Over 400 companies, Google Inc. is one of them, are proud to call themselves dog (pet)-friendly.
Hundreds of dogs now accompany their owners at their workplace, some companies allow telecommuting for their employees that prefer to be with their animals during work. Several thousand companies are expected to participate in the nearest future, an incredible increase from a few hundred some 10 years ago. The pet-friendly policy is beneficial for both sides – employers and employees. Not only do animals create a bond between workers, the absentee time decreases significantly.
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Animals act by instinct, humans act by emotions. An animal cannot “love you”, it will buddy up with its owner because the instinct tells him that he provides shelter, food, medical care.

Is this correct? No way! Such statements can only come from people who never had close contact or owned an animal!

Animals do show emotions! Why would your cat come, jump on your lap and start purring? Why would your dog greet you with wagging tail when you come home? You are not feeding them at this very moment. So why are they pleased to cuddle up, excited, happy to see you again?
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Don’t reward whining ….

Every dog owner has experienced it – your animal whines, howls, whimpers, barks and we just can’t figure out why. If you are sure that your dog does not need to go potty, is not hungry, hurting, IGNORE it!
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A dog is always a great companion for outdoors activities, including hiking. Keep in mind though that if you are going on a longer trip your dog needs some training, and don’t expose an older dog or one that is suffering from joint problems to hour-long straining activity. To get your healthy dog used to longer trips take some shorter hikes, starting a few weeks before the final trip.

Never forget to double up on water, your pooch needs to drink at least every 30 minutes, or more frequent, depending on temperatures and difficulty of the terrain. Offer your animal food in-between, and carry some snacks while taking short breaks at least twice an hour, preferably in shaded areas. Keep in mind that your dog can’t “tell you” if he is tired or exhausted.
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