The phrase "work like a dog" means to work hard, and not stop until you achieve the goal you set out to accomplish, much like a dog does. And so, by principle, National Work Like a Dog Day implies the same: that we are encouraged to set our minds to a task and not quit until we reach our goals and shatter all expectations. In the middle of a rough work year, this day serves as a reminder that we are capable fo doing anything that we set our minds to, a reminder that many of us need and appreciate.

National Work Like a Dog Day is observed on August 5th of each year.

We are continuing to research the origins of this national day.