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  • What is the name of the law that Crenshaw helped to pass?
    Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act
  • Why does PTSD happen?
    After going through something scary or dangerous, people can develop this where they feel intense sadness, anger, or fear.
  • What was Crenshaw's job while deployed?
    He was to protect generals and other high-ranking officials from attacks.
  • What is one way that a dog can help someone in a wheelchair?
    They can open doors, turn on lights, or pick up things for their owner
  • Name one thing that happened to veteran David Crenshaw when he would go in public?
    His palms would sweat and would feel out of control.
  • What does PTSD stand for?
    Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • What is a way that dogs can be a companion to people?
    They provide comfort for people who are sick, stressed, or feeling down. They visit school, hospitals, or nursing homes.
  • About how long did Crenshaw spend in the asian country?
    14 months
  • What does Doc do when David Crenshaw experiences PTSD?
    He throws himself in his lap and gives him hugs and kisses to help calm him down.
  • How is there a smiley face in Oregon each fall?
    People planted fir trees that stay green all year long among other trees that in a circle that lose their leaves and turn yellow in the fall.
  • What percent of veterans have PTSD?
    20 percent
  • What is the name of the job that a dog who helps others such as Doc?
    A service dog
  • Why are midterm elections important?
    They determine who controls Congress (Democrats or Republicans)
  • Define deployed.
    moved into position for possible military action
  • What country was Crenshaw deployed to?
    Iraq
  • What special thing did Nicole Mann do?
    She traveled to space as the first Native American woman.
  • What year did Crenshaw join the military?
    2000
  • What state did Doc live before he came to be with Crenshaw?
    Florida
  • What is one way dogs serve as detectives?
    They can smell dangerous foods for people with food allergies.
  • Name one breed of dog that Doc is.
    Labrador retriever and German short-haired pointer
  • What is the name of the group that Doc came from?
    K9s For Warriors
  • According to the article, what is an important issue for voters right now?
    Inflation- the cost of food and other items has risen sharply, which makes people struggle to pay their bills
  • How old was Crenshaw when he joined the military?
    17
  • Define anxiety.
    fear or worry about what might happen
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