013 - Avoiding Training and Trialing Burnout

In this episode, I discusses the challenges of burnout in training and the importance of setting clear goals to maintain motivation and avoid overcommitment. I discuss the need for handlers to reflect on their priorities and make strategic decisions about their training commitments. By understanding personal goals and the reasons behind their choices, handlers can create a more fulfilling and sustainable training journey.

Join me for this super quick episode as I share some of my own experiences with overcommitment and burnout, and what I've done to set myself up for a long journey in our favorite dog sport.

In this quick episode I discuss:

00:00 Understanding Burnout in Training

02:55 The Importance of Setting Goals

05:53 Finding Balance and Avoiding Overcommitment

09:14 Reflecting on Personal Priorities and Goals

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