Working from HOME with DOGS

Studies have shown that employees who work from home are actually more productive than those who commute to the workplace

Now, I’ve always been very fortunate to have my offices attached to my home, so my dogs have always been with me while I work. When lockdown happened, I literally didn’t skip a beat, and in fact I found that without a constant round of meetings and time spent in traffic every week, I saved between six and ten hours a week! Not to mention the cost of fuel, wear and tear on my car, and the stress that comes from sitting in traffic.

I, for one, wish that more companies would allow their staff to work from home, as I believe more work will be done, people will be happier and, of course, we wouldn’t need to leave our fur kids alone all day!

Over the years, I’ve definitely found that there are ways to make your working from home with your dogs easier for both of you. With a bit of planning, you and your dog can both benefit from working from home.

Make sure your dog’s settled before going into a Zoom meeting or working on a deadline

Before you start your workday at home, see to it that you first tend to your dog’s needs. This means walking, feeding, watering, and giving some love and attention to your dog before you log in to work.

Also make sure that your dog’s settled before going into a Zoom meeting, as you don’t want your dog barking, whining or scratching at your leg while the chairman of the board is speaking to you.