Man who bound dog's mouth with tape sentenced to 5 years FOX 29 Philadelphia News Published March 27, 2017 10:56 AM EDT Share Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Published March 27, 2017 10:56 AM EDT 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.