ECAD, Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsConnecticut, United States11-50 Employees
ECAD, or Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities, is a nonprofit organization that trains dogs to perform specialized tasks for clients with mobility and functional limitations. Through the ECADemy program, dogs are taught to retrieve items, open doors, activate light switches, pull wheelchairs, balance, brace, and more, with skills tailored to each client’s needs. The organization serves individuals across the United States and emphasizes ongoing involvement from puppy whelping through graduation and beyond. Based in Torrington, Connecticut, ECAD has established training facilities in Connecticut and supports nationwide placements.