Another way to think about the question is: Does your dog represent an ongoing danger to other people?

NPR: The Ethicist: Weighing a Canine Conundrum

Not only does the author clearly define the problem, he proposes some unique solutions and ideas to train your dog quicker and keep both you, your carpet and Fido happy.

CNN: Site-Seer: Fetching an obedient dog from the Web