Everyone loves cute and cuddly Ted and he loves the attention (and treats!) he gets from staff and clients.
“Ted’s fantastic for office morale and when you’re having a busy day he really helps with motivation. Not with any great insights of course but by giving a paw, a waggy tail or a lick on the hand. It’s hard not to smile and to let any worries of the day fall away,” Steph says.
Some people are allergic to, or anxious around dogs, however, and so Steph and co-director Lesley Robinson always check before introducing Ted to new people.
“Some people ask whether he’s friendly, and I always say he might lick them to death! Most people love that we’ve a real office dogsbody, but it’s important to ask first before introducing him.
“He can really help with nerves as well. Many supply teaching applicants can be slightly anxious when they come in for their interviews, but when they see Ted they often say the butterflies just go away, and they’re at ease,” Steph explains.
“Ted’s a fantastic stress therapist for everyone and I’d recommend that every office has their own version of Ted. They’d never be without a pet at work again.”
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