Mom’s Design Build brought Teddy The Golden Doodle onboard primarily to welcome visitors … he promptly appointed himself to serve as the company taste tester, as well. Not to worry. He never combines his role as greeter with his tasting skills. Let’s just say, the pooch likes—no, loves—food. Any food. He also loves “other people” and “other people’s” food. (Teddy is apparently not aware that he is a canine.)

As Mom’s youngest employee, Teddy’s friendly, tail-wagging presence adds a certain joie de vivre to the office (he is part French Poodle, you know). He is a fast learner (describes himself as “extremely smart”) and has caught on quickly to protocol. Speaking of catching things, Teddy is becoming a first-rate ball catcher. First rate. Chew toys are also among his favorites. When it comes to office mascots, Teddy is the entire package. (It doesn’t hurt that he’s pretty darn cute, although office etiquette does not allow us to tell him so.)