- December 22, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
BLACK CREEK, Wis. (WBAY) – A dog trainer in Black Creek has closed his business after a disturbing video was released alleging abuse.
It’s been circulating on social media and on Tuesday the Outagamie County Sheriff’s Office confirmed there is an active investigation into the incident.
The video shows the owner of In Touch Dog Training, Allen Burnsworth with a pup called Odie, who appears to be cowering and terrified while given commands.
“The initial reaction obviously is extreme anger,” said Luke Janssen, Odie’s owner.
Since Action 2 News decided not to show much of the video, Janssen described the incident.
“I don’t know if he snapped or what, but Allen picks up Odie by the leash and essentially hangs him for a period of of time and also from that position slams him to the ground for sure one occasion, maybe multiple,” he said.
The incident took place in November.
The video was recorded off a security camera by a former employee, who tells…
