• Newsletters
  • Subscribe
/
1x
Health

Why pets at work may not be such a bad thing

More and more workplaces are loosening the rules (and leashes) on bringing in pets. Don't get the appeal of a desk-side with Fido?
By Madeline Cravit
Updated November 2, 2012
Add Chatelaine(opens in a new tab)
Puppy, files, dog at work, in tray

More and more workplaces are loosening the rules (and leashes) on bringing in pets. Don't get the appeal of a desk-side with Fido? A study in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management reveals that on days when dogs were in the office, people reported greater job satisfaction and significantly lower stress levels. That's worthy of a tail wag!

Would you like it if animals were allowed at your workplace?

The very best of Chatelaine straight to your inbox.

By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
FILED UNDER:
Healthworkplacedogs
Advertisement
Advertisement
Copy link

More Like This

Ticks Are Becoming More Prevalent In Canada. Here’s How To Protect Yourself
Health

Ticks Are Becoming More Prevalent In Canada. Here’s How To Protect Yourself

Tick happens. An expert weighs in on preventing tick bites—and what to do if you find a tick on you.
“I Dismissed It as Menopause”—One Woman’s Endometrial Cancer Story
Sponsored

“I Dismissed It as Menopause”—One Woman’s Endometrial Cancer Story

When Julia experienced abnormal bleeding and persistent pain, she assumed it was part of aging. Today, she and a medical oncologist are urging women to pay closer attention to symptoms that are too often normalized.
Meet the Women Shaping the Way We Talk About Weight
Sponsored

Meet the Women Shaping the Way We Talk About Weight

Can These Over-The-Counter Drugs Really Provide Perimenopausal Symptom Relief?
Health

Can These Over-The-Counter Drugs Really Provide Perimenopausal Symptom Relief?

The one-two punch of allergy meds and antacids has gone viral online for alleviating the most miserable parts of perimenopause.
Chatelaine Summer 2026 cover, featuring a woman biting into a burger.

Subscribe to Chatelaine!

Sandwiches! Sundaes! Jello shots! Plus the lowdown on the female desire pill, women who hit major life milestones at 50 and guest editor Meredith Shaw's all-Canadian summer lookbook.