Shock collars
We’re calling for shock collars to be banned.
What’s the issue?
No dog should be trained through pain or fear.
Electronic shock collars are training aids designed to ‘correct’ unwanted behaviour by giving dogs electric shocks via their neck.
We never condone using pain or fear to train a dog. Our centres only use reward-based methods of training with the dogs in our care.
Shocks can reach 6,000 volts for up to 11 seconds
What we’re doing to ban shock collars
We’re calling for shock collars to be banned.
We’ve been campaigning to ban them for years. Whether that’s been independently as Dogs Trust, or collectively with other dog welfare organisations. We regularly speak with politicians to explain why we believe all cruel training aids should be banned.
We were delighted when, in 2010, the Welsh Government banned the use of shock collars in Wales. But since only the UK Government can ban the sale of these items, they’re still easy to get hold of across the country. We want the UK Government to ban the sale of these devices so no more dogs have to suffer.
How can I help?
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As a Pawlitical Champion, you can make sure dogs’ voices are heard by politicians, building pressure for change. Together, we can make the world a better, safer place for our faithful friends.
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