Petition Ban the use of Prong Collars

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.

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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.

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98 signatures

Progress of the petition towards its next target: 98 of 10,000 signatures required to get a government response

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Date closed 30 May 2024
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