Bringing Your Dog to Work! 

Bringing Your Dog to Work! 

What better way to bond more with your pup…to bring them to work with you!  Dog owners love to bring their dogs to work as it yields several emotional benefits.  There are many workplaces that allow pets, but some do not.  It is important to make sure you can bring your dog to work with you in the first place!  Please continue reading on to learn more about the benefits of bringing your dog to work.

Studies show that bringing your dog to work can reduce stress.  According to an article by Purina, employees who bring their pets to work are also willing to “spearhead efforts to make their workplace pet friendly”.  Bringing your four-legged friend to work will also allow them to get used to being around people.  Did you know that dogs have a way of boosting productivity as well?  When employees are less stressed, more enthusiastic about going to work, and friendlier, that makes for a much better work environment!

Mental and physical health are also impacted in a positive light.  You will be able to have a fun lunch break, too!  You may be able to break the ice with colleagues by using your well-trained and friendly dog to meet new people.  If you are shy, taking your dog to work can eliminate the angst of meetings and deadlines.

As you can see, there are tons of benefits of bringing your dog to work with you!  Before you do so, you will need to consider certain things like if your employer is on board, if your dog is well-trained and behaved to be around other dogs or people, and if your dog is a good fit to spend the day in the office.  You will need to consider things such as age, activity level, breed, and sensitivity.  Some breeds may do better than others in the long run!