The counselor I spoke to at the ASPCA behavior helpline was forthcoming and helpful, providing some realistic suggestions on how to keep a dog from mouthing. (She suggested stopping tug-of-war games, not letting the dog win, and teaching him "ouch" or "easy" to know when to ease up).

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They could be told to only let their dog out in public wearing a muzzle, or to keep the dog away from certain parks and roads.

BBC: Dog control law could mean training sessions for owners

Owners may be forced to muzzle their dogs, keep them on a lead, or attend training in dog-control techniques.

BBC: Dog attack plans 'woefully inadequate' say MPs

Residents of a Swansea community say they are "fighting back" to keep their area clean of dog mess.

BBC: Dog mess

Nail clippers: Keep those nails trimmed, especially if you have a cat that likes to climb or a dog that jumps on houseguests.

CNN: Pet grooming tools for a less hairy summer

Benches, stools and high tables give it the relaxed feel of a bar, and playful extras like bubble-shaped lights and witty cartoon dog artwork keep it casual and fun.

BBC: London��s gourmet fast food fad

Paris employs a huge work force to keep the city clean and its use of golf cart-like vehicles to vacuum dog droppings has received admiring -- and sometimes wry -- attention in the international media.

CNN: We'll always have Paris