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Dogs: Electronic Training Aids

Commons · Question 88918 · Tabled 10 Nov 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 17 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Andrew Snowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent meetings she has had with (a) animal welfare groups and (b) (i) veterinary and (ii) training organisations on the use of electric shock collars on pet dogs.

Answer

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle, 17 Nov 2025

DEFRA regularly engage with a wide range of stakeholders on animal welfare issues.