inboundsalesrep

SDR

How do people feel about dogs in the office?

About a week and a half ago someone's dog came in and took a hot Stanley steamer right next to my desk. The owner was in a meeting so I had to sit there and just take it out of principle. Should there be a certain trained checklist a dog has to follow to be allowed in the office?

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Chep

WR Officer

Bitcoin Adoption Specialist

I'd be hot if I were in your shoes. I know barging in meetings is not cool, but how is one supposed to cold call with a hot stanley next to them.

inboundsalesrep

Politicker

SDR

It definitely made the calls a little warmer

Chep

WR Officer

Bitcoin Adoption Specialist

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I am dead

hurtscuzimold

Opinionated

Dude abiding

This meeting escalated quickly

No_ty

Politicker

Sales Dir.

lmao

MrMotivation

Politicker

Sales

I think people overestimate how well behaved their dogs are. If the dog isnt quiet 99% of the time, it shouldn't be in the office

poweredbycaffeine

WR Lieutenant

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I stopped bringing my dog in because he simply wasn't ready to be there. He was always on alert, barked during a conference call or two, and made it hard for me to focus because he was 2 years old and really wanted to play. It's not for every dog, and it's not for every dog owner.

inboundsalesrep

Politicker

SDR

At least you can realize that, the dog has been in multiple times after. He's probably a multiple offender

poweredbycaffeine

WR Lieutenant

☕️

The worst thing was my VPs dog pissed all over the office and he habitually denied it was his dog. There were a dozen in the building at any time, so he could get away with the charade, but it made me SO mad.

No_ty

Politicker

Sales Dir.

bark time

Rallier

Politicker

SDR Manager and Consultant

Mostly sounds like an inattentive owner. I love dogs, I think I'd just want some rules set in place before people bring their dogs in.

TheSolicitorGeneral

Politicker

Small Market AE

No dogs in the office over here. I believe you should be able to cut loose a little bit in the office, but having animals running around is too much. It’s a professional environment.. and there ain’t nothing professional about a yuge steamer right next to your desk

Whosaidit

Politicker

Business Development Representative

How big was the dog?

inboundsalesrep

Politicker

SDR

I was more concerned about the size of the steamer

Sgt_Trollingham

Valued Contributor

Business Development Director

I guess it's a proxy for size of the Stanley.

hurtscuzimold

Opinionated

Dude abiding

Hahaha

sugardaddy

Politicker

🍬

Haha! Myself, I’m also concerned sometimes about my streamer. But then I remember that i ate Mexican food last night.

Dogs at office is a big plus! If they are ready for it.

TheRealPezDog

Notable Contributor

Account Manager

This is hilarious, I'd maybe pick up the Stanley and put it on their desk?

inboundsalesrep

Politicker

SDR

Its open floor concept so seems like a lose lose

hurtscuzimold

Opinionated

Dude abiding

Please lord let this happen in real life

MontBlanc

Notable Contributor

Senior Account Executive

Nobody cares about people with dog allergies...

hurtscuzimold

Opinionated

Dude abiding

This is encyclopedic truth

AinslieStreet

Politicker

Sales Consultant

Okay, so I work in the veterinary space. Dogs in the office is a given in my industry. Every office I’ve been in has had dogs. That said, because we’re in the veterinary space, everyone is generally well-educated in how to train and handle dogs so there are rarely problems. There’s occasional drama, but it’s mostly under control. That said, because of our industry, we all wouldn’t be all that upset or surprised by a dog taking a dump at our desks. Lolol

aussiebro

Opinionated

Strategic Account Manager

Dogs are like BDRs - I'd like them to be sitting next to me at all times, but I'd prefer they go bark at someone else 📞

Kinonez

Celebrated Contributor

War Room Enthusiast

Now that I work from home, my dog is always at the office!

Lambda

Tycoon

Sales Consultant

creates distractions, my personal perspective

Upper_Class_SaaS

Politicker

Account Executive

I worked in an office where it was dog friendly and they were also going through "hyper growth" which meant everybody & they mama was bringing their dog into the office. Let's just say it didn't go well

DrSmallprint

Politicker

Account Executive

Clearly you should have taken a bigger dump next to him to re establish dominance

CPfor3

Opinionated

Business Development Representative

How big was the stanley?

inboundsalesrep

Politicker

SDR

Bigger than the dog

CharmingSalesGal

Politicker

Account Executive

I loveeeee doggies in the office but I always trust that my coworkers aren't asshats bringing in untrained dogs. Maybe the human should stay home next time.

braintank

Politicker

Enterprise Account Executive

Unpopular opinion but I don't like dogs. Thus, I fucking hate dogs in the office.

Sgt_Trollingham

Valued Contributor

Business Development Director

You are a fascinating specimen. Can I ask why?

braintank

Politicker

Enterprise Account Executive

They smell bad, crave attention, and shit in the office.

Sgt_Trollingham

Valued Contributor

Business Development Director

I have co-workers who fit that description... can I kick them out of the office too?

ChunkyButters

Tycoon

Dogs allowed, but have to be trained.

Whenever there is a meeting my dog is in the office or room with me so I can watch them. They are not my coworkers concern. The owner should make sure the dog is walked and has taken care of business before/during work in an appropriate place. Accidents do happen, just kinda risk with a dog friendly office. How the owner and team handle it is really a big indicator if dogs should be in the office.

That said, I was running a demo once and two dogs ran under my desk and ripped the monitors off my desk.

braintank

Politicker

Enterprise Account Executive

Accidents don't happen when there are no dogs in the office.

ChunkyButters

Tycoon

I mean....duh.

If your company allows dogs, you just need to understand this might happen.

hurtscuzimold

Opinionated

Dude abiding

Is this supposed to be ironic? Only way no accident occurs in this war room is if we’re wearing diapers

braintank

Politicker

Enterprise Account Executive

Animal shit in the office is not a risk I'm willing to take.

LegacySales

Politicker

Account Executive

I'm not a fan of dogs at the office. Amazon pays their corporate doggy day care people much more than warehouse people for good reason.

detectivegibbles

Politicker

Sales Director

Dogs 100% in office. But if they’re not trained then no go.

hurtscuzimold

Opinionated

Dude abiding

I mean half the time I feel like I’m not wanted in the office. How come old shitpants gets to come in and steal all the love.

hurtscuzimold

Opinionated

Dude abiding

I had to clean up after my own dog this morning and I’m pretty sure it ruined my day. Just saying lol.

hauru.sales

Celebrated Contributor

Sales Enthusiast

First aid for stress

SaaSguy

Tycoon

Account Executive

No dogs allowed in the new office. At my last gig I hear a trickle and look down and my colleagues 15 year old blind/deaf/arthritic shitzu is peeing on my desk...

AlphaCharlie

Arsonist

Account executive

Dogs are life!! I'd take mine anyday!

Meetingsetter

Politicker

SDR

I like the thought but in reality if my dog had an accident or another dog attacked mine or god forbid someone hurt my dog accidentally it would be messy quickly. Probably best to keep em seperated

BigBentos

Good Citizen

Just a regular BDM

Not sure how I'd feel about somones mutt dropping bombs at my feet while I try to explain to someone how my product will bring them one step closer to the eternal happiness they've always dreamed of #SellTheDream<3

bareknuckles

Valued Contributor

CEO of my kitchen table

Love dogs in the office personally. I think they brighten up the day but I would have a "steamer and you're out" policy.

Incognito

WR Officer

Master of Disaster

Just no. Bring on all the cats, though. They’re quiet, they eliminate their waste in an acceptable area at all times, are unobtrusive, handle pest control and I’m 100% a proud crazy cat lady.

SignThis_SalesGirl

Good Citizen

Director of Business Development

I'm prepared for my team to not get anything done that day. 😂

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