10 companies that let you bring your dog to work
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Working like a dog
Allowing dogs at the office can be beneficial to a company's bottom line. Benefits of dogs in the workplace include increased morale and productivity, happier employees, lower absenteeism rates and even improved relationships among co-workers. A recent study out of Central Michigan University reveals that dogs in the workplace can lead to more trust between co-workers and that leads to more collaboration among team members.
A 2006 survey from The American Pet Product Manufacturers Association (APPMA) reports that nearly one in five American companies allows pets in the workplace. The following 10 companies are just a few of the thousands of dog-friendly workplaces across the U.S. (Text: Melissa Hincha-Ownby)
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Don't forget Zynga.
Pet Owners have pet hair and dander on them and their clothing even if they leave their pet at home. So, some people with allergies will be sensitive around pet owners just from the animal dander on the owner anyways. But, the same is also true of other things as well like perfume, hairspray, etc. Also, many people are allergic to chemicals and formaldehyde in carpets, fabric, and furniture just as badly as animals.
I agree that if a person applies for a position in a workplace that.... More
Anyone who write a comment about dogs not being in the work place.. either lacks the love for animals or has had 1 bad experience with a work dog and let it ruin them. I take my 4 dogs to work with me daily.. and have for over 5 years. They are never been a bother and customers love them! They even bring there friends into our facility to meet the 'pack'
Bad dogs shouldn't be work dogs.. But any dog who minds his manners can only bring joy and good luck to the office.
Dogs.... More
Obviously you have no consideration for people who are highly allergic to them.
Why don't you whiney babies grow the heck up. If you don't like animals or have allergies which you haven't had treated then stay away from the businesses that allow the pets. Pets are calming creatures. They have saved many people from their lonely lives, their heartbreak and sorrow. They love you unconditionally and most people who have animals would rather be with them than with most people. And I promise they would rather be with them than with you complainers. Love your animals. They will.... More
We had it for many years and it turned into too much distraction and the final straw was a mans dog bit a young woman on the face. So I must say it is not a good idea
Warm sunny days are more of a distraction.
Warm sunny days are more of a distraction.
The workplace is for work, not a dog and pony show.
I do alot of work out of my home and have no problem getting my work done with my dog around (actually she often helps keep my frustration levels down) Don't have a pony so can't speak to that!
Time to enter the 21st century... workplaces aren't sweat shops any more.
of course I tried to get the cat..........we even offerd a training cage worth $400 but they just said that they had tried everything..........well, obviously not because they did not try the training cage.we would have GIVEN them the cage if they would have kept the cat, I have rescued animals since I was little, I will be very judgmental when an innocent animal is being put to rest for no good reason, sick and in pain is one thing.......pooping over the side of the litterbox is.... More
I commend you for trying to get the cat and I do understand speaking up for them. :)
However I still stand by finding less confrontational methods to persuade people. I've seen passionate people who ARE doing a good thing but not finding success because their passionate judgment puts people on the defensive.
It's too bad that the owners of that cat didn't take you up on your generous offer. I think at that point I might've appealed to the veterinarian rather than the.... More
I am reading some of these comments and am totally dismayed at the lack of respect for these animals, what they give us is unbelievable and is given with pure love and loyalty, police dogs, seeing eye dogs, therapy dogs - the list goes on and on,
while sitting in the vets office a couple of weeks ago a family had a beautiful 12 year old cat with them, I saw them sign the euthanasia form and spoke to them about it, the man told me that she had pooped outside the litterbox and was not.... More
Just curious Monica, did you volunteer to adopt that cat?
I love animals. I love animal lovers, too. I don't love people who get all judgmental without being willing to step up and do more than the person they are judging.
I feel your frustration but getting all up in arms about other people's choices doesn't win them over to your way of seeing things. It actually makes them defensive and less likely to see your point. :)
Reread the comments of the people that do not like to be around pets! Bet they don't like their coworkers either. Some sad disgusting people around, and for one, give me a dog's drool any day rather than THEM! Dogs don't smell! You have the same bodily functions as a dog! Perhaps the thoughtless owners need to care for their dogs, and you don't get one!! The animal deserves better......
Where is the list, it is not dispayed?
You should be able to click the arrow next to the picture caption to go through the slideshow to see the entire list.
I guess you're just SOL if you don't like animals. What if you don't want to work with pets? Working with people are hard enough and now we ALL will soon have someone pet forced on us. Damn! Talk about the unemployment rate. Now, it will never go down, because I for one will surely quit my job if that ever happens at my place of employment.
No I can tell you what you are if you don't like animals and it's not SOL. I'm sure your place of employment would be better off with pets and without you.
I have worked in two places where only the owners can bring their pets. Very unruly animals that smell, beg, shed, poop and piss on rugs and everyone has to act like they like them.
Very unfair to people who do not go GA GA over your fido,and what about cats???
...what about smelly and whiney people??!?!?!!
25 million Americans have the cat/dog allergy. I don't think it is a good idea to have animals in the workplace unless the workplace is a farm field or another type of outdoor setting.
I have a friend who has had a business for 32 years and every day he has been open he has had his dog(s) by his side, he is now going through cancer treatments and I lookafter his dogs while he is in hospital, the first thing he does when he gets home is to phone and ask for us to take the dogs home, all these years of having the dogs in his shop there has never been a problem, it actually helps his business as the children love to go BECAUSE the dogs are there, my beagle has been with me at my.... More
There must be accommodations made for people with allergies to pets--if not the employer risks suit under the Americans with Disabilities act. Those measures can be the most obvious: make other people leave their pets at home OR they can be keep animals segregated to one part of the facility and improve ventilation.
I used to work in a home office that had a St Bernard. The drool was absolutely disgusting. He would constantly shake his head and get slime on me, in my hair, on my desk, on my keyboard, and on my monitor. It was so gross! Also, if he got any treats apart from his regular food he would get TERRIBLE gas! Like working in a cloud of dog fart. I love dogs, but some of them should be kept out of the workplace. Yuck.
Do you wear perfume?? Hairspray?? Scented lotions and/or soap?? What about children?... do you bring your children into work??..many do and in all fairness, the pets I've met in offices are more well behaved than some of the employee's children. Yes, animals will give off bodily scents but so do many employees! Have you ever worked with someone who's breath smells like death???? Organization that allow pets should be reserved for those who can appreciate the benefits of animals! Being.... More
I've been lucky to have worked for several companies that were pet friendly, and it does boost morale to have pets around. There's a positive change in the overall atmosphere when pets are present and they DO help people bond as well. Not so great for people who are allergic, granted. But there's nothing like walking into the president of the company's office and finding him on the floor in his three piece suit playing with a fluffy little kitten! True story!
Does not boost my morale at all. I hate it, and may quit, due to a dog.
I have a pet friendly antique shop and a second location which is a flea market in Leamington Ontario,
my husband and I love all the pets that come in with their owners, it is quite hilarous as some of the dogs get so excited when they pull into the parking lot and they know they are coming shopping!!! I was born in England and we take our dogs with us EVERYWHERE!!
just a couple of weeks ago I had my first visit from a Quaker parrot,
if the pets are well behaved I don't see.... More
I go visit my sister and bro-in-law on Pelee Island, off Leamington on the mainland, quite often. I have missed the ferry before, and find in general that there is a lot more "dog acceptance" in that area than that generally found in the US. Just one more reason I love Canada! (Will look for your shop next time I'm in the neighborhood!)
If you become allergic to dogs/cats and have to give up your job in this economy because Fido HAS to be at the office, you will change your mind very quickly on this issue.
I would love to have you come and visit, if you are here on a Friday to Sunday you can visit the flea market too!
G5 Search Marketing in Bend, Oregon with over 100 employee allows their employees to bring their dogs to work. It is a great atmosphere.
My employer allows dogs to work as well! It's AWESOME! I often care for his dog when he's out of the office. LOVE IT!
Love this and I am sure everyone does a better job as they are happier.
Great idea!!! If you know up front that dogs/cats are permitted at the company -don't apply for a position there if you are allergic!
I TRULY believe that most pet allergies are in people's heads. I've had several friends claim to be allergic to my cats or dogs. I purchased a spray on product for my pets, but never actually used it ~ just showed it to these people.
Miraculously, these highly allergic idiots claimed that the spray worked and they were able to visit.
I say bring the dogs to work, leave the hypochondriacs at home.
There is a THEORY that allergies are psychosomatic (all in your head), but that doesn't help allergy sufferers unless they see someone who can find and diffuse the psychological root of the problem - if there is one.
Many people have mild allergies around animals, but some are severe, and I think those people would be outraged to see an animal in the work place. Still, it's my opinion that if you take a job with a company that allows pets, the allergy situation is NOT the owner's.... More
You just lost several of your friends!
No, he/she hasn't lost friends.
As someone who suffers with allergies, it's a very interesting theory about allergies and anyone who has allergies should look into it!
I personally don't think the therapy associated with this "theory" is for everyone, but for all the people who have benefited from it (me), the improvement in life quality is so significant, I would strongly urge anyone with allergies to look into it!
Imagine a live with NO antihistamines, NO sniffles, NO.... More
I love dogs, but really am allergic to cats. Allergy testing proved it. People really do have allergies.
Definitely not in your head. I was severely allergic to cats (still am) but I had two. My Allergist (yes, I was tested, and yes I am allergic to cats but not dogs) refused to treat me if I was going to keep my cats. So I just took allergy pills and loved my cats until I left home for college. Then my family continued to care for them the rest of the cats' lives. Thankfully I am not allergic to dogs so now have had various small toy breeds all of my adult life. I do not care for large,.... More
BellaMia -
Animal allergies are not in people's heads. That's why there are allergy tests to confirm them. I grew up with dogs all of my life, and became allergic to them just last year. I have even developed allergic asthma, as I refuse to part with my dog, who is part of my family. I can assure you that the irritating and painful symptoms I experience if I don't take 3 meds a day are not in my head, and I would pay good money to make these allergies disappear. Just so you know -.... More
Sorry but pet allergies are real. I break out in hives if I come into contact with certain breeds of dog or a little cat fur. I love animals and I have my own but its a fact, not fiction. I'm usually ok in the environment if the "pet in question" does not come near, but I also have a friend who is highly allergic to cats and cannot be in a home with them for more than 20 mins or he starts wheezing and gets congested. One lucky break for me is that I get to avoid my inlaws more because I'm.... More
These companies are wonderful. They calm their owners, which, in turn, allows them to be a better employee, due to their lack of nervousness and allows the employee to pet, etc. their best friend. It's a win/win situation to all involved. I'd love to work for any of these companies! Bet there's a long list of people attempting to work there. I love this!
Can I bring my cat?
While this sounds sweet and cute, it's a VERY bad idea. Some people are so allergic to pet dander that they will go into anaphylactic shock within minutes. And some pets, like my 120-pound Black Lab, are a little TOO friendly. And some are overly-protective.
Dogs belong in their home. Plenty of water, a few pieces of kibble scattered around for them to hunt, some toys, and they can entertain themselves.
Oh yeah, there should be more than one dog or cat. They ARE social.... More
They don't like going to work? What... they aren't there to work.
You got so much so wrong, I can't even figure out where to start.
I'd rather tolerate an over-friendly lab than an over-friendly co-worker. Seriously. Fewer humans are work-compatible than animals, although both need boundaries.
If you know your dog is overly protective or overly friendly (like ours) or isn't well trained or well behaved you just pass on bringing that dog to work. I would never bring our dog to work because he doesn't behave well enough. Now when our cat was alive, that was a different story. She would have been the perfect pet to bring to work because she loved everyone. As far as people being allergic, just know which companies have animals there you just avoid that business.
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