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    Did you know that September is National Service Dog Month? National Service Dog Month was created to celebrate dogs who help humans. Here at ECAD, we've trained more than 250 dogs to enable people with disabilities to gain greater independence and mobility.

    This month, we’re celebrating National Service Dog Month in a big way. Check out new videos, great stories and other fun ways to celebrate dogs who help humans. Join our email list to get up-to-the-minute details about National Service Dog Month.

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    It takes $25,000 - $30,000 to train each ECAD Service Dog. We ask our clients to pay only a small portion of that. Right now, we have more than 30 people waiting for a Service Dog. Every monthly gift of $5, $20, $50 or more, helps us train more Service Dogs for those who need them to achieve greater independence. 

    During the month of September, the first 30 new monthly donors will recieve a free ECAD t-shirt. Don't wait. Become a monthly donor.

     

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    Dogs are SUPER smart, and most of them want to work. They want to figure out new things and please you. If you want to train your dog, sign up for our email list and we'll send you a pdf of 12 Tips & Tricks.You can teach your dog basic commands making their lives more fun and your life easier.

    Get your FREE 12 Tips and Tricks guide now. Just sign up for the ECAD email list. 

     

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    Everyone Can Attempt Dog Training. Each week, we're posting instructions for a simple command - Watch Me, Show Belly, Kennel (or Go to Bed), and Shake. You can be a part of the conversation.

    1. Check out this weeks command instructions
    2. Work with your dog to learn the command
    3. Take a video of your success (or fail - ha) and post it to social media
    4. Use the hashtags #ECADtraining #ServiceDogMonth
    5. We'll repost your videos and pick winners.
    6. Each week, 1 video will be chosen at random and win an ECAD t-shirt.  

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  • Your Participation Matters

    Whether you’re looking to host a puppy for the weekend, volunteer as a family, or fundraise with your community, there’s a place for you in ECAD’s pack. Help train future Service Dogs and empower people with disabilities to live more independent lives — one wag, one walk, one weekend at a time.

    Ways to Get Involved

    Give the Gift of Time: Volunteer

    At ECAD, volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Each wagging tail and life-transforming client partnership begins with the time, care, and love our volunteers give — whether they’re cuddling newborn puppies, teaching manners to adolescent dogs, or helping us spread the word about our mission.

    Volunteers make it possible for ECAD to:

    • Provide individualized training to every Service Dog-in-Training
    • Nurture puppies in safe and loving homes
    • Offer real-world experiences to dogs through weekend and holiday dog hosting\
    • Run events, fundraise, and connect with our community
    • Reduce operational costs while expanding our reach and impact

    Every ECAD Service Dog that graduates to serve someone with a disability has been shaped by dozens of helping hands — and volunteers are often the very first hands they know.

    Learn More about Volunteer Opportunities

    Blog Post: Volunteers: The Heart and Soul of a Nonprofit  |  Blog Post: One Volunteer's Story  |  Blog Post: Judy's Legacy of Love

    Fundraise, Donate or Leave a Legacy of Love

    Every act of generosity — big or small — helps ECAD turn purpose-bred puppies into life-changing Service Dogs for people with disabilities. When you fundraise, donate, or include ECAD in your legacy plans, you’re not just giving money — you’re Nurturing the Service Dog that Empower people with disabilities to Transform their lives on their terms. From birthday fundraisers to monthly gifts, Amazon Wish List items to estate planning, your support becomes part of every paw print, every command learned, and every life transformed. However you choose to give, your love leaves a lasting legacy.

    Learn More about Ways to Give

    Paws, Applause & Purpose: Attend an ECAD Event

    Whether you're cheering on our Service Dogs in Training, bidding at a silent auction, or just soaking up the tail wags and good vibes, ECAD events are where mission meets celebration. Every event is a chance to connect, give back, and witness the power of the human-canine bond in action. From virtual graduations to formal galas, your attendance supports training, placements, and the people who depend on our dogs. So grab your leash (and maybe some tissues) — these unforgettable moments change lives, one paw at a time.

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