A dog-training technique taught around the world by a Providence-based trainer has triggered a storm of criticism online over the last 48 hours, bringing scrutiny to the man’s local business and generating death threats.
Known as “bonking,” the measure involves a towel furled into a roll and bound with rubber bands. Jeff Gellman, of Solid K9 Training, throws the roll at the dog’s head from a close distance. The force of the impact, which is akin to hitting a dog, deeply concerns many critics.
A short video of the technique has gone viral. (In the video, the “bonking” incident begins just before the 3-minute mark.)
Source: providencejournal.com
