A "cat person" is someone that is more introverted, content with sitting back and observing before taking action, and often contemplates outcomes before making decisions. They tend to speak quietly and be more of a listener in conversations.
A "dog person" is someone that is more extroverted, enjoying social activities and instant gratification, but is also a go-getter and usually upbeat. Their voice can usually be heard from 50 feet away, and will talk more during a conversation.
The extroversion of the "dog person" can be annoying to the introversion of the "cat person," and vice versa. Certain techniques can be helpful, such as: distracting the "dog person" with some form of instant gratification, or allowing the "cat person" breaks in a quiet space so they can regroup.
In the workplace, "cat people" are happiest when they have assigned tasks with limited distractions. They are not fond of forced social gatherings or having to deal with lots of people to get things done. They do enjoy a certain level of independence, but if they have a problem you need to solve it, otherwise they will handle it themselves.
The natural extroversion and energy of "dog people" makes them great for dealing with customers and staff alike, and they enjoy having numerous distractions throughout the work day. They are people pleasers and crave positive attention, so they will work hard for rewards.
There are rare occurrences where someone is both a "cat person" and a "dog person," so taking time to evaluate their personality is important to ensure that they are put into the correct work environment. Forcing two opposite styles to work closely together rarely ends well.
Outside of work, "cat people" will lean more towards quiet activities and have a smaller social circle. They are the people watchers, the wallflowers, and are perfectly happy that way.
When "dog people" are outside of work, they recharge their batteries by doing activities with others and have a large social network. They have a tendency to hate being alone and really dislike quiet surroundings.
As a partner, "cat people" are more reserved with public displays of affection, but in an environment where they feel comfortable, they are extremely loving and will want to show it.
"Dog people" as partners enjoy extremely public displays of affection, (think of fireworks and skywriting as examples), because they want the whole world to see how much they love you.