Animal Protection Group Says Legal Action Possible Against 'Gaehullyung' Border Collie Owner

The Animal Protection Counseling Center hinted at the possibility of legal punishment for the owners of the Border Collies "Kobi" and "Dambi," who appeared on KBS 2TV's "Dogs Are Incredible (Gaehulryung)" on the 22nd.
Photo by KBS 2TV "Dogs Are Incredible" broadcast screen capture

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Seul-gi] Amid the first training suspension incident on the show "Dogs Are Incredible," opinions have been raised that legal punishment is possible for the dog owners involved.

On the 22nd, KBS 2TV's "Dogs Are Incredible (Gaehulryung)" featured the story of two Border Collies, "Kobi" and "Dambi." During the broadcast, the mother and daughter who own Kobi and Dambi sent a story to the "Gaehulryung" production team, expressing concern about Kobi's biting behavior.

In response, animal trainer Kang Hyung-wook, who visited their home to improve Kobi's behavior, pointed out that both dogs are Border Collies, a breed not suitable for indoor living environments.

Additionally, after witnessing Kobi biting and bullying Dambi, Kang Hyung-wook suggested that Dambi be adopted out to another family, but the mother and daughter refused.

Kang Hyung-wook persuaded the owners by saying, "I will provide training, so please come to the center. But Dambi cannot come, only Kobi. Then I can train him as much as needed."

However, despite Kang Hyung-wook's persuasion, the mother and daughter brought both Kobi and Dambi to the training center, causing another training suspension incident.

Regarding this, the Animal Protection Counseling Center hinted at the possibility of punishment for the owners in an interview with Star News on the 23rd, stating, "According to Article 8, Paragraph 2 of the Animal Protection Act, if minimum breeding space and obligations are violated for dogs, cats, and other pets, causing injury or disease, it constitutes 'abuse.'"

The Animal Protection Center explained, "While owners may have interest in their animals, if they merely keep them together without proper care, diseases or injuries can occur. This is considered 'neglect' and punishable. 'Abuse' has specific penalties. Under the Animal Protection Act, acts such as starvation or neglect that cause physical pain and stress to animals are defined as 'abuse.'"

Meanwhile, "Gaehulryung" is a program that aims to foster a mature pet culture by exploring ways for dogs and humans to live happily together.

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