How Compassion Fatigue and Burnout Affect Dog Trainers

Poster Session V

Keyword: Burnout

Abstract: This study examines burnout and compassion fatigue among dog trainers, revealing no significant link between burnout, years of experience, or dog aggression levels. Compassion fatigue and burnout levels are consistent with those in animal-related and human healthcare professions, showing moderate levels of burnout and relatively high compassion satisfaction.

• Alexandra Malone (Presenting Author)