Tough guys? The Little Detective Agency deals with them all the time. Here, from A Farewell to Arfs, coming Aug. 6, preorders much appreciated:

“Hey,” said the dude at the end of the bar. “Can I get another?”
“You ain’t done with the one you got.” The barkeep opened the door, went through, closed it firmly behind her.
The dude who wanted another drink glared at Bernie, like Bernie’d been the one to blow him off.
“That dog on a leash?” he said.
“Are you?” said Bernie.
The dude turned away. My Bernie.