On Working Dogs

Every couple of weeks we put Teddybux to work! Well not literally. He just comes to work with me at the animation studio I work at in Glendale, CA. He's not the only dog put to work at the office, so there's a little bit of play time mixed into the day.

We bring along Teddybux's water bowl, treats, blanket and a couple of toys to play with so that he won't get bored. He hangs out in my cubicle most of the day but gets to get out and explore during lunch and break times.

While Teddybux loves being by my side he is not entirely a fan of going to work. For one there are not nearly enough play breaks or cuddle breaks, all people do there is work work work. Secondly, the work day is way too long. In a perfect world Teddybux would be off the clock by noon. (A perfect world for all of us, really)  For me having Teddybux can be a little distracting, it's hard to focus on work when you have such a cute puppy wanting to play.

There are some plus sides to going to work, lots of treats and new people to play with. A chance for Teddybux to get familiar with a new environment. Teddybux enjoys the excitement of hanging out with someone all day instead of sleeping alone in the apartment. Although we are pretty sure he likes that too.  It's a great option for those days where we need to get him out of the apartment and really tire him out.

At the end of the long work day Teddybux is rewarded with some well earned cuddles! What more could a working pup ask for?