Bringing your "buddy" to work can give you so many benefits. According to Paw-Rescue Organization, "A survey by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association indicates that having pets in the workplace can create a more productive work environment, lower stress, decrease employee absenteeism, and make employees more willing to work overtime." But as you bring your pooch to your workplace, you must understand that there are people and things you also need to consider.
Deal with your pooch's behavior at work
In bringing your dog to your workplace, you have to make sure that you know and understand your dog's temperament. A dog's behavior can affect not just your productivity but your colleagues' work and performance as well. Just like what Samantha Gewert, the Consumer Brand Manager of Dogswell, shared with Ceasar Millan's blog post Cesar's Way, "A dog that picks, fights or growls unnecessarily can create a disruptive work environment."
But it doesn't mean you can't bring your pooch with behavioral problems at work anymore. As its owner, you just have to learn to encourage and support your dog during the process. Speak with your co-workers about the problem and ask them to help you in your situation. That means no talk, no touch, and no eye contact with your dog until it has already adjusted to its new environment.
Avoid forcing your co-workers to mingle with you pooch
Not everyone is as dog-lover as you are, so you have to respect people who may not be pleased with your gesture. Some of them might even have skin allergy reactions if they come into contact with your furry friend, as stated by WebMD. Their skin allergies might break out when licked by your dog. Others with severe allergies might also develop inflammations on their chest and face.
Make sure your pooch is properly trained
If your officemates found out that your dog poops or pees inside your workplace, it will annoy them for sure. So, it's important to train your dog where he should do his business before bringing him with you to work. To give him time to do his business, walk him every few hours. That way, you can have a break from work and get some exercise, too. Also, make sure to keep some pet stain remover and paper towels with you in case of any accidents.
Have you already brought your pooch to work? We'd love to hear your experience. Post it on the comments section below.
