We all know the joy that dogs bring the world.
Today those feelings of happiness never have to end, with employees all over the UK taking their pets to the office for Bring Your Dog to Work Day.Animal lovers have begun tweeting snaps of their furry friends enjoying their new surroundings, with some dogs settling in quite well.
Bathroom suppliers Tilehaven shared a snap of one employee’s dog sitting at the computer and chairing meetings in a conference room. While up-cycling company Cycle of Good enjoyed a visit from Buster, who posed in the front seat of a forklift in the warehouse.
The Tower of London also posted pictures of Tyrion and Arthur, who live on site with Yeoman Warder Dan Benson.Train your pet to understand obedience. Dogs should at least understand basic direction like “sit” and “stay.” In an emergency situation these cues could save your pet’s life.
Established in 2014, Bring Your Dog To Work Day aims to raise money for animal welfare charities by having owners making a small donation to work alongside their buddy.
Donors are also entered into the #BringYourDogToWorkDay competition, with a chance to win some dog-related prizes.
Of course, having a dog around is treat for all colleagues and has been proven to help improve mental health.
A 2012 study found employees who engaged with dogs at work experienced lower stress levels and higher levels of job satisfaction.
Make Yourself the Funnest Thing in the World for a Reliable Recall. When training your dog to “come here” make sure you’re giving out a lot of praise & treats. The goal is to make coming back to you the best decision they could have made, if not your dog is likely going to decide that whatever he was chasing/sniffing is more interesting.
You can donate to Bring Your Dog to Work Day here.