Then they had dogs trained in identifying odors distinguish between a “stress” sample and “baseline” sample. The dogs correctly identified the stress sample in 675 out of 720 trials ...

The dogs chose the right sample in 93.8% of the trials, which suggested that the stress odors were quite different from the baseline samples, Wilson said. “It was fascinating to see how able the ...

Forgetting your house key at work, running late to an appointment, or facing an unexpected obstacle (e.g., sitting in traffic) are all examples of acute stress. Although these situations can feel ...

In Phase One, the dog was presented with a participant’s stress sample (taken immediately post-task) alongside two blanks (the sample materials without breath or sweat), and was required to ...

Stress hormones are chemical messengers that play a role in the body’s physiological and behavioral responses to stress. Examples include catecholamines and cortisol. These hormones help ...

Environmental factors that trigger this reaction are called stressors. Examples include noises, aggressive behavior, a speeding car, scary moments in movies, or even going out on a first date.

At testing, dogs were asked to find the participant's stress sample (taken at the end of the task) while the same person's relaxed sample (taken only minutes before, prior to the task starting ...