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Bring Your Dog to Work Application and Policy

Program Overview 

As part of our Wellness Program at Mt Hood Meadows we have created a program that will allow responsible dog owners who qualify, the opportunity to bring their dog to work for the purpose of promoting team morale, job satisfaction, and creating a pleasant work environment. Numerous studies have shown that the presence of well-behaved dogs under the watchful eyes of their owners can reduce stress, contribute to a fun work environment, promote movement/activity, increase productivity and creativity and decrease absenteeism. A study done by the CDC also found that pets triggered workplace interactions that would not normally take place thereby improving co-worker relationships and teamwork. This program has been developed with the understanding that not everyone appreciates the presence of dogs and timely communication is encouraged should any issues arise.  

While Mt Hood Meadows supports the positive benefits that a socialized and well-behaved dog may provide to the work environment, we respect the interests of all team members. Team members who have allergies and/or fears will not be subjected to situations within their immediate work environment that exacerbates these conditions. Team members with allergies and/or other conditions that might be adversely affected by exposure to dogs should notify their Director/VP or designee of said conditions. This information will be considered prior to granting approval for bringing a dog to the workplace. In some instances where exposure cannot be prevented, the dog owner may not be allowed to bring their dog to work. 

This policy may be adopted or revoked by a department at any time at the sole discretion of the responsible Director. In order to offer this privilege, all employees** are required to observe some listed rules: 

Please read the Bring Your Dog Policy and fill out the application below. 

Bring your dog Agreement and Release

MEDICAL INFORMATION: 

The owner of the dog agrees to maintain copies of all pertinent pet medical information on premises and agrees to the following minimum requirements. 

  • All vaccinations, including bordetellosis, are complete and current. 
  • Parasite control is being done on a routine basis and the animal is free of ticks and fleas. 
  • The dog has no recent history (6 months) of infection or ringworm.


GUIDELINES:  

The owner of the dog agrees to observe the following guidelines in addition to all of the conditions of the policy.  Authorization is granted at the sole discretion of Mt Hood Meadows and can be revoked at any time. 

  • Owner will be solely responsible for all clean-up inside and outside the building. 
  • Owner will immediately clean up any accidents or messes using appropriate clean-up and disinfectant measures. 
  • Owner will not bring a dog to work that has not been fully house trained. 
  • Owner will not bring a dog to work that is ill or behaving abnormally and will remove the dog from the premises if it becomes ill while on Company property. 
  • Owner will not bring a dog to work that has bitten or is aggressive, destructive, or excessively vocal. 
  • Owner must control the dog at all times using a leash outdoors and some form of appropriate containment and/or vocal commands in their work area (appropriate containment may vary in different work areas). 
  • Owner has sole responsibility for care of the dog while on Company property. 
  • Owner must keep a supply of plastic bags with ties at all times and is responsible for the appropriate disposal of dog waste. 
  • No dogs participating in this program will be allowed in the following areas: food preparation areas, serving and dining areas, restrooms, medical and patient care facilities, shuttles, mechanical rooms, construction or repair areas, kitchen areas, and any such areas as designated by the Department Director or Designee.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY: 

In consideration of being permitted to bring ones dog to the work place, the dog owner does hereby unconditionally releases, indemnifies, waives, discharges and agrees to hold harmless Mt Hood Meadows Oreg., LLC (“Meadows”) and its owners, partners, employees, directors, agents, affiliates and related entities from any loss, damage, liability and expense, including court costs and attorney fees, that may be incurred as a result of injuries, including death to persons or dogs, or damage to property, directly or indirectly associated with the owner bringing his/her dog to the work place. This release includes claims and liabilities arising from any cause whatsoever, including, but not limited to negligence on the part of Meadows. 

BY SIGNING THIS AUTHORIZATION AND RELEASE, THE DOG OWNER EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGES AND REPRESENTS that they have carefully read the foregoing terms and conditions, understands the contents thereof and signs voluntarily; they are at least eighteen (18) years of age and fully competent; and executes this Authorization and Release intending that they, their spouse and family members, and their heirs, assigns and personal representatives if deceased, be legally bound by same. 

Bring Your Dog Agreement and Release
Waiver of Liability, Authorization and Release Signature(Required)
I have read and understand the program overview:(Required)
Who manages this program within your department?
Max. file size: 32 MB.
The page of your policy that outlines general liability or a certificate of insurance.
Max. file size: 32 MB.
Max. file size: 32 MB.
To qualify for this privilege the following conditions must be met.(Required)
Check all boxes to indicate you've read and understand the conditions of the program:
I have read, understand and agree to the conditions to qualify for the Bring Your Dog Policy:(Required)
When you bring your dog to work the following conditions must be met:(Required)
Check all boxes to indicate you've read and understand the required conditions when you bring your dog to work:
I have read, understand and agree to the conditions required when I bring my dog to work:(Required)

A Review Board consisting of 3-5 people will process applications, address complaints, violations of conditions and concerns along with other issues and convene to review the policy. Department directors shall work directly with the review board to resolve issues relating to the program.  Violation of conditions may result in expulsion from the program.  If you have questions about this program, please direct them to: 

Rena Henderson, HR Director
Rena.henderson@skihood.com 
503-337-2222 ext.1312 

To leave an anonymous message regarding concerns about the policy, report a noncompliant participant or share any other constructive feedback please call ext. 1400  

* At Director or designee’s discretion
** Employees and dogs participating in the MHM Avalanche Dog Program are exempt from this Policy.