For Kadee, every day is "take your dog to work" day because she is owned and loved by Barb, our office manager. If your dog is lucky enough to be invited to your work place tomorrow, June 24, the following reminders will help your dog (and you, and your coworkers) have a great day: Make sure your dog is well-groomed. Take a crate..., baby gate or x-pen to help confine your dog in your office or cubicle, along with your dog's blanket and a few chew toys, water bowl, poop bags and treats.
When out and about in the common spaces, be sure to have your dog on leash. Practice loose-leash controlled walking with lots of Sit for Greetings! Don't allow your dog to jump on people. Take care if you allow your dog to interact with other dogs as all the canines will be very excited with all the new experiences. It's okay to politely decline invitations for your dog to play with the other dogs, if that's what's in your dog's best interest. Tricks and treats are a good way to reinforce good behavior, so be sure to take some along.
Maintain your training philosophy and rules for good behavior. Just because someone else thinks it's okay for dogs to jump up, bark, whine or otherwise misbehave, doesn't mean you need to let your dog run wild! Be fair to your dog and be consistent.
Not all dogs are comfortable in highly stimulating, new environments. If it would be too stressful for your dog to join you at work for the entire day, perhaps your schedule could accommodate a lunch-time visit. For some dogs, it's best to maintain the work day routine and not accompany you to the job...and that's okay, too!
If your Family Dog goes to work with you on Friday, snap a photo and share your story!
When out and about in the common spaces, be sure to have your dog on leash. Practice loose-leash controlled walking with lots of Sit for Greetings! Don't allow your dog to jump on people. Take care if you allow your dog to interact with other dogs as all the canines will be very excited with all the new experiences. It's okay to politely decline invitations for your dog to play with the other dogs, if that's what's in your dog's best interest. Tricks and treats are a good way to reinforce good behavior, so be sure to take some along.
Maintain your training philosophy and rules for good behavior. Just because someone else thinks it's okay for dogs to jump up, bark, whine or otherwise misbehave, doesn't mean you need to let your dog run wild! Be fair to your dog and be consistent.
Not all dogs are comfortable in highly stimulating, new environments. If it would be too stressful for your dog to join you at work for the entire day, perhaps your schedule could accommodate a lunch-time visit. For some dogs, it's best to maintain the work day routine and not accompany you to the job...and that's okay, too!
If your Family Dog goes to work with you on Friday, snap a photo and share your story!
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