My child is horribly afraid of dogs. He's had this problem for years and it's regardless of what type of dog or whose dog it is. He refuses to go near them.
Going out in public where dogs are allowed, he steers clear of them...WIDELY.
My question to you is this: If you were hosting a family get-together where you hardly ever see someone who is afraid of a pet, would you find a place for your pet to hang out so your family member can come to visit you on a holiday?
Or would you not ask them to come?
Even if all other family was coming?