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With more demanding workdays requiring more and more
people to have to spend long hours at work and take fewer vacations, their
furry friends at home are often alone for long hours in a day. If a pet falls
sick, the owner is left facing a dilemma as it becomes a problem to balance
their responsibilities at work with what their beloved pet needs for them. More
and more companies are recognizing that bringing a pet to work has real
benefits and advantages that can improve workplace productivity in the long run.
Dogs are the most popular choice when it comes to the
kinds of pets you can bring in to work, and if your office allows it, then
lucky you! But before you decide to bring in your pooch to work, you need to
make sure that they can actually thrive and operate in that environment.
What are the Do's of bringing in your dog to work?
Dogs are friendly creatures, but not only does every breed
carry with them certain specific personality traits, but every dog is also
unique to the environment they are living in. Before you bring in your dog to
work, consider whether your dog enjoys socializing with strangers or being
alone. There are also likely to be other dogs at your workplace, so how well
trained your dog is will also matter. What you have to ensure before you bring
your dog to work is:
- Do ensure that your dog has been vaccinated and
that their vaccines are up to date
- Do ensure that your dog enjoys interacting with
other animals, and would be comfortable in an environment where they are likely
to meet other pets
- Do ensure that your dog is toilet trained and
that they are not likely to leave messes at work on a regular basis
- In case your dog does create a mess, do ensure
that you clean it up immediately and do not leave someone else to clean your
dog's mess
- Do ensure that you have some food, snacks, and
basic medicine stored away for your dog at work as well
- In case your dog takes any regular medicines, do
ensure to keep that at work as well
- Do ensure that all toxic and poisonous
substances, some that people may not be aware is poisonous to dogs, such as
chocolates, are kept away from dedicated pet areas at all times
- Do ensure that you enjoy your day with your dog,
as well as any other dogs that come in to work that day
What are the Don't's of Bringing in your Dog to
Work?
There are also some things you need to avoid or be careful
of before you bring in your pet to work.
- Don't bring in pets without getting an okay from
the company first, even if only as a formality
- Don't bring your pet to work, and then forget
about them for the rest of the day. Remember to visit them regularly if your
office has designated dog kennels or pet parks, and to make sure that they feel
safe in their environment
- Don't bring your dog to those places in the
office where pets are not allowed. This could include meeting rooms, cafeterias
and other places as decided upon by the company
- Don't force anyone to interact with your pet, or
your pet to interact with anyone. Some people may also not be fond of pets, and
in this case it is best to not force them to engage with your pet
- Don't forget to be attentive to your dogs needs,
and take them out for a walk if they need to urinate or defecate. You should
also take the responsibility of cleaning your dog's mess
It can be a wonderful experience to work in an environment that both welcomes and cares for pets. You will also need to stock up on basic supplies such as food, toys, and other knick-knacks for your furry family member. Stop by our portal for everything you could need to make the most of bringing your dog in to work.