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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
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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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Monday Motivation ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿพ 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
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Sunday night mood. ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿพ 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! ๐Ÿ’ค #ECADServiceDogs #SundayReflection #ServiceDogsInTraining
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One week until HOWL-WEEN! ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿพ SDiT Thistle has his spooky bandana ready, but he's still working on his Halloween spirit. ๐Ÿ˜‚ He wants to know โ€“ what are YOU dressing up as? ๐Ÿ‘ป #ECADServiceDogs #Howlween
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A fall walk with a purpose. ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿพ 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. ๐Ÿ’š ecad1.org/volunteer #ECADServiceDogs
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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
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Wishlist Wednesday! ๐Ÿพ 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! ๐Ÿ’š amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlโ€ฆ
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๐Ÿ’š 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. ๐Ÿพ #ECADServiceDogs
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"HE gives me independence that I donโ€™t have anymore." โ€“ Gabby, on her Service Dog Bravo petition.ecad1.org/ #ECADServiceDogs #ECADGrads
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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. ๐Ÿ’š
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๐Ÿพ Saturday Spotlight: Mark & Service Dog Taro! "We bonded almost immediately." ๐Ÿ’š 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
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