Coops and Pet Interviews

It depends on the board--check with the building's managing agent for specifics.

In our co-op we do request that prospective shareholders/subtenants bring their dog(s) to the interview. We really just want to be sure the dog is ok around people, and isn't prone to freaking out, as there are many small children living in our building. General rule of thumb, though, is that by the time you've gotten to the interview stage (ie the board has already pored through your paperwork and found you financially suitable) you're probably going to be accepted unless you (or the dog) bite someone, start swinging from a chandelier, or skitter around peeing in the corners before taking a giant dump in the middle of the room.

Sounds like your co-op has high standards, Bburg's ilk.