Taco’s Tragic Training Day | Las Vegas News

A heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded when a one-year-old English bulldog named Taco died just hours after his first day of dog training. His owner, Melissa Goldberg, says Taco was returned in critical condition and later pronounced dead at the animal hospital from heat stroke-induced organ failure. The trainer, Michael Martenies of Sit Means Sit, now faces charges of willful torture or killing. Despite claims that training didn’t begin until the afternoon, Goldberg insists she would’ve intervened if warned. Safety red flags abound: training was meant to occur at an office, not Martenies’ home, and the transport van—bearing the company logo—wasn’t inspected or suitable for animals. While Goldberg received a refund, she’s still waiting for accountability and an apology. The corporation says it’s reevaluating its partnership with Martenies and investigating, but won’t comment further due to ongoing legal action. Goldberg seeks justice—for Taco, and for all pets vulnerable to such negligence. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/36de6b1100e4a29e