Meet Tui

Breed:  Poodle x Schnauzer

Barking from:  Morrinsville

What's up dog?

I run a private counselling practice from my home office on the outskirts of Morrinsville. Tui loves to say hi to the clients as they arrive and after her welcome she will lie quietly under my office desk until the session ends when she comes back out to say her goodbyes. On more than one occasion if a client is visibly upset Tui will come and lay her head on their lap. Clients have also been know to ask if they can pat Tui during a session. I have found having Tui in the office can also be a great icebreaker for children and new clients. Clients often ask where Tui is when arriving for a session. Clients have also been known to jokingly say they come to see Tui not me :-). Tui is not yet 3 and is proving to be a wonderful companion and a genuine support for many of the clients I work with. The picture I have attached of Tui and me is the photo I use with the monthly 'Just a Thought' articles I have been submitting in our local news paper The Morrinsville News for a number of years. Not being very good with technology ( and my wife Ginni being out) it was the easiest one for me to find and attach for the competition.

2024 NZ Top Office Dog Award

Judging and criteria

This award will be judged on:

Purpose

Four-legged support can be shown in multiple ways and furry forms in the workplace, and this award celebrates a supreme dog that supports their people to do their best mahi. We are looking for a top office dog with tail wags, affectionate licks, playful walks and that special presence that boosts their owner and co-worker’s mental health while contributing to a positive work culture. They may be a work from home dog, an office dog – or a hybrid pooch! 

Reach

Is the dog dedicated to improving the life of one human, or an entire team?

Impact

How big an impact does this dog have in the workplace? Explain how much your canine friend has improved mental health at work or office culture, and give examples of how they have made an impact. 

Quirky

All dogs are special. Does your dog possess a superpower? Please note their special talent or a trick they perform on demand.