Dogs in the workplace!

arycrest · 03-01-2009, 10:07 AM

I thought this was interesting that more and more companies are allowing employees to bring pets to work.

http://www.usatoday.com/life/lifesty...s-office_N.htm

aubie · 03-01-2009, 10:39 AM

When Anna was a pup I took her to the office. It was great! She just layed behind my chair and chewed on a bone. People would stop by, say hello and it brought a smile to everyone's faces.

I think pet workplace policies are great!!

Betty · 03-01-2009, 10:50 AM

I bring a dog to work almost every day. It's great!

aubie · 03-01-2009, 10:53 AM

The comment i heard the most was:

"Wow, she's so well behaved. Moreso than most people's kids they bring up here"

I agree...other coworkers kids run up and down the halls and scream. Anna just lays there. I may have to pass the guidelines over to my HR girl...or just take Anna up again.

Branca's Mom · 03-01-2009, 11:06 AM

Branca used to come with me and now Urro does. My biggest problem was the shedding.

Everyone loves the dogs, if someone was having a stressful day they could come by and love on them to make themselves feel better.

Luckily we never had walk in customers, I can see how that could be a problem if someone had customers coming and going that you might get some that might be afraid of dogs or whatnot.

**Amaruq** · 03-01-2009, 11:49 AM

We aren't allowed where I work and it stinks. But it is a job.

aspatter · 03-01-2009, 05:24 PM

My 2 GSDs go to work with me every day. They have changed perceptions of many people about the breed. People are always commenting how well behaved and sweet they are. They are both rescues, one just last December. Customers are allowed to bring well behaved dogs to our shop. 99% of our customers love the dogs. Some call to make sure they will be there. On the rare time someone is scared or allergic, I put them in the break room. I wish there were more dog friendly places.

CainGSD · 03-01-2009, 10:04 PM

Betty,

Are you hiring???? LOL I would love coming to work and getting my elbow nudged while working.

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aubie Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,992	Re: Dogs in the workplace! When Anna was a pup I took her to the office. It was great! She just layed behind my chair and chewed on a bone. People would stop by, say hello and it brought a smile to everyone's faces. I think pet workplace policies are great!! __________________ Anna's Dog Blog Rocks! Tiffany; mom to: Annabelle "the Diva"- GSD born 9/21/08 Duncan- Shep Mix adopted on 2/14/00 TDI The kitty amigos: Simon, Alley and Mia

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Betty Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: North Florida Posts: 4,860	Re: Dogs in the workplace! I bring a dog to work almost every day. It's great! __________________ Betty www.Littlerivercanine.com

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aubie Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,992	Re: Dogs in the workplace! The comment i heard the most was: "Wow, she's so well behaved. Moreso than most people's kids they bring up here" I agree...other coworkers kids run up and down the halls and scream. Anna just lays there. I may have to pass the guidelines over to my HR girl...or just take Anna up again. __________________ Anna's Dog Blog Rocks! Tiffany; mom to: Annabelle "the Diva"- GSD born 9/21/08 Duncan- Shep Mix adopted on 2/14/00 TDI The kitty amigos: Simon, Alley and Mia

03-01-2009, 11:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
Branca's Mom Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 6,120	Re: Dogs in the workplace! Branca used to come with me and now Urro does. My biggest problem was the shedding. Everyone loves the dogs, if someone was having a stressful day they could come by and love on them to make themselves feel better. Luckily we never had walk in customers, I can see how that could be a problem if someone had customers coming and going that you might get some that might be afraid of dogs or whatnot. __________________ TAMMY

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Amaruq Moderator who has gone to the dogs Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Where I don't wanna be-NW PA Posts: 14,645	Re: Dogs in the workplace! We aren't allowed where I work and it stinks. But it is a job. __________________ Ruq Paq Lakota, Chimo, Tika, Rayne, Kanuck, Jethro and Keyzah My Angels forever in my heart and watching over us: Phoenix 9/07 Kaylee Cheyenne 5/09

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aspatter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 443	Re: Dogs in the workplace! My 2 GSDs go to work with me every day. They have changed perceptions of many people about the breed. People are always commenting how well behaved and sweet they are. They are both rescues, one just last December. Customers are allowed to bring well behaved dogs to our shop. 99% of our customers love the dogs. Some call to make sure they will be there. On the rare time someone is scared or allergic, I put them in the break room. I wish there were more dog friendly places. __________________ Mom to Bo Male GSD Cally Female GSD Bella half GSD Aunt to Keeter, GSD

03-01-2009, 10:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
CainGSD Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Port Richey, FL Posts: 463	Re: Dogs in the workplace! Betty, Are you hiring???? LOL I would love coming to work and getting my elbow nudged while working. __________________ Nora Cain von Hena-C, VPG A, TT 10/19/2003 - 12/17/2009 Gone but not forgotten. Dazzle von Linienbach, 02/07/2009 Learning the ropes. Doc vom Eisernen Loewen, 02/02/2010 SDIT

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