Four-legged friends conquer the offices "Colleague dog" campaign day
Our action day, which takes place every summer, will be held on June 5, 2025. The aim of the animal taster day, which is supported by the food brand Cesar, is to give employees the opportunity to take their dogs to work with them. The idea behind it: Pet-friendly companies, or those who want to become one, will find out what everyday office life with a dog could be like on this taster day. The dog also benefits, as it can be with its owner the whole time.
Good for humans and animals
For many dogs , it is ideal if they can accompany their owner to the office, as they do not have to wait alone at home for their return or have to be taken to a (cost-intensive) kennel. At the same time, studies show that dogs in the workplace boost employee satisfaction, motivation and the working atmosphere. A win-win-win situation for animals, people and employers - as long as it is implemented carefully and the needs of the animal are taken into account.
Dogs in the workplace promote employee satisfaction and motivation and improve the working atmosphere.
HOW TO SUCCEED IN EVERYDAY OFFICE LIFE WITH FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS
Of course, the prerequisite for bringing a dog is always that both the line manager and all direct colleagues agree. Employees who do not have a dog themselves can then discover the benefits of having a four-legged friend and overcome their fear of contact. Just like their human colleagues, "colleague dog" should of course also feel comfortable in the office. Only in this way can the animal taster day be a success for both sides and help man's most loyal friend to gain greater acceptance in day-to-day working life.
Register for the campaign day 2025
Numerous companies from all sectors have taken part in recent years: law firms have been represented as well as bookshops, veterinary practices, car dealerships, travel agencies and care homes.
As the owner or employee of a company that allows dogs on the campaign day - or even permanently - you can register using our form. Each participant will receive a guide to integrating dogs into everyday office life in advance (available in German only). After taking part, your company will receive a certificate recognizing it as particularly dog-friendly.
Lisa Hoth-Zimak is a veterinarian and specialist for pets at the German Animal Welfare Federation. She mainly deals with the topics of torture breeding, foreign animal welfare, expertise for private owners and dogs in everyday life. She is also writing her doctoral thesis on the behavior of foreign dogs in Germany.
Joscha Duhme is an editor at the German Animal Welfare Federation. The qualified journalist (FH) aims to provide well-founded information about animal welfare and give food for thought. After all, a good thought can be the first of many small and large steps towards change in the interests of animals.
