November 5, 2025

Episode 373: Burnout in Dog Agility

In this episode (37:02)

Burnout isn’t just something that happens at work—it happens in dog agility, too. In this episode, we dive into what burnout looks like for handlers, why it happens, and how to recover in a healthy way.

You Will Learn

  • The three major predictors of burnout identified across 30+ studies:
  • Why agility is uniquely vulnerable to burnout (and what’s missing compared to other sports).
  • Practical ways to recover and prevent burnout for both you and your dog.

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