<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><!-- generator=Zoho Sites --><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><atom:link href="https://www.helpondeck.net/blogs/tag/puppy-love/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title>HelpOnDeck - Blog #puppy love</title><description>HelpOnDeck - Blog #puppy love</description><link>https://www.helpondeck.net/blogs/tag/puppy-love</link><lastBuildDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:08:16 -0700</lastBuildDate><generator>http://zoho.com/sites/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Paws, Productivity, and the Power of Mascots: Celebrating National Dog Month!]]></title><link>https://www.helpondeck.net/blogs/post/paws-productivity-and-the-power-of-mascots-celebrating-national-dog-month</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.helpondeck.net/August 2025 Blog.png"/>At Help On Deck, we’re all about support—from handling your admin tasks with precision to making sure your business runs like a well-oiled (and well-l ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_mxb-YzO6Q_m6CNO6XYpYTA" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_cKObOJF2SruRrXCmcijwHA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_Jsyz6y0jTly6HgunhTareg" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_aDJBYrJyQQ64aghRFSy9CA" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style></style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-align-center zpheading-align-mobile-center zpheading-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true"><span style="color:rgb(11, 15, 45);"><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:28px;">From Zoom-bombing to morale boosting—why dogs make the best co-workers.</span><span style="font-weight:400;"><br/></span><span style="font-weight:700;font-size:16px;">​By Lynette Newman</span></span></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_TVGr3cArT7mXNhsu_GRTNQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center zptext-align-mobile-center zptext-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-family:Spectral;">At Help On Deck, we’re all about support—from handling your admin tasks with precision to making sure your business runs like a well-oiled (and well-loved) machine. But this August, we're taking a moment to honor the <span style="font-style:italic;">real MVPs</span> behind the scenes: our <span style="font-weight:700;">furry, four-legged mascots</span> who keep the tail wags coming and the vibes just right.</span></span></p></div>
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                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/cover-1.jpg" size="medium" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_UfR43wva6rkQd4NF0L4RDw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-family:Spectral;">That's right—it's <span style="font-weight:700;">National Dog Month</span>, and we’re throwing our paws in the air to celebrate the joy, loyalty, and surprisingly effective morale-boosting magic of dogs. If you’ve ever worked from home with a dog at your feet (or on your Zoom call), you know they bring a sense of calm, presence, and let’s be honest—comic relief—to even the busiest of days.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-family:Spectral;"><br/></span></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-weight:700;font-family:Spectral;">Dogs: The Ultimate Co-Workers</span></span><br/></p></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_rD5q4bx4bAtUmyyOVJ25Ww" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p><span><span></span></span></p><p></p><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Spectral;font-size:18px;">Dogs don’t micromanage. They won’t hijack your Slack channel or send passive-aggressive calendar invites. Instead, they offer unconditional support, loyal companionship, and occasional reminders to take a walk and breathe. (We could all use that kind of project manager, right?)</span></p><div style="text-align:center;">At Help On Deck, we believe every great team needs a mascot—or two. That’s why we’re proud to introduce (or reintroduce) our <span style="font-weight:700;">beloved mascots, Jaxsen and Cass—aka The Wilmore Boyz</span>. These dapper doggies represent everything we stand for: loyalty, joy, and being reliably by your side, no matter what’s on your to-do list.</div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br/></span></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Why Dogs Make Great Company Mascots</span></div><p></p></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_xPSa1zYAm5IOE6eYMzsZVg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p><span><span></span></span></p><p></p><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Spectral;font-size:18px;">Mascots aren’t just cute faces (though, let’s be honest—Jaxsen and Cass are total showstoppers). They also symbolize a company’s values. For us, that means being approachable, dependable, and always ready to support our clients with a wagging tail and can-do attitude.</span></p><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Spectral;font-size:18px;">Plus, dogs naturally lift spirits. In an industry that thrives on organization, deadlines, and keeping everything running behind the scenes, it’s refreshing to have some paws-itively fun energy in the mix. Our mascots remind us that business should feel human—and occasionally covered in fur.</span></p><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:12pt;"></p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-weight:700;font-family:Spectral;">Let’s Hear It for the Dogs!</span></span></p><p></p></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_aybhNF7iWLtHy6HqRlZOKQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p><span><span></span></span></p><p></p><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Spectral;font-size:18px;">Whether they’re curling up under your desk, alerting you to the delivery driver (again), or giving you those “you’ve-got-this” eyes before a big call, dogs make everything better. So this month, take a moment to celebrate the dog in your life—and if you don’t have one, feel free to borrow some joy from ours.</span></p><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Spectral;font-size:18px;"><span style="font-weight:700;">Happy National Dog Month</span> from all of us (and <span style="font-style:italic;">The Wilmore Boyz</span>) at Help On Deck—where loyalty isn’t just a value, it’s a vibe.</span></p><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:12pt;"></p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-family:Spectral;font-size:18px;">Need a team that’s as loyal and dependable as your favorite pup? Let Help On Deck handle the details, so you can focus on the big picture. Contact us today!</span></p><p></p></div>
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