There was a "Take your dog to work day" this spring. I thought it was national, but maybe just local?? Anyhow, the local newspaper, the Toledo Blade ran several articles and editorials both before and after the event, criticizing it.
I agree that 'take your child to work day' is a distraction, both to the parents with their kids, who have to provide entertainment all day for the children, and to other workers without kids. But, personally, I would be even more distracted if my work environment was full of happy doggies all day! I wouldn't be able to focus at all that day, LOL !