Dog
Top Office Dog Finalist

Dog

Breed: Border Collie

Barking from: Darraweit Guim, VIC

What's up dog?

We run a small marketing and design studio for the equestrian industry and our two Border Collies Jess and Dog (named after the dogs in Footrot Flats) spend every day 9am to 5pm in the office with us.
They are an integral part of our office, especially when our staff work alone, they break up the day with pats, cuddles and even throwing the ball. If a team member is not feeling the best, they cheer them up. Ask any of our team and they couldn’t imagine the working day without our dogs. One of their special quirks is in the morning we have Zoom team meetings with the team that aren’t in the office. Jess and Dog can’t handle the attention isn’t on them so they will play fight, ‘talk loudly’ and usually destroy a toy so when the meeting is over there is a sea of white fluff covering the floor.

Even when we have clients to visit, Dog and Jess are there as they love new visitors. Client’s love them, they put them at ease and make meetings less daunting and more natural. Our dogs are such a favourite with clients that they have even appeared in their marketing campaigns! Dog, in particular, has the job title of ‘Happiness Manager’ and he is a favourite with anyone that meets him because he is a happy sweet dog that cheers anyone up! He will come up to your desk and put his paw on your knee for a pat at random times throughout the day.

2024 OZ Top Office Dog award criteria

Purpose

Four-legged support can be shown in multiple ways and furry forms in the workplace, and this award celebrates a supreme dog that supports their people to do their best work. We are looking for a top office dog with tail wags, affectionate licks, playful walks and that special presence that boosts their owner and co-worker’s mental health while contributing to a positive work culture. They may be a work from home dog, an office dog – or a hybrid pooch! 

 

Reach

Is the dog dedicated to improving the life of one human, or an entire team or office? 

 

Impact

How big an impact does this dog have in the workplace? Explain how much your canine friend has improved mental health at work or office culture, and give examples of how they have made an impact. 

 

Quirky

All dogs are special. Does your dog possess a superpower? Please note their special talent or a trick they perform on demand. 

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