Mississauga dog trainer convicted of animal cruelty charges
680News staff
Mar 02, 2010 13:04:27 PM
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - A dog trainer in Mississauga, Ont., has been convicted of animal cruelty charges.
The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) was called by a dog owner after she hired a woman from "Lead the Way Sam."
After a training session, the owner found severe cuts to her dog's paws.
The dog was then examined by a vet who felt that the level of trauma to all four paws was consistent with over-exercise on pavement and being dragged.
The dog was also suffering from heat stroke.
The accused, Samantha Brown, has been sentenced to pay a $2,000 fine.