A dog walker exposed by MailOnline after crashing a Cockapoo into a wall has been spared jail.
Luke Cobb, 38, threw the dog against a wall in a fit of rage.
Brighton magistrates described the incident as a sadistic attack on a defenseless animal.
Despite her pleas in court, Cobb was told she will have to find homes for her two pets after being banned from owning dogs for a year.
Cobb admitted causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal.
A dog walker exposed by MailOnline after crashing a Cockapoo into a wall has been spared jail. In the image: In the images of the Ring grabbing the dog by the neck.
In the shocking footage, Mr Cobb is heard shouting the spaniel’s name, Sam, and then pulling on his neck and lifting him two feet off the ground, causing him to struggle.
Prosecutor Megan Attree said police received reports on November 13 last year after video of the attack on three-and-a-half-year-old Cockapoo Stanley went viral.
Prosecutor Megan Attree said police received reports on November 13 last year after video of the attack on three-and-a-half-year-old Cockapoo Stanley went viral.
“You can see the dog with a scared face, walking away from him.
“He grabs him by the neck and slams his head against the wall,” Attree said.
Animal expert Jeremy Stattersfield provided a report for the RSPCA.
“This would have caused the dog not only injuries but also fear of injury,” he said.
Cobb claimed he slammed the dog against the wall after it tried to bite him.
Attree said Cobb’s account was substantially different from what could be seen on the video.
“There’s no bite,” he said.
‘The Crown maintains it was a sadistic attack on a defenseless animal that was not out of control.
‘There was no reason for it.
Luke Cobb, 38, threw the dog against a wall in a fit of rage. Brighton magistrates described the incident as a sadistic attack on a defenseless animal.
Cobb runs a successful dog walking and grooming business called Harvey’s Walks with his partner from his home. Pictured: Outside Luke Cobb’s house.
‘There was significant strength. Hitting his head against the wall twice.
Dog owners have the right to expect dog walkers to care for their pets as if they were their own, Attree said.
Michael Gibbs, Stan’s owner, said: “Stans has never shown any signs of aggression or attempted to bite anyone.”
“I was disgusted and surprised by what I saw.
‘He picks him up from behind by the neck and the back of his head and then slams his head hard against the wall.
“When we later took the collar off, he grimaced,” Mr. Gibbs said.
Cobb, who now works as a milkman after his dog walking business was destroyed by the case against him, fully admitted his misconduct, telling the court: “I accept it was a breach of trust.”
‘It was a terrible mistake and I simply want to make amends for what I did.
‘I currently have two dogs.
‘I completely understand the thinking behind a disqualification.
‘I adore my dogs and I beg you to allow me to continue owning them.
‘They are my whole heart, they are my babies.’
Cobb, who now works as a milkman after his dog walking business was destroyed by the case against him, fully admitted his misconduct, telling the court: “I accept it was a breach of trust.”
Pictured is a police car outside Luke Cobb’s home in Brighton. He received a community order for 12 months with 10 RAR days and 200 hours of unpaid work.
Chair Naomi Phillipson told Cobb: “You were in a position of trust and responsible for the dogs in your care.”
‘It was a deliberate attempt to cause suffering to that dog.
“This abuse occurred in a business context as a professional dog walker.”
Magistrates decided the offense was aggravated by his position as a professional dog walker and the distress caused to Stan’s owner.
“We have heard that the dog would have been in pain and suffering,” Miss Phillipson said.
Cobb was banned from owning or owning dogs for a year.
“We will not send him to prison, but we will impose a 12-month community order with 10 days RAR and 200 hours of unpaid work,” Miss Phillipson said.
He will also pay a victim surcharge of £114 and £85 costs.
“We regard this as a serious offense and make a disqualification order for the dogs for 12 months, suspended for two weeks to allow them to find homes for the two dogs in their care.
“Take this time to reflect on what happened,” Miss Phillipson said.
Cobb attributed the incident to a moment of madness.
He was reported to the police after video of the incident went viral.
A neighbor’s doorbell camera captured Cobb grabbing Stan.
Cobb attempted to claim Stan had bitten him in an online apology post before saying: “I’ve made a terrible mistake.”
RSPCA inspectors described the incident as dangerous and put the dog at risk of injury.
A report from a vet commissioned by the RSPCA said the incident would have caused unnecessary pain, fear and suffering to Stan.
