Dog Trainer in Missouri Cited for Animal Abuse After Viral Video Shows Mistreatment of German Shepherd
PLEASANT HILL, Mo. – A dog trainer in Missouri is facing multiple citations, including animal abuse and operating without a license, after a viral video captured him mistreating a German Shepherd. Matt Fiala, who runs a dog training service called Advanced Canine Training, was seen on video throwing water on the dog, kicking the crate, and turning it upside down, causing the frightened canine to try to escape. Pleasant Hill Police Chief Tommy Wright called …