Now part two of this story is that I am afraid of the dark. I hear things that go bump in the night. Especially in large, unoccupied office buildings. But I really, in order to make my upcoming week tolerable, had to do this work over the weekend, and I could only do it at night.

Solution: Easy! Bring a dog!

So I did. Now I wouldn’t recommend this for an untrained dog. Dogs can at times get confused in new surroundings and they might leave a “gift” in your bosses office. That is very bad. But if your dog is well trained, well mannered, and calm, consider taking him to work when it is appropriate.

The dog I had at the time was a collie. He looked just like Lassie. And he acted like it too. He would wander around the whole floor while I was in my office. I never heard anything go bump in the night if he was there; big dogs, even those that look like Lassie, still are the best form of security there is.

Many employers are becoming more open to ideas such as casual Fridays and bringing your dog to work. And yes I know that is quite a stretch from jeans to Rover in the office, but it isn’t unheard of anymore. As I said, just be sure your dog is well mannered and ready for a field trip such as this.

And take a look at Cesar Millan’s blog where he discusses this very topic. No doubt, he had a dog at his feet while he typed it all out!

Tips For A Dog-Friendly Workplace