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Tips on how to bring your dog to work
Stay Out of the Doghouse with This Advice
- · Make sure the boss and your coworkers are comfortable with the idea.
- · Bring only socialized, quiet, friendly and well-house-trained dogs to work. Leave aggressive, nervous or sick dogs at home.
- · Use a leash and/or baby gates to keep your dog inside your cube or other open workplace. "Office hallways cannot become an off-leash dog run," says Kain.
- · Dogs must be well-groomed and flea-free.
- · Puppy-proof your office. "Make sure wires, poisonous plants, pens, rubber bands, and any choking or chewing hazards are all out of reach," Long advises.
- · Create a space for your dog with his own pad, toys and bowls.
- · Ask someone to watch and walk your dog if you're away from your desk.
"Pets are wonderful companions, and help reduce stress in the work place
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