Golden Retriever Spills Hilarious Secrets About Office Dog Shenanigans and We're Here for It

As workplaces focus more on employee well-being and fostering a positive atmosphere, office dogs are becoming more common. Having our four-legged friends by our side can help reduce stress, boost morale, and enhance social connections. So whether they’re curled up next to our desks or encouraging us to take a walk on break, they are re-shaping the modern work landscape.

This also means that, unlike our dogs that stay home to nap and watch the house, these dogs are part of an active social scene. Undoubtedly, this gives them a lot to talk about.

Check out the chatter coming from this Golden Retriever’s workplace in a video shared on September 25:

We can all get on board with this kind of office gossip. The rumor mill has been swirling about Lenny (@lenwichthegolden) and his pal Lola, so he’s not holding back when spilling the tea about his coworkers. He begins by dishing out the dirt on the Chocolate Lab, Hazel, who doesn’t prepare for her meetings. Instead, she uses those big puppy eyes to get whatever she wants. Who can blame her if it works? Then there’s George, who isn’t a dog at all. This iguana may have lied on his résumé to get his position, but Lenny thinks people are catching on. Ha! Next up is Spot, who has a reputation for being a bit of a butt sniffer. It probably won’t be long before HR calls him for a meeting. But Biggie, the French Bulldog, might have them tied up for a bit, considering he was caught red-handed stealing toys from the cubicle next door. It’s rumored that they already have him taking workplace behavior courses.

Then there’s Lady, who feels that her office elevates her importance, and although that may be true, her peers ignore it. Not to be forgotten is Jax, who wears the same charming blue outfit daily, or Louie, who was hired to jumpstart sales but is often found sleeping on the job. Last is sweet Shadow, who likes to play hooky, leaving a stuffed animal body double in her place. Wow! A dog's office life is more exciting than most people’s.

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What Type of Training Do Office Dogs Need?

Basic commands, such as sit, stay, and come, are essential to managing a dog’s behavior in the workplace. Dogs should be able to respond to these commands the first time they are asked, even in a hectic environment. They must also be socialized to interact well with other animals and people. Early exposure to unfamiliar sounds, sights, and other animals can help make them feel relaxed and calm in a work environment.

Although working from home is lovely, bringing our pups to the office is equally delightful. At the end of a long day, they’re just as excited to go home and relax.