I have this theory that successful freelancers either have children or dogs, because that way, there is a being in the household that forces them to keep regular hours. If you're thinking of letting a pet into your (licensed) home office, remember that you'll need a quiet place to make phone calls.

If you work in an office that allows dogs, here's some basic etiquette.

Above is a picture of one of our dogs, Joe. We have allergies here, so our animals all come from Build-a-Bear.

Have any great stories of your dog or kid helps you be more productive? Want to tell me why my theory is crazy? Zap me a line!