From an ASOG leadership perspective, Luna’s presence made a significant mark on the Group Staff’s morale.  We recognized Luna’s presence created a positive work environment for our members by alleviating stress levels, heightening focus, boosting productivity and increasing job satisfaction (despite working in cubicles).  Luna’s bright, happy demeanor encouraged our staff members to interact with her, such as petting her, playing fetch, and taking her outside for a walk during breaks.  Even having Luna in our meetings helped people relax and open up during discussions.  Luna also proved to be very family-friendly, therefore, our staff’s kids would sometimes hang out in the office and play with Luna, boosting morale for the whole family.  Additionally, staff members felt comfortable bringing in their own dogs, which boosted their morale and productivity while helping the dogs build healthy social interactions.  Given a dog like Luna, who is well-behaved, non-allergenic and good with children, it’s a no-brainer for other organizations to adopt a dog (as long as they have a good canine care plan) as their presence boosts morale, productivity and job satisfaction.

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  LtCol Dustin Hansen

607 ASOG CD