A provision in a state bill to regulate dog trainers, which would have mandated dog trainers obtain a license, was stripped from the bill under intense lobbying from the American Kennel Club.
Stories of abuse and missing or dead dogs while in the care of dog trainers have led to calls for reform. Still the industry is largely unregulated.Stories of dogs being abused, going missing or even dying while in the care of a dog trainer have led to calls for reform. Still, the industry is largely unregulated., the California legislature passed the first ever regulations of the dog training industry last year. However, calls for the licensing of dog trainers remain unanswered.
The Palo Alto Police Department confirms it is now investigating that trainer and plans to turn the case over to the district attorney. Because the trainer has not been named a suspect, 7 On Your Side is not identifying her. She did not return numerous texts and emails for comment. Lauren Myers of Watsonville left her dog Thor in Moore's care. Friedenberg never returned Thor and even after being convicted, refuses to say what happened to the dog.Other dog trainers have been accused of abusing dogs and even killing them.
"The dog seemed a little bit malnourished. I'm not sure if he was needing some type of -- it just seemed so depressed. You know, it seemed like it needed some type of attention as an affection," said Richard Villa of Las Vegas Humane Society.Dog owners blame pet deaths, disappearances on Northern California dog trainer
However, a provision that would have mandated dog trainers obtain a license was stripped from the bill under intense lobbying from the American Kennel Club.
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