Petition Ban leashing dogs by their collar, in favour of front-chest harnesses

Being leashed by the neck puts pressure and damage on:

- the trachea (windpipe)
- the spinal cord
- the vertebral discs,
- the oesophagus (gullet)

Harnesses offer better safety and comfort, alleviating pressure on the neck and also allowing the owner to better pull the dog from harms way.

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"I have observed the relationships between the neck injuries and health of dogs, and learned that if the flow of energy in the neck is interrupted or restricted, a whole array of problems may arise, including lameness, skin issues, allergies, lung and heart problems, digestive issues, ear and eye conditions and thyroid gland dysfunctions. I also suspect that the patients who have severe energy flow congestion in the neck area have higher cancer rates" - Dr. Peter Dobias, Holistic Veterinarian.

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Date closed 9 December 2016
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