![]() It should be mentioned that, within the definitions of a bond, there is the kind that is indicated as an affectionate and enduring interaction with a unique individual, non-interchangeable with another and established according to four principles: security, intimacy, affinity and constancy. It is conjectured that the canine–human bond is stronger than that with other animals, due to the years of interaction, which due to various motives (competition, cooperation, co-evolution) have generated a high level of codependence, attachment and ease of interspecies communication, to the point that they have established a niche in our society like no other. For example, in Chile, 52% of homes have a dog as a companion animal. Latin America is a world leader in pet owner percentages, with people mainly preferring the domestic dog ( Canis lupus familiaris) as a companion. Worldwide, over half the human population has at least one animal companion in their care. We can thus conclude that the questionnaire is valid for measuring caregiver burnout syndrome in owners of dogs with behavioral disorders. Furthermore, regarding the internal validation of the questionnaire, the general Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was α = 0.9468. Regarding the description of the sample used, 50% had Low Burnout, 41% had Medium-Low Burnout and 9% had Medium-High Burnout. A questionnaire with 35 questions was obtained which referred to various aspects of caregivers’ lives. Non-linear snowball sampling was used ( n = 156 participants). The methodology used consisted of drafting the tool, peer validation using the Delphi methodology and internal validation via Cronbach’s alpha. The objective of this study was to develop a questionnaire to evaluate caregiver burnout syndrome for owners of dogs with behavioral disorders. Tools have been developed to evaluate the mental and emotional cost of caring for humans, but there is currently no validated tool for evaluating this particular problem. One main cause is canine behavioral problems, leading to dogs being abandoned or euthanized due to the costs faced by the owner when caring for the animal. The close bond that can grow between owners and their dogs could be worn out and finally broken due to various causes. Having an instrument that allows assessing the level of exhaustion of caregivers of dogs with behavior problems will provide information to help these people, and consequently their dogs, avoid the negative consequences of bond degradation.Ĭurrently, domestic dogs ( Canis lupus familiaris) are the most common species among companion animals. Three levels of overload were obtained (Low, Medium-Low and Medium-High Overload). The present study, through the Delphi method technique, modified and validated this scale to measure this overload in people with dogs with behavioral disorders. The exhaustion of the caregiver of dependent people is evaluated through the Zarit Scale. ![]() Parallels can be drawn with dog owners handling animals with behavioral disorders, which makes it necessary to have a validated measurement instrument for this problem. ![]() The wear and tear implied by the physical, psychological and emotional demands when facing the care of a sick animal can lead to a continuous and prolonged level of stress, which in human medicine is referred to as caregiver burnout syndrome. While this bond has mutual benefits, research shows that it can break due to canine behavioral disorders, leading to consequences including abandonment and/or euthanasia. Globally, over half of the human population has at least one companion animal, with the domestic dog ( Canis lupus familiaris) standing out above other species. ![]()
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