Shark Tank’s seen its fair share of wild pitches, but this one had the Sharks cringing. The product? A supposed “solution” for pet owners that crossed the line into animal cruelty. The entrepreneur behind it swore it was practical, but the Sharks weren’t buying it, literally.

A still from Shark Tank | Credits: Sony Pictures Television

Lori Greiner didn’t hold back, calling it downright sadistic. The rest of the panel quickly followed suit, shutting down the pitch faster than usual.

A shocking Shark Tank pitch that left the Sharks unplugged A still from Shark Tank | Credits: Sony Pictures Television

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