Why Every Corporation Needs a Dog

Tag

ATL has a dog. His name is Tag, although he thinks his name is “Shut-up Tag”. Most think of him as a mongrel, but we like to think of him as a composite.

Tag gives us inspiration. He has been rescued from the pound, run-over, choked in a horrible accident, hit in the head with a shovel, gone to doggy jail countless times, eaten things not fit for buzzards, and even been attacked and beaten up by a vicious small dog.

I’m certain if Tag got caught in any form of disaster, natural or manmade, he would emerge from the smoldering ashes of ruin, wagging his tail and looking for someone, or something, to pester. We’re talking serious survivor here.

He suffers verbal abuse like it was high praise. There’s never been a word spoken to Tag that he didn’t cherish. Now he has the entire staff looking for the praise in every sentence.

He is also an escape artist. I swear Houdini had nothing on this dog. If the SPCA would allow it, I’d prove it to you. Unfortunately, we will have to skip the part where we bind him in chains and locks and throw him into the lake. But believe me, he’d survive, tail wagging. So, escaping from the mere confines of an office or home is child’s play to our dog.

Tag has also taught the employees how to communicate what they want; by whining. Tag has taken whining to its highest level, and this has rubbed off on the staff. Have you ever noticed how a good whine is hard to ignore? This could start a whole new trend.

Tag does other things dogs do, but these are best left unspoken in polite company. Let’s just say it’s very apparent when his diet changes.

In conclusion, there are many things we can learn from our K-9 friend. Me, I’m not changing my diet!

Update 04/15/10: Tag was hit by a car. I’m certain if he were any other dog, it would have been fatal. But no, Tag had the wisdom to be hit by a car right in front of his Vet’s office! The Vet says he’ll be okay, but very sore. Gotta love that dog!