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Dogs: Electronic Training Aids

Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 17 November 2025UIN 88918

The question

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.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

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

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