Understanding PTSD and Service Dogs

The video discusses the speaker's experience with PTSD and how service dogs, like Kira, help manage symptoms by sensing chemical changes in the body. The speaker shares personal experiences from Vietnam, highlighting the protective role of dogs in dangerous situations.

What condition was the speaker diagnosed with around the time service dogs became more recognized?

• Asthma

• Hypertension

• PTSD

• Diabetes

How does Kira help the speaker when their blood sugar levels are abnormal?

• By paying more attention to the speaker

• By barking loudly

• By leading the speaker to a safe place

• By fetching medication

What unique ability do animals like Kira have according to the speaker?

• Predicting the weather

• Sensing chemical changes in the body

• Reading human thoughts

• Understanding human speech

What was a common belief about soldiers going to Vietnam, as mentioned by the speaker?

• They would become heroes

• They would not return alive

• They would receive medals

• They would be forgotten

What was the primary purpose of training dogs in the military, according to the speaker?

• To entertain soldiers

• To protect the handlers

• To protect military bases

• To guard ammunition

How did the speaker feel about having their dog with them during military service?

• Grateful

• Anxious

• Indifferent

• Fearful

What did the government provide to the speaker in a dangerous situation?

• A service dog

• A weapon

• A protective vest

• A communication device