Woman Is Harrassed By Creepy Boss, Boss's Dog Saves The Day

What can't dogs do?!

Jack

• Published in Animals
• January 28, 2019

I've said it once and I'll say it a million times - We DO NOT deserve dogs. Whether it be providing never ending companionship and love, or stepping in times of distress to save the day, doggos are utility pets like no other. This is the story of a woman who wishes to stay anonymous but also wanted to share her story. She was working for a man who was a friend of her father's. She explains here -

“I learned about this job through my father as he occasionally works for this man, and he adores my dad’s work and persona. My boss is an older gentleman and has recently become single which leaves him in need of help either around the house, driving him, or walking his dog."

She continues with -

"I first met my boss in May of this year when I tagged along with my dad to renovate his kitchen. On my off days from my other job at the time, I would help my dad with his work despite being a girl.”

Sounds like a decent opportunity for a young woman. Unfortunately as is all too common in these situations, it started to go a bit wrong.

She claims that it started off very professionally, and that she didn't see any signs of danger.

“My first impression of him was a ‘Man in Power,’ someone who gets his way, doesn’t take bullshit from anyone, and is brutally honest. When I was there with my dad, my boss was completely respectful, never bothered us as we worked, generally no red flags at all.”

She goes on to explain that she loves dogs, and whenever she meets a dog she gives it as much love as possible. This is important to note for the crux of this story.

“The first two days were normal because I still did not see any red flags and things were going great. Now my boss is a man who always gives hugs to ANYONE he greets. Male, female, child.

It started to get a bit weird though after one particular encounter.

"So I didn’t think anything weird of it until I started to feel his hand brushing against my thighs, my hips, my lower back… Then it got to the point where he wouldn’t let me go from a hug and hold me in place and despite my protest, he combated it with, ‘don’t worry, I know you enjoy it.’ He had liked to make comments on my body and say how he enjoyed viewing me. I usually tried to laugh it off and walk away because I’m not a confronting person and am scared to hurt other’s feelings.”

“I was sitting on the sofa tying my shoes with the dog laying by my feet and I became surprised when I suddenly felt hands pulling on my hips. I moved forward and told him no. He came around the sofa and started walking straight towards me saying how he’s going to ‘tickle’ me.

OK starting to get pretty scary at this point.

I panicked and called the dog’s name along with, ‘help me’ or ‘protect me’ to distract him for a little longer before he touched me again. To my surprise, she got up and stood guard growling & barking at him. He was surprised but also laughing and told me to make her stand down and reward her by saying ‘good girl.’ My boss then walked away and didn’t touch me for the rest of the time I was there.”

Doggo to the rescue! And his dog as well. Clearly the dog knew what kind of man he was.

After sharing her experience online the woman was overwhelmed by the positive response. She decided to share a few simple things anyone can use in a threatening situation.

1. Keep your distance. Minimum: 5 ft. Always be aware of your space and if he steps forward, step backwards;

2. Body language. Cross arms to show disinterest and stand tall and head high to show no sign of weakness;

3. Be in charge of the conversation when it’s not about work. Shut down any ideas or subjects that can lead to anything sexual. Or diverge to a different subject;

4. Talk about your interest in another person. A person you like or your boyfriend. Show him that there’s no room for him in your mind bc you already have someone.

Her story really resonated with a lot of people online, who posted their thoughts and personal experiences in response.

I can't imagine he treats the dog very well!

Rescue mission?

Interesting approach.

Take him down!

Exactly.

Gross.

Or just leave the job.

Now that's a plan!

Not fair.

Jack