meet smokey.
breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
age: 12.
instagram: @me_mentalhealth_and_I
favourite treat: Anything chewable, but terrified of pigs ears.
favourite cuddles: Smokey wants to be touching you at all times. He Loves to lie in between my legs on the sofa in the evenings.
favourite game: Smokey has an unhealthy obsession with tennis balls, and is a hippo at heart and adores wallowing in shallow water.
what gets their tail wagging most? People. Especially his human nieces.
what job do smokey and sharron do? Sharron is a Personal Trainer/Health Coach and MHFA Mental health First Aid Instructor. Smokey is a professional flirt on camera during zoom meetings.
what was their first day in the office like? Exciting, he took a few days to calm down and stop attempting to sit on me when teaching virtual Hiit classes.
how often does smokey go to the office? My office is currently at home, So we are both there everyday currently.
what is smokey's favourite thing to do in the office. Flirt with the camera or snore.
does smokey like sharing his office space? Yes! but as he needs to be touching me at all times, Smokey struggles to give me much space to spread out.
other than you (of course) who is smokey's favourite colleague? Anyone who gives him attention.
how has having smokey at work improved the working environment? Smokey came to me three years ago after spending most of his life in kennels. Once named the South Easts most unluckiest dog in ITV online, the Daily Mail, Metro news and Countryfile magazine. He has changed my life for the better. Everyday he reminds me of forgiveness, unconditional love, patience and how to live in the moment. He has an incredible way of adding calmness to a busy schedule.
does smokey ever get up to mischief/any embarrassing office stories? Occasionally Smokey forgets we are not “on mute” and farts very loudly.
paws in home bonus question! how is smokey coping with the UK on lockdown? Loving it! Smokey doesn’t enjoy being on his own very much and he still gets to gets to come on pack walks with his best friend nala who is a two year old Cockapoo.
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