Dogs can help with a variety of things. Getting something for their handler, and relieving stress. The Scope video says that even touching a dog helps relieve some stress. The Scope video, "Beyond the Story: Into the world of Military Working Dogs" also says that military working dogs that are adopted by their handlers, help relieve post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). To illustrate PTSD, Jose Armenta was gravely injured in Afghanistan by an improvised explosive device, or an IED by stepping on it. During recovery, he was begging for his dog, which caused PTSD. When Zenit came to see his handler, the PTSD was relieved. Some people, though, believe that veterans seeing their military dog may not relive PTSD, and bring back horrifying memories from war. Beyond the Story: Into the world of Military Working Dogs says that military dogs provide comfort in the worst of times. For example, when a veteran is injured, or has high stress levels, they are able to comfort them, and bring the stress levels