Did you know that dogs reduce stress, encourage employers to work longer and harder, promote teamwork and camaraderie and improve employees’ health? No wonder pro-pup workplaces are becoming more and more popular with each passing year!

1. WorkingPerks of
Pro-Pupat a Workplace
Pet Ownership in the U.S.
In 2012, approximately 47% of American households had at least
one dog. Owners with one dog made up 70% and owners with
two dogs made up 20%. That same year, a total of 83.3 million
dogs had homes.
Source-AmericanPetProductsAssociation
Pet-Friendly Companies in the U.S.
Approximately 20% of American businesses allow employees to
bring their pets to work. Here’s a list of 10 notable canine-friendly
companies:
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Dogs Reduce Stress
Employees who are around dogs at the office feel
less stressed than employees who leave their
dogs at home.
Source-VirginiaCommonwealthUniversity
2
Dogs Encourage Employees to Work
Longer, Harder
Businesses that welcome pets at the workplace
found employees were more willing to work
longer hours and take fewer days off work.
Source-AmericanPetProductsManufacturersAssociation
3
Dogs Promote Teamwork and Camaraderie
Having Fido on the job makes coworkers more
likely to get along with and trust one another.
Source-CentralMichiganUniversity
Dogs Improve Employees’ Health
In addition to lowering stress (which can lead to
more serious health problems), dogs can decrease
blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Dogs also
open up opportunities for exercise and social
interaction.
Source-CentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention
- Amazon
- Ben & Jerry’s
- Bissell
- Build-A-Bear Workshop
- Clif Bar
- Etsy
- Google
- HootSuite
- Mashable
- Purina