Canine Burnout – Spotting the Signs & Taking Action
Ella Barlock2025-09-02T21:13:43+00:00Service dogs are incredible partners: loyal, hardworking, and committed to supporting their handlers in daily life. But just like people, they can experience stress, fatigue, and emotional strain over time. When that stress is prolonged, it can lead to canine burnout. Recognizing burnout early is critical to protecting a service dog’s mental health and physical well-being, ensuring they can continue their important work happily and healthily. What is Canine Burnout? Canine burnout is a state of physical exhaustion, mental fatigue, and emotional stress in a working dog. It can happen when a dog is under continuous pressure without enough rest, play, [...]