Prepare For Intense Feelings Of Jealousy When You See How This Dog-Loving Office Opperates

With offices like these, you’ll never want to leave work.

Kurgo, the Massachusetts company leading the industry in doggie travel supplies is leading the industry in something else too: best companies to work for. The company owned by brothers Kitter and Gordie Spater, is located in Massachusetts and is a workplace that knows how to practice what they preach. The company designs and sells toys and gear for outdoorsy, adventurous pups and their owners.

Almost the entire staff has a dog and they are encouraged to bring their pooches to work, sometimes for company and sometimes to act as product testers. “We get a lot of inspiration looking at our own dogs and our problems,” said Kitter Spater in a Boston.com article.

The office has turf patches to playing with the pups, as well as relaxing Adirondack chairs, lounging, refrigerators for both human and dog snacks, and even playground equipment.

The employees are obviously encouraged to take pooch-petting breaks as its known to relieve stress. They are likewise expected to take the animals out for a walk to stretch their legs, another tactic that’s known to promote productivity.

Gordie said about their professional philosophy, “any job can be stressful at times, but having dogs around gives us a release…Taking our dogs for a walk at lunch, or just giving them a scratch is a pausing point…like if you’re having a serious conversation and the dogs are doing something goofy. It makes everything a little less serious.”

Having a pet in the office is a great idea that can really inspire motivation. Perhaps more offices should adopt this practice *hint, hint.* If you agree, please SHARE with your employer (or at least your friends and family).

[Featured Image Credit: Kurgo]