699,277
Depends if you're the boss.
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Lise Howe
Washington, DC
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Mike Sasse
Scottsdale, AZ
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque, NM
5,583,278
it's an office....NO....no pets.... work from home is you don't want to leave your pet.... the place will smell like a kennel.... the barking will be absurd....and I can think of many other reasons for NOT bringing a dog to work....
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Brenda J. Andrew
Willis, TX
1,725,996
That is a choice for the managing broker to make. I used to bring my Doberman to my office regularly and she was loved by all, or else!
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Lise Howe
Washington, DC
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque, NM
4,882,355
No dogs no kids. It is a place of business.
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Shanna Hall
Kirkwood, MO
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
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1,239,801
As a blind realtor's dog?
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
1,513,143
As long as it is well behaved and not barking at anything that moves.
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Lise Howe
Washington, DC
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
1,622,432
Depends on the dog. I worked in the office of 300 agents and some agents who had private offices brought their dogs regularly.
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Lise Howe
Washington, DC
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
2,224,473
In my rural area that might be acceptable. But in an office of 30 people you might have someone that is afraid of dogs or allergic. That wouldn't be a good thing. I do have to qualify my answer by saying that no office in my area has anywhere close to 30 people. I wouldn't do it in an office that big. Also you have to think of clients that might not like dogs or are allergic. Plus you have to consider how your dog might react to being around that many people.
I have worked at several places where bringing your dog is acceptable. I managed a mountaineering shop for several years and my dog went to work with me each day. That was cool, but I was dealing with people that loved the outdoors and it was a different demographic.
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Lise Howe
Washington, DC
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
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1,452,769
"The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few"
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Susan Emo
Kingston, ON
4,572,067
My office is larger than 30 agents --- I see lots of things but as Susan Emo likes to say --- I keep my eyes on my own paper and pay no attention to what others do.
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Lise Howe
Washington, DC
432,957
I am allergic to dogs... This being said. No they should no be in stores, restaurants, or the work place. Everything has become so dog friendly- it is horrible for me to go anywhere...
Nobody wants smokers- (I am not a smoker.) But to me this falls under the same category... Next thing you know people will start bringing cats everywhere too...
Service dogs should ba allowed everywhere though!
5,868,472
I don't office in the office, but know we have one agent that brings their pup in every day she is there. Don't think anyone minds. We have 120+ agents at our office.
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Lise Howe
Washington, DC
3,164,269
Depends on the person and the dog. I had one agent bringing dogs who were awful. I had to nix it. But we had a recue there for quite some time. She was super sweet. She lives with me now.
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Lise Howe
Washington, DC
1,661,936
It's been many moon since I've worked in a big box office. I don't think I'd have a problem with a quiet, well behaved dog being around.
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque, NM
292,685
How about allergies to dogs. Co-workers or clients coming into the office may be allergic so I would keep dogs at home. But my dog at home works with me everyday so I have a double standard on this issue.
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Shanna Hall
Kirkwood, MO
2,538,633
Good morning Debbie. I'm not sure that there should be a hard and fast rule, my office is a dog friendly office.
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
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2,759,812
Good morning Debbie. There are some folks that do not believe that animals belong in an office setting. It depends upon the brokerage and how tolerant they are.
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
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1,153,794
There is a proper time and place to introduce your pet to friends and coworkers. At the office is not the correct place no matter how cute or well behaved you believe your pet is.
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
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687,136
What's the policy of the brokerage? If I had to make that policy, and remember I love dogs, I would say keep it a work environment. Next thing, someone can't find a babysitter, and they bring the kids. For those agents who go to that office to work, it would all be a distraction especially if they were meeting clients. Having said that, if you have a private office, that might be a different thing.
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
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6,393,154
Absolutely, as long as the dog is well behaved and others dont complain.
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
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1,157,785
I know that many software companies in Silicon Valley in California as well as in the Greater Toronto Area have allowed employees, contractors, contingent workers etc. to bring dogs to work.
I have not seen any real estate brokerages with such a policy. A large number of agents don't show up frequently or for long lengths of time at the office, even if they rent an office at the brokerage.
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
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2,486,205
643,995
No, a coúple of agents in our office are allergic, and some people are terrified of dogs and the liability of a dog bite all add up to bad policy to allow it, imho.
And one more thought...If we tell clients to remove pets for showings if possible, why would we allow pets in the office?
2,362,601
I have a private office so sometimes my standard poodle comes in with me but he stays in the office with me and comes in on a leash
864,658
Personally...I would have to say NO. I can't concentrate when there are pets or kids. Too distracting for me as I would want to spend time with them.
3,988,007
I think about the clients and what they think and what if all 30 had a dog to bring and what if they have 2 or more dogs. If it is a big office and not a small office I just don't see it.
1,712,676
I work from home with my toy poddle on my lap, his normal postion, but not in an office on a regular basis.
104,096
Every day? No, unless it was a service animal. Just as you wouldn't bring your children into the office every day.
3,125,651
Depends on whether the office is 'pet friendly'. We have some agents whose pets make an occasional guest appearance. I have dog treats in my office for those times!
256,975
I love dogs, but no, they shouldn't be in the office. There are too many people who are allergic. It's not fair to them.
208,631
You are at work in your brokers office. It is just not professional I feel
516,337
Unless there is a physical reason you need to bring a dog to the office then I would not think it is a good idea. I love dogs but I wouldn't bring mine to work with me unless there was a very good reason.
614,178
Tricky. As much as I love animals, I can't own a pet because of my severe allergies. It would be a considerate gesture if the dog owner checked with the other people in the office to see if it would be a problem for them.
359,046
Only if it's a service animal! I'm a dog owner and I love dogs, but a group of 30 agents is not the same as a group of 3 or 4. It's not just about checking for allergies or fears, it's about the precedent that may be created and that would have to be dealt with. Can I bring my cat? What about my hamster or goldfish? Just saying, it's a business not a hobby group.
212,755
I think it has to depend on if you have that kind of company culture from the start. If you do then you dont run the risk of someone not wanting it already working for you because they knew ahead of time.
I for one support it, it has actually shown to increase productivity of an office having a dog and plants around.
7,835,407
4,434,127
I would imagine it would be upto the Broker. But imagine if there are 30 agents bringing 30 dogs wht would happen. It may be a liability for the broker.Would he have to carry more insurance ?
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