Bring dog owners to heel

A 78-year-old waste collector was bitten to death by six dogs in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, recently for which the dog owners were detained by police. Dog-related incidents have become a social issue and a challenge for urban management, says an article on eastday.com. Excerpts:

The popularity of pet dogs among urban residents can be attributed to their better material life. As long as pets do not become a nuisance for society, there should be nothing to complain about.