Ban the use & sale of prong &/or shock collars for cats & dogs in the UK.

Rejected 13 signatures

What the petition asks

As a veterinary student and experienced rescuer I can provide evidence that force related training techniques cause trauma, anxiety, physical and emotional pain and distress to animals. As an animal loving society I find it incredible that these tools of torture are not yet banned here.

France, parts of Australia and other countries have long since banned these cruel training practices and the UK should be at the forefront of animal welfare. We cannot call ourselves a nation of animal lovers whilst allowing the sale and use of cruelty to “train” or punish animals. Whilst I appreciate there are many humanitarian issues to change we cannot ignore the voiceless that are our best friends.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

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Ban the use of aversive dog training tools
Ban the use of aversive dog training tools

Timeline

12 Oct 2025	Petition opened for signatures
17 Nov 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 13

Status Rejected

Rejected 17 Nov 2025

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