Taking Pets to Work
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. Companies that allow pets at work also have experienced improvement in employee morale. Partly due to the profileration of small businesses, more and more companies allow pets in the workplace.
Plan for a safe, successful visit
* Take only well-behaved pets who are comfortable and reliably safe around strangers. Leave pets who show aggressive tendencies towards people at home.
* Make sure your dog understands the basic commands, such as SIT, STAY and DOWN.
* If other animals will be at the workplace, do not take a pet who displays aggression to other animals.
* Use flea preventive before taking your pet to work. Also, brush and clip nails before office visits. And remember, smelly and dirty pets can result in complaints.
* Make sure your cubicle or office can comfortably accommodate your dog.