I think it's irksome when my co-workers talk.

Gives everybody a place to put the blame when they fart.

My wife and I are both allergic to dog and cat dander. No thanks.
And get off my lawn.

Only co-workers voice who I find irksome is the 350# 62 year old lady. McDonalds put cheese on her burgers the other day and everyone that sits around her got the distinct pleasure of listening to her call said McDonalds and scream at them for putting cheese on the burger. I couldn't help but think you don't get to be that fat without loving cheese but whatever. She also leaves for hours at a time for her myriad doctor appointments, all while pretty much doing about 10% of the work anyone else does.

/God I hate that whale.

This article doesn't change the fact that is irksome to hear my coworkers talk about their dogs, especially the females who have no kids and think dogs are their children and have publicly stated "when a dog dies, it's like losing a child". Have 3 kids and 2 grandkids and don't talk about them as much as these gals talk about their dogs. Have two dogs myself, both cuter than this one. Want to hear about them? I didn't think so.

Love dogs, keep them out of my office. You're welcome to bring them to my house to play.

Sometimes you just have to be subtle about introducing the subject.

What's really irksome is when the dog ends up being more productive than many of the human co-workers in the office.

viciousbackyardkiller: This article doesn't change the fact that is irksome to hear my coworkers talk about their dogs, especially the females who have no kids and think dogs are their children and have publicly stated "when a dog dies, it's like losing a child". Have 3 kids and 2 grandkids and don't talk about them as much as these gals talk about their dogs. Have two dogs myself, both cuter than this one. Want to hear about them? I didn't think so.

(CSB Time)

Once I was with my mom at a Bed, Bath and Beyond when this older couple pulls up behind us with a baby carriage at the register. Curious, because I like babies, I took a peek to see two Bichon frise sitting in the carriage all cuddled up in baby blankets. I say nothing. Eh, it's kooky. But then the husband takes the carriage and says, "I'm taking the kids to the car." He goes off leaving the wife behind. The wife turns to my mom and says, "Don't you just love your pets more than your own children?" Mind you, I am standing next to my mom and there's no mistaking, I look like her. No question that I am her daughter. Mom says nothing but gives me a, "This lady is cuckoo is Coco Puffs" look.

If they are like this public. I wonder how they are in private. And I wonder if they have kids how did they treat them.

(/CSB Time)

MutinousDoug: My wife and I are both allergic to dog and cat dander. No thanks.
And get off my lawn.

I hear ya. If my boss starts allowing pets at work I'm just going to burn poison ivy and tell them their allergic reaction is worth the stress relief it provides for me.

my dog is smarter than most of the people I work with. my only concern is that if I took him to work with me, he would be promoted to manager.

Office worker problems

Sad thing is, they might be housetrained better than some of my coworkers.

//even sadder, that comment is farkin serious.
//some people can't apparently hit a toilet at point blank range.

I have a pet supply/grooming shop and you wouldn't believe how inconsiderate some people are with their pets. The idiots who think their dog doesn't belong on a leash, the people who ignore the fact that their dog is pissing on everything. The ones who think a 20 foot trip wire of a Flexi is a leash but then let their dog wrap around everything. People who bring dogs into public that they know will bite. Letting their dogs smell my baby even tho "this is the first baby he's ever seen, I didn't know how he'd react" People who bring their parvo ridden puppies in to see if we have an herbal remedy for them. Can you tell I've been working 6 days a week for 5 years?

I imagine these types of dramas would ratchet up stress to negate the beneficial aspects of having pets in the office. I mean can you imagine the office drama queen/kings if a pet jumped on them w/ muddy paws and ruined a pair of pants?

I'd rather hear dog stories than kid stories.

/Seriously.

Friend of mine is a nurse. She used to work in a dr's office. Said doctor was very involved with the local SPCA community, and politically connected. She had several dogs.

Said dogs were, more days than not, hanging around in the doctors office. Not corralled in a back room...they had the run of the place.

No thanks, lady. If I go to the doctors office and see any animal other than something swimming in a fish tank, I'm leaving.

Jebus Criminey, what the hell is up with all the petty dog-hate in this thread?

If you don't like dogs/cats, that's your choice--but it doesn't speak well of you as a person.
If you feel it necessary to go around telling people that you don't like dogs/cats, particularly if you're trying to get a rise out of people (like here), there's something wrong inside your head.

/Of course there are people out there who take their pet affection too far. That doesn't justify or require any vitriol toward the animals themselves.

Lochsteppe: Jebus Criminey, what the hell is up with all the petty dog-hate in this thread?

Who are you referring to? What dog hate?

Barking, whining, tracked in dirt, dirty buttholes dragged over the carpet, worms and fleas, dander, shedding, stinky hide, shiat and piss on the floor, scratching, chewing computer cords, shiat-eating-grinning fools eagerly running out and leaving work to "take care of the dog" ....fark. Who wouldn't want that in the workplace. How would that not raise productivity. Kee-rist.

Not to mention the butthurt dog lovers and their spite for anybody that doesn't kiss their stupid dogs ass. Fark them and the dog they rode in on.

I love all animals, but it is so funny that so many dog owners think their dog is a person, understands English, and would never annoy anyone.

alowishus: Lochsteppe: Jebus Criminey, what the hell is up with all the petty dog-hate in this thread?

Who are you referring to? What dog hate?

Upon further review, it looks like I was mixing this thread together in my brain with another article I was reading in a different tab. My apologies; I will now go get more coffee and maybe a nap.

Lochsteppe: alowishus: Lochsteppe: Jebus Criminey, what the hell is up with all the petty dog-hate in this thread?

Who are you referring to? What dog hate?

Upon further review, it looks like I was mixing this thread together in my brain with another article I was reading in a different tab. My apologies; I will now go get more coffee and maybe a nap.

Or maybe you're just psychic.

WeenerGord: Barking, whining, tracked in dirt, dirty buttholes dragged over the carpet, worms and fleas, dander, shedding, stinky hide, shiat and piss on the floor, scratching, chewing computer cords, shiat-eating-grinning fools eagerly running out and leaving work to "take care of the dog" ....fark. Who wouldn't want that in the workplace. How would that not raise productivity. Kee-rist.

WeenerGord: Not to mention the butthurt dog lovers and their spite for anybody that doesn't kiss their stupid dogs ass. Fark them and the dog they rode in on.

Meh. I don't hate dogs, but I'm definitely a cat person. A lot of dogs scare me, especially if they're big or bark or jump (ESPECIALLY jumping). I would feel very very uncomfortable with a dog in the office. This just seems like a bad idea.

alowishus: Or maybe you're just psychic.

Or maybe he was just asking for it.

Communist_Manifesto: Only co-workers voice who I find irksome is the 350# 62 year old lady. McDonalds put cheese on her burgers the other day and everyone that sits around her got the distinct pleasure of listening to her call said McDonalds and scream at them for putting cheese on the burger. I couldn't help but think you don't get to be that fat without loving cheese but whatever. She also leaves for hours at a time for her myriad doctor appointments, all while pretty much doing about 10% of the work anyone else does.

/God I hate that whale.

Well spoken. I too suffered at the hands of an employee who was promoted via the "Leg Up" program. She was the author of such classics as "I've been going to the same chiropractor for 10 years. He's the only one that can cure me."

I'd love to bring my dog into work, she's well behaved and gets along with people. I just worry about that one coworker who finds every excuse possible to ignore work would constantly be in my office playing with the dog and not doing his job.

/no dogs in the server room please

Chibi Shinigami: Meh. I don't hate dogs, but I'm definitely a cat person. A lot of dogs scare me, especially if they're big or bark or jump (ESPECIALLY jumping). I would feel very very uncomfortable with a dog in the office. This just seems like a bad idea.

Here's a tip. If a big dog jumps on you, bring your knee up sharply and knee them in the chest, as hard as you can. Don't hold back, really punch them with it. Couple of good hits and they will figure out not to jump on you again.

If it's a little yappy dog that jumps on you, unfortunately, you will have to kick it off.

Dog lovers, if you don't want your animal kneed or kicked, then teach it some farking manners.

georgehwbush: I love all animals, but it is so funny that so many dog owners think their dog is a person, understands English, and would never annoy anyone.

Not only does my dog understand English; he understands german too. He's a better person than most people are; he never says anything mean, cruel or petty about anyone. The only creatures he annoys are squirrels, cats and other small varmints.

/ my dog is smarter than your honor student
// he fetches beer from the fridge too
/ best dog ever

puppypants: nobody would get any work done if i brought my dogs to work

And drool. I forgot about the drool and saliva and noseprints everywhere. Thanks pants.

Summer Glau's Love Slave: I'd rather hear dog stories than kid stories.

/Seriously.

Agreed.

Also I'd much prefer co-workers bring dogs to the office than their kids as most dogs are quieter and better behaved than children.

That said, neither of those really belong in the workplace. (unless you work in a park).

mekki:
(CSB Time)

Once I was with my mom at a Bed, Bath and Beyond when this older couple pulls up behind us with a baby carriage at the register. Curious, because I like babies, I took a peek to see two Bichon frise sitting in the carriage all cuddled up in baby blankets. I say nothing. Eh, it's kooky. But then the husband takes the carriage and says, "I'm taking the kids to the car." He goes off leaving the wife behind. The wife turns to my mom and says, "Don't you just love your pets more than your own children?" Mind you, I am standing next to my mom and there's no mistaking, I look like her. No question that I am her daughter. Mom says nothing but gives me a, "This lady is cuckoo is Coco Puffs" look.

If they are like this public. I wonder how they are in private. And I wonder if they have kids how did they treat them.

(/CSB Time)

Eh, I'd just assume they had major fertility problems and were using dogs as a substitute. That would be for the best, really, with the couple in your story.

I'd love to work in an office with a dog.

/as long as it wasn't one of mine
//I love them, but they are truly terrible creatures

Dogs and children fall into the same category for me: I love my own, but I'm not really interested in yours. And neither should be brought to the office.

Geez. One of the reasons I go to work is to get away from my wife's dogs.

/another good reason is to make enough money to feed the little bastards

The article did state that people are usually pretty good about knowing if their dog would misbehave at their work place. Of course, there are the inconsiderate people who bring their misbehaved dogs anyways.

For the allergy concerned, I've always wondered about this-they biatch about people bringing dogs ANYWHERE, but look at service dogs! I've never seen a service dog that isn't a shedding breed, or one that could cause allergies for some people. And again, of course, that certainly doesn't mean there aren't service dogs who are not as allergy-inducing.

/used to be dog walker and pet sitter
//loves dogs :)

I bring my dog into work sometimes. There are only two other people in the office so we get lonely and he is good company.

He's also always clean and exercised when I bring him in, so unless someone calls him or brings a toy he lays on his bed napping.

Red Shirt Blues: This is such a retarded idea. I think I am the only one on my street without a dog. Dogs are animals, not people. I don't want to interact with your dog. I don't want to hear about your dog. I am sick of hearing your dog bark. Stop talking to your dog like it is a child, it's a farking dog. And stop congregating with the other dog worshipers on the corner and cackle about your dogs at farking 6:30 in the goddam morning. And stop pushing local ordinances to allow you to bring your dog into restaurants, shops and now work. I don't want to be near your dog. If I want to enjoy the stink of your animal I will go to your house which now smells like dog. Yes it does, no matter what you think and no matter how you swear you keep your dog and house clean.

Don't even get me started on farking cats.


You like to fark cats??? You're sick.

;)

I could just imagine bringing a dog to work. And watch both the archivist and the collections manager suffer brain aneurysms when they see animals in the museum.

There are plenty of barking dogs in my neighborhood that I wish people would take to work.

Dog at work.
Everyone biatches and moans when I don't bring her to the office.
We have a swing gate so she can't jump on and bite the customers.

I'm so unique, I have a ferret. Let me tell you about ferrets for the next 20 minutes.

/I don't have a ferret.

At a previous job, people brought their dogs to work if they had to work on the weekend. The dogs and people behaved themselves, and nobody had a problem with it. The company was small, though, and we didn't have anybody who was allergic to animals or a histrionic drama queen. That'd never work in my current job; the office has too many people in it.

Summer Glau's Love Slave: I'd rather hear dog stories than kid stories.

/Seriously.

Seconded.