Eighty per cent of UK office workers are currently unable to bring their pet to work, according to new research. This is costing more than a third of Brits (39 per cent) on average £5,000 annually on pet day-care.
With nearly a quarter (22 per cent) of pet owners saying they would consider looking for a new job that allows pets in the office, the importance of pet wellbeing should not be undervalued by employers. Six in ten Brits said if offices across the UK were more pet friendly, they would take their dog into work with them rather than leave at home or put into pet day-care.
Yet the survey by raw pet food company, Bella & Duke found that up to 22 per cent of pet owners have to leave their pets alone at home all day whilst at work. Now as more offices become pet friendly, Bella & Duke’s Natural Canine Behaviourist, Caroline Spencer, lists her top 10 tips for helping your dog become 'office-ready' and ensuring they are comfortable in the new environment.
