Stress-detecting dogs learn to sniff out PTSD

Dogs could soon sniff out an oncoming post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) flashback after a pair of pooches were trained to smell stress on survivors’ breath.

A pilot study has shown that our four-legged friends can be taught to recognise the scent of trauma reactions.

Scientists say the breakthrough will make PTSD assistance dogs more effective.

PTSD is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event such as a car crash or terror attack...