As it states; "Unconfirmed", however with that said, it comes from one of the foremost aviaition litigation firms.
http://www.aviation-safety-security....airbus-fa.html
Quote from another aviation forum;
"Ah yes, the cockpit of tomorrow equipped with a pilot and a large dog.
The pilot's there to feed the dog.
The dog's there to bite the pilot if he attempts to touch the controls."