Taking Your Dog To Work

[The Spotted Devil]

This one bypassed puppy school and went straight to University....fortunately we're all animal scientists so a puppy tends to be rather popular in meetings.

I have taken my cats in a couple of times for meetings, lectures and just for fun. One of mine thinks it's the most fun that can be had!

[Staffyluv]

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Do tell HW, I am interested to know about the tradies dogs?

The ones that come here are lovely - I guess it would be the same as the general population of dogs and owners. Some are idiots and some are not??

We have the pleasure of a lovely BC girl who is about 8 years old now (I have known Lexi since she was a puppy) and a small ACD boy who goes nuts when he comes to visit us and lays eyes on Zig through the gate. I also have a client with a poodle who brings him over when she comes.

Then again, my office is appointment only - I don't get people just showing up with dogs all over the place... So I only ever have one client at a time here.

My dislike probably stems from the fact that two unrestrained dogs lept off the back of a ute some years back to have a go at the dog I was walking and in the ensuring melee I broke my wrist.

What don't I like? Here's my initial list:

* Some tradies don't ask if they can bring their dogs to your place and have them on their trucks. They assume. That could leave my dogs going off their heads about it and pissing off my neighbours.

* I do not like seeing dogs chained without shelter on the back of utes in all weather. They're not ornaments or image enhancers, they're living animals.

* If left loose, they are not always supervised and I've yet to see a tradie pick up after his or her dog. I don't know these dogs vaccination status or where they've been. I don't want their shit in my front yard thanks.

* It pisses me off to be passing places where tradies are working and have their dogs approach me and mine.

That's a start

That is perfectly understandable.

My oldest son walked past a ute one day with an ACD on the back and went to pat the dog - his father pulled him away just in time... We then explained that dogs on the back of a ute are usually there for a reason and mostly they are working dogs - there to protect the tools or whatever is on the ute with them..

Lesson learned, almost the hard way.. We probably should have been watching him more closely but really didn't think about it at the time.

I agree that some don't do the right thing.

[korbin13]

We used to get doggy visits from colleagues dogs until some one who didn't like dogs complained The dogs were always on leash and not allowed to approach people who didn't like them, sad that one person ruins it for all.

I love my dogs.

I don't necessarily love other people's dogs and I certainly don't expect other people to love mine.

Its a work place, not doggy day care. Unless you're the business owner or work in an animal related business, I think dogs should stay home. I really don't think dogs and office buildings are a good combinatino. Dogs requiring nursing might be a bit different but why should people be expected to tolerate the presence of your dogs where they work. (I feel a bit the same about kids actually )

One person SHOULD be able to "ruin it" for all - it's not a majority vote that matters in such cases. A single voice in this instance should be listened to. No different to other workplace issues where what the majority think is OK makes an individual very uncomfortable.

And as for tradies dogs - don't start me. :

Considering it was a visit and not an extended stay, I can't see the issue. I don't particularly like other people's kids either, and don't make a fuss when they drop in and say hi. I also hate smelly lunches and strong perfume but as it is a work place other peoples needs and wants should be taken into consideration.

No wonder we are becoming such an intolerant society.

Edited to clarify my meaning of visit, dog being brought in by colleague on day off, on a leash, going to a section of the office where we all like to bring our dogs to show them off.

Edited August 2, 2013 by korbin13

[pepe001]

I used to take my dog to work when a public servant in Canberra and so did my boss. But only on weekends when no one else was there but us.

I also used to take my dogs to work when with CSIRO at night. No-one cared and they were my protection when late at night in a big empty (and sometimes scary) building. Walking to the car in the dark was also horrible without a dog.

[Salukifan]

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I used to take my dog to work when a public servant in Canberra and so did my boss. But only on weekends when no one else was there but us.

I also used to take my dogs to work when with CSIRO at night. No-one cared and they were my protection when late at night in a big empty (and sometimes scary) building. Walking to the car in the dark was also horrible without a dog.

Maybe I need to clarify too. I'm talking about more than drop in visits. From Dogs or kids.

[RazorBlade]

Arsehole tradies and their dogs. Scum of the earth.

[Salukifan]

Arsehole tradies and their dogs. Scum of the earth.

I assume you're being sarcastic?

Even I wouldn't go so far as to condemn them all - that's saved for cyclists

[RazorBlade]

Oh my bad I forgot the smilies. This is me and Tobias at work.

Edited August 2, 2013 by RazorBlade

[GeorgieB]

I just want to mention as a Tradie, whenever I take Reggie to work she is always restrained, sites are new and have no occupancy or resident animals and often no other tradies. Reggie usually prefers to snooze in he backseat of the station wagon so is never without shelter :)

I probably take her once a month or so usually if the Gardner needs to do the yard or just if I think she needs a day out.

I always pickup after her too ;)

[mixeduppup]

I took my sheep to work today and take my dogs pretty regularly. The benefits of working at a vet hospital lol

Edited August 2, 2013 by mixeduppup

[tdierikx]

When I used to work nightshift in a computer room, I and another workmate used to sometimes bring our Rotties to work. We also used to rollerblade around the computer room... *grin*

I used to take a pet rat to work when I was younger - nobody knew until she stuck her head up out of my pocket one day... and then everyone wanted a cuddle...

T.

[LisaCC]

Nova has already come with me to uni :D met the lecturers and attended a very short (<half an hour) 'emergency' tutorial.

Won't be coming to work with me as he may upset the sheepies and I somehow doubt he would be welcome at the bar I do some casual shifts at