Many of us welcomed new puppies to our families over the last few years, as the Kennel Club has seen dog ownership reach record levels – around one-in-three UK households now has at least one four-legged friends.
Part of the reason is the fact that many more people now work from home – making it easier to look after a four-legged friend.
For those who do need to go into the office, many workplaces have now become more pet-friendly to accomodate their employees’ pups.
And the UK Kennel Club have some insightful research on why you should take a dog to the office, with 70 per cent of people sayingthat dogs alleviate stress in the workplace, 67 per cent of people saying that dogs make the atmosphere more friendly, and 51 per cent of people saying that dogs improve morale and job satisfaction.
But not all dog breeds make the perfect office mate – with the range of attributes required to be more of a help than a hindrance.
WIth this in mind, natural dog food brand Barking Heads’ dog behaviourist Adem Fehmi has come up with the best dogs to bring into work with you.
Here’s his top 13.
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9. Golden Retriever
Golden Retrievers are intelligent and outgoing, making them extremely popular both as pets and service dogs. But given how amiable and well-mannered they are, they’re a great addition to an office environment. That warming smile will keep the morale high whilst having an occasional nose ‘boop’ here and there too. They’re prone to heavy shedding in the warmer months, so if you’re bringing yours to work, make sure to give them a good brush before arriving. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
10. Pug
In many ways, pugs are the perfect office companion. They’re low-energy and spend much of their day napping, only needing short bursts of exercise as opposed to long walks. Plus, an air-conditioned office might actually help with their tendency to overheat. They’re extremely affectionate and will easily befriend your colleagues, although their snoring may be an issue. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
11. Miniature Schnauzer
Schnauzers are another breed that can be very independent, making them a great choice for the office. That said, they may become quite vocal when bored, so you must ensure to pay them some attention throughout the day. Enrichment toys can also be a great solution to keeping your furry friend busy whilst you are heads-down. Small enough to fit under a desk, but tenacious and loyal, mini schnauzers can make a particularly good office pal. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
12. Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Easily trained and much gentler than their misleading reputation suggests, Staffies are playful, intelligent, and extremely fond of human company. Their outgoing disposition makes them an ideal choice for the office, although they need plenty of exercise, so make sure you can take them for a good walk over lunch. Although, warning, those puppy dog eyes may distract a little too often! Photo: Canva/Getty Images