Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 88918
Dogs: Electronic Training Aids
Tabled: 10 November 2025
Answered: 17 November 2025
Named DayQuestion
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 EagleDEFRA regularly engage with a wide range of stakeholders on animal welfare issues.