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Very good dogs don't necessarily make very good co-workers

  • Written by Jessica Myrick, Associate Professor of Media Studies, Pennsylvania State University
Working from home involves new co-workers.Halfpoint Images/Getty Images

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are working from home in close proximity to our human children or fur babies.

Cats have their fans, but I want to focus on dogs.

Dogs are great companions. Science suggests owning one may benefit mental health. Just making eye contact...

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