Are you addicted to your doggie or cat? Nothing is more saddening than the imploring eyes of your faithful companion standing in front of the door when you leave for work. Bringing your pet to work is an already popular concept in the United States. What are the benefits for companies and the employee? What does the law say? Are there any precautions to take? Follow our tips to convince your employer and your colleagues.
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The benefits of a pet in the office
An animal as an antistress at work
Studies have repeatedly shown that pets, whatever they are, improve the quality of life of their master, both physically and psychically. However, it is in the office that we spend the majority of our days. This is where the presence of our faithful companion would be the most beneficial. Business psychologists advise us to create a stimulating and supportive work environment by personalizing it with green plants, photos and other gadgets. The mere contemplation of an animal cliché would reduce blood pressure and stress. Why not, therefore, bring his dog or cat directly to his place of activity?
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How not to be contaminated by this spirit? Its presence enhances the atmosphere and helps to reduce pressure and tension. The atmosphere is more relaxed, almost family. Stroking an animal can decompress, just like having to leave at noon for a walk . Growing up under the tender eyes of colleagues, the dog or the cat participates in the cohesion of the group. It's a safe bet that he becomes a true mascot within the company! Shocking argument for those who must convince their boss: welcome an animalat work reduces absenteeism. Employees would also be more likely to stay late at night. Last but not least: a pet in the office boosts
Have you ever had the pleasure of sitting beside an animal on the Skytrain on your commute to work or stood in line beside one at the grocery store? Did you know that there's a difference between service dogs and emotional-support animals? These are one of the many struggles that individuals are faced when in public. The article "Pets Allowed" written by Patricia Marx gives you an inside look on the struggles people are faced with while also explaining the rules and laws regulating emotional-support animals that many aren't aware of. Many business owners are being taken advantage of by pet
I thought that the work place environment was very clean and very professional. On my pictures on the poster it shows you that they even had a place for dogs to go in and a separate place for cats to go in they also have different waiting rooms for each of them.
“It depends on where people work usually, but the workers come in and check the pets that are in hospital that need additional care. Then in some way, workers have checklists for each hospitalized pet, so if they need medications, bandage changes, etc, workers can then keep track easier. Then workers go on to do medication for any animals that are boarding with the clinic in kennels. After that they check in pets that are coming for surgery or for a drop off exam/treatment.... ... middle of paper ...
The reason why I feel like it’s the right decision to make is because not all people like animals. Normally, people who don’t like animals don’t like to be around them, I know I like animals but I don’t like dogs jumping on me, and I sure don’t like having dog hair all on me and some other people may feel the same way as I do. Second, I don’t think that dogs should be allowed in the workplace because any little thing could go wrong, some dogs may not be used to being around a lot of people and which that can cause a problem or maybe can cause them to get violent or agitated around being around
Pet therapy could also make nursing care in general feel more like a type of home type care, versus a hospitalization if their pet or pet therapy animal is able to visit and interact with them during their stay. Due to pets depending on their owners for survival, this gives an owner a sense of worth and responsibility for another living being, especially for those adults who are widowed, divorced or single. This paper explores the benefits of animal assisted therapy, which is supported through the direct visualizations that were made on visits made at different assisted skilled facilities (SNF), assisted living facilities (ALF) and long-term care facilities. This study was done to compare show the positive effect of animal and human interaction on social behaviors and well-being among older adults in healthcare facilities. Animal visits were done once to twice a week, which consisted of pet and human interaction involving conversations, and residents were encouraged to touch, pet, or interact with the therapy animal. This survey proved increased
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For many humans, a pet provides unconditional love and affection. Others feel an overwhelming calming, happy feeling when they are around animals. According to The American Veterinary Medical Association, studies have shown that due to these positive emotions that are stirred, the presence of and interaction with animals can lower heart rates and blood pressure. Animals that meet specific training criteria can become an integral part of a treatment process for a variety of psychological and physiological problems.
Dogs are very common in the world we know today. Many households have one or more. Dogs are trained to be pets. Not only trained to be pets, dogs are also trained for work. Dogs are getting used more and more in our work environment. House dogs can also be considered a working dog depending on why the dog is there. There are many jobs for dogs. Dogs make a big impact on our working and social lives.
In conclusion, although allowing dogs in the workplace may be beneficial for some workers, it would likely not be beneficial for all and therefore should not be
Over 71 million American households (62%) have a pet, and most people think of their pets as members of the family. Some research studies have found that people who have a pet have healthier hearts, stay home sick less often, make fewer visits to the doctor, get more exercise, and are less depressed. Pets may also have a significant impact on allergies, asthma, social support, and social interactions with other people (Casciotti) .
Owning a pet can have many physical and mental health benefits. Medical studies show having a pet result's in lower blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and triglyceride levels. Pets have a role in cardiovascular health from lowering blood pressure, and they encourage psychosocial stability in owners, which further reduces the risk of heart disease. In the hectic and fast-paced world we live in today, pets are actually saving our lives. Pets provide an excuse to be active, dogs live an active lifestyle, wanting to play and run around outside. By making us more active and improving our health, dogs often provide a good workout! Instead of sitting on the couch being lazy, dogs are eager to transfer their energy and enthusiasm to the owner benefiting both dog and owner in many ways. Studies show that dogs demonstrate trust and provide comfort to the sick or elderly thus helping people to live longer and to be more positive as they age. Animal owners over 75 years of age have f...
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Can you hear the cries of those who do not communicate in the human language? How about the fearful mewing of a motherless kitten? Do you worry for the exhaustion of a donkey, staggering under a load to heavy to bear. Does your heart skip a beat when you hear the whimpering of a lost puppy? Are you filled with sadness when you an animal that has been hit by a car? Do you take in strays and feed them because they are all skin and bones? If so you are a pet lover. You would never hurt a pet. You know the importance of taking care of a pet. Taking care of your pets is a responsibility that you need to have. Pet care involves going the veterinarian, a nutritious diet, and plenty of exercise.
Since animals, especially dogs, share similar emotions as people they to make great companions. Animals do show us how to love better, because their emotions are more pure than a human's. According to Mary Lou Randour, in "What Animals Can Teach Us About Spirituality", animals are spiritual companions to humans. She tells the story of a boy who, after murdering someone, receives a dog to care for as a form of therapy. The dog comforts him, and the teenager learns to love the animal over time. The boy's pet is "healing his soul" by teaching him how to love. Dogs give their masters unconditional love, never questioning the human's orders or disciplines. I thought the story of the dog appearing in the author's backyard as her dead grandfather was rather outlandish. All of Randour's examples of how animals influence our feelings were viable aside from the disappearing ghost dog.