I am lucky in that I have a really nice Doctor to work for. Along with being a pretty good dentist (I think) Doctor S. is really a kind man, who is also really supportive of my love for animals. Some of you may recall how two years ago he allowed me to bring Todd to work with me until he was old enough to go to daycare. And lets not forget this past May when he agreed to let me have 5 baby chicks in the office. So when I read about
"Take Your Dog to Work Week" about a month ago, I just had to ask him if I could bring one of my dogs to the office for the day. It was no surprise that Doctor S. said it was okay. However he clearly had his own ideas and opinions about where and how the dog I brought would spend the day in the office.
For several reasons I decided to bring Annie. But one of the "rules" that Dr. S had about Annie being in the office for the day was that she should stay in the break-room away from the patients.
But since I was working at the front desk on the day she came, that's where Annie spent her day too.
Another thought that Doctor S. had was that Annie shouldn't have direct contact with the patients. Almost every patient greeted Annie and visited with her. A couple even played ball with her.
Dr. S was also pretty adamant that Annie not be allowed in the treatment areas of the office.
"Well, okay, Dr. S." ...
At the end of Annie's day in the office everyone felt that our being a part of
"Take Your Dog to Work Week" had been a success! Annie enjoyed her day, and she was a great ambassador for the rescue. Dr. S agreed to let me bring Annie again next year. Providing of course, that we (again) follow the rules.
Very sweet story, Kim. Its amazing what you can do if you follow the rules! lol
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What a cute post. I am glad Annie is not afraid of going to the doctors or dentist. I wish I could take my Goldie Girl to work with me. Great photos. Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteHow adorable!! My dentist has three dogs that are in the office whenever she is. The small ones (Havanese) are offered to nervous patients who could use some soothing. There are dog gates sectioning off the waiting room from the office area, but they are usually open. Dog beds, dog toys, it's a great atmosphere for us dog folks ... I wonder how non-dog people feel about it?
ReplyDeleteNow that I think of it, my eye Dr. has dogs in his office, too. He and his wife (the office manager) foster dogs for Yorkie and Maltese rescue. There was one particularly adorable Maltese while I was there one day, who jumped into my lap and insisted that I play fetch with him and his spitty TelleTubby toy.
I'd say that choosing Annie was perfect. The patients are going to start asking for her.
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ReplyDeleteLooks like Annie had a great time. Do you work at a vet clinic or a human clinic? Dogs are great for theropy and the patients helps humans recover or just feel better ! I am glad you both had a good day there together .Awesome photos . Thanks for sharing . Have a good weekend.
ReplyDeleteoh, i'm just laughing! the shot of her in the dental chair just cracked me up! yup, you did really great on every rule!
ReplyDeleteKim, What a wonderful boss you have! When I worked in banking, many of our customers would bring their well behaved dogs in to visit but then one couple who didn't like dogs complained so we had to stop allowing it.
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Noreen
I would imagine that with so many people being fearful at the dentist, that having a soothing, calm dog there could be really helpful. Too bad Dr. S is such a stickler about the "rules!!" BOL!!
ReplyDeleteHow adorable is she? :) I thought this was a cute and funny post! I see that no one in the office (including Annie) disregarded the rules! I think it's wonderful when dogs are part of the work day and love it when I go to shops and a cat or dog greets me at the door! Daisy, my coon hound, is lucky to be able to come to work with me as an assistant dog walker and she agrees!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute post :-) Annie looks like she settled right in for the day and didn't mind the dentist office at all.
ReplyDeleteI loved this!!!
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful girl she is.
she could melt the hardest heart.
but it seems there were none to melt! even Dr. S is a softie.
I think dogs in dentists' offices should be an everyday thing! think how relaxed and happy each patient would be!
xo
Ohhh this is so wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYou have the best dr in the world to let Annie go to work with you!
And animals can help humans feel more safe and relaxed too.
Your dr gets a blue ribbon in my eyes. And Annie got one too- for being such a good girl!
love
tweedles
So glad that Annie got to go to work. I think a dog should be a requirement in dental offices. It would make it more pleasant for me to pet a dog.
ReplyDeleteI loved that shot of her in the chair.Your boss must be a very nice man.
Ahh, that is such a great idea. Annie looks like she was really enjoying the attention. If I found a dog in our Dentists it would make me feel a whole lot happier about being there! :-)
ReplyDeleteHahhahahaha That is great! Bring your dog to work should be more than once a year. The benefits far out way anything. I am sure all the patients agree. And I bet Dr. S does too.
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Goose
Love it! What a good girl!
ReplyDeleteThat sure was an excellent adventure for Annie. We loved the picture of her in the chair waiting to get her teeth done. Too bad she can't come every week.
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Oh my goodness. I vote this your BEST. POST. EVER!! Such a great boss you have. Of course he might allow it because he KNOWS you'll follow the rules to the letter!
ReplyDeleteI wish we had that over here!
ReplyDeleteI'd be happy to go to the dentist just to see Annie !
ReplyDeleteSuch a great post Kim, love it....Annie is one lucky girl to go to work with you and have people greet her in such a wonderful way....Enjoyed, Hugs Francine.
ReplyDeleteAnnie behaved perfectly, and the "spit bib" suits her so well!!! Great Dr S, I'm sure there will be lots of questions asking when can Annie visit again. Greetings from Jean.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool, and it was so great of Annie to obey all the rules. ;) I have a phobia of going to the dentist. Of course, i'm a big girl, so i do it, but if Annie was there when i went to my appointments, i would actually look forward to the pick! lol.
ReplyDeleteAnnie looks like SHE was following the rules....not sure about the humans.
ReplyDeleteXXXOOO Daisy, bella &Roxy
hee hee
ReplyDeletei just love Doc
give him a hug from me
and Annie...what a doll
Hehehe, glad you followed all the rules. Your Dr sounds like a good man. Well done Annie, you were perfect! No worries, and love, Stella and Rory
ReplyDeleteVery very cute!! Love the photo of her in the chair ready for her visit. :)
ReplyDeleteLOL! Go Annie go! Who could resist those wonderful eyes!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post! I loved watching you and Annie obediently following all the rules.
ReplyDeleteYou work for the best kind of Doctor, one with a big HEART :) Annie looks like she could win anybody over with that smiling face.
ReplyDeleteI would like to thank you Kim, for your thoughtful comments on my blog. This is a difficult time, made lighter by people like you :)
ReplyDeleteDr. S sounds like the kind of dentist I wish I had, and the kind of person I'd love to work for! What a fun day! I love this post!
ReplyDeleteOh Kim we saw Annie's photo on FB. Soooo nice of Dr S. I bet it helped many patience. I see from Annie's face she had a PAWsome time. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar
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ReplyDeleteDr. S is being really short sighted. What a wonderful thing to have a pawed one to help a nervous child through a scary dental exam! I think she should be an everyday helper!
Y'all come back now,
Hawk aka BrownDog
I loved this post. The doctor was probably just worried about germs, but I bet you he found his patients much more relaxed as he treated them after the interacted with Annie. I loved that picture of her in the chair with that purple bib on. Sweet Annie had a day to remember.
ReplyDeleteOk, no offense, but every dentist office could use a sweet pet every day of the week to greet and calm the nervous patients. Love the pic of her in the chair.
ReplyDeleteSophie and I visit several nursing homes because I still have friends in nursing, and everyone is always asking if she is the "therapy" dog. I personally think every medical facility of every kind could use a loving pet.
How wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet of your boss to agree for you to take your pet to work. Especially with it being a doctors office. I think it is a great idea to allow animals in places, after all they are alot more obedient than kids.
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LOL rules are meant to be broken. :)
ReplyDeleteKim, Great story and photos. Annie did her Golden Retriever friends proud.
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Love it & your agreeable Doctor! Annie did GReat!
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Nadine & goldens Neeli & Elle
Annie is a wonderful girl--not all dogs would have been so good!!!
ReplyDeleteI love this post, Kim!
ReplyDeleteOur favorite Annie story ever. Such a perfect lady. It is so cool how proud she made you. Never a doubt.
ReplyDeleteAwwwwwwww......
ReplyDeleteI remember how Todd followed the rules when he went to the office too. :-) I thought it was because he was an independent little Scottie, perhaps he had learned from someone else? ;-)
ReplyDeleteWell Kim, in my opinion you are in every way indispensible to Dr. S.! And may be he too is partly an animal crazy person,..tee hee heee!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great day Annie had!
Good job of following every rule :)
ReplyDeleteIt looked as if Annie actually lightened up the patients a lot! I'd love it if my dentist's dog came to work all the time... (she actually did on one occasion when he did an emergency procedure on me on a Sunday!
From one dental person to another this made me SMILE!!! I think dogs at the dental office on a full time basis would be a great thing!! Way to go Annie!!
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