Introduction
Dogs are a lot of fun, but they aren’t always good for the office. They can be disruptive, slobber all over your keyboard and track mud all over the floors. Still, there are ways to bring your dog to work without having him make a mess or annoy coworkers. Here are some tips from an animal behaviorist on how to make sure your dog is welcome in the office!
Healthy – well-fed, lots of food options, and with a refrigerator
One of the most important things you can do for your dog is to make sure he has plenty of food and water. Of course, this applies to all dogs, but it is especially important if your dog is a working dog. If you work from home and have a pet who likes to be around other people, consider bringing them with you so that they will have the opportunity to socialize.
As far as what kind of food goes into their bowls: keep in mind what breeds are best suited for certain types of activities, such as hunting or sledding. If possible, try not to feed your canine companion with human-grade foods unless it’s required by law (in many places across North America).
Friendly – always happy to see you or even see your face on video chat
When you get home, your dog is always happy to see you. Even if it has been a long day at work or school and you aren’t wearing makeup, they will run up and give you a big hug.
When you are on video chat with your dog, they are also always happy to see your face. When it is time for bed and they know that this is the last time before sleep, they will look at their caregiver in the webcam and say “good night” with their eyes.
Separation anxiety – high-energy dogs will bark at squirrels, birds, and clouds while you are trying to do important stuff like make millions of dollars
Separation anxiety is a common issue for dogs as they are social creatures and need interaction with people. Dogs need to be able to see, hear, smell and touch their owner in order for them to feel secure. If this isn’t possible because of work or other factors, then separation anxiety may result.
High-energy dogs will bark at squirrels, birds, and clouds while you are trying to do important stuff like make millions of dollars or write an award-winning novel on your lunch break!
Challenges – not having the right setup or right tools can cause lots of problems
- Bringing your dog to work is not without its challenges.
- One of the biggest challenges is having the right setup or tools to make it easier for everyone involved and more enjoyable for everyone involved.
- The other challenge is that there are some people who just don’t like dogs, even if they’re well-behaved and good at their jobs!
- If you can solve these two problems, bringing your dog to work will be great for everyone involved!
Socialization – people are interested in your dog but not you so this can be a good thing as it will keep them from talking about themselves to death from their lack of self-awareness
Another benefit of bringing your dog to work is that it will keep people from talking about themselves. This can be a good thing, especially if you have an office full of people who are overly self-absorbed and would rather talk about their own dogs than listen to anyone else’s thoughts.
You may think that this is a bad thing, but it’s actually very good for you because by not listening to someone talk about themselves constantly, they won’t feel the need to do so either!
Treats – good for them, bad for you and the company because everyone is going to want treats
Treats are good for dogs, but they tend to be bad for you and the company because everyone is going to want treats. If you have a dog in the office, it’s important that you don’t treat them too much or too frequently. Giving your dog a little snack every once in awhile is fine, but if everyone starts giving their dog snacks all day long then there will be no end to how many treats are being consumed!
If this happens then it could lead to problems within the company such as fights breaking out between dogs over who gets more treats or even theft among employees stealing each other’s food. You don’t want either of those things happening at work so make sure that only one person gives out treats when necessary (and even then not very often), otherwise there could be consequences such as lost productivity due to fighting among coworkers over who gets more snacks!
As much as it pains me I have to say no to pets at work.
I have to say no to pets at work. It pains me, but it’s a fact. And it’s not because I’m a cat person or anything like that—I love dogs! My dog is my world, and he’s my favorite person in the whole wide world (after my mom). But I know that bringing your dog to work can be pretty stressful for everyone involved. As much as I want to say yes, we just can’t.
It’s common sense: animals are unpredictable and sometimes they do things we don’t want them to do (like poop on the floor or bite someone). They may get too excited around all of your coworkers and start barking at them uncontrollably; some people might even be allergic or have severe pet phobias! If anyone gets hurt because of your furry friend then you could be held liable for damages—and that’s definitely not something you want on your conscience!
So while it may seem like an easy solution at first glance, bringing Fido along when you head into work isn’t always such an easy decision after all!
Conclusion
While pets are a great addition to the office, there are some things you need to consider before bringing them into your work space. There is no doubt that any employee will love having a dog at their feet as they work, but it is important that everyone feels comfortable in their environment and with animals around.
