Dogs at the workplace: Positive influence on the working atmosphere
On the occasion of "Office Dog Day" on June 23, the global animal welfare organization "Vier Pfoten" is encouraging companies to benefit from the positive aspects that dogs bring to the office. The campaign "Dogs on Board - for dog-friendly workplaces" shows what advantages this model offers and how it can be implemented in such a way that people and animals feel comfortable.
For some dogs, accompanying their owners to work is quite normal - but unfortunately the reality is that many beloved pups have to stay at home. The compatibility of job and dog is therefore often not possible. However, studies now show that dogs at work have a positive influence on the working atmosphere. With the campaign "Dogs on Board- for dog-friendly workplaces", the animal welfare organization Vier Pfoten wants to encourage companies to become more dog-friendly and thus benefit from the numerous positive aspects.
Promote compatibility of work and dog ownership
Dogs enjoy great popularity, especially during the Corona season, many people have taken a new four-legged family member. However, due to work, many dog owners have to leave their beloved furry noses to be cared for by others or left alone at home for long periods of time. A dog should not be left alone for many hours, as dogs are very social animals with close bonds to humans. Therefore, accompanying them to the workplace would be a good solution for many dogs. However, the acceptance of dogs in the workplace is unfortunately still far from universal.
Dogs at the workplace: an asset for companies
It has long been proven that dogs have a positive effect on people and even their work. Yasmine Wenk, Campaign Coordinator Pets at Vier Pfoten Schweiz explains: "Dogs in the workplace are a triple benefit: The dogs, the dog owners and especially the companies benefit. Dogs not only improve the working atmosphere and convey a sense of community, they also bring relaxation into the working day and even ensure an attractive employer image."
Dogs on Board Campaign
Regardless of whether the employee or employer side - Vier Pfoten advises as part of its "Dogs on Board" campaign to address the issue and work together to make the working world more dog-friendly. To this end, the animal welfare organization provides a set of arguments for dogs in the workplace on its website, as well as a sample dog policy that could regulate such an undertaking. For people and dogs to feel comfortable, rules that promote peaceful coexistence must be defined. To help them do this, Four Paws also offers companies advice.
Because dog-friendly employers have a positive image: they are considered modern, attractive, communicative and social. After all, if dog care is also secured during working hours, more and more people can realize the dream of having their own dog. Dogs at work also increase the animal welfare aspects, because if dog care is also secured during working hours, this means fewer lonely hours at home for the dog.
Source: Four Paws Switzerland
