With phenomenal dog-friendly beaches and eateries, San Diego is a top city for dog people. It’s no surprise, then, that San Diego-based businesses are investing in dog-friendly benefits to attract and retain a workforce of dog fanatics.
Dog-friendly offices are trending from coast to coast with companies of all sizes prioritizing dog-friendly perks and benefits that can result in lower employee stress and even encourage collaboration across teams.
Ready for your next career move? Rover.com—one of the best dog-friendly offices in the country, and the world’s largest network of pet sitters and dog walkers—dug into the data from working pet parents and companies, then applied a proprietary Rover ranking to determine the most dog-friendly offices in San Diego. The companies that made our list take dog-friendliness to the next level with perks, benefits, and office cultures inspired by our pets.
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The best dog-friendly companies in San Diego
PetDesk
PetDesk created client communication technology for veterinarians. The company is headquartered in San Diego and is one of the most dog-friendly companies nationally. Currently, employees have the option of coming into the office or continuing to work remotely. Regardless, there are plenty of dog-friendly benefits and perks to enjoy even from home.
Dog-friendly perks
- PTO for pet bereavement
- Partial coverage of pet health insurance
- Stipend to adopt a dog
Petco
Petco has been in the dog business for over 50 years. As a leading pet specialty retailer, this San Diego-based company is guided by their vision: “Healthier Pets. Happier People. Better World.” The Petco Foundation—an independent nonprofit organization—has invested hundreds of millions of dollars to support the welfare of companion animals. Petco’s dedication to pets extends to their dog-friendly office where they make it a point to support their team of dog people with perks and benefits.
Dog-friendly perks
- Product discounts
- Dog adoption benefits
- Pet bereavement
PeopleConnect People Search
A tech company that builds innovative applications, PeopleConnect People Search lists “hanging out with office dogs” as one of their primary occupations. “Our dogs are an integral part of our company and our culture,” Amica at the company explained.
Dog-friendly perks
- 100% adopt fee coverage
- 3 days of leave dedicated to pet bereavement
- Free treats
- Dog beds
- Dog lovers Slack channel
- Animal welfare charity event participation
- Dogs featured on the site
Classy
Classy creates online fundraising software for nonprofits in an effort to “accelerate social impact around the world. “Our dogs become part of our family here,” they say, popping up across the office and even in some of their social media posts.
Dog-friendly perks
- Dog lover’s Slack channel
- Free dog treats
- Water bowls
- Dog beds
Discover dog-friendly San Diego
Dog people have a lot of reasons to love San Diego. We’ve captured them here, from dog-friendly hikes to great dog beaches. We’ve got you covered with dog care tips and destinations you and your dog can both enjoy.
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- Best Dog Beach in San Diego: Fiesta Island Dog Park
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