[anilr]

We have a pet policy at work. One dog at a time, it can't be a large dog, must be well behaved and... ... if anyone has a problem with the pet policy it may need to be canceled.

It's fun having dogs at work, but it's pretty sensible for a company to place its employees before their pets. Raise your concern - it's not unusual to be uncomfortable around animals.

If it's not a deathly fear though, I suggest trying to be open minded about it. Most of the dogs in our office pretty much sleep or stay near their owner 99% of the day. They only perk up when food is around or the UPS guy comes by ;)