23 June 2026
With Take Your Pet to Work Week (June 22 – 26,2026) just around the corner, PetSafe Brands™ has marked the occasion in the most fitting way possible – by moving into a brand-new office designed from the ground up with pets genuinely front of mind.
The new PetSafe Brands™ workspace features a dedicated dog play area, a communal dog wash station and pet drinking fountains throughout. The dog wash station will also be made available to PetSafe Brands™ foster partners, a reflection of the company’s broader commitment to community and animal welfare.
Take Your Pet to Work Week is a growing movement, and it’s reshaping what employees expect from their workplace. Studies consistently show that pets in the workplace reduce stress, improve morale, and boost job satisfaction, and with 69% of Australian households now owning a pet, it’s no surprise that pet-friendly policies are fast becoming one of the most sought-after workplace perks. For many employees, the ability to bring a pet to work isn’t a novelty, it’s a genuine factor in where they choose to work.
Making your workplace work for pets: tips from PetSafe Brands™
For workplaces looking to become genuinely pet-friendly this Take Your Pet to Work Week, PetSafe Brands™ recommends starting with the basics:
Hydration: pets drink significantly more from a running water source than a still bowl, especially in a busy, unfamiliar environment. A pet drinking fountain such as the PetSafe® Outlast™ Pumpless Pet Fountain keeps pets hydrated throughout the day without any effort from their owner
Mental Stimulation: a bored or anxious pet at work can become a distraction. Enrichment toys like the PetSafe® Busy Buddy® Kibble Nibble™ Feeder Ball keeps dogs mentally engaged by dispensing kibble as they play, while the Freezable Treat Holding Chilly Penguin loaded with treats and frozen overnight provides a long-lasting cooling activity
Toileting: limited outdoor access is the number one reason workplaces hesitate to go pet-friendly. The PetSafe® Pet Loo® Portable Toilet offers a clean, practical indoor solution that removes the barrier entirely.
Routine: an unfamiliar environment is already a lot for a pet to process. Keeping mealtimes consistent with an automatic feeder like the PetSafe® FlexFeed Automatic Pet Feeder helps pets feel settled and regulated throughout the day, even when the surroundings are new.
Safe travel starts before you arrive: getting a pet to work safely is the first step and an unsecured dog in the car is both a distraction and a genuine safety risk. The Kurgo® Enhanced Strength Tru-Fit Crash-Tested Car Harness features five points of adjustment for a custom fit and is crash-tested for dogs up to 34kg. Pair it with the Kurgo Car Protection range to keep pets safe and comfortable on every adventure.
About PetSafe Brands™
PetSafe Brands™ is the leading manufacturer of pet products with an overall purpose of unleashing freedom for pet parents by keeping their pets happy, healthy and safe. Our family of brands in Australia include PetSafe® (petsafe.com/au), Kurgo® (kurgo.com.au) and SportDog® (sportdog.com/au).