Overview

• Dogs exposed to stress odors from humans showed slower, more pessimistic responses in tests.
• The study used human sweat and breath samples to gauge dogs' reactions to stressed versus relaxed states.
• Researchers found that dogs' learning about food locations improved when exposed to stress odors.
• The findings emphasize the importance of considering human emotional states in the training and care of dogs.
• Published in Scientific Reports, the study underscores the deep connection between human and canine emotional responses.