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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj6oIqs9vXG_vl8sgUQ_ENy9CCBqCxHZpKE0WbHuVq1eUBCVMKyjwaNqR64BgO5F23YR_NBTzbqLFQcveiV3P4msMGdFkFrQT5BfDYT0NEl3BOFd4gh7w6oBbPHGsjxOdFyBHVX6Y3W0iC6hWNxzxGp_63htY6tcwcSo4LtECSdivtDhbI3T1G1I_z9\/s1280\/Take_Your_Dog_to_Work_Day_2023_brown_dog_in_office_with_head_on_laptop%20-%20Credit%20Pixabay.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"853\" data-original-width=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj6oIqs9vXG_vl8sgUQ_ENy9CCBqCxHZpKE0WbHuVq1eUBCVMKyjwaNqR64BgO5F23YR_NBTzbqLFQcveiV3P4msMGdFkFrQT5BfDYT0NEl3BOFd4gh7w6oBbPHGsjxOdFyBHVX6Y3W0iC6hWNxzxGp_63htY6tcwcSo4LtECSdivtDhbI3T1G1I_z9\/s16000\/Take_Your_Dog_to_Work_Day_2023_brown_dog_in_office_with_head_on_laptop%20-%20Credit%20Pixabay.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAhead of \u003Cb\u003ENational Take Your Dog to Work Day (23 June)\u003C\/b\u003E, new research reveals 58% of young pet parents advocate for bringing their furry friends to work. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWith pet ownership in Australia at a record high, nearly 60% of young pet owners are advocating for pets to be allowed in the workplace for the purpose of providing an emotional benefit, according to\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/petsure.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPetSure\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, Australia’s leading pet health company and insurance underwriter.  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPet owners were asked which public places trained pets should be allowed for the purpose of providing an emotional benefit to people, with respondents citing \u003Cb\u003Eretirement villages\u003C\/b\u003E (77%), \u003Cb\u003Emental health clinics\u003C\/b\u003E (67%), \u003Cb\u003Ehospitals\u003C\/b\u003E (55%), the \u003Cb\u003Eworkplace\u003C\/b\u003E (50%) and \u003Cb\u003Echildcare centres\u003C\/b\u003E (45%).  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GVJY2NKEKRs\/ZIF1MgpDRCI\/AAAAAAAA9lA\/G8Y2L-XXYHAYnRi3ad6VLsOZo8Xz_xJKQCNcBGAsYHQ\/s2000\/Take_Your_Dog_to_Work_Day_2023_young_woman_works_with_French_Bulldog_on_her_lap.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2000\" data-original-width=\"2000\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GVJY2NKEKRs\/ZIF1MgpDRCI\/AAAAAAAA9lA\/G8Y2L-XXYHAYnRi3ad6VLsOZo8Xz_xJKQCNcBGAsYHQ\/w400-h400\/Take_Your_Dog_to_Work_Day_2023_young_woman_works_with_French_Bulldog_on_her_lap.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EWhen it comes to bringing pets into the workplace, the research shows \u003Cb\u003Emore women\u003C\/b\u003E (56%) believe trained pets should be allowed in the office compared to men (43%) while \u003Cb\u003Eyounger respondents aged 18-25\u003C\/b\u003E more likely (58%) to support pets in the office compared to just 47% of those aged 46-55 years.  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis research comes ahead of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petsit.com\/take-your-pet-to-work-week\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ENational Take Your Pet to Work Week\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003E (19-23 June)\u003C\/b\u003E - a great initiative from \u003Cb\u003EPet Sitters International\u003C\/b\u003E,\u0026nbsp;which is growing bigger year on year!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; 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font-size: large;\"\u003EPremium waived and discounted pet insurance policy with \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/petinsurance.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Epetinsurance.com.au\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, helping to keep their furry friends happy and healthy.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFree health checks and \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2018\/05\/the-great-dog-vaccination-debate.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Evaccination\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003E \u003C\/b\u003Eprograms at Sydney-based on-site vet clinic, called ‘\u003Ci\u003EPetbase\u003C\/i\u003E’.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPet-specific leave policies\u003C\/b\u003E for staff including \u003Cb\u003Epet carer’s leave\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003Epawternity leave\u003C\/b\u003E and \u003Cb\u003Epet compassionate leave\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003EAll these leave benefits are generally available for all employees employed on a permanent or fixed term basis.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThere are situations where team members who are pet parents, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eneed to care for their own cat or dog that is suffering illness or injury and requires veterinary attention; they may access up to 2 paid days \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPet Carer’s Leave\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ET\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eeam members who are welcoming a new dog or cat into their household can receive 3 paid days of \u003Ci\u003EPawternity Leave\u003C\/i\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EThere are also situations where people need to be present for the people and the pets closest to them. \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetSure \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003Eprovides \u003Ci\u003ECompassionate Leave\u003C\/i\u003E to Australian-based team members who can access up to 4 paid days of compassionate leave per occasion of need.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhC6ONfeIxca6317nTNjbdg_HEZkuT5PU_YdeqK0Z6iePIYLkLdEBS2jw60-AAcGdsJj7ENBY2L4NSjOFJpiTkLkJXsDWUr-Ub6DqcXiNygM1aQB15JdbuiKVEFqvEMc5B-c9q7NTT1_nsGvbe9K-UL-wcoIQeb2S1I9W4Gjp4kFGzlrcT_3Si7bnXz\/s1138\/Staff_members_with_their_dog_cat_visiting_PetSure's_pet-friendly_office.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"596\" data-original-width=\"1138\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhC6ONfeIxca6317nTNjbdg_HEZkuT5PU_YdeqK0Z6iePIYLkLdEBS2jw60-AAcGdsJj7ENBY2L4NSjOFJpiTkLkJXsDWUr-Ub6DqcXiNygM1aQB15JdbuiKVEFqvEMc5B-c9q7NTT1_nsGvbe9K-UL-wcoIQeb2S1I9W4Gjp4kFGzlrcT_3Si7bnXz\/s16000\/Staff_members_with_their_dog_cat_visiting_PetSure's_pet-friendly_office.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetSure\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E has a booking system for staff to book in their pet for their office days and team members must ensure that their\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Epet is vaccinated and parasite free\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.\u0026nbsp;Staff cannot bring their pet into the office if the pet is sick (no vomiting or diarrhoea in the last 72 hrs) or if the pet has an infectious condition.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetSure\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s Vet Advisor, \u003Cb\u003EDr Betty Chan\u003C\/b\u003E shared the following tips for bringing your pet into the office for a successful day:  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStay up to date with vaccinations and preventatives\u003C\/b\u003E:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIf your dog will be socialising with other dogs in the office, make sure your furry friend is up to date with vaccinations and flea\/tick\/worm preventative medications.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEnsure their microchip details are updated\u003C\/b\u003E:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf you have recently moved home or changed your phone number, make sure you update your details on the pet registry as this means if your pet gets lost, their microchip details will help you locate them.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgNaLYW2pQ-Po3fwHFnyGZouDRULHj_y46qGS9r-9mXWQXQ3G-CVmyZkbFoloezcI-PNZOGsZL9wToZ3pR2bmBiOTvw9oW4KSfCnqKIrQfHSfkoXQ-wHYQmYP51ISXsUe6dm-AzmyhkqziPg6Xpc5ljrZYy1k6Lw8xS8kcXF9efWC0FzLslLyxP_dXP\/s1933\/Take_Your_Dog_to_Work_Day_2023_West_Highland_White_Terrier_relaxing_on_ottoman_in_office_meeting_space.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1170\" data-original-width=\"1933\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgNaLYW2pQ-Po3fwHFnyGZouDRULHj_y46qGS9r-9mXWQXQ3G-CVmyZkbFoloezcI-PNZOGsZL9wToZ3pR2bmBiOTvw9oW4KSfCnqKIrQfHSfkoXQ-wHYQmYP51ISXsUe6dm-AzmyhkqziPg6Xpc5ljrZYy1k6Lw8xS8kcXF9efWC0FzLslLyxP_dXP\/s16000\/Take_Your_Dog_to_Work_Day_2023_West_Highland_White_Terrier_relaxing_on_ottoman_in_office_meeting_space.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECheck the office pet-safe and secure\u003C\/b\u003E:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWhether it’s computer cables, chargers or open rubbish bins – make sure any potential hazards are removed from your pet’s reach. It’s also a good idea to secure a designated area for your pet to roam, to ensure they won’t escape to another level or down the lifts!   \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMake them feel comfortable\u003C\/b\u003E:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBring your pet’s bed, favourite blanket and chew toy to provide them with comfort and enrichment. Keep their bed at your desk so you can keep a close eye on them. Ensure they have access to water at all times.  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESchedule toilet breaks\u003C\/b\u003E:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EYour working day could be non-stop, but ensure you schedule the time to take your dog for a quick walk and remember to provide them with regular toilet breaks to avoid any accidents in the office.  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ERobyn \u0026amp; Cavoodle Teddy's Tips:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"en-US\" style=\"font-variant-ligatures: none; line-height: 17.2667px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"en-US\" style=\"font-variant-ligatures: none; line-height: 17.2667px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetSure\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E employee, Robyn Ross, brings her black toy Cavoodle Teddy into the Chatswood office every week on a Wednesday,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-variant-ligatures: none;\"\u003Eincluding regular visits to \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Base\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E for health check ups and vaccinations.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; font-variant-ligatures: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 17.2667px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; font-variant-ligatures: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 17.2667px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ERobyn enjoys bringing Teddy into the office as it means he can experience greater enrichment and socialisation throughout the day. To ensure a successful office day with Teddy, Robyn:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; font-variant-ligatures: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"en-US\" style=\"line-height: 17.2667px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi3jjutjG_7C_tiyD-XRPePRfPDRVLtAElD5O5FKutHydgF5U-MdPKsyYeN-4FyUaNkFslHl7LfowXfxjW2bAzBUgja8vppgr-hzCV1OkHtxKtgtUxz_VB2zJ0w5nlfU9wYGqa99-sL_KTYTfne-NayW7PfHfMPZxlPG9aLZppE6uPq72pzrGaKfnik\/s2016\/Take_Your_Dog_to_Work_Day_2023_Robyn_with_black_Cavoodle_Teddy_on_her_lap_in_PetSure_office.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2016\" data-original-width=\"1512\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi3jjutjG_7C_tiyD-XRPePRfPDRVLtAElD5O5FKutHydgF5U-MdPKsyYeN-4FyUaNkFslHl7LfowXfxjW2bAzBUgja8vppgr-hzCV1OkHtxKtgtUxz_VB2zJ0w5nlfU9wYGqa99-sL_KTYTfne-NayW7PfHfMPZxlPG9aLZppE6uPq72pzrGaKfnik\/w300-h400\/Take_Your_Dog_to_Work_Day_2023_Robyn_with_black_Cavoodle_Teddy_on_her_lap_in_PetSure_office.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003ERobyn Ross with her Cavoodle Teddy, \u003Cbr \/\u003Ea regular visitor in the office\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EProvides Teddy with a designated spot near her desk\u003C\/b\u003E: Robyn brings Teddy's bed into the office so he has a dedicated spot to rest (including her lap!) during the day.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEnsures Teddy has access to water and enrichment toys\u003C\/b\u003E:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ERobyn has a water bowl for Teddy that she tops up regularly so he has access to clean, fresh water.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERobyn also brings plenty of treats and chew toys to keep him occupied. She keeps these belongings in a locker in the office so everything is ready each time she brings Teddy in.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESchedules regular toilet breaks\u003C\/b\u003E: She takes Teddy out for regular toilet breaks every couple of hours to try and avoid any accidents in the office.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EShe also brings waste bags so she is ready to pick up after Teddy should he accidently go to the toilet in the office.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEnsures the office space is secure\u003C\/b\u003E: As a pet-friendly office every day of the week, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetSure\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E offers secure gates that can be moved to block off certain areas or zones in the office for pet safety.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ERobyn ensures the gate is in place near her desk so she has visibility of Teddy and so he doesn't roam down the stairs or near the lift area!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERelated Stories:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/06\/tips-for-take-your-dog-to-work-day-june.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ETraining Tips for Take Your Dog to Work Day\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/05\/take-your-dog-to-work-day-2020-june-26.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ETake Your Dog (or Cat) to Work Day - Tips\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/04\/a-vision-for-pet-friendly-future.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EA Vision for Pet-friendly Future Workplaces in Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/8228046711615629120\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/06\/take-your-pet-to-work-week-2023-june-19.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/8228046711615629120"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/8228046711615629120"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/06\/take-your-pet-to-work-week-2023-june-19.html","title":"Take Your Pet to Work Week 2023 - June 19-23"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj6oIqs9vXG_vl8sgUQ_ENy9CCBqCxHZpKE0WbHuVq1eUBCVMKyjwaNqR64BgO5F23YR_NBTzbqLFQcveiV3P4msMGdFkFrQT5BfDYT0NEl3BOFd4gh7w6oBbPHGsjxOdFyBHVX6Y3W0iC6hWNxzxGp_63htY6tcwcSo4LtECSdivtDhbI3T1G1I_z9\/s72-c\/Take_Your_Dog_to_Work_Day_2023_brown_dog_in_office_with_head_on_laptop%20-%20Credit%20Pixabay.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-4238892386101037493"},"published":{"$t":"2022-06-27T15:12:00.005+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-06-27T15:16:29.501+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"AGED CARE"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DOG HERO STORIES"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"MENTAL HEALTH"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"NEWS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"TAKE YOUR DOG TO WORK DAY"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"A woofin’ good time at Arcare Aged Care on Take Your Dog to Work Day 2022"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh5yoLGonqcWQdcSgaTxPEfwVfvEGcKsW5xLjrHJEP42eGoprEi1C0feOxzEvrpsFvVNeTIyY6KNWUo42dEHjbQ-sYUdNT5F3gFBS96SHhK62wfKzzM01tF0UbheF2hrmrrR8LX0_dRS09mEjrrSF6euMbEFueVU22Bksfq8hPPkWOYqXP0Ggn_xnvC\/s1650\/Arcare_Aged_Care_Noosa_Take_Your_Dog_to_Work_Day_2022_Resident_Barbara_Lock_with_Dog_Hamish.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1100\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh5yoLGonqcWQdcSgaTxPEfwVfvEGcKsW5xLjrHJEP42eGoprEi1C0feOxzEvrpsFvVNeTIyY6KNWUo42dEHjbQ-sYUdNT5F3gFBS96SHhK62wfKzzM01tF0UbheF2hrmrrR8LX0_dRS09mEjrrSF6euMbEFueVU22Bksfq8hPPkWOYqXP0Ggn_xnvC\/s16000\/Arcare_Aged_Care_Noosa_Take_Your_Dog_to_Work_Day_2022_Resident_Barbara_Lock_with_Dog_Hamish.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHad a ruff day? Well, this will put a smile to your face as \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/arcare.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EArcare Aged Care\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E residences across NSW, VIC and QLD celebrated \u003Cb\u003ENational Take Your Dog to Work Day on June 24\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E10-year-old Jessie is a Stumpy Tail Cattle dog brought into the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/arcare.com.au\/aged-care-residence\/arcare-castlemaine\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EArcare Castlemaine (VIC)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E residence by Lifestyle Coordinator Peta.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EJessie visits regularly and always stays close to his mum, but when a resident is needing comfort and assurance, Jessie is more than happy to accompany them.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBesides visiting residents, she also enjoys walks in the gardens and going to the movies with her extended family here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgP1HiWAUpDYyoEGVk8vadL3vFAG-Oq1z5Tp4NfD2kvxwh52tLE7FmXBHIleF0F--cwDfkBsDMhejdAhhY4h7J3EYdXuetuADlPYjctZZjXMAgYIoPXzhIKFC6JNP13IfPjADfoPxJhTpYiu5S_VOjDHgpLkS0luugY6RSJsemQ5pw1nulpJvI8ublR\/s1439\/Arcare_Aged_Care_Helensvale_QLD_Enrolled_Nurse_Emma_with_Labradoodle_Bailey.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1439\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgP1HiWAUpDYyoEGVk8vadL3vFAG-Oq1z5Tp4NfD2kvxwh52tLE7FmXBHIleF0F--cwDfkBsDMhejdAhhY4h7J3EYdXuetuADlPYjctZZjXMAgYIoPXzhIKFC6JNP13IfPjADfoPxJhTpYiu5S_VOjDHgpLkS0luugY6RSJsemQ5pw1nulpJvI8ublR\/w300-h400\/Arcare_Aged_Care_Helensvale_QLD_Enrolled_Nurse_Emma_with_Labradoodle_Bailey.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EResidents and team members at \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/arcare.com.au\/aged-care-residence\/arcare-helensvale-aged-care\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EArcare Helensvale (QLD)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E were surprised with a visit from 11-month-old Labradoodle Bailey. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHis first visit to the residence took place when he was only 4 months old.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\"He is the most beautiful dog; I wish he could visit all the time,\" a resident commented.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\"He is very gentle, smart and fluffy; making him a great companion to the residents. Some have suggested that they would like to spend more one-to-one time with Bailey,\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe community loved his visit so much that Enrolled Nurse Emma has already promised to bring him in again.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEivbTq3GITMpsduTRwr83TsCvKKxBZmar8YHPlS47kEwgaG89Ekm1FPp-sdm2zS3Juol_h32KOHYdDzRgUQqHN0haugYX17gk4dnFRn0Axr6tnRYdY-lZWMJmKpnUnkhkRaENKGNh9t4ICcbBrRXO0In_CBf2weKB5xqfBctMParSEu_Go0WNWFTlMO\/s1603\/Arcare_Aged_Care_Templestowe_Victoria_Lifestyle_Coordinator_Lee_with_Golden_Retriever_Dazzler.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1603\" data-original-width=\"1400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEivbTq3GITMpsduTRwr83TsCvKKxBZmar8YHPlS47kEwgaG89Ekm1FPp-sdm2zS3Juol_h32KOHYdDzRgUQqHN0haugYX17gk4dnFRn0Axr6tnRYdY-lZWMJmKpnUnkhkRaENKGNh9t4ICcbBrRXO0In_CBf2weKB5xqfBctMParSEu_Go0WNWFTlMO\/w349-h400\/Arcare_Aged_Care_Templestowe_Victoria_Lifestyle_Coordinator_Lee_with_Golden_Retriever_Dazzler.jpg\" width=\"349\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E18-month-old Golden Retriever Dazzler has been coming to \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/arcare.com.au\/aged-care-residence\/arcare-knox-aged-care\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EArcare Knox and The Lodge (VIC)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E since he was eight weeks old. He visits the residents every weekend with Lifestyle Coordinator Lee and even attends lifestyle activities and resident meetings.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDazzler is gentle and loving and is very much loved by the residents at Arcare Knox.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETeam members are also big fans of Dazzler as he makes everyone smile when he goes around the residence like it's his second home.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\"He is very much part of our team here at Arcare Knox,\" a team member commented.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EClinical Lead Lib also brought in her 3-year-old Whippet Curly for his first visit to the residence.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/arcare.com.au\/aged-care-residence\/arcare-noosa-aged-care\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EArcare Noosa (QLD)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E held their very own Pet Parade to celebrate \u003Cb\u003ETake Your Dog to Work Day\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEinug_3IepLDmcmbGOr6YJJt83fxXL2ZrE8_js6J9Fwf-F_SunSG151aHdQo4DbWktMmjEGqeLNRaOapbIucVArP021N7VfRECZDwUmxjmo-pWwacPLIpAhYD_YbDAcXRJ9ZwWSBsA16nHc7UImhYOGpprqcXkoMiJYtZQpDsvyXOS8WwYbnGiRzHOT\/s1650\/Arcare_Aged_Care_Noosa_Resident_Barbara_Warrener_%20Dog_Goldie_Companion_Dog.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1100\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEinug_3IepLDmcmbGOr6YJJt83fxXL2ZrE8_js6J9Fwf-F_SunSG151aHdQo4DbWktMmjEGqeLNRaOapbIucVArP021N7VfRECZDwUmxjmo-pWwacPLIpAhYD_YbDAcXRJ9ZwWSBsA16nHc7UImhYOGpprqcXkoMiJYtZQpDsvyXOS8WwYbnGiRzHOT\/s16000\/Arcare_Aged_Care_Noosa_Resident_Barbara_Warrener_%20Dog_Goldie_Companion_Dog.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E15 dogs walked down the runway and in preparation for the event, residents Anne, CC, Kaye, Jean, Jeanette, Marion, Bonnie, Malcolm, Sandy and Carolyn handmade yummy dog treats consisting of peanut butter and honey.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\"It was wonderful having all the dogs come to our home for the Pet Parade; it was such a happy day for all the residents,\" Resident Carolyn said.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EResidence Manager Laura-Jo who also brought her dog Harry in, shared with us, \"It was such a wonderful turnout of residents, some choosing to even watch from their balconies with a cup of tea. We had residents who rarely choose to attend events that came and thoroughly enjoyed the Pet Parade. There were smiles all around from so many happy residents.\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjKhFTLHNkrF34G7vrJQT-NPDF1PlMF3-sOpCbl0a7NMbSYbApR5EjfEBJgSJgqFKt0EZSa8HSiGs2S1zra1A9a7XlpuITwF70k1Kwd5cePybyEokzv2MlMPYsJ9qDKbUq0H6TvrjfYN0cE9_zwyoMU32u-pmocCkc092M-Nqd27aMYD1EZG_FdtlYI\/s1920\/Arcare_Aged_Care_Oatlands_NSW_Resident_Arthur_with_Libbi_the_Dachshund.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1920\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjKhFTLHNkrF34G7vrJQT-NPDF1PlMF3-sOpCbl0a7NMbSYbApR5EjfEBJgSJgqFKt0EZSa8HSiGs2S1zra1A9a7XlpuITwF70k1Kwd5cePybyEokzv2MlMPYsJ9qDKbUq0H6TvrjfYN0cE9_zwyoMU32u-pmocCkc092M-Nqd27aMYD1EZG_FdtlYI\/w225-h400\/Arcare_Aged_Care_Oatlands_NSW_Resident_Arthur_with_Libbi_the_Dachshund.jpg\" width=\"225\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EResidence Manager Glenn brings in his little 2-year-old Dachshund Libbi to the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/arcare.com.au\/aged-care-residence\/arcare-oatlands-aged-care\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EOatlands community (NSW)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E once a month.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENow, Libbi feels very at home with the residents and team members.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EResident Jill used to own Dachshunds and is one of Libbi's biggest fans as they always spend time together when she visits.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EResident Arthur's daughter said, “Dad had a dachshund named Dachy for 10 years; seeing Libbi gave Dad a smile - I haven’t seen him smile so much for years”.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMeanwhile in \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/arcare.com.au\/aged-care-residence\/arcare-pimpama-aged-care\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EArcare Pimpama (QLD)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, Receptionist Tyler brought in her 8-month-old Staffy and Cattle cross Rufus for a visit. This playful puppy was a bundle of energy as they went around saying hi to residents and team members.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\"I've had dogs all my life and I just love them. I used to have one like Rufus,\" resident Noeleen said.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETo add to the pawsome day, Residence Manager Vicki also brought along her Dachshunds Cheerio and Coco.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\"Pets are really great companions and we find that they are very therapeutic. Our residents started reminiscing about their own dogs and team members were sharing stories,\" Vicki said.\u003C\/blockquote\u003EResident Di in particular has bonded very closely with Coco. Her mood is lifted and her demeanour is calm when she pats Coco.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile some prefer the companion of robotic pet animals, such as resident Lynette who has her own robotic dog named Rover whom she adores.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhp1LianB_9x4nonVu6XO6b-YnZe_UJv_qioKJr8OJE4w7R5I34m0mIwiffzoXGDO2VlqKjvuJZ9LmAASWJltvhUjnQiWG5R1wNK-e4uERPF_EBi4NTk8jFfNam9yZQT_B4zExQT8g8zjkF4HFf_OyxHj9J6x-5qrQCkpTfRKBRfh2oSyfhkI7Tufj0\/s1422\/Arcare_Aged_Care_Templestowe_Resident_Barbara_with_French_Bulldog_Archie.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1422\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhp1LianB_9x4nonVu6XO6b-YnZe_UJv_qioKJr8OJE4w7R5I34m0mIwiffzoXGDO2VlqKjvuJZ9LmAASWJltvhUjnQiWG5R1wNK-e4uERPF_EBi4NTk8jFfNam9yZQT_B4zExQT8g8zjkF4HFf_OyxHj9J6x-5qrQCkpTfRKBRfh2oSyfhkI7Tufj0\/w304-h400\/Arcare_Aged_Care_Templestowe_Resident_Barbara_with_French_Bulldog_Archie.jpg\" width=\"304\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E13-month-old Bulldog Archie has been visiting \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/arcare.com.au\/aged-care-residence\/arcare-templestowe-aged-care\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EArcare Templestowe (VIC)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E since he was a puppy. Lifestyle Assistant Damien brought him in throughout the lockdowns to bring some joy to the residents.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDamien makes it a point to visit residents in our Surpells community as he used to be a Personal Support Worker there and would bring Archie in on his days off.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDuring lockdown, \u003Cb\u003Eresident Barbara did her best to train him as puppy schools were closed for some time\u003C\/b\u003E. As a result, they have developed a very special bond.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBarbara has treats in her room which she uses to teach Archie to sit. Since he was a puppy, they have spent almost an hour in her suite every weekend.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\"Nothing makes me happier than having a visit from our four-legged friends; they make all the difference to our wellbeing and it feels like home with a pet around,\" Barbara said.\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 27th June 2022\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ERelated Topics:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/09\/aged-care-residents-celebrate.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAged Care residents celebrate International Dog Day\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/4238892386101037493\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/06\/a-woofin-good-time-at-arcare-aged-care.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/4238892386101037493"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/4238892386101037493"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/06\/a-woofin-good-time-at-arcare-aged-care.html","title":"A woofin’ good time at Arcare Aged Care on Take Your Dog to Work Day 2022"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh5yoLGonqcWQdcSgaTxPEfwVfvEGcKsW5xLjrHJEP42eGoprEi1C0feOxzEvrpsFvVNeTIyY6KNWUo42dEHjbQ-sYUdNT5F3gFBS96SHhK62wfKzzM01tF0UbheF2hrmrrR8LX0_dRS09mEjrrSF6euMbEFueVU22Bksfq8hPPkWOYqXP0Ggn_xnvC\/s72-c\/Arcare_Aged_Care_Noosa_Take_Your_Dog_to_Work_Day_2022_Resident_Barbara_Lock_with_Dog_Hamish.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-742912697473135484"},"published":{"$t":"2022-06-01T12:10:00.013+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-08-31T23:05:12.323+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"BEHAVIOUR"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"TAKE YOUR DOG TO WORK DAY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"TRAINING"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Tips for Take Your Dog to Work Day - June 24"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjnlwlWViT89I2_6SiIt0MP9Xi6zFGYiJVQkCeM1HX-V8nqqsL_NjS44lv1It7gKBd0HTxdDbVIbhUdU1oKNZmZoC8my7lq18JmgatA8Y3uksCaKz8x45F-VngD0JPUJ_XUsgoKE9EkWK8xUKKWzz6mv8Q58C23P7CoGXxx1WQzjNX0GAwlUCwVS5SG\/s1750\/Take%20Your%20Dog%20To%20Work%20Day%202022%20-%20Australian%20Shepherd%20sitting%20on%20office%20chair%20-%20Photo%20by%20Pavel%20Herceg%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1313\" data-original-width=\"1750\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjnlwlWViT89I2_6SiIt0MP9Xi6zFGYiJVQkCeM1HX-V8nqqsL_NjS44lv1It7gKBd0HTxdDbVIbhUdU1oKNZmZoC8my7lq18JmgatA8Y3uksCaKz8x45F-VngD0JPUJ_XUsgoKE9EkWK8xUKKWzz6mv8Q58C23P7CoGXxx1WQzjNX0GAwlUCwVS5SG\/s16000\/Take%20Your%20Dog%20To%20Work%20Day%202022%20-%20Australian%20Shepherd%20sitting%20on%20office%20chair%20-%20Photo%20by%20Pavel%20Herceg%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGet ready for National Take Your Dog to Work Day on June 24, 2022!\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E#TYDTWD\u003C\/b\u003E is always very exciting, especially if you recently resumed the gruelling daily commute to the office however for many dogs, there haven't been as many opportunities to practice social etiquette these past two years...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EWe sought the expertise of Melbourne-based Dog Trainer \u003Cb\u003EAdriana Milne\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pet-pals.net.au\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPet Pals Dog Training\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E to ensure this day runs smoothly for both dogs and their humans.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EHow cool is that? I can see few wagging tails jumping of joy!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E‘\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003ETake Your Dog To Work Day\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’ was initiated by \u003Cb\u003EPatti Moran\u003C\/b\u003E, the Founder \u0026amp; CEO of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PetSittersInternational\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPet Sitters International\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E (PSI) in 1999. This very special day was created to encourage businesses and employers to bring their pets to the workplace and to promote the wonderful benefits of pet ownership, encourage pet adoptions and to offer a great experience to non pet owners of having pets around them. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESince then it has become a worldwide event which is absolutely huge in the USA and UK, with hundreds of businesses participating in it annually! In Australia:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E69% of Australian households now own a pet\u003C\/b\u003E, with dogs being the most common (47% or \u003Cb\u003Ean estimated 6.3 million dogs\u003C\/b\u003E),\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003Efollowed by cats at around 30% \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E[1]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;we do participate in this awesome day too and\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003Eit would be great if more businesses and workplaces were to become involved this year!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe benefits of having pets around us are immense. They give us a \u003Cb\u003Esense of joy, improve our mental health and wellbeing\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EFor the bosses reading this, I’m sure your employees will absolutely ‘love you!’ for this. You’ll be top boss at least for one day! Kudos to you…\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhKtP1p5r0cmgDbIP6tDmus4g_OnsBEwR2xzQT2VOzvE4S4ns6g7SAvwNknN1HmXntxIVurEymbL86ziDrZb1LDN2SzVVWLnxW8UjxHX5b1nOS7WbLuszN_uYqg427O79F0fRe0ahfjUZPCgIykciX7m_F7rdnZYqmPnOZHZ2B59Nxci1X-o-E9pdh-\/s1650\/Working_from_home_office_during_pandemic_Pomeranian_in_office_attire_working_on_laptop_Photo_Cookie_The_Pom_on_Unsplash.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1075\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhKtP1p5r0cmgDbIP6tDmus4g_OnsBEwR2xzQT2VOzvE4S4ns6g7SAvwNknN1HmXntxIVurEymbL86ziDrZb1LDN2SzVVWLnxW8UjxHX5b1nOS7WbLuszN_uYqg427O79F0fRe0ahfjUZPCgIykciX7m_F7rdnZYqmPnOZHZ2B59Nxci1X-o-E9pdh-\/s16000\/Working_from_home_office_during_pandemic_Pomeranian_in_office_attire_working_on_laptop_Photo_Cookie_The_Pom_on_Unsplash.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EIt can be a very positive experience for both the people and the dogs involved, \u003Cb\u003Eboosting staff morale and productivity\u003C\/b\u003E. Your non-pet owners workmates will see how incredible the animal\/human bond can be, enjoy the interactions with your pet and may even \u003Cb\u003Econsider bringing a dog into their lives or adopting one in the near future\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAnd if the day is a success it could become a regular occurrence – why not have dogs coming to the office on a weekly or fortnightly basis? Paws for thought… \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EImportant points to consider: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E1. Check with your boss or workplace first\u003C\/b\u003E and if they have any policies for allowing pets into the office \/ workplace?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E2. Check with your workmates\u003C\/b\u003E if it’s ok to do it – as some people may be allergic to dogs or simply may not feel comfortable having them around...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E3. Would bringing your dog to work disrupt\u003C\/b\u003E your daily working schedule or not? \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;make a list of all that’s required for you to bring to work with your dog \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eput them all aside the evening before so it’s all ‘ready to go’ in the morning and you won’t forget any doggy day’s essentials \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;if you have been running a bit behind with your work, it may not be a good idea to bring your dog around this time… \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIs my dog suitable to take part in TWDTWD?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"color: black; font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgs8rp7RHvAhYpUoFfGYBZX82svZ6UARBrgjshX3PEA3n-HU6vCKg-QEvj8U6CbFS1pSMQ3zVszK9eXqnoyn-MiMiuB_1rvERO3JM6whWiufGIEfl7AC_CYcuwF2kZAqumMHa1oIRly1bsbsv0aXo1Gha3Qyxd8y2RxF9bPyp6Scu3aEQ1qUXe3LfY9\/s1440\/Socialisation_Labrador_puppy_Pumba_socialising_happy_sitting_in_Bunnings_cart.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1440\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgs8rp7RHvAhYpUoFfGYBZX82svZ6UARBrgjshX3PEA3n-HU6vCKg-QEvj8U6CbFS1pSMQ3zVszK9eXqnoyn-MiMiuB_1rvERO3JM6whWiufGIEfl7AC_CYcuwF2kZAqumMHa1oIRly1bsbsv0aXo1Gha3Qyxd8y2RxF9bPyp6Scu3aEQ1qUXe3LfY9\/w300-h400\/Socialisation_Labrador_puppy_Pumba_socialising_happy_sitting_in_Bunnings_cart.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003EPumba, the Labrador pup loves \u003Cbr \/\u003Ehis trips to Bunnings\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E1. Is your dog up to it?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"color: black; font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe last two years have been very unusual for us and our dogs.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDuring Covid-19, our dogs were more used to us working from home, they didn’t have the same opportunities to meet other dogs and new people as per other ‘normal’ years, so you need to make sure you can set your dog up for success here!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E2. Dog’s temperament: social with people and other dogs?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EOnly sociable dogs\u003C\/b\u003E – okay with meeting strangers, new people AND other dogs, should apply to take part in TWDTWD.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E3. Exercise:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAllow for a lunch break outing\u003C\/b\u003E for your dog to stretch its paws and for both of you to get some fresh air.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhqL-mm1IRX7y3X09iwU6rPMIcHxu6lKpntsLy15-J420rfsRSJal2WDyGTlQ5GhIPMDg5aW5qC29vBoLkOETSRcMpqLEcltyymFkVyd6kOUtjNSZRyYXzjMm2eqSaJOtjwWcSoxoN42_DWDv925_fCwtH0yYkbiLorbrq-ExQR_wckabtB55W9x2t3\/s1850\/Take_Your_Dog_To_Work_Day_2022_Taking_Pug_puppy_for_a_toilet_break.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1041\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhqL-mm1IRX7y3X09iwU6rPMIcHxu6lKpntsLy15-J420rfsRSJal2WDyGTlQ5GhIPMDg5aW5qC29vBoLkOETSRcMpqLEcltyymFkVyd6kOUtjNSZRyYXzjMm2eqSaJOtjwWcSoxoN42_DWDv925_fCwtH0yYkbiLorbrq-ExQR_wckabtB55W9x2t3\/s16000\/Take_Your_Dog_To_Work_Day_2022_Taking_Pug_puppy_for_a_toilet_break.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E4. Toilet breaks:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIt all \u003Cb\u003Edepends on your dog’s age\u003C\/b\u003E! Puppies will need to ‘wee \u0026amp; potty’ more often. But all dogs will need to have toilet breaks during the day so bring some biodegradable poo bags with you to work too!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E5. Length of time your dog will be there: plan for it!\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EHave enough ‘chewy treats’, food dispensing toys, fluffy toys he\/ she loves (but \u003Cb\u003Eno squeaky please\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;so as to not disturb the serenity) and \u003Cb\u003Eenough things to distract your dog \u003C\/b\u003Eand pass the time whilst there.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgnYZ-gMUHl4ZxjBp42IIW9_aBMDndPr-1rJ-5mLvU4B-R-YwwRECfGZDVzXnlCn9CgDB-7dExtua8gdV25A8Rz3oVBks8dH-g6T5VTgTWQVOTcVjQ2N3TbhU9P0odwQo3gQ8y7lX74TiuLuvSuMtpPaALBSPS6T1t6zL8zzv6h8sIFQkVUuFdqBTRt\/s1650\/Take_Your_Dog_To_Work_Day_2022_Oodle_pup_set_up_on_mat_with_fluffy_toy_and_GameBoy_%20Photo%20by%20Alison%20Pang%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1100\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgnYZ-gMUHl4ZxjBp42IIW9_aBMDndPr-1rJ-5mLvU4B-R-YwwRECfGZDVzXnlCn9CgDB-7dExtua8gdV25A8Rz3oVBks8dH-g6T5VTgTWQVOTcVjQ2N3TbhU9P0odwQo3gQ8y7lX74TiuLuvSuMtpPaALBSPS6T1t6zL8zzv6h8sIFQkVUuFdqBTRt\/s16000\/Take_Your_Dog_To_Work_Day_2022_Oodle_pup_set_up_on_mat_with_fluffy_toy_and_GameBoy_%20Photo%20by%20Alison%20Pang%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-size: x-large;\" \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESet time aside for your puppy \/ dog to take a ‘nap’ or ‘siesta’ time after lunch.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E6. Music sets the scene:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EYou Tube\u003C\/i\u003E has some pretty cool channels with calm and relaxing music for dogs. You can put one of these channels on whilst you work and have your dog by your side. She \/ he will be snoozing in no time!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjQ_Nej1HW6Cm_N3scuDoK4Dy-W7OAnnWhnTd2xl6ObmpDZz6Yz31FeCOBiG4jOdqReDvtC-xYHbyxj1Ud75WzA0C90Ou7p7WKwbzdWVTrjzY9S7RWlwmcNyrSmtrc1co9Ugs34m60rE-zb5aNyo1mcXhbLKvpxXKRw22_kF1_nTJLeBD-u3Oam03R6\/s1620\/Take_Your_Dog_To_Work_Day_2022_Siberian_Husky_behind_office_glass_door_Photo%20by%20Petr%20Magera%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1620\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjQ_Nej1HW6Cm_N3scuDoK4Dy-W7OAnnWhnTd2xl6ObmpDZz6Yz31FeCOBiG4jOdqReDvtC-xYHbyxj1Ud75WzA0C90Ou7p7WKwbzdWVTrjzY9S7RWlwmcNyrSmtrc1co9Ugs34m60rE-zb5aNyo1mcXhbLKvpxXKRw22_kF1_nTJLeBD-u3Oam03R6\/w267-h400\/Take_Your_Dog_To_Work_Day_2022_Siberian_Husky_behind_office_glass_door_Photo%20by%20Petr%20Magera%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" width=\"267\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E7. Basic training:\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECan my dog settle on the mat\/bed \u003C\/b\u003Efor longer periods of time?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EYour dog will need to be able to ‘settle on the mat’ and be calm there while you work. So practice some more ‘mat training’ \u0026amp; ‘settling’ exercises at home before the big day comes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EYou can’t have your dog running around the office and disturbing your workmates!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E8. Spot for your dog:\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBeside your work desk, away from power cords and cables, heaters, a calm place free of draughts and away from noise or high transit areas so no one can stumble on your doggy set-up!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E9. If other dogs come to the office too:\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf they haven’t met before, get them to meet outside first and maybe even to go for a short walk together, so no dog runs the risk of becoming territorial about its surroundings.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjuOBY42RNYTotTMFiRVPk0pAf3V-ipB-VHweAUx4hlnqYjp5vbZOqMPpyNOrWeFaCh7HkVKFMWWFZpoxhckn7Kme32dOub2T4xev8HPGVBVd4NVk_jJGCFofRq2G7AN1lp7p2pOXOeILQhXPrQQZ6JrN1yMVjklLLWD14pzySECwcJGfXCusnBavGV\/s1930\/Take_Your_Dog_To_Work_Day_2022_Dog_introductions_two_Rhodesian_Ridgebacks_playing_nicely_together_on_dog_bed.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1086\" data-original-width=\"1930\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjuOBY42RNYTotTMFiRVPk0pAf3V-ipB-VHweAUx4hlnqYjp5vbZOqMPpyNOrWeFaCh7HkVKFMWWFZpoxhckn7Kme32dOub2T4xev8HPGVBVd4NVk_jJGCFofRq2G7AN1lp7p2pOXOeILQhXPrQQZ6JrN1yMVjklLLWD14pzySECwcJGfXCusnBavGV\/s16000\/Take_Your_Dog_To_Work_Day_2022_Dog_introductions_two_Rhodesian_Ridgebacks_playing_nicely_together_on_dog_bed.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EWhat to pack for your dog for the Big Day: \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Dog mat or comfy dog bed \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️ \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EToys, dog treats, food dispensing toys \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Favourite plush toy \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Water \/ Dog bowl \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Blanket if winter time \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Dog poo bags \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Check your dog is wearing an up-to-date ID Tag\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Collar \u0026amp; Lead \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Any baby gate or divider if needed to keep your dog in a specific area close to you \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Lots of enthusiasm!! You'll need it...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E  Fun activities you can plan for the day:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPhoto session\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E for participants and their dogs.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EYou can then \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Epost those photos to your company's website\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E or blog and social media channels for exposure.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh3mVEe08RTquvVzF9hBKsC1q0Js0Yl2kB8Fa6fcOm8-qWyAWBfe7nrjQTHlZA7MDpLz91JataMPuxhXUWv_efc1itrsaKV8lhQyThPgtOVIYmsU1rjJoJrVyh9nDdwdDDhqvtUQSfdaQ9hjxGLIqgPrWO8WgBq8YROIXtmdIyJ1lzi4FA_-eyKkiA3\/s1324\/Take_Your_Dog_to_Work_Day_2022_Porthos_in_office_reading_a_book_about_Dog_Jobs.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"766\" data-original-width=\"1324\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh3mVEe08RTquvVzF9hBKsC1q0Js0Yl2kB8Fa6fcOm8-qWyAWBfe7nrjQTHlZA7MDpLz91JataMPuxhXUWv_efc1itrsaKV8lhQyThPgtOVIYmsU1rjJoJrVyh9nDdwdDDhqvtUQSfdaQ9hjxGLIqgPrWO8WgBq8YROIXtmdIyJ1lzi4FA_-eyKkiA3\/s16000\/Take_Your_Dog_to_Work_Day_2022_Porthos_in_office_reading_a_book_about_Dog_Jobs.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003EPorthos: \"I could do this! Or I could do that?\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EHave an \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eanimal shelter or rescue group dropping by\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E with some suitable dogs ready for adoption to introduce them to your workplace employee.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"Paws\" at work: why not order some doggy treats \/ cookies for a \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Edoggie morning tea\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EYou could also organise a prize for the winning dog of \"\u003Cb\u003ECoolest Dog Trick of the Day\u003C\/b\u003E\" and a little 'memento' for all other participants!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EIf your 'terrible, horrible, no good' boss says \"No!\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EYour workplace \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Emay not be suitable or safe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E to have dogs there.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj4ngqXQB02NxNOIUC1lh4dTm9wNKXW3H0QoKB5nQeRJFQksQ9hBMD6lHpURqsIPh59ug_MvfkIJfZZOSdRw2pI8lXRX2S3zDr2Tn9ZA8uxQQZtBVnIEoayvAguRTLKi4IqhXVARkUIYQZfTTK75r4Wy7Nz2jFIo28DNU5M-P3g6U1c7A1bL4M-j3le\/s1650\/Take_Your_Dog_To_Work_Day_2022_Porthos_watches_Guide_Dogs_puppies_training_on_Zoom.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1449\" data-original-width=\"1650\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj4ngqXQB02NxNOIUC1lh4dTm9wNKXW3H0QoKB5nQeRJFQksQ9hBMD6lHpURqsIPh59ug_MvfkIJfZZOSdRw2pI8lXRX2S3zDr2Tn9ZA8uxQQZtBVnIEoayvAguRTLKi4IqhXVARkUIYQZfTTK75r4Wy7Nz2jFIo28DNU5M-P3g6U1c7A1bL4M-j3le\/w400-h351\/Take_Your_Dog_To_Work_Day_2022_Porthos_watches_Guide_Dogs_puppies_training_on_Zoom.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EPorthos recently joined Zoom to watch the\u003Cbr \/\u003EGuide Dogs pups at the Glossodia Training Centre\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EYou can still take part in celebrating ‘\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETake Your Dog to Work Day 2022\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E’ by helping raise money for animal charities in your city that may need your support.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOrganise a ‘\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ELunch \u0026amp; Learn Webinar\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E’ guest speaker for your staff to watch during lunchbreak, covering an educational animal or pet-related topic, such as dog nutrition, dog health, dog training or you could have the local animal shelter talk to you all about pet adoption via Zoom.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EHave a \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E‘Therapy Dog’\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E or \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E‘Assistance Dog’\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E drop by to visit your business.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EMore pawsome tips for a great day:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIt’d be a good idea to \u003Cb\u003Eexercise your dog earlier that day\u003C\/b\u003E before bringing it into work!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Once you arrive at work, \u003Cb\u003Eintroduce your dog to the people and other dogs\u003C\/b\u003E there ‘calmly’, with no high pitched voices!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Keep \u003Cb\u003Erewarding ‘calm behaviour’\u003C\/b\u003E often.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBetter not let your dog access the staff kitchen area!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EImportantly, \u003Cb\u003Eremember to have lots of fun with your dog\u003C\/b\u003E, let it enjoy your workmates and make new friendships too and cherish the whole experience! Share the joy by sharing him with others… \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBe confident to guide him around \u003C\/b\u003Eand\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EI’m sure it’ll all go great and that your dog will be the ‘star’ of the day.                             He may be even invited to ‘drop by’ more often. You wish…\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Ewritten by \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAdriana Milne\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, from\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003EPet Pals Dog Training, May 2022 \u003C\/b\u003Efor\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E Australian Dog Lover\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (all rights reserved).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E[1] Pets and the Pandemic - Pet Ownership 2021 (Animal Medicines Australia)\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout our writer\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAdriana Milne\u003C\/b\u003E has been running \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pet-pals.net.au\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPet Pals Dog Training\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003Ea dog training business situated in Melbourne South Eastern suburbs, since 2001.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn 2008, she qualified as a \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDelta Society\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E dog trainer and added dog training to her business.\u0026nbsp;She holds a\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECertificate IV in Companion Animal Services - Delta Society Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;and a\u0026nbsp;Diploma of Hospitality Management.\u0026nbsp;She's currently a member of professional associations:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003EPet Professional Guild\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAustralia\u003C\/i\u003E, \u003Ci\u003EDelta Institute\u003C\/i\u003E and \u003Ci\u003EAPDT Australia\u003C\/i\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEipV04-Hag8PRk0aRNRri179Ytc249rjAaimpjiCZufHyVnxHQ-S1JlcgvdDQQE9BEquDvCDMmMy4pHVYipMhnaoSQJHvpl4t0BK5D6MA7kEFT0fasmvvzHEuIYsh4kU2l7ICNnGxtsQNTW3cWAMwYtG6eRZ2MEUjZfI7OF9h3t9fBJEkb_T87ImUAU\/s1069\/Pet_Pals_Dog_Training_Adriana_Milne_with_black_Cocker_Spaniel_Kelly_sitting_on_bench_boat_launch_area.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1069\" data-original-width=\"1069\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEipV04-Hag8PRk0aRNRri179Ytc249rjAaimpjiCZufHyVnxHQ-S1JlcgvdDQQE9BEquDvCDMmMy4pHVYipMhnaoSQJHvpl4t0BK5D6MA7kEFT0fasmvvzHEuIYsh4kU2l7ICNnGxtsQNTW3cWAMwYtG6eRZ2MEUjZfI7OF9h3t9fBJEkb_T87ImUAU\/w400-h400\/Pet_Pals_Dog_Training_Adriana_Milne_with_black_Cocker_Spaniel_Kelly_sitting_on_bench_boat_launch_area.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003EAdriana with her active Cocker Spaniel Kelly\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EShe has run Puppy \u0026amp; Junior Puppy School, Life Skills \u0026amp; Pet Manners for 8 years in\u003Cbr \/\u003Evet clinics, for \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDogs Victoria\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E and many other venues.\u003Cbr \/\u003ESince 2020, she's working as a full-time dog trainer with a\u003Cb\u003E focus on private home dog training and behavioural modification consultations \u003C\/b\u003Eplus private puppy \u0026amp; pet dog classes \u003Cb\u003Ein person and via Zoom\u003C\/b\u003E (private consultations\u003Cbr \/\u003Eto any areas around Australia and overseas).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EShe liaises with Vet Behaviour professionals and regularly refer cases to them.\u003Cbr \/\u003EShe enjoys working one-on-one with her clients - ranging from 6 to 84 years of age! - helping them achieve their goals with their beloved pet dogs, catering for all dog breeds and all sizes!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAdriana loves teaching and educating people about their pet dogs and helping them build forever everlasting\u0026nbsp;relationships with their companion animals.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003ETo learn more about \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Pals Dog Training\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pet-pals.net.au\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003Ewww.pet-pals.net.au\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EYou can also follow her on \u003Cb\u003EFacebook\u003C\/b\u003E at \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/petpalspettraining\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ewww.facebook.com\/petpalspettraining\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Of4wMB5LMr8\/YIN1_xmiWvI\/AAAAAAAAuCQ\/CFZMpYljXpkSspp6jg_emf0-xofYTfAJQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1650\/Mars%2BPetcare%2BVision%2Bfor%2Bpet-friendly%2Bworkplaces%2B-%2BReception%2BArea.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1036\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Of4wMB5LMr8\/YIN1_xmiWvI\/AAAAAAAAuCQ\/CFZMpYljXpkSspp6jg_emf0-xofYTfAJQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Mars%2BPetcare%2BVision%2Bfor%2Bpet-friendly%2Bworkplaces%2B-%2BReception%2BArea.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EDespite Australia having one of the highest rates of pet ownership*, almost \u003Cb\u003E80% of employers are not ‘pet friendly’ or don’t allow pets in the workplace at all \u003C\/b\u003Ewhich leaves one third of Aussie pet owners 'concerned about their return to the office according to a recent survey.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E● More than half (51%) of the nation say they are more likely to take on a new job with an employer who supports pets in the workplace. F\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003Eor Gen Z this number jumps to more than 70%.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E● \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMars Petcare Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E has released its vision of Australia’s pet friendly ‘future workplaces’ – and partnered with RMIT University students to share their vision.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EMars Petcare Australia – the maker of well-known pet food brands including \u003Ci\u003EPedigree®\u003C\/i\u003E, \u003Ci\u003EWhiskas®\u003C\/i\u003E and \u003Ci\u003EOptimum®\u003C\/i\u003E – has released research that reveals \u003Cb\u003E35% of Australian pet owners surveyed are concerned\u003C\/b\u003E about their physical return to the office and its impact on their pet. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe top three concerns shared include \u003Cb\u003Epet loneliness\u003C\/b\u003E (50%), \u003Cb\u003Epersonal guilt for being away\u003C\/b\u003E (20%) and \u003Cb\u003Efinancial concerns\u003C\/b\u003E around having to pay for a pet sitter or walking service (19%). \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe research comes at a time where one-in-four (26%) of the Aussies surveyed say they became a new ‘pet parent’ in 2020. The majority were spurred on by COVID-19 restrictions that allowed them to work from home or have more time in their day to care for a new pet. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIn response to the report, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMars Petcare Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E has released its vision of Australia’s ‘future workplace’ – a space designed to complement the needs of both people and pets.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9Wmwd991MZM\/YIEPcy5h1SI\/AAAAAAAAt9A\/05eRI5wlyQ8vvRwG7zxfGOAEHrKCAhXIACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1500\/Mars%2BPetcare%2BFuture%2Bof%2BWork_Co-Working%2B-%2Bpet-friendly%2Bopen%2Bplan%2Boffice.tif\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"942\" data-original-width=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9Wmwd991MZM\/YIEPcy5h1SI\/AAAAAAAAt9A\/05eRI5wlyQ8vvRwG7zxfGOAEHrKCAhXIACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Mars%2BPetcare%2BFuture%2Bof%2BWork_Co-Working%2B-%2Bpet-friendly%2Bopen%2Bplan%2Boffice.tif\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe renders have been created to help encourage Australian businesses to transition towards pet-friendly workplaces. Innovations include: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E“Not Pet” carpet\u003C\/b\u003E – a textile innovation that uses a grate look fabric that is a deterrent to dogs; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003ECalming plants \u003C\/b\u003E– plants like Bergamot have been included throughout to help balance emotions by soothing panic and snappiness; and \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003ELED lights\u003C\/b\u003E – under desk LED lighting technology has been implemented to help disinfect any bad smells. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMars Petcare Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E has also teamed up with leader in technology, design and enterprise, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ERMIT University\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, to challenge its students to create their interpretation of the nation's future workplace. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDene Cici\u003C\/b\u003E, Executive Director at RMIT University said: “We’re incredibly excited to have Mars Petcare support our students with real-world work industry experience opportunities. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“Our students are the nation’s workforce of the future – and the challenge we are tasking them with is sure to draw huge participation across the different faculties. We can’t wait to unveil RMIT’s take on how our future pet-friendly office designs might look.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EStudents who enter will have the opportunity to win up to $1,500 to make their workspace and office innovation a reality. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EVeterinarian \u003Cb\u003EDr Chris Brown\u003C\/b\u003E and \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMars Petcare Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E Ambassador said: “I genuinely believe that we need to do what we can to make a better world for pets. I have been working closely with the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMars Petcare\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E team for several years to ensure that Australia’s homes, parks and cities are inclusive and most importantly welcoming for our furry family.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-vRbldIxR1lw\/YIEPsQ_iVMI\/AAAAAAAAt9E\/1lsRuTBzNVMysmyyGTpLZx07MghwIooBQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1500\/Mars%2BPetcare%2BFuture%2Bof%2BWork%2B-%2BDalmatian%2Bfollowing%2Bemployee%2Bholding%2Bbag%2Bof%2BGreenies%2Bdental%2Btreats.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1000\" data-original-width=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-vRbldIxR1lw\/YIEPsQ_iVMI\/AAAAAAAAt9E\/1lsRuTBzNVMysmyyGTpLZx07MghwIooBQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Mars%2BPetcare%2BFuture%2Bof%2BWork%2B-%2BDalmatian%2Bfollowing%2Bemployee%2Bholding%2Bbag%2Bof%2BGreenies%2Bdental%2Btreats.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EThe natural next step on our journey is to transform Aussie workplaces. Using creative solutions, like calming plants, no pet-carpet work zones – for those that require some dog-free time - and dog amenities like water bowls and sleeping pods, we believe that all offices can be a place, not just for employees, but their pets too.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EWhen asked if they classify ‘pet friendly’ as simply being able to bring a dog into the workplace – 60% said yes. However, 40% of those polled claimed this wasn’t enough – calling on businesses to reconsider their workplace designs. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe most-wanted design features included: \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EGreater outdoor access (34%); \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EPet-friendly floor plans to allow for free (and restricted!) movement (28%); \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EDoggy day care (20%); \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Dog-specific designed furniture (11%); and \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EFree food and nibbles for furry friends (7%). \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EOn a national level,8 in 10 respondents support pet-friendly workplaces as long as they \u003Cb\u003Econtain a pet-free zone\u003C\/b\u003E. Gen Z were the cohort who rallied behind pet-friendly policies – 95% support dogs in the office. Millennials followed at 88%. On a geographical breakdown, Victorians took the top spot for supporting pet-friendly spaces (92%). \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EOther findings from the report included the benefits of pets in the workplace. The majority of respondents claimed pets in the office make them feel happier overall (54%), less stressed (15%) – and more social (7%) with pets giving them a reason to talk to colleagues. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ETo learn more about \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMars Petcare Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E and its dedication to create \u003Ci\u003EA Better World for Pets™\u003C\/i\u003E, visit \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/aus.mars.com\/made-by-mars\/petcare\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003Eaus.mars.com\/made-by-mars\/petcare\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETo learn more about \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERMIT University\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E, visit \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.rmit.edu.au\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewww.rmit.edu.au\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFollow Dr Chris Brown on \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/drchrisbrown\/?hl=en\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EInstagram\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eand \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dcbpets\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EFacebook\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E*Pet ownership rates are higher in Australia than many other countries around the world: 90% of Australian households have had a pet at some time; 61% of Australian households have a pet today compared with 57% of US households and 40% of UK households (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/animalmedicinesaustralia.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ANIM001-Pet-Survey-Report19_v1.7_WEB_high-res.pdf\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAnimal Medicines Australia Pets in Australia\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E). \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout the renders: \u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E● \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENopet carpet\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cspan\u003E– Nopet carpet is a textile innovation that uses a grate look fabric that is a deterrent to dogs. Use of Nopet carpet within open plan offices provides a simple solution for creating pet ‘no go’ zones. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E● \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELED lighting\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cspan\u003E– under desk LED lighting technology has been implemented to help disinfect any bad smells. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E● \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECo-working space\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cspan\u003E– this space is designed to allow dog-friendly and dog-free workpods between colleagues. Use of Nopet carpet directs dogs straight into their dog-friendly cubicle. Clear gates allow dogs to see their owners and feel safe and secure.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E●\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003EReception\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;(\u003Ci\u003Elead image\u003C\/i\u003E)\u003Cspan\u003E– Resting locations built into the desks give dogs an area to sit or lie down. Use of Nopet carpet allows visitors and staff to select a seat in a pet-friendly or pet-free space, making the experience comfortable for them. Plenty of plants ensure dogs feel calm in the office environment. Leashes can be put away for the day as people and pets enter the workplace.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mdphR5Z8cT4\/YIEQtZsX-_I\/AAAAAAAAt9Q\/TOo8YBdKmowrP69fwK6t9bsYHqRnSkR7wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1500\/Mars%2BPetcare%2BFuture%2Bof%2BWork_Dog%2BSlide%2B-%2BPet-friendly%2Bareas%2Bin%2Bthe%2Boffice.tif\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"942\" data-original-width=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mdphR5Z8cT4\/YIEQtZsX-_I\/AAAAAAAAt9Q\/TOo8YBdKmowrP69fwK6t9bsYHqRnSkR7wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Mars%2BPetcare%2BFuture%2Bof%2BWork_Dog%2BSlide%2B-%2BPet-friendly%2Bareas%2Bin%2Bthe%2Boffice.tif\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E● \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDog slide\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cspan\u003E– dogs will have fun sliding down – or, running back up this office innovation. The downwards slide or upwards ramp prevents dogs from using the stairs, which smaller puppies, older dogs and particular breeds with longer spines can have trouble with. Resting locations make great use of the wall space under the slide.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-oZnQg2RsiP4\/YIN27fcDR3I\/AAAAAAAAuCY\/fDR2HvDVFwINw_vlXOzezf4hj-tnRYzZACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1500\/Mars%2BPetcare%2BVision%2Bfor%2BPet-Friendly%2BFuture%2BWorkplaces%2B-%2BKitchen.jpg\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"942\" data-original-width=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-oZnQg2RsiP4\/YIN27fcDR3I\/AAAAAAAAuCY\/fDR2HvDVFwINw_vlXOzezf4hj-tnRYzZACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Mars%2BPetcare%2BVision%2Bfor%2BPet-Friendly%2BFuture%2BWorkplaces%2B-%2BKitchen.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E● \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKitchen\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cspan\u003E– clear walls allow dogs to see their owners and feel calm. Their kitchen space contains self-dispensing dog treat canisters. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E● \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMeeting room\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cspan\u003E– clear walls allow pets to see their owners and feel comfortable in the space. Beds outside the room give dogs a place to sit, or play. The fenced area is designed to contain the dogs in a space nearby their owners meeting, while still giving them area to roam freely.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BqvbhtYEucA\/YIN4TjY9eWI\/AAAAAAAAuCg\/pwcAhGCfT7MgBVsrVy2cGAWMnntBKcvxwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1500\/Mars%2BPetcare%2BVision%2Bfor%2Bpet-friendly%2Bworkspaces%2B-%2BMeeting%2BRoom.tif\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"942\" data-original-width=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BqvbhtYEucA\/YIN4TjY9eWI\/AAAAAAAAuCg\/pwcAhGCfT7MgBVsrVy2cGAWMnntBKcvxwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Mars%2BPetcare%2BVision%2Bfor%2Bpet-friendly%2Bworkspaces%2B-%2BMeeting%2BRoom.tif\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout the Research Audience:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E● 1,013 respondents – 49% male and 51% female \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E● Proportionate age and geographical split \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E○ Age – 30% Millennials, 27% Gen X, 26% Boomers, 11% Gen Z and 6% Silent Generation \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E○ Location – 32% NSW, 25% VIC, 21% QLD, 10% WA, 8% SA, 2% TAS, 2% ACT and \u0026lt;0 NT – in total, 64% respondents from metropolitan cities, and 36% from regional locations \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E● All respondents work indoors\/in an office environment \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E● All adults over the age of 18 years \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E● A total of 21 questions were asked including qualifying demographic questions and content-based questions \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E● Research conducted by \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPure Profile\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E in March 2021 \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAdditional findings \u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E● \u003Cb\u003EAustralian employees claim the key benefits of pets in the workplace include: \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E○ Better work-life balance – with employees taking more walks, more frequently (27%) \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E○ Better relationships with colleagues (15%) \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E○ Better productivity as employees aren’t worried about their pet’s welfare\/being home alone (15%) \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E○ Better focus on work by having pets around them (13%) \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E● \u003Cb\u003EDetail on Australian pet ownership overall includes: \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E○ Three-quarters (74%) confirmed they were pet parents currently; of them: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E■ 54% own a dog \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E■ 25% own a cat \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E■ 11% own a dog and cat \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E■ 10% own multiple pets \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E○ The most common ways Australians became pet parents were via: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E■ A breeder (40%) \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E■ Adoption from a shelter (30%) \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E■ Being gifted a pet from a loved one (15%) \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E■ A pet store (14%) \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E○ In terms of 2020, one-quarter of Aussies became a new pet owner during the year, of which: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E■ In particular, twice as many males (36%) than females (17%) became new pet parents \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E■ Gen X were the most enthusiastic, representing one-in-three of all new pet owners \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E● \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003EAustralian pet ownership in 2020: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E○ The majority of Australians (52%) said restrictions gave them more time in their day to care for a pet \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E○ A further 20% of the nation said they became a pet parent because they ‘just felt 2020 was the right time’ \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E○ A further 20% said they wanted a companion to combat loneliness (10%) or ease stress and anxiety (10%) \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E● \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003EAustralian employers and pets in the office \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E○ One-in-five employers allowed pets in the office \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E○ 50% of all employees said pet-friendly policies directly impacted their decision in taking a new job \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E○ 70% of the Gen Z cohort claimed pet-friendly offices are a priority in their decision making \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 22nd April 2021\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/1773995125471985589\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/04\/a-vision-for-pet-friendly-future.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/1773995125471985589"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/1773995125471985589"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/04\/a-vision-for-pet-friendly-future.html","title":"A Vision for Pet-Friendly Future Workplaces in Australia"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Of4wMB5LMr8\/YIN1_xmiWvI\/AAAAAAAAuCQ\/CFZMpYljXpkSspp6jg_emf0-xofYTfAJQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s72-c\/Mars%2BPetcare%2BVision%2Bfor%2Bpet-friendly%2Bworkplaces%2B-%2BReception%2BArea.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});