national "take your dog to work day"

Friday, June 20th was national "take your dog to work" day and oh yes, It was Mr. Cash Friday! All 108 lbs of black lab under my desk with his head on my feet all day or following me like the secret service behind the President - even to the bathroom. Does anyone truly realize the release of tension and anxiety?(especially in this economy).........it has been scientifically proven and I am sure we all have seen some type of Good Morning America or 60 minutes segment touting the benefits of having your pets in the workplace. Invitation was open to all and well..........I took that opportunity to shake things up a bit. Only issue all day was having to meet with a client in the conference room.........heard the boo hoo from upstairs - quite embarrassing. I am sure you all have been there.

I know - Caesar Milan would be upset with me.........humanizing the animal and I know my husband has said many times that I have ruined his hunting dog. This bothers me how?
If I were a man I would be "mas punto!, but once again this bothers me how?

I heard a joke a while back and I thought truly personifies the "man's best friend" theory.
Take your dog and your wife (or husband in this case) and put them in the trunk of your car. come back a few hours later - who is happy to see you?

I don't live in an extremely dog friendly city.........we do have new dog parks (as of 2 years ago), a dog owners association who are working very hard and a dog beach on bayou texar. Hey, check the poo report and you will see that they don't want YOU swimming in bayou texar for fear of toxic sludge, poo and run off from champion, solutia, etc........but let your dog swim in there.......I suppose it's a start since you can't actually take your dog (legally) to the beach. I highly suggest worming your dog after swimming in Bayou Texar.

everyone at my office was very happy to have mr. cash visiting! There are those that say "but mr. cash is too big, you can't take him to the office." people take their bad kids to the office- at least mine is not a picky eater and doesn't talk back or draw on the walls.
That is correct - no kids for me (I don't drink the water here).

While mr. cash does have his "the black dog" collar and a few cool bandannas and his puppy hiking pack...............he does not get sissified with any type of clothing. Hey, here is a clue - dogs like being naked and aren't that vain as to need a matching hoodie and painted toe nails. If you own a labra-doodle, please don't do it, even if it is part poodle. I beg you never to do that to a big dog....or really any dog for that matter..................they will be embarrassed.

I also truly believe a dog is a reflection of its owner....................just pay attention the next time you see someone with their dog.

I will have to say - taking mr. cash to work helped me maintain my chi. I wish everyday was "take your dog to work day". I think I see a new office policy coming soon.