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Working from home with your dog sounds like a dream come true. Working the day away with your loyal dog curled up at your feet, patiently waiting for you to finish your day. But wait just a second! As a business owner with a home office and four rescue dogs, I can promise it doesn’t typically work out so nicely. While I wouldn’t trade working with my pups for the world, there are oftentimes I have a member of our team drop by for some playtime or a walk. Why? Just check out the top five reasons why you need a professional dog walker when working from home:
1. Dogs Don’t Make Productive Coworkers
If you’ve worked in an office, you’ve probably never been mid-phone conversation with a potential client when your coworker runs by with your good dress shoe in his mouth. It’s also safe to say office-dwelling coworkers have never looked you in the eye and peed on the floor because you were working on that spreadsheet just a little too long. While being able to spend the workday with your pets is enjoyable, it also creates some very unique challenges!
Hiring a dog walker while you are working from home can help keep your pup on a schedule so you don’t have to think about it. Young puppy? Let your pet care specialist stop by every few hours to take care of the frequent potty breaks. Energetic breed? Let your dog walker take them on an adventure to burn off some of that energy!
2. Keep Your Dog’s Routine On Track
Pets are creatures of habit and thrive on routine – anyone with a food-driven dog or cat knows how great that internal clock is when dinnertime rolls around! If your dog is used to having a walk every day around lunchtime, he will be expecting it whether or not you have a day full of work.
By hiring a dog walker when working from home, you will guarantee Rover gets a break to release his energy, break up his day, and keep him on his regular schedule.
3. Dogs Can Be Loud At the Worst Times
Imagine that you’re in the middle of that ever-so-important conference call when something catches your eye out the window. Oh no – it’s the mailman! Your dog leaps into action, barking his head off to save the day and scare him off. While your dog thinks he is helping, the attendees of your conference call might be a little upset by the interruption.
Scheduling a dog walker during important meetings while working at your home office can prevent distractions before they happen. He gets some exercise, and you get peace and quiet even if the neighborhood cat walks by. It’s a win-win!
Did you know that we offer professional dog training? If you need additional support after you’ve hired a dog walker, we can help you! Our private training sessions are perfect for learning proper leash-walking skills and ways to reduce barking and remain calm while you work from home.
4. Give Yourself a Break When Working From Home
Ah, you’ve finally completed that project you’ve spent all morning on. It’s time for lunch and a little time to decompress. Until you stand up and your dog runs over with those puppy dog eyes and his favorite toy in his mouth. You ignore your rumbling stomach and head out to the yard to throw a tennis ball 30 times, even if it’s cold, raining, or snowing… your dog doesn’t care! Then you come in, wipe off muddy paws, freshen their water, and give them a treat. Next thing you know, it’s time to get back to work, and you’re eating a piece of bread with peanut butter on it for lunch. That’s not good!
Knowing Rover has planned dedicated playtime with his dog walker will allow you to relax and take the break time that is essential for rejuvenating your mind, improving work performance, and maintaining mental health.
5. Know Someone’s Always Got Your Tail
When having a dog walker come for a visit on a weekly or daily basis, your dog and their pet care professional will become fast friends. You will be able to rest assured knowing you have someone who cares for your pup like you do and knows his personality and routine. As many pet parents know, this is an extremely important relationship to have.
By hiring a dog walker when working from home, you’ll never wonder who will care for your pet in the case of a last-minute emergency, day trip, vacation, or if you do find yourself back in an office position. Your walker has your tail!
A Dog Walker is an Invaluable Asset for Your Home Office
While working from home with your dogs can be one of the best decisions you’ll make, it certainly can throw you some curve balls. Your dog will love to have you for the day and doesn’t understand what “work” really is! Consider hiring a professional dog walker (psst.. that’s us!) when working from home to take some pressure off of you and keep your dog exercised and stimulated. Your boss and team members will thank you!
To learn how RCO Pet Care’s team of professional pet care specialists in Middlebury, Naugatuck, Newington, Oxford, Prospect, Southbury, Terryville, Thomaston, Waterbury, Watertown, Woodbury, and surrounding areas in Connecticut can help you care for your pets, check out our services, contact us or call us at (203) 641-2428.
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Jessica graduated magna cum laude with her Bachelor’s of Science in Animal Science from the University of Connecticut in 2015. Her animal-centered coursework here included courses in animal behavior, health and disease management, anatomy and physiology, basic through advanced nutrition and feeding, genetics, comparative exercise physiology, endocrinology, reproductive physiology and equine science.
Her resume also boasts hands-on work experience managing horse farms, working with animals ranging from prairie dogs and bison to South American Primates at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, as well as care, training and management of domestic animals from hamsters to cows.
Outside of RCO, Jessica is the dog mom of five (Rocco, Luna, Owl, River and Peanut), enjoys reading, walking and training her own dogs, visiting Disney World and pursuing further educational opportunities.
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