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Colleen Anne Dell, PhD

Colleen Anne Dell, PhDColleen Anne Dell, PhDColleen Anne Dell, PhD
  • Home
  • About
    • About Colleen Dell
    • One Health
    • Recognitions
    • The Team
    • Get Involved
  • Dog Initiatives
    • Learn About
  • Research Areas
    • Addiction
    • HIV/AIDS
    • Inmates
    • Patients
    • Service Providers
    • Students
    • Veterans
  • Research Outcomes
    • Academic Articles
    • Creative Works
    • Fact Sheets
    • Podcasts & Vidoes
    • Reports and Magazines
    • Training & Workshops
    • Toolkit & Courses
  • Teaching
    • Teaching Philosophy
    • In the Classroom
    • Student Supervision
  • News & Media
    • News Media
    • Social Media
    • Therapy Dog Blog
    • Service Dog Blog
    • Newsletter

Media Appearances

Officials hope police therapy dogs can help comfort people in crisis, create positive connections be

Wisconsin Public Radio, March 9, 2023 

This Service Dog isn't a Golden Retriever. Is that why this Woman wasn't Allowed in an ON hotel?

CBC London, January 13, 2022 

U of S-developed Guide Highlights Benefits of Pet Ownership in Rental Housing

Star Phoenix, January 10, 2022 

Finding Pet Friendly Rental Housing in Saskatoon Can Be Tricky Business

CBC Morning Saskatoon, January 4, 2022

USask Guide Aims to Help Put the Welcome Mat Our for Pets

CTV News Saskatoon Video & Web Story, December 22, 2022

USask Guide Aims to Help Put the Welcome Mat Our for Pets

USask News Release, December 21, 2022

Therapy Dogs Online - How Carey and IWDA's Dell Maintained Therapy Programs During COVID

IWDA Newsletter, December 14, 2022

New Therapy Dog Handlers' Course

Global News TV Saskatoon, November 20, 2022 

Dogs Can Help People Through the Grieving Process: Research

MSN Health, Slice, November 14, 2022 

It Feels Like Dogs Know Just When We Need Them Most. Well, They Might, Experts Say.

CNN, November 11, 2022 

New Course Helping Therapy Dog Handlers

Saskatchewan Weekend with Shauna Powers, November 5, 2022 

USask Team, St. John Ambulance Partner on Skills Training for Therapy Dog Handlers

USask Media Release, November 3, 2022 

Comfort Dogs are Greeting Uvalde Students for their Return to School.

CNN, September 7, 2022

The Benefits of Owning a Dog on Human Health

I24 News,Tel Aviv, Israel, August 30, 2022

5 Pet-Friendly Patios in Saskatoon

CTV News, July 11, 2022

Affection from a Dog Really is Medicinal, According to a New Study

CNN, March 9, 2022 (picked up by over 150 news outlets, including Canadian Press, NPR, PEOPLE Magazine (online), WebMD, Smithsonian Magazine) 

Saskatoon Therapy Dog Who Changed Lives of Prisoners, Eased Fears at Vaccine Clinics, Dies

CBC News, December 24, 2021

Therapy Dog Anna-Belle Touched Many Lives from All Walks of Life

CBC Radio, Lisha Gerbinski Show, December 23, 2021

Anna-Belle, May 20, 2011 - December 18, 2021

Saskatoon Star Phoenix, Classified Obituary, December 23, 2021

Dogs Trained to Comfort Nervous People, Help Kids Get COVID-19 Vaccines

Global  Radio, Kelly Cutrara Show, November 29, 2021

Some Clinic Using Therapy Dogs to Help Anxious People get COVID-19 Jabb

Canadian Press, November 28, 2021 (picked up by National Post, Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, Global News, CTV News, Eminetra Canada, The Chronicle Journal)

Training Program for Service Dog Organizations Announced

CBC Radio, Afternoon Shows (Calgary, London/Windsor, St. John’s, Ottawa, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Toronto, Sudbury/Thunder Bay, Edmonton, Saskatchewan), November 11, 2021

Health Canada Funds Training Program for Service Dogs for Veterans with PTSD

Canadian Press, November 11, 2021 (picked up by Toronto Sun, Toronto Star, Globe & Mail, PA Now, Penticton Herald, CTV News, CFJC Today, Midland Today, Burnaby Today, Times Colonist, WCVM Today, CJWW Radio)

Training Program for Service Dogs for Veterans with PTSD

 980 CKNW/Global News Radio Vancouver, Global News Radio 640 Toronto, November 11, 2021

USask Provides ‘PAWSitive’ Toolkit for Service Dog Organizations Working with Veterans

USask News Release, November 10, 2021  (French)

Therapy Dogs Set to Assist with Vaccination Clinics on USask Campus

USask College of Arts & Science, September 1, 2021

Dogs Lend their Paws at Saskatoon Vaccine Clinic

SaskatoonToday.ca, August21, 2021

Therapy Dogs Reduce Anxiety for Vaccination Clinics

Saskatchewan Health Authority, August 27, 2021

Canine Comfort at Saskatoon Vaccination Clinic

Saskatchewan Weekend with Shauna Powers, August 21, 2021

Pooches Looking to Support Vaxxers at Prairieland Park

CKOM, Saskatoon, August 19, 2021

Here’s how you can get your COVID-19 vaccine alongside a dog in Saskatoon

CTV News, Saskatoon, August 19, 2021

Therapy Dogs at the SHA Vaccination Clinics

Brent Loucks Show, August 19, 2021

Making a PAWSitive Impact on those Living with PTSD

CTV News, April 29, 2021

A PAWSitive Program that Helps those During Hard Times

CBC The Afternoon Edition, April 22, 2021

Service Dog Research During COVID-19

CBC Afternoon Edition, April 27, 2021

Therapy Dogs in the Emergency Room

Country 600 CJWW, February 9, 2021

Dr. Colleen Dell & Maria Cruz on Paws Your Stress at USask

Hello Bark, January 11, 2021

The Pets of Arts & Science: Round Two

Arts & Science, January 1, 2021

The Pets of Arts & Science

Arts & Science, December 7, 2020

Online Therapy Dog Program to Continue During USask's Fall Semester

Global News, September 11, 2020

Therapy Dog Program to Continue ONline During USask's Fall Semester

University of Saskatchewan News, September 2, 2020

Benefits of Pets During COVID-19

Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, Mental Health Commission of Canada, USask Media Release, June 18, 2020  

Online Therapy Dog Program Showing Positive Results, Sociology professor says

College of Arts & Science  Update, June 12, 2020

Something Nice: More Very Good Dogs

University Affairs, April 24, 2020

The Helpers: U of S therapy dog program moves online during COVID-19

Saskatoon Star Phoenix, April 21, 2020

Anna-Belle the Therapy Bulldog is Ready to Help with your COVID-19 Anxiety

CBC, April 21, 2020

Therapy Dogs Heading Online to Ease COVID-19 Anxiety

CBC, April 21, 2020 - Facebook

USask Therapy Dogs Go Virtual Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

University of Saskatchewan Media Release, April 20, 2020

Online Visits with Therapy Dogs Offering Comfort During Coronavirus Pandemic

Global News, April 20, 2020

Virtual Therapy Dog Sessions Offered in SK During Pandemic

CTV, April 20, 2020

Anna-Belle the Therapy Dog is Ready to Help with your COVID-19 Anxiety

Yahoo News, April 21, 2021

How Pets Can Help in a Pandemic - and How You Can Help Them

Saskatoon StarPhoenix, March 24, 2020

Meet the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs

 CTV News Saskatoon, February 7, 2020

Sask Researchers Explore Impacts of Human-Animal Bond on Inmates in New Magazine

 Regina Leader Post, December 22, 2019  

The Top 10 Stories of 2019

 College of Arts & Science, University of Saskatchewan, December 19, 2019  

Animal Memories Magazine Highlights Many Benefits of Animal-Assisted Interventions with Inmates

University of Regina/University of Saskatchewan, December 17, 2019 

Service Dogs Helping Veterans and First responders Cope with PTSD

Global News Regina, December 15, 2019 

U of S Leads Study into PTSD Service Dogs and Veteran’s Substance Abuse Recovery

Yorkton This Week, December 14, 2019 

USask leads study into PTSD service dogs

paNOW, December 9, 2019 

U of S Leads Study on Service Animals for Veterans with PTSD

650 CKOM Radio, December 8, 2019 

Out of the Dark: U of S Research looks at Benefit of Therapy Dogs for Veterans

Saskatoon Star Phoenix, December 4, 2019 

PTSD Dogs Help Veteran Recover from Substance Abuse

Saskatoon Morning, December 2, 2019 

Service Dogs Bring Canadian Veterans ‘Back into the Light’

CTV News Saskatoon, November 29, 2019 

USask Leads Study into PTSD Service Dogs and Veterans’ Substance Abuse Recovery

University of Saskatchewan, November 26, 2019 

‘Lives Depend On It’: U of S Leading National Study on Psychiatric Service Dog for PTSD

Prince Albert Daily Herald, November 28, 2019

Therapy Dogs Working to Create Community at Carleton

 Charlatan, November 2019  

Therapy Dogs Give One Heath Benefits

 University of Saskatchewan, November 1, 2019  

PAWSitive Therapy Showing Success with Inmates

CJWW, September 25, 2019 

PAWSitive Support Helping Inmates Through Dog Therapy

 PANow, September 25, 2019 

PAWSitive Support Helping Inmates Through Dog Therapy

 650 CKOM News, September 24, 2019 

Watch: TEDx Talks by College of Arts and Science Speakers

College of Arts & Science, University of Saskatchewan, October, 2019 

A PAWS-itive Impact: Animal Assisted Therapy at RPC

Correctional Service Canada, Let’s Talk Magazine, August, 2019

“He Was Like a Friend”: Subie the Therapy Dog Touched Lives

CTV News Saskatoon, July 10, 2019 

“An Outpouring of Grief”: Saskatoon Mourns After Death of Therapy Dog that Visited Broncos Vigil

CBC Radio Saskatoon, July 8, 2019 


CBC Facebook Video Tribute

Prisoners and Other Marginalized People Mourn the Death of Saskatoon Therapy Dog

Saskatoon Morning, July 8, 2019 

USask Scholars Win Prestigious Awards

Arts & Science Update, May 16, 2019 

Saskatoon Patients Get K-9 Care

CJWW, May 26, 2019 

U of S Study Finds Therapy Dogs Improve Hospital Patient Experience

Global News, May 2, 2019 

Therapy Dogs Reduce the Distress of Patients Waiting for ER Care

-Afternoon with David Kirton, 650 CKOM & 980 CJME, May 2, 2019 

Usask Research Shows Dogs Reduce Distress of Patients Waiting for ER Care

University of Saskatchewan, May 2, 2019 

Dogs Reduce Distress of Patients Waiting for Emergency Hospital Care

The Medical Express, May 2, 2019 

Gone to the Dogs Rehabilitation Symposium Showcased Findings on Role of Canines in Therapy

Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, May 3, 2019 

How Some Offenders are Healing through an Innovative Program at Drumheller Institution

Correctional Service Canada, Let’s Talk Magazine, February, 2019 

USask Program Seeks Additional Therapy Dogs

 Saskatoon Express, February 18, 2019 (page 11) 

U of S Prof Calls for More Therapy Dogs on Campus

Star Phoenix, Saskatoon, January 17, 2019 

USask Program Seeks Additional Therapy Dogs

University of Saskatchewan, Arts & Science, Saskatoon, January 16, 2019 

No Regulations for Therapy Dogs

CJWW, August 28, 2018

Therapy Dogs Were Part of Emergency Response to Humboldt Bus Crash

Country 600 CJWW, August 17, 2019 

Therapy Dogs Honoured after Work During Humboldt Tragedy

650 CKOM News, Saskatoon, June 25, 2018 

Therapy Dogs Provide Comfort After Humboldt Broncos Bus Crash

Global News, Saskatoon, April 20, 2018 

Therapy Dogs Play Their Part in Broncos Tragedy Support

PANow, April 16, 2018 

Healing in Humboldt: A Look at Small-town Saskatchewan Spirit in Action

Globe & Mail, April 14, 2018 

How Therapy Dogs were Silent Healers in Humboldt

Global News National, April 10, 2018 

A Veteran’s Best Friend

The Costco Connection, November/December, 2017 

New Study Shows Therapy Dogs Improve Health and Wellbeing of Older War Veterans

McMaster University Daily News, November 9, 2017 

Animal Therapy

Green & White, U of S Alumni Magazine, October 11 2017 

Free To Be Me, Unconditionally

 CIHR, Celebrating Health Research, July 2017 

Help on Four Legs: Researchers Examine How Animals Can Help Humans

Bridges, Saskatoon Star Phoenix, July 14, 2017 

National Recognition for Sociologist’s Animal-Assisted Therapy Work

University of Saskatchewan, College of Arts & Sciences, July 7, 2017 

Les êtres sensibles et la santé mentale

L’Eau Vive, July 6, 2017 

Animals Benefit Those in Addiction Recovery

PANow, May 31, 2017 

Recovering Addicts Find Allies in Animals, Study Finds

CBC Radio, May 29, 2017

Can Therapy Dogs Play a Role in Addiction Recovery?

Edgewood Health Network Inc., May 26, 2017 

Pet Therapy can be a Key in Addiction Recovery: Survey

Global News Saskatchewan, May 26, 2017 

Benefits of Pet Therapy Recognized by Saskatchewan People in Recovery

University of Saskatchewan, May 25, 2017 

$62.7M Health Research Centre to Embrace Patient Perspective

Saskatoon Star Phoenix, April 19, 2017 

BC Aboriginal Peoples Turn to Culture for Healing Amid Overdose Crisis

The Province, April 1, 2017 

One Health talks connect students, research

WCVM Today, January 6, 2017 

Nurturing with Nature

Pink Magazine, December, 2016 (research mentioned, page 8-9)  

Study on Horse Therapy Shows Promising Results

Kamsack Times, November 28, 2016 

Paws-ing ER Stress

U of S, College of Medicine, November 23, 2016 

PAWSitive Support: Animal-Assisted Interventions in the Treatment of Addictions & Mental Health

Insider Happenings, November 20, 2016 

Horse Therapy Programs Show Promising Results

HABRI Weekly Brief, 11/7/16 

How Animals Can Heal You: Professor to Give Lecture on How animals Can Help Us to Live Better

The Uniter, University of Winnipeg, November 10, 2016 

Study Finds Horse Therapy Helps Patients Focus, Feel Positive

CBC News Saskatchewan, November 4, 2016 

Study Suggests ‘Profound’ Therapeutic Benefits to Working with Horses

Regina Leader Post & Saskatoon Star Phoenix, November 4, 2016 

SK Study on “Horse Therapy” Programs Shows Promising Results

Universities of Regina & Saskatchewan, November 3, 2016 

Lecture on PAWSitive Support in Addictions

University of Winnipeg, October 21, 2016 

One Health: Collaboration is Key

WCVM Today, May 26, 2016 

Therapy Dogs Now Helping with Treatment in Addictions and Substance Misuse

PANow, May 4, 2016 

U of S Research Shows War Veterans Benefit from Therapy Dogs

Saskatoon Star Phoenix, April 30, 2016 

Therapy Dog Research has Encouraging Findings for War Veterans

Global News, April 29, 2016 

Research Shows Therapy Dogs Help Veterans

Regina Leader-Post, April 30, 2016

Saskatoon Veterans Benefit from University Research

Media Release, April 27, 2016 

Stressed Out? Find Free Fluffy Therapy at a Library Near You

The Sheaf, March 25, 2016 

University of Saskatchewan Helping Students Stress Less at Exam Time

Saskatoon Star Phoenix, December 9, 2015 

Research Shows Therapy Dogs Help with Addiction Treatment

News Talk 650 CKOM, November 17, 2015 

Research Project Studies Benefits of Therapy Dogs on Mental Health

CTV News, November 17, 2015 

Sask. Researchers Praise Dogs for Healing, Therapeutic Abilities

CBC News Saskatchewan, November 16, 2015 

U of S Leads Therapy Dog Research Project

Media Release, November 16, 2015 

Zootherapie: Les Chiens au Service du Bien-etre Humain

La Rotonde: Le Journal Independant de L’Universite D’Ottawa, October 13, 2015 

Canine Care on Campus

University of Saskatchewan News, October 5, 2015 

Therapy Dogs Console Stressed Students

Regina Leader-post, September 23, 2015 

Therapy Dogs: Helping Students in the Classroom

Educational Business Administrator, Fall, 2015 (page 18)

Therapy Dogs Bring Relief to Stressed-out Students

University of Regina, August 31, 2015 

Veterinary Social Work Comes to the WCVM

WCVM Today, August 19, 2015 

University of Saskatchewan Students Pampered During Exam Season

CBC News, April 14, 2015 

Therapy Dogs Make Their Airport Debut

Star Phoenix, February 14, 2015 

Streets Reopened after Bomb Unit Takes Package from Downtown Winnipeg

CBC Winnipeg, November 4, 2014 

Pet Therapy Used to Help Heal those in Need of a Hug

Indigenous Peoples’ Health Research Centre, July 17, 2014 

Premier Wall Visits Equine Assisted Learning

Prince Albert Daily Herald, May 7, 2014 

Healing with the Horse

Indigenous Circle, CTV, May 10, 2014 – Taping, APTN, Caos & Courage Program, May 2, 2014 

Horse as Healer

CTV News, May 1, 2014 

Paws Your Stress at U of S

News Talk 980 CJME, April 11, 2014 

Therapy Dogs at the U of S

CTV News Saskatoon, April 10, 2014 

Therapy Dogs Relieve Stressed University Students

Global News Saskatoon, April 10, 2014 

Therapy Dogs During Exam

Saskatoon Star Phoenix, April 10, 2014 

Therapy Dogs Soothe U of S Students Exam Stress

CBC News Radio, April 10, 2014 

Morning News – U of S Students De-stress for Exams

Global Saskatchewan, April 10, 2014 Dog Days of Stress – OCNow, April 8, 2014 

U of S Wants Students to Stress Less During Exams by Bringing in the Dogs

 University of Saskatchewan News Release, April 7, 2014 

Puppy Love For U of S Students

 Saskatoon Media Group Radio Interview, April 2, 2014 

Vital Signs (Pages 4 & 5)

St. John Ambulance, January 2014 FASD Prevention & Knowledge Translation – MBC, January 21, 2014 

Positive Energy – Meet a Very Special Dog Who Brings Laughter and Support

SaskTel Max Magazine video, January – February 2014 

Equine Therapy as an Adjunct Program Component Continues to Grow

Newsletter 2013

Year In Review – October

The StarPhoenix, December 28, 2013 

Therapy Dog Helps Ease Holiday Stress

Global Saskatchewan, December 28, 2013 

Horses Can Make Difference in Addictions Therapy

Global News Saskatchewan, December 20, 2013 

Anna-Belle, Certified Therapy Dog, Visits the Education & Music Library

Dispatches from the Education & Music Library, December 2013 

Anna-Belle the Bull of the Ball

Saskatoon Metro, November 29, 2013 

Students Pet Away Final Exam Stress at the University of Saskatchewan

Saskatoon Metro, November 28, 2013 

Canada Raises the Bar for Mental Health Research

Canada’s Innovation Leaders, November 8, 2013 

How Horses Contribute to the Well-being of First Nations Youth in Treatment for Solvent Abuse

University of Regina News Release, November 4, 2013 

Colleen Dell and her Caring Canine

CBC News, October 22, 2013

Therapy Dog Spreads Paw-sitive Vibe

The Star Phoenix, October 21, 2013 

Anna-Belle The Therapy Dog Visits Blue Sky

CBC Radio One, October 21, 2013 

Therapy Dogs: Much More Than a Pet Project

Saskatoon Express, September 2, 2013 

PAWsitive Beginning

St. John Ambulance Newsletter, September 2013 

Therapy Dogs Bring Joy to People

WCVM Today, July, 2013 

IPHRC Researcher Colleen Dell Publishes New Work in Open Access Journal

Indigenous Peoples Health Research Centre, July 19, 2012 

Equine Therapy Harnesses the Healing Power of Horses

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, CrossCurrents, Fall 2009 

Horses Aid Path to Healing

The Star Phoenix, March 2009 

Healing Power of Horses

University of Saskatchewan On Campus News, October 2008 

Colleen Anne Dell

University of Saskatchewan

(306) 966-5912 colleen.dell@usask.ca

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