Can anyone provide enlightenment on the rank threshold that qualifies an individual to bring their dog(s) to work? This seems to be a growth trend in the RAF at the moment (possibly gained from the Army?). When arriving for work this morning, I saw no fewer than 3 officers transferring their canine charges (at least I think that was the arrangement) between car and office.
Is this a commissioned thing or does it apply across the board? Do certain ranks merit different classes of dog (like company cars etc)?
Oh, and by the way, should it actually be allowed………….?

I have heard a word used to describe those bringing dogs to work. from what I can remember it begins with T and ends with ossers, has anyone else heard it used.

Not my opinion of course

S_H

No its not a rank thing. Both me and the hubby have on occasion taken our rather large hairy hound to work with us when the need has arisen. Both NCOs. I'm fortunate to work in an area that is quite secure and the boys quite like having her around.
Hubby has his own office, so it doesn't bother anyone else.
Have to say though, I do think that only well behaved dogs should be allowed and under full control of the owner. My Station also has a policy whereby all personnel in the section concerned have to give their approval first along with the Boss.
It's not something that we do as a matter of course but when a situation comes up that is unavoidable then the ability to take her with me to work has saved a lot of trouble for not only me but work too. I know its our choice to own a pet but it is comforting to know that work can be accommodating should the need arise.

According to QRs, it is infact, only officers who can bring dogs into work (I've just asked an adminer).

Absurd! I always thought it was fine, as long as your work colleagues did not have any objections.

Guy Gibson did it for years until the Station Doctor did something about it!

Usually the last place I would look for a definitive answer.

S_H

We once had a large black dog that wondered in and stayed ...... we promoted him to "Head of security" ..... he met most of our visitors .... attended all important meetings and had his photo mounted in reception after he passed on to higher places (after 10 years of service) .... he had a remarkable calming effect as I remember ..... raise your voice and you would risk being pinned to the wall ....

someone on PPRuNe posted a working military doggie recently .... he certainly seems to have got the hang of things ....

http://media3.guzer.com/pictures/army_dog.jpg

I personally don't mind bringing dogs to work - although when the furry rat pretending to be a dog cr@pped in my office I was less than impressed!

Duncs

My last sqn crewroom was like the crufts show ring. The odd dog is fine but 3 or 4 of them vieing for attention in the crewroom is alittle much. I'm certainly of the opinion that all should be consulted before releasing the hounds (plus there was enough dog hair in the sqn waggon to stuff a mattress which was out of order) The fact that rank should play a part in whether you can bring a dog in is ridiculous.

Didn't you know a Black Labrador is standard issue kitting at Cranwell! I don't think it's a rank thing, it's just generally speaking Officers have their own office to keep them in! Imagine the Lineys bringing them in to work, it would be impossible to manage - and you've have a fight on to keep the Lekkies away!

I believe at Wyton they are banned for example, so I suppose it's one of the few perks left - provided you have your own office and you're on a proper Stn of course!

Its "licence" in this country

What a classic "blighter" response

Aeronut: I was attempting humour with the spelling rather than subtlety - in your case I appear to have achieved both - RESULT!...........

So apparently, if no one objects, we can bring our animals into work - particularly if we've an office to use as a kennel (not sure how visitors to that office who've not been briefed on the "extra" presence are expected to react though). I've got a pet ferret - I wonder if that's OK?

Also, why doesn't this apply to children then?

Can the Navy shed some light on the possbility of getting me a cabin boy for my office, or the crew room?

No dice. Done away with years ago, along with the tot...

Good point, well presented.

JPA computer said no.

Hamsters for sale.

Reek of pi$$, bitey little bas.tards, but very suitable for the more compact office.

I knew a female SNCO who regularly used to bring her pet rabbit in to work and it would happily sit eating carrots on her desk. Pretty bizarre but nobody seemed to mind!

Rampant Rabbit?

No, this one certainly didn't take batteries! Interesting image though!

I thought all Rabbits were "Rampant" ....

I'll get my coat .....