Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 88918

Dogs: Electronic Training Aids

Tabled: 10 November 2025
Answered: 17 November 2025
Named Day

Question

Mr Andrew Snowden

Conservative — Fylde

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

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