I am a concerned citizen who recently witnessed a young dog being subjected to training using a prong collar. This incident left me shocked, upset, and angry. Prong collars and electric shock collars are barbaric, outdated forms of torture that have severe negative impacts on dogs' psychological and physical well-being.

These devices work by causing pain and discomfort to the animal when they behave in an undesired way. The use of such methods is not only cruel but also ineffective for long-term behavior modification. According to the British Veterinary Association (BVA), positive reinforcement techniques are far more beneficial for dogs' welfare than punishment-based methods.

The BVA also states that these types of collars can cause fear and anxiety-related behaviors in dogs, leading to more harm than good. It's time we put an end to this cruel practice once and for all.

My aim is to gather 100,000 signatures so parliament will consider this matter for debate with the hope of banning these harmful devices from use on our beloved pets.

Please join me in making a stand against cruelty towards animals by signing this petition today! Let's ensure our pets are treated with kindness, respect, and love they deserve.