Dogs at Work

Re: Dogs at Work

Louise B — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:30:59 GMT

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Due to my current situation my dog lives with my mum. I'm now 5 months into my job covering maternity leave and looking at the possibility that I will be job hunting again in the coming months. My landlord has said that the dog can live in the flat (already allowed me to have my 3 ratties in there, what a sweetheart!) so long asshe's not left for long periods of time, I think he's worried about property damage etc. Also I don't want to leave her on her own all day as she's used to people being around. I'm just wondering how common it is that people are allowed to take their dogs to work with them? Mum is happy to have her (in fact, I'm not sure she'll ever give her up!) and it's probably the best place for her, but I'm just looking at all the options as I miss her terribly! Any ideas?

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Move to Yorkshire and apply for the job at Ashfield House. They allow their staff to take their dogs to work.

I take mine to work/college with me every day (various locations) as one of my would DEFINITELY do damage +++ I have a barjo dog cage (lockable) and leave them in the car with the tailgate up. Sometimes I can put them in a kennel/run but, to be honest, my dogs much prefer to be in the car and consider it to be their den.

However, if I had the option to have mum look after them then I would take it with bells on!

Re: Dogs at Work

Kim Buckley — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:04:08 GMT

We've got a practice cat who lives in the nurses flat and my little terrier is terrified of her!

Re: Dogs at Work

Katie Tallett RVN MBVNA — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:05:52 GMT

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I take my cat Toby. He is a year old now and lead trained, sits on the car seat in his harness and spends his time asleep in the intray at reception or chasing his mouse around behind reception.

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wow!! think it would be chaos if we had cats in too!! something i have to admit i'd never really thought of is cats coming to work!! suppose they get lonely too. think i would get laughed at if i suggested it- most of the dogs that come with staff aren't all that cat friendly!!

Re: Dogs at Work

loobylou — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:12:48 GMT

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wer'e all allowed to take dogs to work, one only each tho, sometimes more staff pets than clients pets!!

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We get that sometimes too!
I take my dog Jack to work with me every day as we live on a busy estate and he upsets my neighbours by barking at everything and anything that moves outside! He generally gets a kennel as he's better behaved in there but he goes in office when we have potentially infectious cases in or are busy. Hes nearly seven now and has been coming to work since he was 14 weeks so just settles down and goes to sleep. Except when our nvs driver comes and he really doesnt like him. Im quite lucky that work are really relaxed about staff pets and I can leave him there any time Im likely to be out the house for a long time.
It definately makes my life easier being able to take him with me, not sure it would be fair for me to have a dog otherwise.

Re: Dogs at Work

xXx Cat xXx — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:44:37 GMT

Hi,

Our nurses are allowed to take pets to work. I take my cat Toby. He is a year old now and lead trained, sits on the car seat in his harness and spends his time asleep in the intray at reception or chasing his mouse around behind reception. Im lucky to be able to bring him in as he mixes well with dogs ect but can not get to the waiting room so as not to upset clients animals.

Hope it all sorts its self out and you and your dog get reunited at work

Tracy and Toby

xXx

Re: Dogs at Work

Nick Shackleton — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:32:56 GMT

Good job we aint allowed pets at work we are pretty much full to the brim every day either with long stay inpatients and day cases!!!

Re: Dogs at Work

FINNIGAN — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:24:10 GMT

wer'e all allowed to take dogs to work, one only each tho, sometimes more staff pets than clients pets!!

Re: Dogs at Work

Night — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:15:10 GMT

One of our nurses takes her large 40kg dog into work each day and he sits in the staff room in a crate all day. I was offered to take my dog in when I got offered the job but declined 'cause she is a right whinger and the staff room is right next to the boss's office.

Re: Dogs at Work

Kim Buckley — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:04:39 GMT

Yeah,

We've just had a brand new hospital built and it's huge! There is a meeting room on the top floor which I doubt will be used very often and would make a very good dog playroom! Maybe I should suggest it to the boss! hehe

Re: Dogs at Work

Mrs Dot Dot — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:58:11 GMT

I think this is a great idea but very few practices offer it or have the space to offer it.

Re: Dogs at Work

Kim Buckley — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:38:48 GMT

Well if you've asked then what more can you do

I think it would be nice if practices provided some sort of outdoor kennelling for staff to keep their dogs in. The QMH at the RVC do and I think it's a really good idea.

Re: Dogs at Work

Mrs Dot Dot — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:04:51 GMT

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None of the nurses where I work take their dogs in because we don't really have the space but one of the vets does and it gets on everyones nerves. She barks randomly and I think people think it's a bit unfair that he's allowed to bring his dog in and no one else is. I think you need to be sure everyone is happy before allowing staff to bring in their own dogs. I know I would really love to be able to bring mine in though.

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I understand that Kimbo, and it is something that I worry about, but if you regularly ask people if they are OK with it, and everyone says they are, what more can you do? If people can't say to your face if they are not happy about it, then .........???

Re: Dogs at Work

Kim Buckley — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:52:44 GMT

Re: Dogs at Work

Nicola Smith — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:06:43 GMT

My dog comes to work with me, I agreed it with my boss before I got him, but again likes Mrs Dot he is small so easily transportable and crateable! Works well for me though.

Re: Dogs at Work

Sara Benton — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:37:49 GMT

Thanks Mrs Dot Dot, it is hard. I think unless I can find that 'perfect' position doglet is going to be staying with mum. She was a joint dog and then when I moved away to take this job (an opportunity not to be missed). Now it kinda feels like she's mum's dog and I'm a visitor.............probably just me being silly as I still get smothered fluff when I go home and she still responds to my commands! When you don't have them around any more you feel like part of you is missing (or at least I do). She is an akita cross lurcher and 23kg so not really an easy size to kennel daily. I know in my heart of hearts that the best place for her (unless things change drastically), where she'll be happiest, is in Cornwall with mum, just hard adjusting to being a part time feature in her life...........................

Re: Dogs at Work

Kerry Spain — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:29:36 GMT

My last job I used to take Sammy dog with me to work (got given him by a randomer he had seperation anxiety) and he used to spend his time in the staff room. He loved it as it ment he wasn't on his own and the other staff sued to take him out for walks if I couldn't

Re: Dogs at Work

Mrs Dot Dot — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:29:02 GMT

Hi Gypsy! Really hard situation for you... to go with what you want or what's best for your dog?

I am lucky enough to be able to take my dog into work every day... I would struggle otherwise, if I coudn't. She is only 6kg so easily transportable (one of my considerations when thinking about getting a dog!) and she has a crate upstairs in the staffroom.... she does bark, mainly in the afternoon, but at least I can take her for a walk at lunchtime... she loves being at work more than home....more people! So far, hasn't caused any problems (I don't think) but if it did I would have to look at other options.