Woolworths should be ashamed to sell dog whips. Slavery for humans - slavery for pets.  It's all horrific.  No supermarket should profit from tools made to frighten or hurt dogs, especially while claiming to care about animal welfare. Reward-based training works, painful training methods are outdated, and customers don’t want cruelty on Woolworths shelves.

Dog whips and similar products are not only unnecessary but also promote a culture of fear and pain. Numerous animal welfare experts and veterinarians advocate for positive reinforcement and reward-based training techniques because they are proven to be more effective and do not harm animals. By continuing to sell dog whips, Woolworths is contradicting its own brand values and contributing to the normalization of animal cruelty.

In today's society, where we understand more about the emotional and psychological needs of dogs, it is unacceptable for a reputable supermarket like Woolworths to stock items that so evidently go against the ethos of kindness and care. Instead of profiting from products that have no place in ethical and modern pet training, Woolworths can lead by example and choose to only support pet-friendly and cruelty-free items.

The retail giant has a responsibility to reflect the values of its customers, the majority of whom care deeply about the welfare of animals. By removing dog whips from their shelves, Woolworths can demonstrate its commitment to animal rights and join the many businesses choosing compassion over cruelty.

We urge Woolworths to take immediate action and stop the sale of dog whips in all their stores across Australia. Your customers expect better, and your commitment to animal welfare demands it. Please sign this petition to encourage Woolworths to make the right choice and set a precedent for cruelty-free retail practices.