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University of Bristol: Study Finds 'Optimistic' Medical Detection Dogs Excel in Tasks, While 'Pessimistic' Dogs Shine in Scent Specificity
April 12, 2025
BRISTOL, England, April 12 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release:

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Study finds 'optimistic' medical detection dogs excel in tasks, while 'pessimistic' dogs shine in scent specificity

A new study into medical detection dogs -- which use their scent detection abilities to detect diseases or assist individuals with chronic health conditions -- reveals that dogs displaying more "optimistic" responses i . . .

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