Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Ban the sale, ownership and use of prong & shock collars for dogs
Closed
172 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government should make it illegal for prong and shock collars for dogs to be sold, owned or used, to prevent dog trainers and owners from using them as a training tool.
We believe the use of electric shock and prong collars is an outdated and negative method of training dogs, and can have disastrous consequences for both humans and other dogs who come into contact with the dog.
These collars can cause pain, discomfort and distress to the dog and could result in the animals behaviour worsening rather than improving
These collars can cause pain, discomfort and distress to the dog and could result in the animals behaviour worsening rather than improving
Timeline
| 5 Oct 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Apr 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
172
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
5 Oct 2020
Closed
5 Apr 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.