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Orrex

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6. Very sensible suggestions

Thu May 29, 2025, 09:34 PM

May 29

My company does have a strictly-followed policy by which a tech can leave a site if they feel unsafe for literally any reason at all, and an aggressive dog would certainly qualify.

My "one strike" policy usually comes up after the first strike, so I guess it's two strikes. But when the person says "you're ok with dogs, right?" (which is, incidentally, them making a statement rather than asking me the question) I'll come right out and say "I can't have them jumping on me."

That's kind of what brought this up, in fact. I've been amazed at how irritated people become in response that very reasonable statement, and it's all over their body language, tone, and facial expression.

Wild stuff.

Thanks again!

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Dog people, explain something to me. (A low-key rant) [View all] Orrex May 29 OP

Excellent question My Friend BOSSHOG May 29 #1

No idea, but can you specify all dogs be removed prior to your arrival in your contract? SheltieLover May 29 #2

Thank you. Orrex May 29 #3

Is there someone at your company who you can talk to about this? SheltieLover May 29 #7

I have one particular friend who's very supportive Orrex May 29 #12

Great idea! SheltieLover May 29 #13

Well, they are inconsiderate but you know that. Maybe make it clear when you set the appointment hlthe2b May 29 #4

Very sensible suggestions Orrex May 29 #6

Maybe you could say something like "as this is sensitive electronic equipment, it would be best if you locked Fido up SheltieLover May 29 #8

I have two dogs Lifeafter70 May 29 #5

You are making a great case for the saying soldierant May 29 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author Ponietz May 29 #10

That's very much the case (nt) Orrex May 29 #11

We have very friendly dogs but we still crate our dogs when a service person is in the house LetMyPeopleVote May 30 #14

Let me get this straight True Dough May 30 #15

I'm fine with subwoofers Orrex May 30 #16

That's really Rude! Sorry you have to deal w that. electric_blue68 May 30 #17

Thanks for understanding! Orrex May 31 #18

'For service workers, the egocentric first-time dog owner in "The Friend" will be all too familiar' Donkees May 31 #19

Good article! Orrex May 31 #21

Doesn't need to be a "low-key" rant, IMO. It's a very legitimate one. Sogo May 31 #20