Loews hotels provides dog walking maps on arrival, have special do not disturb signs for dogs in residence, and staff are totally used to dealing with pet guests.

FORBES: 11 Great Pet Friendly Hotels

"We have not yet seen signs that Serbian troops or special police forces or paramilitary are moving out, but we've certainly seen preparations for moving out, " said Pentagon spokesman Ken Bacon.

CNN: Movement seen on various paths to peace in Kosovo

It has also installed 360 special dog fouling bins as well as 900 signs across the city.

BBC: NEWS | UK | Wales | Bigger fines for dog mess

There had already been signs that the Argentine was capable of producing something special.

BBC: French Open | Men's seeds

However, Ms Britton said an Estyn visit in December 2007 had praised the school for showing "signs of continuing improvement", and she hoped the school would be out of special measures within the year.

BBC: The head wants the school out of special measures this year

Special discounts can also be effective, especially when they are tailored to those customers whose behaviors indicate signs of possible defection.

FORBES: Five Customer Retention Tips for Entrepreneurs