SO Upset! Don't think Mia can come to work anymore... - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Lee B · 09-24-2008, 10:06 AM

To play Devil's Advocate here:

The complaints received were probably not against your dog or the dogs across the hall. However, you have mentioned that a lot of larger dogs have been putting in an appearance.

Many people are afraid of dogs. Many more are allergic. And then there are those who just don't like stepping in what dogs may leave behind. It may even be a liability insurance issue. My office landlord has a clause prohibiting dogs which he doesn't really enforce - but he can if he needs to. A former tenant brought Rotties to work, and the place needed to be fumigated for a flea infestation that wouldn't quit when they left.

If Management was to issue an order that no dogs over 15 lbs. were allowed on premises, the folks with the bigger dogs would revolt (as would you, I'm sure, if you owned a Lab or Shepherd or something like that!). Everyone loves their beastie, and no one wants to be the object of discrimination. If you continued to bring Mia to work and someone else saw her who no longer can bring THEIR dog to work, there'd be all sorts of hard feelings and trouble. Therefore, the only logical way to handle the situation is to prohibit all dogs.

It really sucks that you can't take your pup with you. It will be hard on her now: she's used to going with you. But it's the fair (and only legal) thing to do.

It sucks BIG time, but there it is.

yorkieviolet · 09-24-2008, 10:47 AM

We operate a bed and breakfast. We allow non-shedding dogs (no matter the size) due to folks with allergies. In the past when we took all breeds we spent a lot of time picking hair from the fabric chairs, etc. Yorkies fall into that cartegory so maybe this could help in your situation. Good luck!

Brodi mom · 09-24-2008, 10:52 AM

Are you saying yorkies shedd cause they dont... forgive me if I read your post wrong.. THat is why we have yorkies cause they dont shed.

Ladymom · 09-24-2008, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SaraAlexine00

Yah, thats what I think as well. And ive noticed lately a lot of larger dogs around our area, so maybe its just got out of hand in that way.

Just talked to my boss about it and I think next time I catch the owner of all the buildings I'm going to talk to him about it and she what he has to say. Just the fact that he's been in our office a number of times and has pet Mia and has told me straight out that its ok that she's here, I feel a little better about our office in particular.

If I need to pay some kind of pet deposit, I'm totally willing.

I bet that's it. A lot of people are afraid of big dogs, even sweet big dogs like labs and newfies. Someone probably complained. The owner can't discriminate and let small dogs stay and ban big dogs, so he probably had no choice but to adopt a no pet policy.

What a shame. You have been so lucky to be able to take Mia to work with you.

celstu1 · 09-24-2008, 11:07 AM

I am not allowed to bring my dogs to work ever! That would fun though! One time I mentioned bringing them in on a saturday we were working so people could meet them and a b*tch woman in accounting said "They finally got rid of the fleas in my office, I don't want more fleas!" I said "uumm Im sorry, my dogs probably get bathed and groomed more than I do!" She quickly stammered and said that others would bring their dogs in who are not as well kept as mine are. I was PISSED! My boss was there and as we were walking out my boss said "Your dogs are probably cleaner than she is!" LOL

celstu1 · 09-24-2008, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Brodi mom

Are you saying yorkies shedd cause they dont... forgive me if I read your post wrong.. THat is why we have yorkies cause they dont shed.

They do shed, just not seasonally like breeds with fur. And not in clumps. But my boys definately shed, its on the bed sheets and on the floors when I sweep them every other day. I have to lint brush my bed sheets when they come out the dryer to get the dog hair balls off them from their shedding.

fourdez · 09-24-2008, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Lee B

To play Devil's Advocate here:

The complaints received were probably not against your dog or the dogs across the hall. However, you have mentioned that a lot of larger dogs have been putting in an appearance.

Many people are afraid of dogs. Many more are allergic. And then there are those who just don't like stepping in what dogs may leave behind. It may even be a liability insurance issue. My office landlord has a clause prohibiting dogs which he doesn't really enforce - but he can if he needs to. A former tenant brought Rotties to work, and the place needed to be fumigated for a flea infestation that wouldn't quit when they left.

If Management was to issue an order that no dogs over 15 lbs. were allowed on premises, the folks with the bigger dogs would revolt (as would you, I'm sure, if you owned a Lab or Shepherd or something like that!). Everyone loves their beastie, and no one wants to be the object of discrimination. If you continued to bring Mia to work and someone else saw her who no longer can bring THEIR dog to work, there'd be all sorts of hard feelings and trouble. Therefore, the only logical way to handle the situation is to prohibit all dogs.

It really sucks that you can't take your pup with you. It will be hard on her now: she's used to going with you. But it's the fair (and only legal) thing to do.

It sucks BIG time, but there it is.

I totally agree... Unfortuntely, It's the only fair solution if, in fact, someone did complain about the dogs.

yorkieviolet · 09-24-2008, 11:29 AM

Brodi mom: I am sorry if I was not clear. I am saying Yorkies are non-shedding and are hyper allergenic. The point I was making is just that...non shedding dogs.

SaraAlexine00 · 09-24-2008, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkieviolet

We operate a bed and breakfast. We allow non-shedding dogs (no matter the size) due to folks with allergies. In the past when we took all breeds we spent a lot of time picking hair from the fabric chairs, etc. Yorkies fall into that cartegory so maybe this could help in your situation. Good luck!

Good to know!

mscat · 09-24-2008, 11:59 AM

I am thinking that it could have to do with insurance purposes... Also, the Allergy thing is A concern, as well as the people who do not like dogs !
I think you might be able to bring her if you can get A Qualified medical Doctor to write A letter why it is Important to have the dog with you. The better Qualified the easier it will be . In acuality, by law if A person has any type of Disability and A Doctor Supports the Claim , Asking for resonable accomadations is A valid way to go about it. It is something to think about.

SumosMommy · 09-24-2008, 12:04 PM

Ugggh i am so sorry

my heart goes ou to you and your baby mia.

keep us updated

yorkieusa · 09-24-2008, 12:29 PM

I'm so sorry. I know your little one will be heartbroken as well if that is what they do. After all, she's used to coming with you everyday and not being left home alone.

linz06 · 09-24-2008, 12:51 PM

That's really too bad. We used to be allowed dogs in our office too... not constantly, but I would ask my boss every once in awhile if I could bring Layla in, if she was at the vet and needed to be watched for the rest of the day, or if I was leaving town after work and didn't want to drive all the way across the city to pick her up. He always said it was okay. She was really well behaved. Then a few other people brought in their dogs, and new puppies, and they were hyper or whining or barking all day, pooping in senior management offices, peeing on reports...
A few people complained, because we do host meetings with clients, and it just didn't look professional to have these dogs constantly zipping around the office. I really think it would have been fine how it was, to be allowed to bring them once in awhile out of necessity... but when people started bringing 3 or 4 dogs every single day it got a little out of control, and people weren't getting as much work done. So the management decided NO MORE DOGS. Like it has been said before, it's not fair to just say some dogs are okay and others aren't. The management actually did tell me that my dog wasn't the problem at all, she was the little angel who would just sleep on my desk all day! But I understood... it is a workplace, not a doggy daycare.

PANAMA69 · 09-24-2008, 02:42 PM

Aww Sara I feel for you, poor little Mia

, now you may have to get her a little bro or sis

k2p1e · 09-24-2008, 03:23 PM

Ah that sucks

I am lucky, I get to bring my pooches to work everday, they can roam if I wish it, not questions asked....ooh yeah, *I* am the boss

09-24-2008, 10:47 AM	#17
yorkieviolet YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nice, CA, USA Posts: 2	Hyper Allergenic Breeds We operate a bed and breakfast. We allow non-shedding dogs (no matter the size) due to folks with allergies. In the past when we took all breeds we spent a lot of time picking hair from the fabric chairs, etc. Yorkies fall into that cartegory so maybe this could help in your situation. Good luck!

09-24-2008, 11:07 AM	#20
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	I am not allowed to bring my dogs to work ever! That would fun though! One time I mentioned bringing them in on a saturday we were working so people could meet them and a b*tch woman in accounting said "They finally got rid of the fleas in my office, I don't want more fleas!" I said "uumm Im sorry, my dogs probably get bathed and groomed more than I do!" She quickly stammered and said that others would bring their dogs in who are not as well kept as mine are. I was PISSED! My boss was there and as we were walking out my boss said "Your dogs are probably cleaner than she is!" LOL __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

09-24-2008, 11:29 AM	#23
yorkieviolet YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nice, CA, USA Posts: 2	Brodi mom: I am sorry if I was not clear. I am saying Yorkies are non-shedding and are hyper allergenic. The point I was making is just that...non shedding dogs. Last edited by yorkieviolet; 09-24-2008 at 11:32 AM. Reason: clarity

09-24-2008, 11:59 AM	#25
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	I am thinking that it could have to do with insurance purposes... Also, the Allergy thing is A concern, as well as the people who do not like dogs ! I think you might be able to bring her if you can get A Qualified medical Doctor to write A letter why it is Important to have the dog with you. The better Qualified the easier it will be . In acuality, by law if A person has any type of Disability and A Doctor Supports the Claim , Asking for resonable accomadations is A valid way to go about it. It is something to think about. __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

09-24-2008, 12:29 PM	#27
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	I'm so sorry. I know your little one will be heartbroken as well if that is what they do. After all, she's used to coming with you everyday and not being left home alone. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

09-24-2008, 10:06 AM	#16
Lee B YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Land O' Lakes, FL Posts: 735	To play Devil's Advocate here: The complaints received were probably not against your dog or the dogs across the hall. However, you have mentioned that a lot of larger dogs have been putting in an appearance. Many people are afraid of dogs. Many more are allergic. And then there are those who just don't like stepping in what dogs may leave behind. It may even be a liability insurance issue. My office landlord has a clause prohibiting dogs which he doesn't really enforce - but he can if he needs to. A former tenant brought Rotties to work, and the place needed to be fumigated for a flea infestation that wouldn't quit when they left. If Management was to issue an order that no dogs over 15 lbs. were allowed on premises, the folks with the bigger dogs would revolt (as would you, I'm sure, if you owned a Lab or Shepherd or something like that!). Everyone loves their beastie, and no one wants to be the object of discrimination. If you continued to bring Mia to work and someone else saw her who no longer can bring THEIR dog to work, there'd be all sorts of hard feelings and trouble. Therefore, the only logical way to handle the situation is to prohibit all dogs. It really sucks that you can't take your pup with you. It will be hard on her now: she's used to going with you. But it's the fair (and only legal) thing to do. It sucks BIG time, but there it is.

09-24-2008, 10:52 AM	#18
Brodi mom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Charlottesville virginia Posts: 171	Are you saying yorkies shedd cause they dont... forgive me if I read your post wrong.. THat is why we have yorkies cause they dont shed.

09-24-2008, 12:04 PM	#26
SumosMommy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 168	Ugggh i am so sorry my heart goes ou to you and your baby mia. keep us updated

09-24-2008, 12:51 PM	#28
linz06 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,154	That's really too bad. We used to be allowed dogs in our office too... not constantly, but I would ask my boss every once in awhile if I could bring Layla in, if she was at the vet and needed to be watched for the rest of the day, or if I was leaving town after work and didn't want to drive all the way across the city to pick her up. He always said it was okay. She was really well behaved. Then a few other people brought in their dogs, and new puppies, and they were hyper or whining or barking all day, pooping in senior management offices, peeing on reports... A few people complained, because we do host meetings with clients, and it just didn't look professional to have these dogs constantly zipping around the office. I really think it would have been fine how it was, to be allowed to bring them once in awhile out of necessity... but when people started bringing 3 or 4 dogs every single day it got a little out of control, and people weren't getting as much work done. So the management decided NO MORE DOGS. Like it has been said before, it's not fair to just say some dogs are okay and others aren't. The management actually did tell me that my dog wasn't the problem at all, she was the little angel who would just sleep on my desk all day! But I understood... it is a workplace, not a doggy daycare. __________________ Lindsey and Layla, Lucy, and Kash

09-24-2008, 02:42 PM	#29
PANAMA69 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ~~YorkieWorld~~ Posts: 8,428	Aww Sara I feel for you, poor little Mia, now you may have to get her a little bro or sis

09-24-2008, 03:23 PM	#30
k2p1e Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NB Posts: 212	Ah that sucks I am lucky, I get to bring my pooches to work everday, they can roam if I wish it, not questions asked....ooh yeah, I am the boss __________________ Carla Reggie and Kenzie "Every puppy should have a boy"