I heard that dogs decrease stress just having them there.
Personally, I don’t think it’s professional. I wouldn’t allow it at work.
EDIT: I just realised how devastating it would be when it dies. That would be very hard if people became genuinely attached.
No
A dog at the office could be messy, loud and distracting
Agree, not a good idea.
shareYou'd need a lazy old dog.
shareA big fish tank would be better.
shareLike this guy--who appears a couple of time as an office--in this case factory--dog.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=El8q0gg54Dk&t=2m6s
No, my boss needs to work from home more often.
shareI worked in a few that had bikes.
shareDepends on the dog and the office. Especially if it's a seeing eye-dog, which is necessary to the worker. But I generally don't like it, since most people in the office would be distracted (whether nervous or interested in the dog) and the dog would likely be stuck in one spot all day.
shareNo. I'm not a pet person and don't want some animal spreading its filth around my work area.
shareI have a cat in my office.
He sometimes presses buttons on the keyboard
I used to have a mouse near my computer.
shareI strong case for - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MYEPptXcg0
I have mixed feelings. I love dogs, but maybe he/she would be a distraction. It totally depends on the office and the people.