The dog in the home office is a big challenge for many dog owners. Read here how to best arrange the job with your dog.
The corona pandemic and increasing digitization have established working in the home office.
For many dog owners, however, there have been many challenges since the Corona year.
It is also an unfamiliar and new situation for four-legged friends when suddenly their master or mistress is at home all day.
Of course, this does not mean that dog owners will have more time for their dog.
But home office and dog can be reconciled just like a full-time job and the four-legged friend *.
This article provides tips for working from home with a dog.
Dog in the home office: 8 tips for the working day
The home office eliminates the daily commute to work, which saves you time.
Use this saved time for a long walk with the dog.
Only a busy dog is a happy dog.
Fresh air and exercise are not only good for you, your four-legged friend can also relax afterwards.
By the way, such a start is not only recommended for the home office.
The sleeping place for the dog should be as comfortable and healthy as people want to sit at work.
Create a place of retreat for your four-legged friend and he will quickly learn: Relaxation without the attention of the owner or mistress is the order of the day at this place.
Do you have an important appointment that requires maximum attention and concentration?
Teach your dog a new command so that it remains quietly in place for half an hour.
Give your dog something to chew on.
Chewing relaxes dogs.
Many people bought pets during the corona pandemic.
The following applies: Make sure that your home office is dog-proof.
Puppies in particular want to play and explore the world, nibble on everything and throw all objects around.
Just stupid when suddenly the laptop flies through the apartment.
Do not leave small objects lying around that can be swallowed.
Make the study a taboo zone.
Alternatives to the home office: A working day in another location will not only be good for you.
If you can go back to the office, then you should take this opportunity.
Take your dog with you if the company allows.
Or is there another care option, such as a dog day care center?
Four-legged friends are also dependent on social contacts.
So don't leave your dog alone for too long.
Lunch break?
Get some fresh air!
Use the lunch break to play or go for a walk.
Anyone who was outside longer in the morning can shorten the lunch break.
Of course, this also applies in the opposite case.
Make use of your own low performance!
Are you in a hole and not getting any further?
Use this for a short break with your dog.
Why don't you teach him a few tricks or continue your dog training.
Generally create a work routine!
In this way, you and the dog can adjust to exactly when you need to concentrate and when there are pats.
The dog needs a clear plan and discipline even when working from home.
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Dog owners should know that by now.
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Your dog must be busy in the home office.
Then he will retreat to places to relax and you can concentrate on your work.
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Dog in the home office: advantages and disadvantages
The dog does not have to stay at home alone during your working hours.
You have more time for your four-legged friend, which generally helps the relationship between you and the dog.
You spend your lunch break in the fresh air with lots of exercise.
You can take small breaks to exercise with your dog.
Dogs can be a nuisance during phone calls or video calls.
The dog is bored and distracts you from working.
Puppies in particular are curious and want to sniff and nibble on everything.
Office supplies can break.
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