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a 'pawsitive' toolkit for service dog trainers

a 'pawsitive' toolkit for service dog trainersa 'pawsitive' toolkit for service dog trainersa 'pawsitive' toolkit for service dog trainers


Includes an online certificate course and access to substance use recovery and peer support resources

a 'pawsitive' toolkit for service dog trainers

a 'pawsitive' toolkit for service dog trainersa 'pawsitive' toolkit for service dog trainersa 'pawsitive' toolkit for service dog trainers


Includes an online certificate course and access to substance use recovery and peer support resources

ABOUT THE TOOLKIT

Our toolkit for Service Dog Organizations informs service dog trainers about recovery from substance use problems and the important role of peer support and connection for the wellness of their Veteran dog handlers diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).  This toolkit includes:

  • an online certificate course and 
  • access to substance use recovery and peer support resources.


This project initiated in 2016  as a research partnership between the University of Saskatchewan and a service dog organization in Canada. The project team includes over 30 individuals from universities across Canada, the veteran community, service dog organizations and trainers,  and guidance from Indigenous Elders and working alongside service dogs.


Learn more about our project here and our commitment to canine wellness here.


*The Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation has approved this course for 3 continuing education hours.

*Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers members may use this course for CPE hours (3).   

*Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers (CAPDT) approves this course for 1.5 CPDT-KA ; 1.5 CPDT-KSA Knowledge).

*Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) approves this course for 3 CEUs.

NOTE: Inclusion of organization CEUs does not indicate endorsement.

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English

The online course will be available in French if funding is secured.

Français

Le cours en ligne sera disponible en si le fiancement est assuré .

take the 'connecting for veteran wellness' course

 This free self-paced course consists of nine modules and should take between two to three hours to complete. You can download your certificate after completion.


UPGRADE your knowledge, ENHANCE what you do, 

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COURSE Reviews

I Connected for Veteran Wellness

 “Connecting for Veteran Wellness isn’t just a course for people that train service dogs. I don’t know many Veterans, but I know many people with PTSD. I don’t know many people that have a trained service dog, but I know many people who’s lives have been impacted by substance use. This is when I saw that I needed this course, not out of interest, but out of necessity. I have some views on addictions and the journey of recovery that are outdated. I learned new language, I gained insight, and I felt for people who struggled with addiction. I hoped I was going to be able to meet them where they needed me to, not where I thought they should be.”  

- Marilyn Canitz, January 20, 2022

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Access substance use recovery & peer support resourceS

Learn the Facts ABOUT RECOVERY & SUPPORT

Learn the Facts ABOUT RECOVERY & SUPPORT

Learn the Facts ABOUT RECOVERY & SUPPORT

  • Research summaries
  • Original studies
  • Fact Sheets

Learn facts

Build Your recovery & support Skills

Learn the Facts ABOUT RECOVERY & SUPPORT

Learn the Facts ABOUT RECOVERY & SUPPORT

  • Online learning
  • Courses
  • Webinars

build skills

expand your dog training program

Learn the Facts ABOUT RECOVERY & SUPPORT

expand your dog training program

  • Templates
  • Videos
  • How to guides

program development
service dog trainer self-care tips & community resources

PAWSitive Canine connections

 The Connecting for Veteran Wellness course is offered by the Office of the Centennial Enhancement Chair in One Health & Wellness, led by Dr. Colleen Anne Dell at the University of Saskatchewan. Learn about other PAWSitive Canine Connection initiatives from the office! 

Visit Dr. Dell's Website

This toolkit is  not intended to replace medical advice for human or dog health. 

Please consult health care professionals for personalized medical care.

Funded by Health Canada, SUAP

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