A VPD officer Jim Beautrow choking his K9 while dragging the dog in circles before slamming him to the ground. Source: Video documentation of incident.

“Schutzhund” style training involves a high tolerance for dog abuse including the deliberate hanging or “lynching” of dogs, swinging, slamming, kicking, etc. These methods are employed by the police, sheriffs, military and private dog trainers and academies.

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