What do you think? Should dogs be taken to work

[Ken The Kanuck]

Me, I like dogs and figure dogs are great at work. But I guess many folks don't like them. What do you think? Here is an article from the local rag. Seems that some immigrants are not too fond of dogs. I guess there is also a liability issue for the employer.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/dog-friendly-vancouver-1.4551617

KTK

[IditarodJoe]

Generally, no.

[clintonhater]

Seems that some immigrants are not too fond of dogs.


All the more reason to have them by your side. Dogs have an uncanny ability to detect people who are shifty, untrustworthy, probably up to no good.

[Allen]

All the more reason to have them by your side. Dogs have an uncanny ability to detect people who are shifty, untrustworthy, probably up to no good.

Trump needs to keep one in the oval office.

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Trump needs to keep one in the oval office.

Obama had one but I think it turned on him.

Clinton wouldn't have been allowed to have a female dog in the oval office.

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Generally, no.

Agree. Dogs are like kids. You may not take a million dollars for the one you have but probably wouldn't give a nickel for someone else's.

Dogs aren't always at their best behavior, especially in the absence on their owner.

[Former Cav]

I worked at a large corporation where we had a blind purchasing agent and he had his service dog which was very well behaved.
One day, the dog was sick and crapped on the floor. The blind man picked it up and disposed of it. We had a janitor come and take the little bit of the "smudge" on the tile floor.
I like dogs, some people don't.
I agree with clintonhater above, dogs are very good judges of character. If the dog does not like someone and is normally a friendly dog, BEWARE of that someone.
I had a Great Pyrenees years ago and she "tipped me off twice" and put a stop to a potential mugging once.
If I was younger and in good health, I'd buy another Pyrenees, they are awesome, good guard dogs, and very good around kids.

[bruce]

Work is for work. Not pets. Pets ... they need to stay at home in the pen, etc. Have no interest in someone bringing their dog/cat/hamster, etc. to the office. They are not there to care for their pet. They are there to work. People come to the office to see me or attend a meeting, they are there to see me or attend a meeting. They are not there to get dog/cat hair on their clothes, dander up their nose, etc. For the record, when I am making visits in the hospital, nursing homes, or in the private homes of church members, I leave my Molly the Wonder Dog at home. She is a sweet girl. But, it is not fair of me to drag her along when I am doing church work. It is not fair of me to expect other people to accommodate her b/c I brought her with me. Sincerely. bruce.

[JB White]

Some dogs should be allowed at work. Donkeys make for a lousy sled team.

http://www.akvacationhomes.com/images/photos/dogsled.jpg

[Vern Humphrey]

My dog is a pit bull, who came to my house to die of starvation -- the wife and I fed him, picked the ticks off him and put Cut Heal on a large wound on his back. My 12 year old grand daughter loves him, and he loves her. He is incredibly loyal and friendly -- but I would NEVER take him somewhere public. He's scary, and when he senses someone is scared of him, he becomes aggressive.

[S.A. Boggs]

Mickey, my daughters Black Lab is our family pet, Wolf is a working dog. Wolf is constantly by my side, trained by myself to assist me as needed and goes everywhere. I leave the room Mickey stays there, Wolf gets up and follows me to keep tabs on me. When we are out I remind people that Wolf is a working dog and not a pet and should be treated as such. Some people don't understand the difference, others do. Wolf is a great judge of people and can spot a phony with a fake smile and demeanor. I trust her judgement around people. Wolf is my security blanket similar to what Linus had especially when my depression hits. Since chemo I have noticed a great many chemical changes, never had depression always an up beat person...not so much now and this is where Wolf is a great help.
Sam

[Allen]

A typical 8hr workday would be very boring for a dog + they would need to be fed and walked every so often. Could you do that if you worked in an office? I can see bringing your dog by for a visit only on a day off but nothing else. My dog (grandog) would have loved to have gone to work with me and met everyone. He loves attention but after about 15 minutes he would have been ready to come back home.

"Work" is a broad subject with many different surroundings and people. Best to leave fido at home and show pictures if anyone is really interested.

[Sandpebble]

One of my maintenance contracts is a large over 55 condo community. No Pets and over 55 is the rule .... and in fact in the deed and signed by purchaser.

The over 55 part isn't difficult to maintain ..... but it would seem that 50% of SW Florida can't survive without a "service dog" . And so all those poor residents that moved into these places because it was no kids / no pets have to deal with the yapping and barking and the expense because I charge heavy to send someone out to clean dog xxxx up of the elevator floors and hallways....because all their neighbors need that "service" dog.

recently at the grocery store a woman barked at me becuase I gave a sour look at her dog sitting in the shopping cart ...

"You got a problem with this?" ... she aggressively asked

" I do" ... I replied ... " tomorrow I'll be back in here and putting my food where your dogs ass has been "

Dogs are nice... but they belong at home. If you can't spend 20 minutes out in a public place like a grocery store with out a dog then you belong at home too... and under care. If you can't survive with out a "calming" animal then don' t move into a place that requires no pets .... or work someplace where you think you need to bring one

[dryheat]

The airport has volunteers with dogs to sooth stressed out travelers. You can pet the dogs. What if you feel like kicking a dog?

[clintonhater]

One of my maintenance contracts is a large over 55 condo community. No Pets and over 55 is the rule ....

FAHs deserve a place of their own.

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What if you feel like kicking a dog?

You need to look (briefly) at your own gut pile.

[dryheat]

I don't know what that means; my post was humurous. FAH? another one I don't get. Fat Assholes?

[S.A. Boggs]

One of my maintenance contracts is a large over 55 condo community. No Pets and over 55 is the rule .... and in fact in the deed and signed by purchaser.

The over 55 part isn't difficult to maintain ..... but it would seem that 50% of SW Florida can't survive without a "service dog" . And so all those poor residents that moved into these places because it was no kids / no pets have to deal with the yapping and barking and the expense because I charge heavy to send someone out to clean dog xxxx up of the elevator floors and hallways....because all their neighbors need that "service" dog.

recently at the grocery store a woman barked at me becuase I gave a sour look at her dog sitting in the shopping cart ...

"You got a problem with this?" ... she aggressively asked

" I do" ... I replied ... " tomorrow I'll be back in here and putting my food where your dogs ass has been "

Dogs are nice... but they belong at home. If you can't spend 20 minutes out in a public place like a grocery store with out a dog then you belong at home too... and under care. If you can't survive with out a "calming" animal then don' t move into a place that requires no pets .... or work someplace where you think you need to bring one
Or about the person who is stressed out and "needs" the service of a drink, I have seen that with disastrous results. A teacher who has a small bottle in her desk or in the car during lunch. Now it is people who need a hit or a snort to get them thru the day. Had a co-worker who "needed" a candy bar @1400. I feel sorry for those who "need" a drink to quiet them during stressful times...just saying.
Sam

[Sunray]

Depends on the dog.
Little dogs are a lot more unpredictable than big dogs. All of 'em think they're pit bulls too. Neighbour baby sits a toy Chihuahua that hates most other dogs. The thing will growl at bigger dogs that come anywhere near it. Little fart weighs about 2 pounds. Really funny part is it has a crush on another neighbour's Bernese mountain dog(80–120 lbs.) whose tongue is bigger than the little fart. He's also scared of it. Doesn't exactly know what it is.

[Vern Humphrey]

My dog is a pit bull. He showed up on my doorstep starved nearly to death, covered with ticks, and with a wound on his back about a foot long and an inch and half wide. The humane society wouldn't take him -- they have a "no pit bulls" policy. The wife and I fed him, picked the ticks off him, and put Cut Heal on his wound. In the next two months, he gained 50% more weight. He is loyal, affectionate, obedient and protective.

Is he dangerous? You betcha, Red Ryder! We live deep in the woods, 3/4 of a mile off the county road. When I walk him I keep him on a leash and harness. I don't take him amongst strange people or dogs. He's my dog and my responsibility.

[Marty T.]

I ride a mc a LOT, and it irks me to no end to have to dodge cars with a dog setting in the "drivers" lap. Why don't they have to be buckled in like a kid if you want to treat them like a kid? Went to a local farm store, went to take my daughter to get a drink at the water fountain and a fella had a MONKEY drinking out of the fountain. Needless to say, he knew I was NOT happy. And the store manager knows it too. I guess I fall into the leave them at home and pay attention to your driving group.

[clintonhater]

I ride a mc a LOT

What about the MCs with sidecars for their "best friends"...wearing MC goggles!

[Marty T.]

If they are too concerned with the "friend" than to pay attention to the road, leave them home.

[kickshot7]

If they are gonna help work then why not. It will definitely reduce work load and boycott salaries but is not.... nah no kids no pets are work.