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Source: Huffington Post
Cesar Millan, the self-described Dog Whisperer, is under investigation for possible animal cruelty following a controversial encounter that was filmed for his TV show between a pig-killing dog and a pig.
According to KNBC, sheriffs deputies and investigators with the LA County Animal Control visited Millans Dog Psychology Center in Santa Clarita on Thursday evening. Millan was not there at the time and authorities have yet to make contact with the TV host, TMZ reported.
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The investigation was sparked by a recently-broadcast Cesar 911 segment in which the self-taught dog behaviorist introduced a dog named Simon to a group of pigs. Simon had killed his owners two pet pigs, but Millan thought exposure to the animals in a new environment would help train the dog to see pigs in a more positive light.
Once the host took Simon off his leash, however, the dog lunged at one of the pigs and bit off a chunk of its ear. Simon then charged at the group of pigs again and again
biting and tearing at the cowering animals, The Dodo reported.
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