DEAR PET TALK: Friday, June 20, is “Take Your Dog To Work” Day. How does that work? Canine Connoisseur DEAR CANINE CONNOISSEUR: Yes, the Friday after Father’s Day is designated as “Take ...

(Yes, we know that a pet can unexpectedly appear or that a young child may burst in. But, in general, you can close the door without offending anyone.) Interruptions play havoc with productivity.

Lori Blanchard, owner of Cozy Critters Pet Sitters & Animal Care, pets Westley, a 2-year-old Dalmatian, on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Yakima, Wash.