{"id":23190,"date":"2015-07-07T09:52:13","date_gmt":"2015-07-07T13:52:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/?p=23190"},"modified":"2023-08-23T11:15:40","modified_gmt":"2023-08-23T15:15:40","slug":"creating-a-pet-friendly-home-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/telecommuting-survival\/creating-a-pet-friendly-home-office\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating a Pet-Friendly Home Office"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>Updated August 2023 <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As more professionals embrace remote work, the line between personal and professional spaces becomes increasingly blurred. For many, creating a pet-friendly home office that accommodates our beloved furry companions is suddenly a priority. In an era where the click-clacking of keyboards often mingles with the soft purring of cats or the playful barking of dogs, it\u2019s essential to create a workspace that caters not only to human needs but also to those of our pets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-for-creating-a-pet-friendly-home-office\"><strong>Tips for Creating a Pet-Friendly Home Office<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>You and your pets may enjoy being together while you work, but that doesn\u2019t mean your home office is safe for your dogs and cats. Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned remote worker or newly navigating the world of WFH (Work From Home), integrating pet-friendly features can lead to a harmonious and efficient work environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-raise-your-pc-off-the-floor\"><strong>Raise your PC off the floor<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re sharing home office space with a dog or cat, you\u2019re also sharing your home office with your pet\u2019s shedding fur. Elevating your PC tower will protect its fans from fur ball clogs and prevent your pet from using it as a personal scratching post or fire hydrant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-consider-keyboard-protection\"><strong>Consider keyboard protection.<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cats love to use keyboards as their personal treadmills and nap mats. This is fun for them but not so much for you when you notice that your pet\u2019s paws have crafted and sent a nonsensical IM to your boss or deleted an important document in the Cloud. The solution is <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bitboost.com\/pawsense\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PawSense<\/a><\/strong>. PawSense is a software program that detects nonsense typed on your keyboard. Upon detection, the software will disable keyboard commands to protect your computer and play an annoying noise to deter cats from lying down on the keyboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_1160e19b-e690-4e33-afc5-8059d1ee3f00\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/08\/AConversationwithNathanCowanofGroomersFriendfeaturedimage-1024x436.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/08\/AConversationwithNathanCowanofGroomersFriendfeaturedimage-300x128.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/08\/AConversationwithNathanCowanofGroomersFriendfeaturedimage-768x327.webp 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/08\/AConversationwithNathanCowanofGroomersFriendfeaturedimage-1536x654.webp 1536w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/08\/AConversationwithNathanCowanofGroomersFriendfeaturedimage-2048x872.webp 2048w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/08\/AConversationwithNathanCowanofGroomersFriendfeaturedimage-260x111.webp 260w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/08\/AConversationwithNathanCowanofGroomersFriendfeaturedimage-383x163.webp 383w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/08\/AConversationwithNathanCowanofGroomersFriendfeaturedimage-1024x436.png\" alt=\"A Conversation with Nathan Cowan of Groomers Friend featured image\" class=\"wp-image-539698\" style=\"width:638px;height:272px\" width=\"638\" height=\"272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/08\/AConversationwithNathanCowanofGroomersFriendfeaturedimage-1024x436.png 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/08\/AConversationwithNathanCowanofGroomersFriendfeaturedimage-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/08\/AConversationwithNathanCowanofGroomersFriendfeaturedimage-768x327.png 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/08\/AConversationwithNathanCowanofGroomersFriendfeaturedimage-1536x654.png 1536w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/08\/AConversationwithNathanCowanofGroomersFriendfeaturedimage-2048x872.png 2048w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/08\/AConversationwithNathanCowanofGroomersFriendfeaturedimage-260x111.png 260w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/08\/AConversationwithNathanCowanofGroomersFriendfeaturedimage-383x163.png 383w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/employer-partners\/a-conversation-with-nathan-cowan-of-groomers-friend\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about remote jobs with Virtual Vocations Employer Partner, Groomers Friend!<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_b2053f61-3633-4970-a85e-919b39b78da6\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-contain-cables-and-cords\"><strong>Contain cables and cords.<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pets are pretty much guaranteed to get tangled up in a disorganized web of cables and cords originating from your home office electronics. Contain cables and cords and keep your pets free from the threat of electrocution and strangulation by utilizing zip ties, cable clamps, or a <strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cableorganizer.com\/cable-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cable management system<\/a><\/span><\/strong> in your home office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-establish-space-just-for-your-pets\"><strong>Establish space just for your pets.<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dog or cat will want to be close to you, so set up a bed near or under your desk, like <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frontgate.com\/comfy-couch-pet-bed\/157331?redirect=y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this one from Frontgate<\/a><\/strong>. If you have a small dog you could even convert a drawer or cupboard in your desk into a space for him!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-let-dogs-out-for-phone-meetings\"><strong>Let dogs out for phone meetings.<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking an important call? Avoid embarrassing barking noises by giving your dogs some yard time while you&#8217;re on the phone. Your coworkers and clients will appreciate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-make-time-for-walks\"><strong>Make time for walks.<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dog owners, build time into your day for a walk with your perfect pooch. 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When these items fall on the floor, they pose a choking risk to curious animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-secure-toxic-office-supplies\"><strong>Secure toxic office supplies.<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the same way that you should contain small office supplies that could cause your pet to choke, store toxic office supplies, like toner cartridges, ink, and glue, in a secure location within your home office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-take-a-tour-of-your-home-office-from-your-pet-s-point-of-view\"><strong>Take a tour of your home office from your pet&#8217;s point of view.<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/work-from-home-lifestyle\/tips-working-remotely-new-baby\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Take a cue from new parents<\/a> baby-proofing their homes for their human infants and protect your fur babies by touring your home office from their perspective. Get down on all fours and sniff out any home office dangers. Cover electrical outlets, screw heavy shelving to the wall, and latch cabinet doors that lead to items that could harm your pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>By integrating pet-friendly features into our workspace, we not only enhance our work environment but also create a haven of comfort and happiness for our pets. In the end, a pet-friendly home office is a testament to the balance of professional and personal life, epitomizing that with a touch of creativity and consideration, one can indeed have the best of both worlds. So, as you set up your workspace, remember that the purrs, wagging tails, and playful nudges are more than distractions; they&#8217;re reminders of the harmonious coexistence possible in our daily lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_01da706e-d6a4-49f8-b2bd-51fcf8c72740\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Do you allow pets in your home office; how do you make it work for all of you?&nbsp;<\/strong><em>Connect with Virtual Vocations on <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/VirtualVocations\"><em>Facebook<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VirtualVocation\"><em>Twitter<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/virtual-vocations\/\"><em>LinkedIn<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/virtualvocations\/\"><em>Instagram<\/em><\/a><em>, and <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCvl6mSBguVl5NsNtBrb4vIg\"><em>YouTube<\/em><\/a><em> to share your thoughts and tips. 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