking paws to work! ๐ง ๐ถ
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/wishlโฆ
#WishlistWednesday #ECADServiceDogs #ServiceDogsInTraining
Kanyu can't vote, but she's got the sticker! ๐บ๐ธ๐พ
Happy Election Day from your ECAD pack. ๐
#ElectionDay #ECADServiceDogs
Facility Dog Glory would like to file a formal complaint about the time change. โฐ๐พ๐
How's everyone adjusting?
#ECADServiceDogs #FacilityDogs
"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
No tricks, just treats and weekend adventures! ๐๐พ
From spooky decorations to unfamiliar sights, the season gives your Service Dogs in Training plenty of opportunities to experience something new.
๐ ecad1.org/volunteer
#HomeHandlerFriday #ECADServiceDogs #HomeForTheWeekend
Meet #ECADGrads Sam & Service Dog Faith! ๐๐พ
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/resourceโฆ
#ECADServiceDogs
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/wishlโฆ
๐น: SDiT Ren
#ECADServiceDogs #WishlistWednesday
Transformation Tuesday โ Halloween Edition! ๐๐พ
SDiT Bolo went from everyday pup to King of Pup with one fedora!
His Home Handlers really understood the assignment. ๐บ๐
#ECADServiceDogs #Howlween
Monday Motivation ๐๐พ
ECAD's Head Puppy Trainer, Christina, demonstrates training techniques with Calypso for her Nursery Family.
Every lesson helps build the foundation for a future Service Dog!
#ECADServiceDogs
Sunday night mood. ๐๐พ
A cozy bed, a well-earned nap, and a little rest before another week of learning.
Even future Service Dogs need their downtime.
Sweet dreams from your ECAD pack! ๐ค
#ECADServiceDogs #SundayReflection #ServiceDogsInTraining
One week until HOWL-WEEN! ๐๐พ
SDiT Thistle has his spooky bandana ready, but he's still working on his Halloween spirit. ๐
He wants to know โ what are YOU dressing up as? ๐ป
#ECADServiceDogs #Howlween
A fall walk with a purpose. ๐๐พ
For your Service Dogs in Training, new trails mean new learning opportunities.
Become an ECAD Home Handler and help future Service Dogs gain real-world experience, one weekend at a time.
๐ ecad1.org/volunteer
#ECADServiceDogs
Charlie and Geyser joined the Waterbury Elks Riders #265 Memorial Ride and Cookout honoring Michelle Minicucci โ a dog lover and voice for veterans.
Thank you to everyone who supported ECAD and helped carry her legacy forward.
#ECADServiceDogs #ServiceDogsForVeterans
Wishlist Wednesday! ๐พ
Your Service Dogs in training need elevated cots! Down-stays teach dogs to settle quietly in public, keeping walkways clear and their partners safe.
Help train this essential skill! ๐
amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlโฆ
๐ Transformation Tuesday!
Mark is an ECAD monthly donor. Now he's an ECAD graduate with Service Dog Taro!
"I know, firsthand, my donations are changing someone's life."
Your generosity makes independence possible. ๐พ
#ECADServiceDogs
"HE gives me independence that I donโt have anymore." โ Gabby, on her Service Dog Bravo
petition.ecad1.org/
#ECADServiceDogs #ECADGrads
Every new place a pup sees on the weekend shows up in their training on Monday.
To our Home for the Weekend volunteers: thank you for the walks, the car rides, the couch time, and the patience. You're building steadier dogs, one weekend at a time. ๐
๐พ Saturday Spotlight: Mark & Service Dog Taro!
"We bonded almost immediately." ๐
After years of fearing vertigo episodes, Mark is finding renewed confidence with Taro by his side.
Because of YOU, this partnership is possible.
#ECADGrads #ECADServiceDogs

























