I can't be arsed to go treking off to the dogs section so I thought I'd post here, not least because Greyhound talk might call to be put over there but cruelty to animals merits Pets.
Thought you may like to see this, in case you haven't already. I'm sure that you know it all but it's imho handy to have in one link to show to the numpties who will be planning their annual office Christmas outing at the dogs ==around now--.
Greys in Dog News