Controversial US dog trainer Dog Daddy says he cancelled Australian tour due to backlash

YouTube star Augusto Deoliveira - who also cancelled trips to the UK and Italy - stands by his tough approach to training canines

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The controversial US-based dog trainer known as the Dog Daddy says he cancelled his planned visit to Australia after a backlash from animal rights activists and is now taking a break from global touring.

But YouTube star Augusto Deoliveira insisted he would not be abandoning his tough approach to training. He said his techniques have worked for thousands of fans who wanted to curtail aggressive behaviour in their dogs.

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