Pies: Dog trainers in ancient China were held in high esteem

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Behind the Leash: Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Occupational Strain in Dog Trainers. The cases that dog trainers and behaviorists face are often traumatic and emotionally challenging, especially under pressure from distressed clients. This study investigated whether more years of professional experience and higher levels of dog aggression contribute to burnout and whether the overall emotional toll of caring moderates these relationships. Eighty-six professionals completed the Professional Quality of Life Measure, which evaluates the positive aspects of caregiving and negative outcomes such as burnout and secondary traumatic stress. The analysis revealed that neither extended work experi…

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Self-Esteem of Inmates Who Participate in a Dog Program. This investigation compared self-esteem of inmates who participated in a dog program with the self-esteem of inmates who did not participate in a dog program. A Midwestern state private medium Security correctional facility with a dog program was utilized. All subjects were males imprisoned for crimes ranging from drug abuse to murder. The dog program had been in place at the facility since the spring of 2002 and always utilized 10 dogs with 10 dog-handlers and 10 back-up handlers. A packet containing test materials was distributed to all of the inmates in the three general population units while they were all locked down for the nigh…

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