Want to Bring Your Dog to Work?
- Sit Pretty Pup Parents
- Apr 1
- 1 min read
Imagine going into the office with your dog by your side—the joy and stress relief he or she would bring to you and your colleagues
Thinking about proposing a dog-friendly workplace protocol? Here’s what to consider before making your pitch:
Colleagues’ allergies
Workplace cleanliness
Barking and other noise
Disruptions to the workplace
Impact on productivity
Liability concerns
Dog safety
Employee safety
Patron safety
Free, Downloadable Template
Here is a downloadable example dog-in-the-workplace agreement that addresses these concerns to get you started.
Documents and Information
Strengthen your proposal with other helpful documents and information:
Names and signatures of employees, who are supportive of this idea
Legal information on why this is not prohibited by law in your workplace
Examples of similar workplaces that allow dogs successfully
Data demonstrating how this could benefit your workplace, such as increase employee morale and productivity
We wish you the best with your pawsome proposal and hope your dog can be your newest coworker soon!
This does not apply to service dogs. For information about service dog access, visit https://www.ada.gov/resources/service-animals-2010-requirements/.
