People have found themselves at home far more often than usual. Dogs have had to adjust to this change, too. With their owners at home more, some dogs are suspicious, while others are getting into more trouble.
While some dogs cuddle with their owners at the computer, others try to stop the owners from logging online.
This Dog Can't Figure Out Why His Owner Is Still Home
When lockdown first started, many people had to adjust to working from home, including dogs. A Reddit user posted this photo is his dog looking suspicious. "My dog, Ghost, is very suspicious why I'm at home on a workday," he wrote.
Ghost looks like he's onto a prank. He knows that something is wrong but can't figure out what. If only we could explain to dogs that this lockdown isn't temporary. Hopefully, Ghost became less suspicious over time.
"Now You Can't Close The Door"
Although we often have to stay inside, dogs want to go outside. This dog, Sophie, found a way to prevent her owner from closing the door. She sits in between the sliding door and the wall. How will you get her inside this way?
You're Not The Only One Falling Asleep At Your Desk
When dogs get used to the work-from-home routine, they know that they have to wait for their humans to stop working. This dog was waiting for his owner and fell asleep. How adorable is that?
Not only that, but this dog seemed to mimic this owner. "Oh, you're working at your desk?" he seemed to say. "I'll sit at the desk, too, until we can play." It is heartwarming to have a dog as your best friend.
"Stop Using Your Computer!"
It's no secret: everyone is spending more time on the computer. Dogs prefer that we spend less time on the screen and more time with them. And with more chargers around the house, they have the perfect opportunities.
This Redditor's dog destroyed his cables. Over four days, he kept hiding his laptop charger from the dog, and the dog kept finding it. Now look at it. When pets want to play, your laptop is never safe.
The Best Way To Work At Home
No matter where you sit, dogs will find a way to lounge with you. This dog has discovered that his owner sits at a computer desk for most of the day, so the pet adjusted. Why sit next to your owner when you can lie on top of him?
The positive aspect of working with your pets is that you can get cuddly like this. But the negative part is that you still have to work. Although this dog looks comfy, he's still distracting!
Checking In On Your Work
By nature, dogs are social animals. They prefer to hang by their owners and ensure that their humans are okay. Here, a user posted this photo and captioned it, "My coworker checking in on me." That she is!
Found A Work Substitute
So far, we've seen many dogs lounge with their owners while working. But this is the first time we've seen a dog take over their owner's job. With her headset on, the pup is ready to work at a call center.
Unfortunately, nobody can get their dog to work for them, mostly since they can't talk. But this Golden Retriever is doing her best! She'll make a great call center operator for fellow dogs one day.
Dogs And Cats Approach Quarantine Differently
These satirical newspaper articles illustrate the difference between dogs and cats. Since dogs are incredibly social, they want their owners to stay home forever. But cats enjoy their personal space, so they want their owners to return to work.
Both cats and dogs are blessings during quarantine. But dog owners are rarely left alone! Pups love to hang around their owners and try to play whenever the opportunity arises. If they could make you stay home forever, they would.
A Creative Way To Get Comfy
How many times have you snuggled up with a blanket while at home? Probably a lot. Some dogs aim to do the same, and this pup found a creative method. She chewed a hole in the blanket and then stuck her head through it.
Was this good for the blanket? Definitely not. But it helped the dog and made a social media-worthy photo. If you want your dog to cuddle in a blanket with you, give the blanket a face hole.
Even Radio Hosts Get Bored
An Atlanta radio station, WABE News, was searching for new interns. But they couldn't go out and interview people. Their solution? Hire Shae, the dog. "She's still learning Audition, but her radio voice is really natural," radio host Emma Hurt said on X.
Because people spend so much time indoors, many get bored. Even a radio host has enough spare time to interview her dog. If only dogs could talk, then we would interview them all the time.
The Sleepiest Coworker
This Chihuahua is the cutest, sleepiest coworker. She's dozing off next to her owner on the couch.
Many dogs love sleeping next to their owners. Now that many dog owners work from home, they get to stay next to them all the time.
"Now You'll Have To Spend Time With Me!"
If you've spent a lot of time watching TV, you're not alone. What else is there do to when you're stuck at home all the time? But some dogs prefer that you spend that free time with them. This dog exacted his revenge on the TV.
Look how angry this pup seems! He clearly saw the TV remote as his enemy. Perhaps this is better for the owner; now, she'll have to spend less time sitting on the couch.
Who Unrolled The Toilet Paper?
Remember when people were protective over their toilet paper? Dogs did not help the toilet paper scare. A user posted this photo with the caption, "Hmm, I wonder who unrolled all the toilet paper...."
Unfortunately for us, many dogs view toilet paper as a free toy. This pup unrolled the entire roll and now sits there looking guilty. On the bright side, toilet paper supply is not in any danger, so you'll still be able to buy more if your dog unravels it.
A Furry Coworker's Desk
Many pet owners work next to their dogs all day. One user came up with a solution: build a doggy work desk! She placed dog stairs leading up to a chair so that her Corgi can sit next to her while she works from home.
"He now gets lots of extra belly rubs and pets," the owner wrote. Plus, this "work station" prevents the dog from sitting on her lap. Usually, pet cuddles are welcome, but it's not convenient when you're working.
Waiting For His Owner To Start Work
After months of working from home, both owners and pets are settling into a new routine. This dog knows exactly where to sit. Since his owner always works on the couch with his laptop, the dog waits there for him.
It's the most adorable form of bonding: waiting for his owner to start work simply so he can next to him! That makes work a little more exciting. Even if you have a hard job, you can pet an adorable fluff ball.
This Dog's New Internship
Some pets imitate what their owners do. It's an adorable way of trying to bond with their owners. This dog has seen her owner sitting at her desk all day, and she's trying to replicate it. Meet the new intern, a pup who can't type!
This dog's balance is impressive because that looks like a swivel chair. She seems calm, even on a turning chair and hundreds of emails to answer, we're sure. Who wouldn't want more help at work?
Entering A New Work Branch
By now, you've seen dog coworkers and interns. But have you seen a dog employee who has gotten promoted? This pup has. According to this user, she moved up to assistant branch manager recently. You can tell by the branch.
Did you know that dogs have a natural inclination to chew on sticks? They are natural foragers, and branches feel like bones. This puppy's instincts scream, "Chew!" She'll make an excellent branch manager for sure.
"Whatcha Doing?"
This dog is peeking around his owner's work laptop. It's a (not so) subtle way of asking, "Want to play with me?"
The owner posted this photo on Reddit with the caption, "My coworker at home isn't adhering to social distancing techniques. Please advise." Uh-oh! Don't Bulldogs know to always stay six feet apart? He'll have to play later with precautions in place.
Instead Of Working, This Owner Needs To Hold Her Dog's Paws
According to this Twitter user, her dog always wants her owner to hold her paws. As cute as this is, it prevents the owner from working. Having a needy, furry coworker--and being unable to resist--is a challenge that many dog owners can relate to nowadays.
How can you say no to that face? Some dogs don't want owners to touch their paws, but this pup welcomes it. This owner can't type with her dog nearby, so she's not the best coworker.
His New Work Uniform
Many pet owners have embraced the "my pet is my coworker" meme. But this Redditor took it to a new level. His dog dressed up for a formal office setting with that dashing tie. He's ready for a Zoom meeting!
"My buddy wanted to help when he heard I was working from home," the Redditor commented. Any dog who wants to help his owner is a good boy! Even if he can't type or call with those paws.
"If You Want To Work, You'll Have To Pet Me First"
After months of watching their owners work from home, dogs have learned that we spend a lot of time on our computers. This dog decided that sitting on his owner's laptop guarantees many more pets.
Technically, he's right. The owner will pay more attention to him if he sits on his laptop. Unfortunately, the owner has to kick him off if he wants to work! If he wants to work, he'll have to pet his dog first.