Companies who allowed dogs might increase a pet owner’s ability to cope with stress and increase their job satisfaction. Photo: Getty ImagesResearch reveals bosses would be barking mad to ban dogs from workplaces, say two visiting professors from the United States. The research the professors had completed at the Centre for Human-Animal Interaction in Virginia revealed cardiovascular and mental health benefits when interacting with dogs, Prof Sandra Barker said. Prof Randolph Barker said some preliminary findings revealed dog-owners could manage stress better if they took their pet to work with them. Companies who allowed dogs might increase a pet owner’s ability to cope with stress and increase their job satisfaction.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 19, 2016 23:29 UTC