That's right! June 25th is actually "Take Your Dog to Work Day". You've heard of "Take Your Kid to Work Day", well it was only a matter of time before this theme spilled over to pets.
Here at Casey, we bring our dogs in all the time and I have mixed feelings about it:
One one hand you have the calming effect of animals and how just petting them can calm nerves and lower blood pressure and really, how many of us could use a little of that through out our work days? It's nice to be able to take a little break now and then and go wrestle with your dog now and then.
On the other hand, they can be a huge distraction (and this depends on the dog of course). Wanting your attention, needing to go outside, food, water, etc. all things that we may not be as productive in our day if we need to deal with this as well. Then there is the blaring fact that not everyone wants your dogs in the office space.
It really is a hard decision. I'd love to hear what everyone's opinions are so please let us know! To bring or not to bring your dog to work?!
Honestly I think the people of Sam Adams have it right...a beer delivered to the office every day! And they will never have a "Bring Your Cat to Work Day" because the cat would do a better job than all of us!
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I personally am an advocate of bringing a pet/s to work IF...the pet/s are well behaved, quiet, low energy and the owner makes sure the ones who aren't pet people do not have to feel put upon. This is the trend in many companies especially entrapreneurial ones. Pets are our children to many of us. As with any decision, pets can not like one another and they have needs as shown above, but if the conditions are right and respected, for me with them, they are relaxing, I work longer hours at the job knowing they are there with me, and I am happy. Bottom line, all responsibilities lie with the owner from clean up, vacuuming, etc. for what I consider a priviledge.
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