Ask HN: Office merge. They have a pet policy. I'm scared of dogs. What can I do?

Re:Ask HN: Office merge. They have a pet policy. I'm scared ... by chris_7 on Tuesday September 06, 2016 @08:04PM (#12440140)

I work in an office with a dog. I detest it, the dog distracts me constantly with barking and such. I genuinely believe that the dog has a negative financial effect on the company - I'd be much more productive without it, and productivity is $$$. However, I would never say anything, as this could lead to me being ostracized as a non-"team-player".

Something to keep in mind when all feedback on an element workplace environment is positive.

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Re:Ask HN: Office merge. They have a pet policy. I'm scared ... by anexprogrammer on Tuesday September 06, 2016 @11:08PM (#12440761)

I'm very easily distracted - lifelong ADD. If he'd barked he'd have stayed at home. Apart from the distraction it'd reflect on me the owner. It's pretty easy to train most breeds to stay quiet, though some of the small terrier types seem hardwired to bark. I'm not a fan of constantly yapping things.

Obviously I can't know if anyone was quietly against, but the woman who said she was wary because of breed was a quick convert. If she hadn't been he'd have stayed home and spend the day on the sofa - as he had in my previous job.

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Re:Ask HN: Office merge. They have a pet policy. I'm scared ... by beachstartup on Tuesday September 06, 2016 @08:11PM (#12440168)

see my other comment -- i don't think anyone should be subjected to this, for any reason.

but, as long as you're stuck in the situation, have you ever considered trying to train the dog, since the owner obviously hasn't? it only takes about 15 minutes a day. check out youtube.

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