Man who bound dog's mouth with tape sentenced to 5 years FOX 11 Los Angeles News Published March 28, 2017 8:34 AM PDT Share Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Published March 28, 2017 8:34 AM PDT CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP/WTXF) - A South Carolina man who wrapped electrical tape around a dog's muzzle to stop her from barking has been sentenced to five years in prison.