Stress smell makes dogs pessimistic

Air laden with tension apparently has a detrimental effect on dogs’ mood: when they smell stressed people, they approach new things with a more pessimistic attitude, study results suggest. This could therefore be a form of emotional contagion between humans and animals, say the researchers.

Read more with bdw+

Now Try 1 month FREE and access
on all articles in the magazine
preserve the image of science!

Secure offer

Are you already a digital subscriber?
Login here”