Understanding the Impact of Service Dogs on Veterans

The video discusses the transformative impact of service dogs on veterans suffering from PTSD. The speaker shares a personal story about their dog, Freedom, who helped them overcome a difficult period. The video highlights the challenges veterans face, the role of service dogs in providing support, and the success of a program that pairs veterans with service dogs, resulting in no suicide attempts among graduates.

What role did Freedom play in the speaker's life?

• A pet for companionship

• A life-saving companion

• A guide dog for mobility

• A guard dog for protection

How do dogs help veterans with invisible wounds of war?

• By helping them find jobs

• By providing explanations

• By training them for combat

• By offering unconditional support

What alarming statistic is mentioned about veteran suicides?

• 22 veterans a day

• 30 veterans a day

• 10 veterans a day

• 15 veterans a day

What is the speaker's view on the permanence of post-traumatic stress disability?

• It never goes away but can be managed

• It can be completely cured

• It worsens over time

• It is not a real condition

What is the primary benefit of a service dog according to the speaker?

• They replace the need for medication

• They require less care than other animals

• They are easier to train than other pets

• They are cheaper than medication

What therapies did the speaker try before finding success with a service dog?

• Only group therapy

• None, they went straight to a service dog

• Only medication

• A combination of therapies

What does the speaker compare a service dog to?

• A professional therapist

• A family member

• Medication on four legs

• A traditional pet

What was the speaker's condition at the end of 2012?

• In a new relationship

• In a stable condition

• At the bottom of the barrel

• At the peak of their career

How does the speaker describe their life now compared to two years ago?

• Worse than before

• Uncertain and anxious

• The same as before

• Thriving and excited for the future

What is the success rate of the program in terms of preventing suicides?

• Many suicides among graduates

• Uncertain about the success rate

• A few suicides among graduates

• No suicides among graduates