Facility Dog
Facility Service Dogs are specially trained Service Dogs that work with a volunteer or professional who is trained by a program. The work of a facility dog can include visitations or professional therapy in one or more locations. Public access is permitted only when the dog and handler, who is a trained volunteer or professional, is directly working with a client with a disability. Our Facility Dogs, who can be found in hospitals, nursing homes, courthouses, etc., have helped thousands of distressed individuals.
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What is a Facility Service Dog?A Facility Dog is an Assistance Dog that is trained to work for an organization to assist many adults and/or children within the organization. These dogs, coupled with trained human handlers, enhance the quality of life for the people utilizing the services provided by the organization. They respond to specialty cues at the direction of their handler and must have a calm disposition and the ability to stay polite in different environments and situations. |
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Is a Facility Dog Right for My Organization?A Facility Dog might be just the right fit for your organization to provide wonderful benefits for your constituents. Here are some tips to help you know if your organization would be a good fit for a facility dog:
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The ECAD Difference & ProcessECAD is an Assistance Dogs International certified trainer of dedicated Service Dogs that support their human counterparts in a wide variety of situations. ECAD has trained and placed hundreds of Assistance Dogs, including many to facilities just like yours. Contact us to learn more about the many benefits a Facility Dog can have for your organization or Apply for a Facility Dog Here! Curious what the process of getting a Service Dog looks like in general? Check out our infographic: Acquiring a Service Dog. |
Assitance Dogs
ECAD’s mission of providing highly skilled Service Dogs to increase mobility and independence for people living with disabilities manifests itself in a variety of programs and services. Each one designed to meet the needs of a specific population: Veterans, at-risk youth, persons living with disabilities or in stressful circumstances, and children as young as two with Autism.
Core Programs:
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Open Doors
ECAD’s core program whereby Assistance Dogs are educated to prepare them for a career as a Service or Facility Dog.
- Service Dogs
Our Service Dogs have helped over 200 disabled clients.
- Facility Dogs
Our Facility Dogs, who can be found in hospitals, nursing homes, courthouses, etc., have helped thousands of distressed individuals.
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Canine Magic
Specially educated Service Dogs assist children with autism - some as young as two years old - to build emotional bonding, cognitive development, socialization, and safety.
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Project HEAL™
Three interrelated programs designed to meet the needs of Veterans living with physical injuries, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and/or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
- Service Dogs
Specifically educated Service Dogs who help ward off panic attacks, provide a physical barrier in public places, and/or provide mobility and retrieval assistance.
- Transitions
Teaches Veterans to educate Service Dogs to be placed with fellow Veterans. Veterans in this program also act as mentors and role models to the at-risk youth, with whom they work side-by-side to educate the dogs.
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Client’s Bill of Rights
ECAD (Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities) provides specialized training for individuals with disabilities, preparing them and ECAD dogs for certification as Service Dog Teams. Upon acceptance as a client of ECAD, certain obligations must be met. The client’s goal in applying is to become an ECAD certified Team. In order to maintain the high standards required by ECAD, these expectations can be achieved only if the client fulfills their responsibilities. Read More
Career Opportunities
ECAD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Public Documentation
ECAD takes pride in our financial efficiency of $0.88 of every dollar goes directly to programming costs. We are committed to using every donor dollar responsibly and in doing so, retaining our donors. ECAD’s fiscal values are such that, we are constantly evaluating budgetary issues in an effort to improve on our already impressive statistic.
Public Documents
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501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Determination Letter
Board of Directors
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Public Policies
- Document Retention & Destruction Policy
- Fundraising & Donor Privacy Policies & Procedures
- Whistle Blower Protection Policy
- Conflict of Interest Policy
- Grievance Policy & Procedures
- Conflict of Interest Policy
- Whistle Blowers Policy
- Donor Privacy Policy
Articles of Incorporation
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ECAD Volunteer Opportunities
There are many ways you can be a part of the miraculous process of turning tiny puppies into confident and mature Service Dogs.
