Change.org petition urges government to deny Augusto Deoliveira a visa over concerns his techniques may encourage animal cruelty
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The Australian government is facing calls to ban a dog trainer known as the “Dog Daddy” from entering the country amid claims his techniques – which include physical punishment using a prong collar – promote animal cruelty.
A Change.org petition that has gained more than 6,000 signatures is urging the government to prevent Augusto Deoliveira, who is due to run training sessions in Sydney at the end of September, from entering Australia.
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