Mia Konzelmann, Paige Murgas and Emely Carvajal
To establish a correlation between short and long-term stress, we will examine behavioral reactions in pet dogs towards temporary stimuli, comparing this to chronic stress behaviors. Suddenly opening an umbrella and testing dogs’ reactions are analyzed and compared to owner assessments on their dog’s personality traits that indicate chronic stress such as being fearful, nervous, or restless. Hypothesis: If dogs exhibit increased temporary stress, their owner assessments will indicate increased chronic stress.