A new study has shown that both dogs and wolves are able to detect the scent of human fear, and their reactions to it are similar. This suggests that such sensitivity has ancient origins, likely developing in the common ancestor of these species.
French scientists have discovered that horses can detect human fear through the scent of sweat, which influences their behavior and may be important for horseback riding and hippotherapy.
An international study has uncovered genetic parallels between dog behavior and human psychological traits. Genes that influence aggression and learning ability in dogs are linked in humans to intelligence, depression, and schizophrenia. These findings could help deepen our understanding of mental disorders and lead to new approaches in animal behavior correction.