Petition · past parliament
UK Government to ban the sale of electronic training aids for dogs.
Closed
9,649 signatures
What the petition asks
The Scottish and Welsh Governments, using their devolved powers, have already committed to ban the use of electronic shock collars.
The power to ban the sale of these harmful devices lies with the UK Government, which has failed to introduce controls on their use. This must change.
The power to ban the sale of these harmful devices lies with the UK Government, which has failed to introduce controls on their use. This must change.
This petition urges the UK Westminster Government to ban the distribution, sale and use of any electronic training device for dogs, and ensure it is an offence to cause pain or distress to dogs through the use of such devices in England.
This petition also recognises that some specific devices, such as collars which only vibrate, offer potential benefits in certain circumstances such as when dealing with dogs suffering from hearing loss.
This petition also recognises that some specific devices, such as collars which only vibrate, offer potential benefits in certain circumstances such as when dealing with dogs suffering from hearing loss.
Timeline
| 31 Jan 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 31 Jul 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
9,649
Status
Closed
Opened
31 Jan 2018
Closed
31 Jul 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.