Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Ban the use of Prong Collars

Closed 98 signatures

What the petition asks

Prohibit the use of prong collars on dogs. These are aversive ‘tools’ that individuals and some dog trainers use to prevent a dog pulling or lunging.
They work by causing discomfort/pain and can cause injury. They can cause physical and psychological damage and can worsen reactivity in dogs.

To prevent suffering. Causing pain to a dog is not only unethical but can make it more likely that a dog will react aggressively as it may associate certain things with pain.

Timeline

22 Apr 2024 Petition opened for signatures
29 May 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 98
Status Closed
Department Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened 22 Apr 2024
Closed 29 May 2024

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.