I would like to believe (and actually do believe from my experiences with various PD handlers) that this handler will be absolutely distraught and that is why he jumped from the vehicle and tried to harm himself. However, I am in no way defending what he did - it is unforgivable.

so she too must be beating any PD dogs that compete

Not sure how you get to that conclusion?

You can only beat what is there, and if there are no PD competing at the trial you are competing at, you have not beaten any have you?!

shame your bc was so small although we currently have cockers going over a 6ft scale!

They are very fit though, even though they qualify for the smaller jumps!

Ps I do not know of ANY breed that is consistently producing 0:0 scores, do you?

Not seen any in the KC breed supplements

I read that he jumped from a moving car and tried to kill himself after hearing the news. I would like to think it was because he was so guilty for what he had done but the cynical side of me thinks its more likely a case of laying the ground work for a good court case to get away with it like the last one did.

I was utterly horrified to hear the news that this had happened. Apparently he had gone to a meeting for an hour - in 30 degree heat?

Is it definitely the same handler who did it last time then, has that been confirmed? I am beyond disgusted

Today talking to someone who is in the police, can I please give a few facts.

Firstly the police would like everyone to register their complaints/feelings about it on 0300 123 1212. Say how disgusted you are and you will receive a phone call. Do not let call centre people bully you, state that you want someone to come out of "hidden doors" and call you or email you!

The "Sargent" was not promoted by the Dog Training School where it happened, he was promoted by the METropolitan Police.

The RSPCA on 0300 123 0100 - having spoken to them, they would like to hear from people who are agitated about this.

Personally I would like to put this person in an Aga and turn up the temperature so he cannot get out. His now 3rd dog that he has killed! The policewoman who I spoke with today (on a walk) has pleaded with me that could I please ask people to ring the Met and or Keston Police Dog Training School and the RSPCA.

I think the so called Sargent running off and trying to slash his wrists or whatever is now trying for a sympathy vote!!! His 3rd dog that he has now killed, being left in cars!

It is emotive and it seems lessons have not been learnt. The man left his dogs in a car, on a very hot day, no ventilation, no windows and then travels to London and then "realises" he had left the dogs! So wrong. Many many people are furious about this. I sincerely hope everybody on obedience uk if you feel so strongly about it, bombard the police and RSPCA about this despicable act of cruelty.