December 12th, 2011
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As the modern workplace continues to evolve, more and more progressive companies are allowing employees to bring their dogs to work with them. But no matter how much you love your pet, dogs are guests within the working environment, so put your co-workers first.
Always check with your co-workers before bringing Fido to the office. Some people have allergy issues and others are simply afraid of dogs, but others find having a dog in the office reduces stress and makes work feel more welcoming. It can be great to have a tail-wagging pup cozying up to you while you’re working! If your employer has not welcomed pets in the past, ask your boss to consider a special one-day event to warm people up to the idea of pooches at work.
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I’m a contractor and take my two Chessys with me most every day. (one is two and the other is three) Only had one customer complain, so I check first and if there is a problem, I leave them in the truck with plenty of water and food.
Make sure you have your dog under control. If your workplace is open to the public, people may come in with their service dogs and a pet can do all kinds of things that are not good if they are running loose. I have encountered this in a business I frequented (past tense). I no longer go in there because the shop dog is not under control. I have the same problem when I go to get my car fixed and two pit bulls that belong to one of the business owners wander around in the parking lot and have rushed my dog. Anyone who brings a pet to work would be well advised to keep them under control or have a pen to put them in for any number of reasons including respecting the needs of people with service dogs.