Victoria is joined by dog trainer and behaviourist Carolyn Menteith to discuss why the UK government’s commitment to ban shock collars in England starting in February 2024 needs to be upheld and why there is a possibility the government could renege on this commitment. The pair discuss how shock collars (e-collars) work, why these devices are so popular in some parts of the world yet are banned in others, and why shock collar use is so problematic.

Should dog trainers be regulated? Victoria and Carolyn discuss dog trainer regulation and why the formation of the UK Dog Behaviour and Training Charter benefits every dog lover in the UK and beyond. Find out more about the Charter here.

To show your support for the shock collar ban and urge the government to honour their commitment, please write to:

The Rt Hon Lord Benyon, Minister of State at the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Please thank Lord Benyon for the work he has done to support the ban and urge him to please bring a debate in September so the ban can go into effect in February 2024. You can email Lord Benyon here: ps.lord.benyon@defra.gov.uk #BanShockCollars

Why Shock Collars Should be Banned (Carolyn Menteith)