How Dogs Can Smell When You're Stressed

The video discusses a study published in PLOS ONE about dogs' ability to detect human stress through smell. The experiment involved dogs identifying stressed individuals based on sweat and saliva samples, showing a 94% success rate. This research could enhance training for service dogs aiding anxiety and PTSD. Additionally, the video explores a study on personality changes during the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing shifts in traits like neuroticism and agreeableness, especially among younger adults.

What implications might the findings of the study have for training service dogs?

What is the five-factor model of personality, and what traits does it include?

How did the pandemic affect neuroticism among different age groups?