Petition · past parliament
Ban the sale and use of prong, or pinch, collars for dogs
Closed
339 signatures
What the petition asks
On prong, or pinch collars, the RSPCA says:
“When a dog pulls on the lead, the prongs of the collar close around the neck which can cause pain or discomfort. Research has shown that aversive training techniques… can compromise dog welfare.”
“When a dog pulls on the lead, the prongs of the collar close around the neck which can cause pain or discomfort. Research has shown that aversive training techniques… can compromise dog welfare.”
Timeline
| 5 Nov 2015 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 May 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
339
Status
Closed
Opened
5 Nov 2015
Closed
5 May 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.