Stress has an odor and dogs can smell it - study
“The study made us more aware of a dog’s ability to use their nose to 'see' the world," concluded the owner of one of the participants.
Bentley, an English Springer Spaniel, was known in his lifetime for climbing into his family members' laps during tense moments in the home. It should be noted that Springer Spaniels are not particularly small dogs. This tension-diffusing strategy had a 100% success rate in Bentley's family. (photo credit: Maya Zanger-Nadis)Updated: 
