as a result, there are no regulations requiring the humane slaughter of dogs for meat. the controversy over dog meat consumption often centers on the slaughtering methods employed, which include electrocution, strangulation by hanging, and physically beating the dog to death. some dogs are still alive when they are blow-torched or thrown into boiling water to remove their fur. some people believe that dog meat should be expressly legalized so that only authorized preparers can deal with the meat in more humane and sanitary ways, while others think that the practice should be banned by law.