Service Animals and PTSD

What is the acronym for the law that allows veterans with PTSD to help train service dogs?

• The PAWS Act

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

• Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act

• K9s For Warriors

What percentage of veterans who served in Iraq may experience PTSD?

• 5%

• 10%

• 29%

• 50%

What is the main purpose of service dogs for people with PTSD?

• To provide comfort and support

• To help with physical impairments

• To assist with food allergies

• To alert their owner if someone is coming up from behind

What is one way service dogs can help people who use wheelchairs?

• Pick up dropped items

• Turn on lights

• Open doors

• All of the above

What is the main role of service dogs for people with food allergies?

• To alert their owner if someone is coming up from behind

• To assist with food allergies

• To provide comfort and support

• To help with physical impairments

What is the name of the service dog that helped David Crenshaw with his PTSD?

• PAWS Act

• Doc

• Labrador-pointer mix

• K9s For Warriors

What is the purpose of the PAWS Act?

• To provide comfort and support for veterans

• To alert veterans if someone is coming up from behind

• To allow veterans with PTSD to help train service dogs

• To train service dogs for people with food allergies

What is one way service dogs can help people who are sick, stressed, or feeling down?

• Visit schools

• Visit hospitals

• Visit nursing homes

• All of the above

What is the main role of service dogs for people with PTSD?

• To alert their owner if someone is coming up from behind

• To help with physical impairments

• To provide comfort and support

• To assist with food allergies

What is the main role of service dogs for people with food allergies?

• To help with physical impairments

• To assist with food allergies

• To alert their owner if someone is coming up from behind

• To provide comfort and support