Dogs smell when people are stressed or calm; adjust their behaviors in response

Sarah Biren shares new perspectives from research on how dogs perceive and react to stressful situations and environments depending on the smell of the people they are with. The unique research examines how human emotions can affect animals’ perceived reality, highlighting the need to consider dogs’ training and working environments from an olfactory standpoint.

Source: The Hearty Soul, September 22, 2024. Link.

 Also see: 12 health conditions dogs can sense through smell, Dog Breed Pro, August 2024. Link.