Taking Your Dog To Work With You

I recently read a really interesting article about taking your dog to work with you. You may enjoy reading Should You Take Your Dog To Work?: "A dog can bring smiles and joy to a workplace—if the circumstances are right. READ THIS FIRST"

First, you must know your company's dog policy. Some places of employment do not permit dogs on the premises due to different reasons.

You also need to be considerate of your co-workers. Even if your company says it is perfectly fine to bring your dog to the office, that doesn't necessary mean that all of your co-workers definitely agree with that idea. One of your co-workers may happen to be allergic to dogs. That is why it is so important to check with your co-workers and make sure they consent to the dog's visit.

If you have everyone's permission, there are a few things you may want to consider. How your dog responds to your work environment may depend on his own personality and prior training.

Always remember your dog's daily needs. If you take your dog to work with you, remember to bring his dog food and bowl, a water bowl, and some safe and appropriate dog toys. You may also want to bring a portable dog bed or crate. It may be helpful to bring some supplies to clean up after your dog, if necessary. It will be important to your dog to show him some attention throughout the day and schedule enough time to take him out for walks.

It may be a smart idea to just bring your dog in part-time, maybe half-days at first, so you can see how he reacts to your work office environment.

A dog can bring a lot of happiness and smiles to a workplace!