A police dog handler was reported to force bosses over claims of rough treatment of his animal during a training session. The experienced officer, who previously won awards for his work with police dogs, was reported by expert dog instructors who witnessed the incident.
Police Scotland have confirmed the officer has since been given “guidance” on “over-correction”. Sources said the incident happened during a training session at the Fettes former police headquarters in Edinburgh, where the dog branch is based.
The source said: “The dog handler appeared to strike the dog, leaving it winded. The instructor reported it and put this in writing to the management but nothing happened at all."Other dog handlers weren’t happy but nobody wanted to
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