Work/Dog Issues

[Dogmama]

IMHO a guard dog, if trained properly, should be able to stand down on command.

+1

I echo Irulan. I'd talk to HR.

[Biciclista]

the mention of this dog being a pitbull IS valid because of laws in various states regarding them and insurance liability issues.
A growling dog (pit bull, chihuahua, great dane) is not appropriate in the workplace. The owner should have instantly corrected the dog and the boss should have put sanctions on this dog. If I were the one growled at, I might be afraid to go into that room again and be reluctant to perform my job duties.
having dogs at your office is just dandy, but not when it interferes with safety and morale.
I am not a dog person, this would not work for me.

[Velocivixen]

If I were the owner and witnessed my own dog biting another dog or growling at a co-worker I would be conscientious enough to recognize that my dog doesn't do well in that setting and make other plans. The owner of the dog needs to deal with the situation. It's part of being a responsible pet owner (yes, I do know that many pet owners are not responsible).

[NbyNW]

Trek-chick, where IS the owner in all of this? Was she even in the room when the growling occurred? Did she address the dog's behavior? Did you discuss it with her?