in a general sense, how would you feel about people having their pet dog(s) in the workplace?

Sounds to me like an absolute nightmare, putting many dogs together ensures some of them won’t like each other and will create a bark fest, triggering other dogs to bark too. Dogs might be pack animals, but their pack is with its humans and it will try to protect its pack from other packs

Personally I don't mind, but I find it problematic mostly because not everyone can be around dogs, be it because of allergies or past experiences.

Hard no for me. People feel way too entitled to bring their dogs everywhere. Your being a pet owner doesn't mean everyone else also has to love and want to be around your dog. I'm afraid of most big dogs and if I had to routinely encounter them at work, I'd be looking for a different job. I'm also very allergic to them and despite taking allergy meds every day, I'd be miserable with dogs in a shared space I couldn't escape.

I prefer they don't. I've worked in places that allowed dogs, and mileage varies. Some dogs are adorable and well behaved, but then you have annoying ones. I hate trying to think how to solve something and be randomly interrupted by barking.

I don't trust other people are good pet owners. In my experience, most dog owners are not good dog owners. The problem is that every dog owner thinks they're a good dog owner, including myself.

I would like to take my dog to work, but if it means allowing others to take theirs into my workplace, I'll pass.

i hate it

Dog owners are some of the most entitled people in the world. I swear the invention of those green dog poop bags was terrible for this planet because everyone bags the dog poop, ties it shut, and LEAVES THE BAG on trails or sidewalks or in bushes. JFC people, be responsible for your pet!

Hard to imagine a dog wearing safety boots, hardhat, hi-vis vest and safety goggles while also having completed the proper safety training to enter the jobsite

No way. I don't want my clothes and computer covered in dog hair. I don't want my fingers licked. I don't want to smell dog breath or wet dog. I don't want to look at my coworker's dog taking a shit or peeing on the carpet, nor do I want to smell it.

I would find it awkward if not only my colleagues but also their pets would suddenly be in my home. I would need to wear pants and I don't even know how everyone would fit in here. There's not enough space.

If the dog doesn't hang around me and stay for lots of pats, I'm against it.

No way. I own two, and have had to deal with too many other dog owners. 95% are flat-out delusional about their cutie smooshums.

Hell yeah I would love that. As long as it was made sure that there was no one at the workplace who is allergic or scared of dogs or something

If a workplace:

• Does not routinely interact with the public/people outside the company (ex: delivery people)
• Has all members give equally respected, explicit consent (so new hires has the negotiations start over) for which dogs and how long and off limits areas and dog owners know they are responsible for routine cleaning and general animal care
• Is not my workplace

Then sure, have fun.

Otherwise no. For the sake of those with allergies, those with a fear of dogs (some), those who can’t stand the noise/smell/distraction (me), it’s cruel to impose your pet upon others in places where that is not the default; if you work at a pound that’s different. If you need accommodations, by all means, seek those out, but those should aim to negatively affect other people as little as possible.

Terrible, my colleagues all seem to love it though. It smells bad and when both the chihuahua and big dog are in together the barking takes me out my flow constantly. They now know I don't love them licking my hands from under the table suddenly so the owner will fetch it. Was annoying when I just started and folks assumed everyone likes it.

I hate dogs and I'm allergic on top of that.

Not acceptable at all. But bringing a cat would be just fine.

I am not a dog lover. I find them needy, melodramatic and hierarchical: some of the features that I try to avoid in humans.

I work in an office around one day a week which often has more dogs than humans - since one of the regular staff has two dogs. In general, however, they aren't much of a problem. One frequently nudges people's elbows to get attention and howls whenever a phone rings. Another gets in the way of the door an awful lot - resulting in the owner installing a child gate at an inner doorway, and another has been traumatised in the past and needs to be taken out whenever a fire alarm test is due. However, this is not more that the needs and quirks of other people, really, and is fairly easy to work around.

I am glad that I do not have to work in that office all the time, but overall it is not a big deal.

I love dogs, but I have OCD, and their fur is a huge trigger for me. It might be my biggest one these days. Some people have allergies.

I think unless it is a service dog and you need the dog with you at work, leave the dog at home.

Dogs are great. If it farts, it has to go. I will not suck dog farts at my workplace.

I personally like it when my coworkers bring their dogs. They're chill so they can hang out without being rambunctious and loud, and they help with stress. I like it when they sleep at my feet, or poke my leg for some pets. I understand why some people in the comments don't want them but honestly it greatly improves my day when they're here.

We don't have any coworkers who are allergic, but if we did, it would naturally be a dealbreaker.

I'm totally against pets and children at workplaces.

Everybody bringing their pet in a corporate environment with lots of employees sounds like a nightmare. But I work at a small company and one of my colleagues used to bring their sausage dog to work, and everyone loved it

Depends on the dog.

I have three pups and two of them just would not handle it well.

The other would behave well enough, but no work would get done, that dog is a total slut for pets lol.

This is actually really common in Germany. Not generally in big firms, but the whole office complex where my company is based in Berlin, declares itself dog friendly and you can just bring them in.

The workplace, that has no need for hygiene or customer care, fine. My workplace? No. It's me or the dog and no half measures. Same for cats - I don't need toxoplasmosis.

It really depends, I think. I love dogs, unfortunately my experience with them in the workplace (for me, the office) has been negative on the balance when they're a regular feature.

My boss at one job brought in his Doberman cross, it would always hang out in the room me and my coworkers used, and would fart regularly and copiously. The room wasn't ventilated, and the boss's solution was to come in and spray a half can of air freshener if we complained. It smelt as bad as you'd imagine. I loved patting and walking the dog during down time, but damn, it was stinky.

That being said, if the workspace were larger, and ventilated, I'd be totally on board.

My allergies say noooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

Our dog comes to our restaurant everyday. she's either upstairs out of the way or in the back patio during service. When she is in the back patio, the amount of people who stop to pet & spoil her is incredible. At the end of service her job is to clean the floor of spilled food, she is quite skilled. She also cleans the street around the terrace seating onnour way home. She's old, fat & happy. She's the best.

The only time I’ve seen it be appropriate was one lady at my work who trained service animals, and so the dog went everywhere she went. Every 2 years there would be a new dog in the building.

I often wish I could move to a community where I could take my very well-behaved dog everywhere offleash. It'd need fences around roads or just to be totally walking-based, and screening so problem dogs don't get in, though.

This is a tough one for me... on one hand, I've had multiple jobs where I can bring my dog/s with me (construction and delivery) which was amazing. Having your best friend with you all day is pretty fun.

On the other hand, it's completely unacceptable to inconvenience others just so I can bring my dog with me.

I'd say it's cool if you're in a position where it doesn't affect others.

That being said, in canada, now most major big box stores allow dogs in (not even service animals, just dogs trained enough to be polite in public) which has cut down on the amount of dogs left in hot/cold vehicles

I've allowed it during overtime as long as all the people in the office were ok with it and no one could tell there were dogs there later. It becomes more problematic during normal business hours.

I prefer one dog for the whole place. But if everyone could bring a dog and there were cubicles or offices, keep your dog in your own area unless you are coming or going.

Also, I would require a behavior test. Good mmanners, no aggression, no accidents, and no incessant barking.

If all that criteria were met, then 100% yes.

It depends on the workplace.

In an office environment, fine. Are you a sex worker in a brothel? Then maybe best to leave your Good Boy at home.

My work allows dogs. I’d say there’s probably about 8-10 dogs that are regulars, most of which don’t come in every single day, but a few do. We’re hybrid, so at most they’re in office 3 days a week. There is a whole section in our handbook regulating bringing dogs in, so it’s not a free for all by any means. And people use common sense, I’ve yet to see someone trying to make it work with an ill behaved dog. I might hear a woof or bark on somebody’s way in maybe once a month.

It’s great! I love getting to see dogs at work! The policies we have are pretty explicit about keeping your dog in your office and supervised at all times (except for going in/out, or bringing them to meetings presuming that whoever you’re meeting with is comfortable with it.)

Idk if I have any allergic coworkers, but it’s not like I’m bumping into pups in the hall non stop, and they’re pretty good about accommodating various needs. I can’t imagine they would refuse someone asking for a different office if they wanted to move because the next guy over brings his dog often. The whole setup is far less dramatic than people might assume. It’s still a place of business, not a dog park.

My OT sometimes brings her therapy golden retriever and it's always a treat. Very big and friendly but low energy

One dog in my current line of work is too much already usually. However I always love it and makes me happy to give my attention to a pup. But I'd say in general no. Too many cooks.

It’s great and I wouldn’t have been able to have a dog otherwise, back when I still went to the office.

I understand, if there are many dogs it can cause problems between them. My previous job requires all dogs to stay in the room and not run around freely.

Of course, if the dog is misbehaving or colleagues have allergies, then it’s simply not possible. If it’s a big company they could have a dog daycare.

If they dont make noise. And are generally welbehaved.. sure.

I’m all for it. Any problem dogs won’t be allowed back in, and it’s nice having man’s best friend in the office.

I absolutely love it cause it's such a fantastic break from the stress and frustration of working. Dog comes in and you just get to chill out and pet a dog for a bit while getting paid for it. But I could definitely see it being annoying if the dog was yapping all day or just being annoying. I haven't had a bad experience tho.

TIL Lemmy hates dogs?

My office allowed dogs, and the dog was always super chill and never made a sound. Honestly it sounds dumb, but it's good when I see a dog. It makes me happy.

Obviously a poorly behaved dog would suck. I feel like it's implied that bringing a dog into work means that the dog has to be well behaved.