This week is pretty important if you ask us. Why? Because on Friday offices across the city could be in for a real treat. June 24 marks the 26th anniversary of 'Bring Your Pet To Work Day' and with studies showing the calming benefits pets can have on us, what better place to bring them than work?
According to mentalhealth.org, having a companion can have a number of great benefits such as reducing anxiety, getting us out and about more and thus benefiting our physical and mental health as well as helping those with Autism and ADHD. But if you want to take your beloved four legged friend into the office this Friday, there are some things you should know first with Dog's Trust listing ways owners can prepare the office for them. So what are the three key tips they are advising?
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Tips during 'Bring Your Dog to Work' day
Dog's Trust have issued three things you should consider before taking your dog to the office with three handy tips.
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1. Preparation before the big day
Before your dog comes to the office, it's vital that you find them a safe space to rest. This should be in a quiet spot away from other dogs.
If you can, experts say it's wise to take a trial run to the office so they can prepare and familiarise themselves with their new surroundings. Creating a den by your desk is also a great idea to ensure they don't go too far.
If your dog has certain needs that need met, it's a good idea to let your colleagues know about this beforehand. This is handy if your dog doesn't like to be pet by strangers or needs a special diet and therefore can't have treats.
2. Picking up on the signs
If you have the time, it can be great to learn about the body language of dog's so you can recognise the signs such as if they're stressed or scared. The Trust says that having this basic knowledge will help "colleagues to respond to your dog appropriately without inadvertently increasing worry or concern."
They add that dogs can pick up on how their owners feel too so it's always good to be aware of your own body language as dogs can be easily influenced by our own behaviour. In addition, something called stressor-stacking can happen.
They explain that this occurs when a "number of intense interactions or emotions happen in succession without the opportunity to completely recover in between." As a result, the episodes can stack up and cause the dog to stress out.
3. Respecting other colleagues
Most people love dogs and it can be hard to stay away from every four legged furry friend you see. However whilst the majority fall in love with them wishing they could take them home, others aren't so keen on dogs and this is something people will need to respect.
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