Take your dog to work day!

By: DogTrekker Staff

A vibrant dog park bathed in sunlight features abundant greenery with mature trees, offering ample shade for leisurely outdoor activities. In the distance is a well-equipped playground that presents an additional activity area. An inviting picnic table spreads out nearby, ideal for enjoying meals al fresco or taking relaxing breaks from play. A neatly-placed trash bin aids in maintaining the park's cleanliness for everyone's enjoyment. Dominating the scene is a generously wide dirt path gracefully curving through the expanse of grass, promising exploratory walks and lively fetch games.

Photo by Devn.

Things may seem a little different around the office on the Friday after Father’s Day; it’s Take Your Dog To Work Day!

dog napping — *Napping dog. Photo Credit: Dave Schumaker (CC)*

Created by Pet Sitters International (PSI) to celebrate the great companions dogs make and promote their adoptions, this event encourages employers to experience the joys of pets in the workplace for one day to support their local pet community.

An estimated 300 businesses participated in the inaugural celebration of TYDTW Day. Since that time, America’s love affair with pets and interest in TYDTW Day has grown to an all-time high.

water cooler dog — *Dog and the water cooler. Photo Credit: Jocelyn Durston (CC)*

If your employer agrees to participate in this event and welcomes your four-legged best friend to accompany you to the office on Friday, June 24, your work day may be filled with belly rubs, lots of napping and an overall less stressful, more relaxing (and fun) work environment.

Check out PSI’s 7 Tips to Ensure Your Dog Doesn’t Get “Fired” on TYDTWDay® to prepare for this event.