Richmond police tased a dog during a DUI arrest after it lunged at its intoxicated owner, who had refused to secure it.

A dog was tased by Richmond police during a DUI arrest after lunging at its intoxicated owner, who had refused to secure the animal despite repeated requests. Officers used the taser to subdue the dog and safely make the arrest. The dog is unharmed and now at Contra Costa Animal Services. The incident was captured on video and part of a broader law enforcement operation. No further details on the dog’s future were released.