{"id":242732,"date":"2009-07-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2009-07-21T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/tails-of-the-city-working-like-a-dog-at-least-once-a-year\/"},"modified":"2009-07-21T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2009-07-21T07:00:00","slug":"tails-of-the-city-working-like-a-dog-at-least-once-a-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/tails-of-the-city-working-like-a-dog-at-least-once-a-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Tails of the City: Working Like A Dog (At Least Once a Year)"},"content":{"rendered":"

por Peggy Scott<\/p>\n

\"dog\"<\/a> Kazmere may not be up to snuff on everything about the business world, but he\u2019s definitely top dog when it comes to the \u201carf\u201d of the deal. Part receptionist, creative muse and stress therapist, the winsome 8-year-old Weimaraner could be a poster dog for \u201cTake Your Dog to Work Day\u201d (TYDTWD), created by Pet Sitters International. The annual event, designed to celebrate what great companions dogs make and to encourage their adoptions from local shelters, rescue groups and humane societies, marked its 10th anniversary June 26. Each year, more and more pooches across the country are getting a chance – at least that one day in June – to prove what good working-class dogs they really are.<\/p>\n

Some business owners, such as William Lopez, president of Alternative Strategies, a marketing communications firm in Bankers Hill, not only offer this \u201cpet\u201d perk to their employees, they also participate.
\n \u201cIt\u2019s one of the perks of owning a business,\u201d Lopez said, in reference to bringing his four-footed friend to work. \u201cKaz has a bed in my office and toys around to play with. And when there\u2019s a meeting, he comes in to the conference room and lays down.\u201d<\/p>\n

Experts have long reported that pets have a soothing effect on people. Lopez is a believer.
\n \u201cThere\u2019s just something about the sound of his paws trotting around,\u201d Lopez said. \u201cHe\u2019s always ready with kisses and a head to be petted. He\u2019s great at inspiring creative types.\u201d
\n And what do clients think?<\/p>\n

\u201cSome people call for appointments and specifically want to know if Kaz is going to be here. No one has objected so far,\u201d Lopez said.
\n But it\u2019s not all work and no play for Kaz. \u201cWe take breaks to Balboa Park, right across the street,\u201d Lopez said.<\/p>\n

The canine goodwill that Kaz brings to the office is not meant for just his master. Lopez explained that pet lovers who work in the office but can\u2019t have dogs at home get a little \u201cdoggy fix\u201d from Kaz\u2019s visits.<\/p>\n

Lopez is quite aware of the connection between TYDTWD and its promotion of pet adoptions. On Fridays, he volunteers at the San Diego Humane Society, walking dogs. “It\u2019s how I give back,\u201d Lopez said.<\/p>\n

Missed this year\u2019s event? Businesses, shelters and pet lovers interested in promoting pet adoption through \u201cTake Your Dog To Work Day\u201d can visit www.takeyourdog.com to get more information, register their support and download an event Action Pack.<\/p>\n

Peggy Scott is a freelance pet writer. She can be contacted at pscott.pets@yahoo.com<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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