Watch service dog calm war vet's PTSD reaction

Erick Scott knows first-hand what it's like to suffer from PTSD. He was paired with a special service dog to help him combat his anxiety. He was amazed to see how his dog, Gumbo, reacted when he became agitated.
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[@tarinathellama4858]

My dog just shits on the carpet and waits for me to feed him.

[@ChristianQueue]

Hey Colombia , that says a lot about you as an owner...

[@KuzkayDev]

Well... Thats your own fault... Maybe if you let him out and take for a walk he will "Shit" outside and when he was a puppy you should train him...

[@SSYabuddy]

Hey Colombia you done fucked up.

[@yeahbee8237]

hate to break it to you but you seem to have a cat

[@epicpancakes23]

Kuzkay you do know dogs have personalities too right? not every dog is athletic and well behaved lol.

[@sweim1831]

DOGS ARE TOO PURE FOR THIS WORLD

[@nomealow]

Dogs deserve to be in this world to make up for what certain humans have to suffer through. God only gives pain that people can bear.

[@SPACEMONKEY288]

most animals are pure. it is us that have become detached from the real world. we live in are own made up human worlds.

[@SuperMrFriendly]

we humans made dogs. dont kid urself

[@nomealow]

SuperMrFriendly I did not think of that wow

[@nevercomment73]

+SuperMrFriendly and we don't deserve our creations

[@noahatlas5240]

For people who are confused: 2:07 is when Gumbo responds. He hears his breathing start to get ragged (or maybe he was picking at his fingernails or bouncing his knee, another common somatic cue) and begins to respond dutifully. He starts by getting up into his lap to perform DPT, or deep pressure therapy. Deep pressure therapy is when a dog lays his body weight across certain points to regulate blood pressure, heart rate, and to keep someone calm and grounded. Kind of like a hug! Then, he nudges/licks his face to keep him focused and calm. This task is a imperative to preventing panic attacks

[@GPKatai]

I think the stutter might be a cue too.

[@Sasqe]

i think the dog responded as soon as he started stuttering his words

[@colleendicks8992]

Yes, first change that I noticed was his speech and he lost eye contact with the journalist. I often stop speaking in the middle of a sentence and completely forget what I was saying. A completely unrelated thought will just take over.

[@YunoCake]

I read that trained dogs can smell when someone with PTSD is triggered. The amygdala tells the body to start producing stress hormones and dogs are able to smell from the breath and the sweating that results from it.

[@corvetteluky]

What have we done to deserve dogs

[@alexanders2669]

Train them, cure their diseases, treat them like gods... many things, really.

[@paulj312002]

are you kidding? Dogs have the highest cancer rates of any mammal on the planet because of what we feed them. 1 in every 1.65 dogs die of cancer today. Those are the real numbers. Kibble is slow poison. Cure their diseases...that's rich.

[@alexanders2669]

Paul H. Jensen Yeah, but we have cancer too dumbass. We haven’t cured their or our cancer yet.

[@jomantis5]

Idk I mean we only domesticated them and made them into what they are today...the perfect animal companion for humans

[@brendapina1036]

Nothing! They are too good for us. They are here to teach us things. And what do a lot of people do? Hurt them

[@kimopuppy]

Animals are smarter and more aware then most humans want to believe

[@AutoYoung]

Couldn't agree more. My best friends have always been my dogs. I can remember being a kid dealing with depression and sitting outside and they would run up to me and sit with me until I either stopped crying or I'd smile. And when I'd smile they'd start playing with me. They knew. They were trying to cheer me up and help me make it. They did.

[@marigeobrien]

+Auto Young Oh, yes. Dogs or cats-- I am disabled and whenever I am suffering especially badly, my cats cluster around me. If I lay down I have a cat-blanket. LOL! (I have 4.) To fully appreciate this, you have to understand that they are not great friends. In fact, one hates all the others. And the other three pretty much keep their distance, too. But they put all that aside... for me. Just knowing they care and are trying to help. Sometimes that's all the help you need.

[@alchemistsheep1469]

+David Good Humans are animals.

[@kimopuppy]

Bob Bobson Yes, we are however I was referring to the other animals we share the planet with

[@waddell7754]

I see were you're coming from but humans are more intelligent because mankind needs to use tools to survive so humans have evolved to learn how to make tools and weapons because we can't take down food with our bare hands unlike other animals but animals have certain senses that humans do not have like the dog in the video

[@Uputz]

Its shameful how we treat our vets. Good this guys getting help

[@Azrael442]

+Uputz Whats shameful is how you treat countries youre militarily mightier than. this man was sold a lie and his comrades died for that lie - i wont mention the million+ civilians killed because they obviously dont matter what does matter is this guy sleeps well at night, guilt free.

[@Uputz]

Azrael salty

[@coslinger]

It's also shameful about how much their paid.

[@HappyDemon92]

+Uputz The standard American treat movie, music, and TV celebrities with much more respect than the war vets who put their very lives on the line for this confused country...

[@miltonlightfoot9091]

+Demon AMEN to that Brother...!

[@onedarkwolf6655]

Dog was like, chill man I got chu

[@KelleyBroussardMackaig]

I love that he named his dog Gumbo! What a sweet boy, so glad that they have one another.

[@TheKingwalker22]

Kelley Broussard Mackaig isn't his wife suppose to help him mentally though?

[@mmmohhh8567]

Kelley Broussard Mackaig gumbo!!whats your sole purpose to this vet??! Gumbo-to roo rhatever he says??awwoo . Goddamn gumbo!!youre a goddamn genius!!

[@kens570]

Kelley Broussard Mackaig I'll mix gumbo's gumbo 😏

[@annduckworth3156]

Kelley Broussard Mackaig g great on my way

[@egsundocked3465]

Kelley Broussard Mackaig yo tf my dogs name is gumbo

[@josiet4068]

I have PTSD from child abuse, and medical trauma from having cancer as a child, and I have a cat that is my little angel :D He makes such a difference in my life.

[@DatGrunt]

Wow. Hope you're doing well.

[@josiet4068]

FollowMeInfantry Yes I am! A lot better of who I used to be

[@josiet4068]

***** :D yea I do

[@josiet4068]

***** Omg lolololol

[@josiet4068]

***** Your disgusting!

[@BasDon24]

Mans best friend?? You better believe it!!! Seriously some of us humans don't deserve such loyalty

[@tehgreendino2761]

Andre5000 if you believe that you don't deserve loyalty as well then

[@MHTutorials3D]

Seeing your dog react like that calmed me down ( CPTSD )

[@querida_2338]

Hope you feel better ❤️

[@jillianelise5]

I hope you're doing well

[@Your_Father1980]

ok

[@mikesisco614]

I'm a veteran....10yrs service with USMC and i was lost when i got out, i was a ghost untill i met my boxer butler

[@rage.against.the.regime1913]

Dogs are incredible. All they want to do is please. The loyalty they have for they're owners is awesome, and willingness to risk their own lives is totally unnatural to an animal, yet they do it anyway. You can't teach that. Thank you for your service.

[@thesarge4457]

I did 20 years as a Medic, and I'm really happy to hear that your Dog Butler helped you, medicine IS NOT always the answer.

[@BonnieBunny118]

My dream is to be a us marine. God bless you sir.

[@jona.scholt4362]

Thanks for serving sir, I'm so glad you found your best friend. I don't think I could live in a world without dogs; they are the embodiment of unconditional love. Much love to Butler!

[@atticus3442]

My uncle served in afghanistan a few years back. He has a PTSD response dog named Cunar. He helps him a lot.

[@dougswink3734]

the lady speaking makes me mad for some reason. just her tone

[@Astroweasels]

Probably because it sounds like she's reading a children's story to a class of kindergarteners. At least that's what I find irritating about, it maybe that's what you detected.

[@razmode53]

@Doug Swink I didn't expect to see Lindybeige here lol.

[@AbiRoseXx]

Yeah, her intonation is way off for this media; her vocal pattern and emphasis is far too patronising. It doesn't help that her voice is thin as opposed to deep (tone wise, not pitch) and her voice lacks warmth. It also sounds unsupported, like she's not engaging her diaphragm and she's breathing way up in her chest. A lot's up to opinion ig, but I agree with the original comment that she sounds kinda irritating haha.

[@azchrosette]

Haha all newspeople's tone makes me mad >.< Just gets on my nerves

[@some_randomninja]

its the tone of just another news story to her. I think thats whats annoying you

[@unger4132]

I could tell h was getting agitated as well, his body language and tone completely changed.

[@lejink]

Aww you're such a good boy, heres a treat

[@itsjustjenn2490]

FrostyFooy he stuttered too which he didn't do a single other time in the video

[@jamesp4521]

My eyes really watered up there when his dog got concerned and started comforting him

[@vodkacannon]

You are fucked up

[@cozmics1191]

Concerned no the dog was trained to do that it’s his job 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@midnightrally357]

@@vodkacannon bro your name is vodka cannon. I think you should reevaluate that idea.

[@LonewolfeE5]

Service dogs are amazing. I watched a family member's PTSD service dog react to someone else having a hard time. It was amazing. The dog's owner and his friend were talking about time in Iraq and the other gentleman started to shake so the dog slowly inched his way over to the guy while looking back for approval finally getting to his feet and laying across them trying to calm him down. It was beautiful.

[@DianaKazimiera-]

Very beautiful message...great respect from 🇵🇱🕊️🤝 I wish all the best

[@Ragazar]

"didn't all come back - all come back - come back - back" US media cheapening the stories of your soldiers with shitty loopbacks for views >_>

[@Davies46]

exactly what i was thinking, trying to force emotion like that does make the whole thing feel a bit cheap.

[@Ragazar]

shares/likes = more views

[@Blake4Truth]

+NOVA Akuma Damn right. Feel free to move to a country who&#39;s military isn&#39;t trained to kill.

[@Blake4Truth]

+QuasarPsychosis Nothing cheapens the honor, valor, and sacrifice of American Warriors. What is cheap is your understanding of the American warrior ethos and appreciation for it. Imagine going to a far off land to defend the oppressed against genocidal mass murderers and terrorist regimes. The people who were being brutally oppressed, tortured and murdered by Sadaam do not share your miserable view of American warriors.

[@bobbycratchet3958]

Or that's a reflection of the real life echo. They didn't come back. That shitty loop you are talking about happens in his head every day. Probably every hour. Shitty? Yes it is.

[@josephbighamonYT]

How can someone dislike this?! There must be a lot of coldhearted people out there for this video to be disliked over 100 times.

[@highlandspiper8838]

Joseph Bigham A lot of people many of us vets ourselves don't take thing, esp stories that are subjective at face value. Theres a lot of frauds in this whole PTSD epidemic. Ive seen it personally. PTSD is real and exists...but its become profitable and tool for malingering and getting attention for many. Get mad and pull the no respect for vet card or whatever, even though I am one who served in a conflict and have seen how some are really affected and others just like playing the needy victim. Bottom line a smart person doesn't take anything at face value.

[@Cb138inRs]

Joseph Bigham I was not a fan of the way that this video was put together. The opening. Blech. He did good. But the way they edited it and everything was just cheesy and sub par.

[@MrDaryboy]

Joseph Bigham Unfortunately there are a lot of cold hearted people. I am not saying this to brag, but I am the type with a lot of sympathy. I have saved wild animals only to be made fun of as if what I did was useless. Life is not useless. The only thing I can figure is that the cold hearted are simple minded or scorned. I often wonder how sympathy and empathy cannot exist in some people considering the ONLY difference between us and a wild animal is sympathy and empathy on a very high level.

[@peacefulbenevolenttree3004]

Jay Smooth You're a great person for saving another life. Don't pay any attention to those who put you down. That goes for anything in life.

[@Diimaa]

+Joseph Bigham Justin Beiber fans

[@Tony-zf3lg]

Who edited this? It's looks and sounds like some unpaid intern made this while eating their lunch with windows movie maker.

[@oBADKIDRANDYo]

Butt Dumpling nice profile pic 👍🏼

[@ChristinaMagma]

Butt Dumpling I shouldn't be laughing but this is so accurate

[@unclefreddieDied]

Are you threatening me?!?

[@richardjoyce1102]

Butt Dumpling yeh mostly when they repeated that one part trying to make it more "touching" it just kind of made me laugh.

[@stephaniejordan9066]

😳👍

[@PassBluntBoss]

the people who disliked this couldnt walk one day in the shoes of someone struggling with this

[@brandonmorgan5516]

My dog helped me with my panic attacks

[@shinu1923]

@Rafeek Rafeek ? He didn't take the dog to war. Without people like him, you would likely be dead. Hitler would rule the world, America qould have never separated from great Britain, etc. You take things for granted, you don't realize that the things you have come at a price, and that price isn't money. He fought for you, the least you could do is give a simole thank you. The dog is specifically trained to help him, it's not like those "emotional support dogs" who are forced to deal with peoples shit, service dogs are chisen based mistly on their want/enthusiasm for training/working. If the dog doesn't enjoy being a service dog then they are retired as a family pet.

[@elftails]

Shame on his dad for putting that kind of responsibility on his son, very unrealistic when he was going to Iraq

[@TheMatt1404]

elftails m Absolutely!!!!!!

[@valamere101]

elftails m it wasnt even in his control..

[@confusedSoulof2010]

elftails m while I agree to a point, it's kind of a sentiment... "You're taking these men, they're trusting you, bring them home" type of thing. Realistic? No. Something to strive as hard as possible for? Absolutely. No one wants to lose men, but it's reality, one that is difficult to grasp at times and sometimes it's easier to just focus on "bring them home"

[@wutownwrassler]

valamere101 Enlisting is a choice as our military is composed of 100% volunteers.

[@valamere101]

...i mean it wasnt in his control about his buddys that died

[@jaycruz251]

this is amazing dogs are the true mother nature's medicine. stay strong brotha

[@dymondqueen1584]

And cats

[@jaycruz251]

+Luz Gudino nah...cats don't show the same affection or attention to their owners like how dogs do..they can care less trust me I've had 8 cats my whole lifehood. Cats are cool but Dogs are Awesome!!

[@dymondqueen1584]

Jay Cruz They do i have 3 cats and they follow me every where and they're always jumping in my lap and they want so much attention...

[@hahaahah3893]

they only want attention lol

[@illuminatihehe7474]

Every one should be thanking God for everything...

[@asias3000]

I honestly started crying when he jumped on his lap I'm so emotional

[@DaySleeper403]

I usually can’t stand mainstream news, but it’s refreshing to see USA Today actually reporting something worth while. I’m glad to see such lovely animals make such great impressions in the life’s of our vets. Thank you for your service, sir.

[@OregonTransitFan]

Thank you for serving our country man

[@ShameTheSluts]

lol nobody ever attacks usa what do u mean with thank u for serving out country?

[@gjorkjoot534]

+NONAME pearl harbour

[@gjorkjoot534]

5 mins m8

[@gjorkjoot534]

Elder Trolls a day now m8

[@caaaaaaaaaz]

+NONAME More like, thanks for letting me pay the gas/electronic stuff/clothes less than it should be if there were no war.

[@getatme2573]

Much love and respect to all our service men and women we love and thank you

[@DianaKazimiera-]

Absolutely ! YES 👍 great respect 🕊️🤝

[@JDCle0]

War is such a terrible thing. I'm sorry you had to go through it. I hope nothing but peace and happiness for you, sir.

[@jeeves6490]

Nicely said, no politics, no religion, just goodwill and good intentions. Bravo, Justine.

[@jeeves6490]

@swamidude He chose to serve his country, he had a limited range of choices once he had given his oath. This is why you should make efforts to elect honourable representation. It's more horrific to be killed or watch your country destroyed because no one chose to serve.

[@dre6532]

swamidude Keep saying that until everyone around you starts speaking Arabic and you get stoned.

[@matheusmelo6022]

He chose to go to war, its his own doing he got like this. Why feel sorry for this guy? Id rather feel sorry for all the civillians which are killed in these stupid proxy wars Russia and the USA are involved in.

[@dre6532]

Matheus Melo Because it takes selflessness bravery and strength for one to serve their country. Why should I feel sorry for the “ civilians “ that hid bombs inside their clothes and purses to kill and destroy others??

[@johnny71424]

Man's best friend to the rescue 😍😍😍

[@VonikGames]

johnny71424 and women’s best friend is a diamond cause they’re gold diggers lol

[@deniztaris2146]

@@VonikGames you just Ben Shapiro'd every feminist out there Bob Ross would be proud

[@careystuart]

Dogs are not our whole life, they just make our lives whole...

[@Chenrandyliu]

another reason to why dogs r the best

[@24kBuddha_]

Im pretty sure i replied to one of your comments on a walking dead video...

[@Chenrandyliu]

Kraken hahaha cool?

[@DenisMorissetteJFK]

Poor man. It took him 25 seconds before he realizes that he was about to get an emotional breakdown. But the dog knew it right away.

[@Marlieeme]

I just love how respectful he is. Thank you for your service! Veterans should be given the highest amount of health care help there is. They have gone through so much mentally and physically for our country and should be given the resources to help fix the aftermath.

[@diabolushendrix2178]

I have never been to war but I do know what it is like to have PTSD it's horrible so I am glad he has his dog to help, I just lost my pup and I am not doing great, so I know how much things get to you head so I have a lot of respect for the people that go to war for their country

[@annetteperry392]

Thank You for your service to our country. i wish you the best.

[@mathewhunt81]

+Annette Perry im so tired of hearing that. its like saying "bless you" when someone sneezes. there is no feeling 97% of the time

[@Exotic_Tofu]

+mathew hunt not only that but the "service" prob killed some innocents in the name of the empir-I mean freedom.

[@cttraiden]

At least he has his limbs. Dog, man's best friend.

[@bradhill1099]

Thank goodness for that....

[@cttraiden]

PreparedIndividual Lot of evidence suggest dogs domesticated us. Kinda crazy.

[@elizabethhoward1992]

What these men and women do for us is beyond selfless and amazing. I am an animal love as well and I dont have PTSD but I know they calm me down when Im upset, all 5 of them. Thank you for your service.

[@nicelady2064]

I hate that there is wars, but so thankful and greatful for the strength and courage you and your brothers have. Thank God for dogs and thank God for you and your service❤🐾

[@cameronealey3274]

can we just talk about how cool of beard he has

[@hajjibarbara2900]

It's cliche.

[@thatvolvoguy6565]

I dont think that classifies as a beard

[@tidepods7225]

He does not need a service dog

[@drunkyamumma2077]

Videos 4cats Yeah he does, ignorant little child

[@kingyunamissesgfriend8715]

Cameron Ealey yes i thought i was the only one who looked at his cool beard

[@PatrickPierceBateman]

The pharmaceutical companies must hate these dogs.

[@PHILIPPINES479]

Click here to find out how!

[@izrealquintana1903]

Totoro ʕ •ᴥ•ʔ-chan #4 will shock you!

[@Graemedico]

hey alberstram....

[@PatrickPierceBateman]

Probably a good decision on your part. Most of those drugs are poison and cause more problems than they fix. Plus a lot of doctors get paid by the pharmaceutical companies so you can't trust their advice.

[@trentmorgan5600]

Patrick Bateman oh oh you have no idea how much they hate them my friend.

[@sminem6572]

Oh boy this made me tear up. Good luck to this man and all veterans.

[@harrypoosie3035]

For you, the men who defended my country in my upbringing, I will carry the torch. Thank you to all the vets who served and died or came back impaired, even the ones still fighting. It was your bravery that inspired me to want to do everything in my power to support the brave men and women of our military. I could never thank you enough. Can’t wait to go army this summer. #AmericanandProud #NoRetreatNoSurrender #11Bravo #Infantry #IsisWorstNightmareIsAnArmyRangerFromNYC

[@oldsagerat]

Son, you did what your country asked of you and more. You will never forget what happened over there, but please stop blaming yourself for those who didn't come home. You know they wouldn't want you to. Live the rest of your life for you, your loved ones, and those brothers.

[@kobe4406]

Preach.

[@nitrorc4life1]

agree, your fellow brothers would want you to live life to it's fullest. I salute you sir and a pat for your four legged friend. May God Bless our troops.

[@anonmousehackersquad2310]

MY HEARTTTT... NOOOOOOO

[@rockerblast819]

Losing someone you wished wouldn't leave is hard to face. Until, your telling yourself this is my fault for this. Nomatter what you must forgive yourself and try to see a brighter side.

[@wikiyjimmy]

oldsagerat beautiful comment man first comment ive actually had to hold back tears

[@Ckamerad]

This guy is one of thousands who have paid for our freedom at the expense of their bodies, hearts, and minds. I am so thankful he has found a way to deal with the pain and hurt. That pup has truly saved a life.

[@pamelaokelly3185]

Angels without wings. God Bless the American Soldier .

[@AntalopeAUT]

To all you veterans out of any army, across the world . You are precious . You are defenders . You are the knights of valour . You are the keepers of your brothers and sisters . My respect and love to you, for I am a "civilian" in awe .

[@jasminestyles93]

I was in the middle of a melt-down and was going to overdose. My cat jumped onto the bathroom counter and started meowing like crazy. I can honestly say that my cat saved my life.

[@alainaredondo41]

Life is rough,but it gets better,never do anything such as take your own life.

[@studyhistory2ctruth]

+Jasmine Styles Never give up. Always fight. I hope you are doing better now.

[@dhaghighat]

+Jasmine Styles I hope you are doing better hon. Best thoughts to you.

[@anthonytalin3919]

Actually studies show cats simply can't form emotional connections to their owners.

[@Geekaloompa]

+Anthony Talin That is SO not true! If you seriously belive that than you are VERY wrong. I have 2 cats and I can tell you from personal experience that cats in fact are very connected to their owners on an emotional level. I swear to god if you send me a reply saying that I'm wrong you better brace yourself.

[@ANProductionsOfficialChannel]

You will never find ANYTHING more loyal, loving, and caring than a dog. Dogs, for that reason, will always be man's best friend.

[@WailingBanshee1667]

I am Australian but I thank you for your service, I am so glad you made it. And your dog is just amazing God Bless

[@vickiefinney6073]

We need to take better care of our vets. My family is currently at a hotel and i can't believe how many veterans live here. Just sad. Thank you to all who have served 🇺🇸🙏

[@AP-qr8en]

Dogs are God's gift to the world

[@darkjoker8305]

And cats?

[@alexanders2669]

Dark Joker Also God’s gift, depending on your religion.

[@tidepods7225]

Tasso P and cats.

[@forestheartservicepack2692]

Tasso P. If he existed lol.

[@dahveedseise3161]

STFU with this god shit already... Shit makes me sick

[@20000Danlee]

1:47 her voice lmao

[@deli9437]

Daniel Lee hi daniel

[@cascadecs]

Daniel Lee lit

[@20000Danlee]

hi

[@TheSahil360]

DAMN DANIEL

[@navarrobasecommander8244]

GOMBOS F E E T ¡

[@coleeckerman1390]

That’s amazing the dog knows he’s spiraling before his owner even knows.

[@AnnaLexi]

*_It’s so cool that dogs can do that!! I swear I think most dogs just have that natural ability!! I don’t have PTSD or anything else, but my little Yorkie...🐶 He comforts me all the time.._* *_If I’m hurt, in pain, crying, or upset.. He looks at me with concern & jumps up to the rescue to comfort me.._* *_I was so shocked 😮 & amazed when he did it the 1st time, that I faked it the 2nd time to know if it’s real lol!!_* *_& sure enough, he comforted me again coming to me like his life depended on it, like an alert going off in his head to get to me ASAP to comfort me.._* *_It’s so amazing.. IDK what I’d do without him!! I love ❤️ him so much!! The love you get from a dog 🐶 is like no other.. He is my baby boy.._* 😭

[@Arborist1776]

Thank you for serving! Don't ever feel guilty, we love you, man!

[@resnonverba137]

Dogs are wonderful. Us humans could learn so much for them.

[@debaterofeverythingpresent2775]

Christopher Bell Like how to eat ass

[@KenshinHimura-eb9bv]

Darth Zim and be peaceful

[@pinkiesisu]

HAVE FUN BEING A STUPID DOG.....human.

[@slowstang88]

Dogs truly were sent from heaven to us. We don't truly deserve them. I have PTSD and rescued a rednose pitbull that was abused by a man with a stick or pole. We both have PTSD and its taken him 3 years to be comfortable enough to sleep on my bed. Its like were both bitter vets, and i respect him and he loves me

[@scottygodley9094]

I have chronic PTSD from service in the Vietnam war I have a 15 year old Australian Shepherd service dog and in the last 15 years Joey dawg has saved my bacon so many times. He feels my emotional distress and act's accordingly to get me out of the attack, don't know what I would do without him. To all the military war Veterans thank you for your brave service, try to hang in there.

[@MrSkinnyWhale]

Whenever I see this kind of stuff with PTSD sufferers and their dogs I wonder how they're going to deal with the dog dying in ~10 years? Surely that would be beyond devastating.

[@holyzhuvs9082]

MrSkinnyWhale I have ptsd not from the military but other things, but my family refused to get me one and I'd suffer alone in my room, animals really help people more than some realize..

[@shortcoatstudentfmf1905]

Gheeeeeeeeeey

[@Meccarox]

mother zhuvo I'm sorry you have to go through that.

[@BooRadleyTube]

Having PTSD doesn't necessarily mean that you can't cope with the normal ups and downs of life. It would be a pity to live the kind of life where you were shut off from all possibility of sadness, because you'd miss out on a lot of happiness too. In ten years this man will have stabilized and learned a lot of survival techniques for getting through difficult things.

[@someperson2500]

10 years is still a long time though. Usually or hopefully by then you will have become stronger than your trauma.

[@mattyjames81]

I'm a vet of OEF and I have PTSD, recently got a dog and a cat, not a service dog, just a dog. He's helped me through some suicidal episodes. The cat too.

[@misshitokiri]

+blumac81 My dog isn't trained but he she seems to have a knack for it. If I get upset, she always comes and hangs around, even if she doesn't do anything.

[@Strewgle]

+A A its the physical and/or emotional pain that people cant deal with and they just want to escape it. This comes from the things they may have seen or done that they regret. But i cant say for sure because i dont have it and i dont know what they have gone through

[@Big_Garf]

Thank you for your service

[@Voguemama]

blumac81 thank you for your service god bless!

[@mattyjames81]

Thanks :)

[@TJMJR1963]

I pray Erick enjoys every blessing this life has to offer; that he finds peace from the hell he has endured.

[@user-ve8xq1cf5o]

Salute to the brave veterans. God bless.

[@DianaKazimiera-]

Absolutely...God bless.Great respect from 🇵🇱🕊️🤝

[@RR-ti8yb]

wtf was that intro

[@edible_lemon]

THIS CHAIR

[@edible_lemon]

ONE MAN

[@edible_lemon]

THIS SUMMER

[@rcampbell4967]

Brian Applebaum WTF?

[@Tommyhockey13]

AND ITS HUGE

[@Boodieman72]

All dogs do this, humans just have to notice.

[@MyOutsider]

Boodieman72 mine doesn't... i have depression and anxiety and he mainly just wants the attention of guests at the house.. he's only come over to me a couple of times but not every time i had a panic attack or started crying because of depression.

[@emilyb5737]

Boodieman72 Actually, *all* dogs definitely do not react in this way or even similar ways. I've known/had dogs that react to the tiniest amount of upset energy and try to calm things ASAP, but then I've also known quite a few who got overwhelmed by it and hid somewhere else avoiding it.

[@jakobgeorgaudio]

Boodieman72 That simply isn't true!

[@miciso666]

+Emily B yes some dogs are born alpha males these dogs generally dont care but can be taught the followers tend to be more open to the group / familly and will more often seek attention and give attention 2 out of 9 of my dogs where leaders and 1 had a severe issue with an old owner... but point is all of my dogs always sensed my emotions no matter what happened...

[@brendapina1036]

If we can try to help our heroes by matching them to homeless/abused trained dogs, the world would be much better I feel. Both deserve much more than we give.

[@The_Queenherself]

Anyone else cry??? Beautiful a HUGE txs for the organization that trains PTSD dogs and of course our Veterans!

[@JMWxx]

That's amazing. I'm from England and I'm proud of our and all our allies current soldiers and veterans. But they need more help than they're getting! But seeing how that dog calms him is incredible!

[@shrekhands90]

Jade Welch I

[@DeviousBean]

They rather give help to people who don't wanna work than our vets

[@stryderzer0]

Wish I could live in a cool "city" like England

[@angelarroyo6001]

I got respect for the british military, going to be working with your royal Marines soon and i’m excited to see how they operate for the first time

[@angelyariel7553]

The UK soldiers drown their PTSD with alcohol

[@1951kvk]

God bless all who fight for our freedom.

[@leonieweimer6674]

How beautiful are these animals they give us so much. I cannot for the life of me understand how anyone can hurt these amazing animals.

[@blakhawk999]

Our soldiers are our heroes for the country and these dogs are the heroes for our heroes.

[@Adriangoosey]

Beautiful! I wish dogs lived as long as us 😢

[@williambabin4020]

Adrian Guzman that would be a huge problem, we would have dogs running around everywhere

[@vamphyri74]

a little late on commenting, bit thank you sir for your service. God bless you and your family

[@DC68859]

most veterans dont like when people tell them thank you for your service

[@romanfox5368]

Tryumph, can confirm. Some people work in supportive roles and even not taking that into account, it sounds like a shallow and thoughtless comment.

[@_-Anthony-_]

Ron Riffe Hard work and training helped him, not god.

[@Tunkert]

Ron Riffe Thank you for murdering abroad? lol

[@tariqtariqtariq88]

What did you gain from having thousands of soldiers die over opioid or oil??? Thank them for stealing natural resources from other countries

[@jill9356]

This is why service dogs are needed. That dog is the reason why that man didn't have a break down. Bless him and his dog. Also so many other people who have ranges of illness use service dogs. It may not be visible, like with this man you couldn't tell he had anything that was wrong, but that doesn't mean the person doesn't need the dog. Watch out for people like this man, look at the dynamic between the dog and the person. And remember it could have been any one in that situation, so don't yell at them or anything.

[@dontbotherreadingmyname6146]

He is awesome! happy Memorial Day , thank you for your service!

[@brittanybaxter6315]

This is great! I have severe PTSD from a lifetime of abuse. I am almost ashamed to say I have it compared to a vet. That is a disorder associated with vets. And I am so thankful for them. My psychologist likes to point out that I've seen many violent deaths and much violence. I just don't think it could ever compare. Salute!

[@brittanybaxter6315]

I wasn't strong enough to compare. That's the words I was looking for. I can take a punch, no good came from it.

[@lgb4788]

+Brittany Baxter No it is not just for vets. Police, crime, abuse and rape victims get it, heck a car accident can cause it. A dog will know how to help you, they don't even have to be trained. Good luck

[@johnsmith-ys2cr]

+Brittany Baxter hahahahahahahhahahahahahahaha oh my god my sides i can't

[@hadleyanderson9225]

+Brittany Baxter I also survive with PTSD after nine years of sexual abuse during childhood. I'm with you when it comes to not feeling worthy of comparing my PTSD to vets. All of my therapists have pointed out that PTSD is PTSD, no matter how it is caused. However, I don't think I'll ever be able to compare my PTSD to those of veterans... They are the bravest men and women out there.

[@hadleyanderson9225]

chibi hungary Majority are disrespectful people who have NO idea about the disorder they claim to have, but some cases are real.

[@bellah8393]

As the daughter of a Vietnam veteran, thank you for your service and thank you for sharing your story. Maybe other vets, that may have PTSD, will see it.

[@MeecosMeh]

Don't know what humans have done to deserve dogs. Their so damn loyal and loving.

[@ildart8738]

We had a veteran that gave us presentation at RMC back in the late 2000-s. He had a dog with him who jumped on his chest whenever she perceived that he was having a PTSD attack. Dogs can smell pheromones when a human's mood changes. And it helped him a lot!

[@jazzya.2743]

Stay strong man. Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸

[@DianaKazimiera-]

Beautiful message 👍 great respect from 🇵🇱🕊️🤝

[@lindabezeaukelly3967]

This precious young man needs to forgive himself. His father unwittingly put an impossible demand on him. He is not to blame if some of his men were killed. The enemy killed them not him.

[@GollumFishy]

dogs truly are amazing animals! they've been by our side for a very long time and will still be for ages to come!

[@maniacmagge2568]

Bless these god damn animals they are the best things to happen to humanity

[@1979hellcat]

More vets need service dogs to help. It is so sad so many end their lives because they are not getting the help they need. I was in tears watching this.

[@trenrager]

Thank you sir, for defending our country.

[@Jumping-cholla]

Pets have such a healing power for the mentally ill. I know there are specially trained service animals, but I feel like a lot of them just do it on their own once a bond is established.

[@justagirlandherdogs615]

Service dogs are not pets

[@russmcdowell8275]

God bless you and your service dog,, My you be a team for many years. it is a bond that only we with these dogs will ever understand, they truly do save our lives..

[@skraptm9468]

How people get PTSD now -- When someone says something mean online

[@Krazycutiegurlxxx]

#Triggered

[@life7777]

You're an idiot!

[@life7777]

mrxboxalot Are you trying to correct my grammar or something?

[@Krazycutiegurlxxx]

mrxboxalot "Your a idiot" is incorrect grammar. You're (you are) an idiot is correct. Check yourself before you wreck yourself. Spellcheck that is.

[@Oh-uk5ee]

guys stop being mean ur giving me ptsd

[@dannyb20vtec28]

my pitbull naturally does the same thing..i fight with depression and hes there for me..funny how these dogs are so smart. awesome video.

[@samdrake51]

To those that gave this a thumbs down. You are clueless. You have no understanding of what vets have gone through and the desire to be able to live once again. I won't use the words I'd like to, so I'll leave it as: God bless everyone that has served our country, including our Allies. God Bless you and if you need help, please consider this video option. Sam Drake

[@conorhouston69]

Without dogs this world would be a very sad place

[@akielstraker]

Holy shit. Watching that actually gave me a lump in my throat. That is one awesome dog. What a great program. That should be widespread, why isn't it?!?

[@TheWimmse]

i think the industry makes more money by supplying a variety of meds than to train dogs for soldiers...but it might be also still too experimental.

[@TuanAnhTPBQ]

Thank you, veterans, for your services and sacrifices.

[@smurphy55656]

dog is mans best friend they will always be by your side as long as you are with them

[@blujay5853]

This has been in my recommended for like a month. I'm not disappointed.

[@craigpurbar3347]

Shows that dogs are men's best friend

[@Sassafras30]

Wonderful. This made me cry. I have worked with many vets with PTSD and dogs are so beneficial.

[@BirdiesGoCherp]

Saying "Just because you opened a book" to a doctor is literally one of the stupidest and disrespectful things you could say.

[@litmus7325]

People say stupid shit when theyre having a panic attack. Its normal

[@isaiahborg9446]

Service Dogs are needed no matter where

[@vjm3]

Thanks to all Military personnel everywhere for what they do for their respective countries. Thank you US Military for what you do for mine. A well-trained dog to help calm you down is a small price to pay for a man who does what most are afraid to do.

[@hurbsnarebergowitz4083]

thanks to patriots on west coast for voting to legalize the only real chemical treatment, cannabis. stay out if u voted trump

[@AlphaRomeoOneFive]

Don't worry, no one wants to move to communist cali anyway. You can have that dump all to yourself!

[@Cody-mu5sj]

Hurb Snarebergowitz voting for Hillary is like spitting in a veterans face. ask any one of them

[@parkerbenz]

I have ptsd, as a burn survivor. I can relate to throwing the bullshit meds in the trash, they don't help, they just make it worse.

[@1Slimdiamond]

I'm a veteran with Ptsd. I must say this for him and myself. Those VA doctors prescribed a medication that caused me to become violent. This medicaion caused a certain reflex in my body. Sorry to say, I snapped on my husband. He was stabbed over his heart. When I made it to the hospital they tried to medicate me AGAIN. I had to fight them and ask for something that wouldn't make me violent. My heart goes out to children whom they medicate and they get worse. Please believe me, this is a very hard thing. And to top that off, the VA doesn't care about us. This brother is in my prayers.

[@AirOwnage20]

Tavis Vaughn He didn’t realize he was doing it you idiot. He meant in his sleep.

[@metalgear666sucks]

i think he meant tossing and turning in his sleep and cold sweats

[@sylver3616]

I suffer from PTSD and other mental illnesses at the same time but for my PTSD Im on 2 different antipsychotics, an antidepressant, a benzodiazepine and an anticholinergic and it's made my PTSD a little bit more manageable but nothing too significant, wish there was a cure

[@jomantis5]

Everybody is different and suffers things at varying degrees. Medication might not help you but it could be a life saver to somebody else

[@jakethequadrunnersnake642]

Thanks to u and all other vets we r still Free thanks to dogs they help vets like u move on after the hard times of serving for our country it's amazing how dogs know how we feel I have 3 and they r my best friends they r always there for me don't argue and love u no matter what

[@glennbrymer4065]

My dogs are the reason I am still here. US Army 69/71