talk to Fox 2Michael Burkey, owner of Michigan Dog Training and a former police dog handler, said TSA personnel clearly showed a lack of training.

“We turn the dog so that it adapts to the handler, but it just drags the dog.” [the dog] Anything that would cause him to flip over is totally inappropriate.” said Barkey.

He continued: “The dog was not prepared to be put in a situation with so many distractions. We should have done more dog training and handler training.”

and statementthe TSA addressed the issue and expressed regret to its staff as follows:The behavior displayed by this handler is unacceptable and does not fall within the high standards we hold of our officers.“

The TSA subsequently removed the employee from duty and the dog was immediately taken to a veterinarian for a check-up.