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I'm sure there's a few but this time I'm talking canines.
One of the offices I work in have started to allow dogs to come to work. If Fab wasn't distracting enough from working, will the four legged friends just add to this?
Should this become mandatory in workplaces or is it a pawful idea?  |
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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago
Liverpool |
Depends on the dogs! Some dogs despite lovely companions are true chaos. Untrained and run wild without discipline or structure.
These dogs are for specific home use only!
Other dogs yes. Don't need to be military trained or anything, but general social manners and reacts to commands. I'll let all the dogs like this in where I work. It's both comforting but allows things to run smooth too. |
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By *TG3Man
over a year ago
Dorchester |
"I'm sure there's a few but this time I'm talking canines.
One of the offices I work in have started to allow dogs to come to work. If Fab wasn't distracting enough from working, will the four legged friends just add to this?
Should this become mandatory in workplaces or is it a pawful idea? "
I think if the dog behaves its fine but if the dog barks at anything and everything then not so good  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Some corporate offices I've worked in previously allowed this for years, until the carpets ended up infested with fleas , muddy or wet from dogs being walked at lunch times and the smell of wet dog all afternoon isn't the best. |
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"Depends on the dogs! Some dogs despite lovely companions are true chaos. Untrained and run wild without discipline or structure.
These dogs are for specific home use only!
Other dogs yes. Don't need to be military trained or anything, but general social manners and reacts to commands. I'll let all the dogs like this in where I work. It's both comforting but allows things to run smooth too. "
The rules they've set is well trained, no more than 5 in the office and smaller than 20kg. You have to book your dog in and they've built an area outside where they can stretch off |
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"So what about colleagues that don't like dogs
Find a new job I guess"
Yeah I don't think that'd wash if it came to an employment tribunal. Presumably people didn't sign up to a workplace with animals in it, so they are not obligated to accept it either. There are myriad valid reasons why people might not want a dog (other than assistance dog) in their workplace. And I do like dogs, btw. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I wish I could take my XL Bully girl to work. She is the best dog I've ever owned. The passion for affection from people the dog displays is insane. We can't take a poop without her being there.
Cuddles are a must at every waking moment. It would be great for her and other people.
She'd be a great stress relief for people. Never a dull or unhappy moment with her. |
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"So what about colleagues that don't like dogs
Find a new job I guess
Yeah I don't think that'd wash if it came to an employment tribunal. Presumably people didn't sign up to a workplace with animals in it, so they are not obligated to accept it either. There are myriad valid reasons why people might not want a dog (other than assistance dog) in their workplace. And I do like dogs, btw. "
I don’t think the idea is to have them running ferrel all over the place. If people do not like dogs in the office, don’t go up to them. |
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"So what about colleagues that don't like dogs
Find a new job I guess
Yeah I don't think that'd wash if it came to an employment tribunal. Presumably people didn't sign up to a workplace with animals in it, so they are not obligated to accept it either. There are myriad valid reasons why people might not want a dog (other than assistance dog) in their workplace. And I do like dogs, btw. "
I'm assuming they've cleared it with HR. They're a huge global company, so I'm guessing they're gone through it all |
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"Dogs are twats,they should all be banned from everywhere.
There's nothing like a well thought out, balanced contribution to a debate..
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It was well thought out, one of the fuckers knocked my ladder over and got me stuck on a roof. |
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"Dogs are twats,they should all be banned from everywhere.
There's nothing like a well thought out, balanced contribution to a debate..
It was well thought out, one of the fuckers knocked my ladder over and got me stuck on a roof."
Shit Zhou? |
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"So what about colleagues that don't like dogs
Find a new job I guess
Yeah I don't think that'd wash if it came to an employment tribunal. Presumably people didn't sign up to a workplace with animals in it, so they are not obligated to accept it either. There are myriad valid reasons why people might not want a dog (other than assistance dog) in their workplace. And I do like dogs, btw.
I don’t think the idea is to have them running ferrel all over the place. If people do not like dogs in the office, don’t go up to them. "
People who are allergic will not want dogs anywhere in the office. People who have a fear of dogs will not want them anywhere. Unless it's something that is advertised upfront as a "thing" (and therefore a clear choice), I don't think we should be bringing dogs into workplaces. |
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"Why on earth would they allow dogs in an office environment?  I'd hate that. Very unprofessional.
They'll have kids in next. "
I brought my child to work one day over summer. She grafted all day and really enjoyed herself  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"So what about colleagues that don't like dogs
Find a new job I guess
Yeah I don't think that'd wash if it came to an employment tribunal. Presumably people didn't sign up to a workplace with animals in it, so they are not obligated to accept it either. There are myriad valid reasons why people might not want a dog (other than assistance dog) in their workplace. And I do like dogs, btw.
I don’t think the idea is to have them running ferrel all over the place. If people do not like dogs in the office, don’t go up to them.
People who are allergic will not want dogs anywhere in the office. People who have a fear of dogs will not want them anywhere. Unless it's something that is advertised upfront as a "thing" (and therefore a clear choice), I don't think we should be bringing dogs into workplaces. "
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Why on earth would they allow dogs in an office environment? I'd hate that. Very unprofessional.
They'll have kids in next.
I brought my child to work one day over summer. She grafted all day and really enjoyed herself "
Hope you paid her. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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My office and workshop had the bosses 2 collies present almost always. For me that was brilliant. I’m a total collie lover though and probably resonate more with them than humans.
The younger one came as a pup and he became my best buddy. I used to take him to agility training in the evenings, on the company! So I built an agility course in the yard. I miss him more than any of the humans.
If you love collies there’s no better workplace than one where you can go run round an agility course for 20 mins if you’re wound up. Or even hide under the desk cuddled up with your collie mate if you’re feeling low. The girl in the next office and I used to send each other messages and treats by dog post too(nothing naughty).
I think you should know I was in a high stress, dangerous job role with stupidly long hours. I wasn’t a professional skyver although I’ve made it sound that way. |
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"So what about colleagues that don't like dogs
Find a new job I guess
Yeah I don't think that'd wash if it came to an employment tribunal. Presumably people didn't sign up to a workplace with animals in it, so they are not obligated to accept it either. There are myriad valid reasons why people might not want a dog (other than assistance dog) in their workplace. And I do like dogs, btw.
I don’t think the idea is to have them running ferrel all over the place. If people do not like dogs in the office, don’t go up to them.
People who are allergic will not want dogs anywhere in the office. People who have a fear of dogs will not want them anywhere. Unless it's something that is advertised upfront as a "thing" (and therefore a clear choice), I don't think we should be bringing dogs into workplaces.
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Maybe it would be wise to have a communal area where the dogs stay and a smaller office full of the Karen's where they aren't allowed  |
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I would not like people bringing dogs to work
AND .... sorry if someone's already said it but I don't like being in cafes where there are dogs and I wouldn't go anywhere near a cat cafe....
AND... I love dogs and have owned dogs all my life apart for the last fifteen years. |
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"Why on earth would they allow dogs in an office environment? I'd hate that. Very unprofessional.
They'll have kids in next.
I brought my child to work one day over summer. She grafted all day and really enjoyed herself
Hope you paid her. "
She was gifted chocolate and other goodies by the cleaners and canteen staff. I felt that was enough. Couldn't have her getting an unrealistic view of the workplace, could I?! |
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"So what about colleagues that don't like dogs
Find a new job I guess
Yeah I don't think that'd wash if it came to an employment tribunal. Presumably people didn't sign up to a workplace with animals in it, so they are not obligated to accept it either. There are myriad valid reasons why people might not want a dog (other than assistance dog) in their workplace. And I do like dogs, btw.
I don’t think the idea is to have them running ferrel all over the place. If people do not like dogs in the office, don’t go up to them.
People who are allergic will not want dogs anywhere in the office. People who have a fear of dogs will not want them anywhere. Unless it's something that is advertised upfront as a "thing" (and therefore a clear choice), I don't think we should be bringing dogs into workplaces.
Maybe it would be wise to have a communal area where the dogs stay and a smaller office full of the Karen's where they aren't allowed "
Ah. So anyone allergic or fearful of dogs is a Karen? Got it |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Good perspectives in here.
Obviously I think all work places should have a collie. Whilst realising that in certain work settings it’s more appropriate than others.
Good job we all get to choose. |
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"Dogs are twats,they should all be banned from everywhere.
There's nothing like a well thought out, balanced contribution to a debate..
It was well thought out, one of the fuckers knocked my ladder over and got me stuck on a roof.
Shit Zhou?"
No ,it waz my blue staffie
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By *4bimMan
over a year ago
Farnborough Hampshire |
i think this is a good idea.
id like to have one of them aggressive type dogs which growls and shows teeth to staff as motivation to work harder.
could also use the dog as part of a fitness regime to chase unfit staff around for a while.
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I'd love it if dogs were allowed in my workplace...they're allowed in the US locations, and I'll keep asking for the same to apply over here on every stupid corporate wellbeing survey that we have to fill in.
I could never have taken my boy in as he was scared of people, but my girl would have loved it, she loved a good fuss. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm uncomfortable around dogs and wouldn't want them in the workplace but appreciate I'm probably in the minority. They would also have to ensure people don't have allergies either that could be affected. |
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"Just to be a killjoy, if the place of work has a policy that allows dogs and an employee takes their dog, said dog bites someone at work, who is liable? Employee or employer
Dog?"
Aah, clearly you have never read the ‘bad dog’ treads on here before, there are no such thing as bad dogs, only bad owners. |
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"Just to be a killjoy, if the place of work has a policy that allows dogs and an employee takes their dog, said dog bites someone at work, who is liable? Employee or employer "
This happened apparently and they sacked the dog. He's now suing for Unfair Dismuzzle |
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By *aizyWoman
over a year ago
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"Just to be a killjoy, if the place of work has a policy that allows dogs and an employee takes their dog, said dog bites someone at work, who is liable? Employee or employer
This happened apparently and they sacked the dog. He's now suing for Unfair Dismuzzle "
You need to get yourself in the best dad joke thread, you'd be a hit in there! |
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"Just to be a killjoy, if the place of work has a policy that allows dogs and an employee takes their dog, said dog bites someone at work, who is liable? Employee or employer
This happened apparently and they sacked the dog. He's now suing for Unfair Dismuzzle
You need to get yourself in the best dad joke thread, you'd be a hit in there! "
I know, I'm wasted here |
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By *929Man
over a year ago
bedlington |
I wish mine was calmer so I could take him to work every day to be fair he’s fine till he sees another dog then he’s off wanting to play. I’ve took him before when the site was fenced off and he loved it went off and found some long grass and curled up in it to have a nap and it was great having him there. Another lad in the same trade as me takes his on every job but his is so placid he said he won’t take on a job if customer doesn't want the dog there |
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