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Working like a dog
Survey of owners reveals they would work more hours or for less pay if they could bring their pooch to work.


NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) - A dog-friendly workplace may be rare, but workers are doggone crazy about bringing Rover to the office.

According to a recent online survey, two-thirds of dog owners said they would put in longer hours if they could bring their dog to work.

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The poll, conducted by the online dog forum Dogster and the job search engine Simply Hired, revealed that almost a third of those surveyed said they would go so far as taking a 5 percent pay cut if that meant their dog could accompany them to the office.

About 70 percent of the 150 individuals surveyed also considered a dog-friendly office an important job benefit.

"Companies with dog-friendly policies just get it. And they're breeding a class of happy and loyal employees," Ted Rheingold, CEO of Dogster, said in a statement. "After all, who wouldn't be happy working with their best friend?"

The American Pet Products Manufacturers Association estimates that 44 million U.S. households have a dog.

While companies with 50 employees or less made up the majority of the 400 dog-friendly firms within the U.S. compiled by Dogster and Simply Hired, some Fortune 500 outfits made the list as well, including Amazon (up $0.12 to $43.85, Research) and Google (Research).

California had more dog-friendly companies than any other state according to the survey.

Dog lovers can search for dog-friendly companies at SimplyHired.com

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