I do not support the Bring Your Dog to Work Program, as the uncertainties and dangers outweigh the benefits.

First and foremost is the issue of productivity. One argument used in favor of the policy claims that employees work faster, and are willing to stay at the office later, if that office allows for dogs. However, as pointed out by the group opposing the policy, dogs need to be walked, watered, fed, and cared for throughout the day. Even if employees worked faster with their dog in the office, they would now have to dedicate a large chunk of the workday to animal maitenance. Also, although dogs can serve as a stress reliever to some, they are a stressor to others. For these employees, who may now feel unsafe or anxious, it would be harder