To summarise correct answers already given..
1.Fuss about “front half only” [massage] business(7)[shiatzu](wordplay @ 6)
2.[Defends] unnecessary synonym, conceding the point ultimately(7) [?]
3.Wolfed into [fruit] free menu(7) [avocado](wordplay @ 1)
4.Dismissing a Canadian, North American [annoys] the French(7) [needles](wordplay @ 2)
5.Regret reported [pitch] jibe(7) [?]
6.Small dog(not very good with animals it's said)gripping a [bone](7) [?]
7.Expenses [row] interrupted by short stubborn person(7) [rhubarb](wordplay @ 5)
Link - bankers(left) bonuses(right)