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Demands and resources of a long-standing bring-your-dog-to-work program: a constant comparative analysis
Braxton Schieler1, Niwako Ogata2, Leanne O Nieforth3
1Human-Animal Partnerships and Interactions Lab, Department of Comparative Pathobiology, Center for the Human-Animal Bond, College of Veterinary Medicine, John Martinson Honors College, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States.
Frontiers in Public Health
|June 25, 2025
Summary
Bring-your-dog-to-work programs offer emotional and social support, improving employee well-being and work-life balance. However, clear policies are essential to manage potential distractions and ensure program success for workplace wellness.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
Background:
- Companion animals offer social and emotional support.
- Companies are implementing bring-your-dog-to-work programs to enhance employee well-being.
- These programs aim to reduce employee strain and improve workplace wellness outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of a long-standing bring-your-dog-to-work program on workplace well-being.
- To explore how the Dogs at Work Program at a veterinary college affected participant well-being.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving 11 staff and faculty participants.
- Semi-structured interviews were conducted to gather experiences.
- Constant comparative technique was used for data analysis.
Main Results:
- Dogs provided emotional and social support, acting as a workplace resource.
- Increased responsibility and lack of adherence to program rules were identified as demands.
- Positive impacts included pleasant breaks, improved work-life balance, and enhanced social relationships; negative impacts involved potential productivity loss due to distractions.
Conclusions:
- Bring-your-dog-to-work programs show promise for reducing employee strain and improving mental health.
- Well-enforced policies regarding dog behavior and activity are crucial for program success.
- Effective management is key to maximizing benefits and minimizing drawbacks of dogs in the workplace.
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