Working from home with dog and cat
Animal support or daily challenge?
Parents of daycare- and school-age children aren't the only ones facing a major challenge these days. Pet owners also have to find ways to assert themselves while working from home. Whether it's a playful dog or a cuddly cat, in today's blog post, we have numerous tips for you on how to assert yourself under these unfamiliar working conditions. Concentrated work is also possible with dogs and cats while working from home.
Wherever possible, employees are currently being sent to work from home to contain the pandemic. This poses a major challenge for many employers and employees. And as if working from home wasn't a big enough adjustment, dogs and cats appreciate your constant presence. Pets don't always make it easier to concentrate on work. In today's blog post, we'll tell you how to best interact with your new four-legged colleagues and encourage them to work together harmoniously.
Designing a home office with a dog
Pack character: play instinct and cuddle mode!
It's not for nothing that dogs are considered man's best friend. True to their pack nature, dogs, unlike cats, love being close to people. They enjoy living together and love closeness. As part of the pack, working from home is currently a true dream come true for them. But amidst all the joy, there's still the matter of the "ball."
While some dogs simply enjoy the presence of their owner and quietly enjoy their newfound togetherness, others get excited. Depending on the dog's age, engaging both body and mind can promote a relaxed bond while working from home.
Keep your dog busy and give him something to do mentally every day. Dogs have different needs depending on their age and breed. Keeping your dog active will help combat boredom and stress. At the same time, you'll foster the bond between you and your dog. Toys that can encourage mental activity:
- Intelligence toys,
- dog balls,
- Cuddly toys for dogs,
- Throwing toys,
- Retrieving toys,
- tug toys,
- ropes,
- Chew strips for dental care ,
- special puppy toys
They prove to be ideal for developing your dog's physical and mental abilities. However, not every toy is suitable for use in your own home. For this reason, you should get outside regularly. The exercise will do you good, too. While you're walking or playing, don't let work worry you. Relax and enjoy the extra time you get to spend with your dog. Enjoy the little outing; if you're relaxed, your four-legged friend will be relaxed too.
Expert tip: To make daily walks more interesting for your dog, change the routes. Sniffing out new smells and discovering new paths will have a positive effect on more than just your dog.
Once you're back in your home office, you can feel free to close the door to your home office behind you. This will effectively prevent separation anxiety. On the other hand, you can work in peace and without distractions. Remember, there will be a time after your home office time. So, don't let your dog forget how to be alone.
Designing a home office with a cat
Work impossible? Not with the right tricks!
Cuddly house and apartment cats, in particular, appreciate the newfound companionship that comes with working from home. They never miss an opportunity to torpedo your work. You know that the siege of
- Laptop/Notebook,
- Desk
- or notes
is the order of the day. No one can work like that!
If your cat repeatedly makes itself comfortable in the space you use for work, try a distraction. Grab an empty cardboard box, an old newspaper, or something similar. Focus your cat's attention on these items. Start crumpling the newspaper and throwing it into the box. With a bit of luck, your cat will jump on your game and eventually make itself comfortable in the box. To spark even more interest, you can sprinkle the cardboard box and the newspaper balls with our Ozozyme Bucco Fresh Dental Croq for cats . This way, you can effectively utilize your cat's playful instinct.
Enjoy the newfound time you get to spend with her. Don't disturb her while she's sleeping, but take a short break from work and play with her extensively. This will not only have a positive and relaxing effect on your cat, but also on you.
Expert tip: Five minutes of playtime together per day is usually sufficient. Creative play ideas also strengthen the bond with your cat.
If your cat doesn't have a strong desire to play, you should distract it from you in other ways. Just as you've set up your new workspace, you can also create a new place for your cat to lie down. Direct its attention to the outside world – windowsills, patios, and balconies are ideal places for this, both exciting and welcome.
