This resource document provides a factual overview of UK Government ministers and Members of Parliament involved in the development, scrutiny, or implementation of policy relating to the proposed consultation on electric shock collars in England. It is intended to support transparency and informed, evidence-led engagement with the policy process.

Template letter for UK dog owners to contact their MP regarding the proposed ban on remote training collars, supporting regulation, professional standards, and welfare-led practice.

Template letter for UK professionals to contact their MP regarding the proposed ban on remote training collars, supporting regulation, professional standards, and welfare-led practice.

Guidance for NAPET members on how to write effective, professional letters to their MP, ensuring individual responses are read, logged, and taken seriously.

Use this official Parliament tool to find your local MP so you can send the template letter directly to the correct constituency office.

This statement sets out NAPET’s professional position on dog training tools within the context of animal welfare and public safety. It explains our support for welfare-led regulation, the importance of distinguishing between misuse and professionally supervised practice, and why evidence-based standards matter. The document is intended to inform policymakers, professionals, and the public about NAPET’s commitment to ethical training, proportionate regulation, and responsible dog ownership. here

This document is NAPET’s formal submission to the Government’s Animal Welfare Strategy consultation on proposals relating to the use of e-collars. It outlines NAPET’s welfare-led position, the risks associated with a blanket prohibition, and the case for proportionate regulation based on professional competence, accountability, and oversight. The response represents the experiences of dog owners, trainers and behaviour practitioners working with complex and high-risk cases, and aims to support evidence-based policy that protects animal welfare, public safety, and responsible dog ownership.

This is the official UK House of Commons record of the Westminster Hall debate on the Animal Welfare Strategy for England held on 21 January 2026. It captures MPs’ discussions on the Government’s new animal welfare strategy and key commitments, including a proposed consultation on banning electronic shock collars, as part of wider efforts to improve animal welfare and public safety.

Official UK Government Animal Welfare Strategy (2025), outlining current policy priorities and the framework influencing decisions on training tools and regulation.

The National Sheep Association’s annual sheep worrying survey, gathering evidence on incidents of dogs chasing or harassing sheep to inform awareness, guidance, and prevention efforts.

NAPET community information form to help us understand member experience and ensure our work on regulation, evidence, and standards remains credible and well-informed.