An infinite number of people in their own little corner of the world are doing their bit to help shape changes that will enhance the lives of animals. Each has their own approach and distinct philosophies, but nonetheless share a common desire to liberate animals from abuse and exploitation.

YOUR COMMENTS

Quill Pen

"I naively hired a shock trainer when I first got my dog, and I know first hand the damage that aversive training does to the dog and to the handler's relationship with the dog. Today, I am a trainer committed to exposing my clients to the joy and efficiency of R+ training. Once of my greatest regrets is the nature of my first exposure to dog training."
Emily Fisher, Ontario, Canada

"As an educated canine behaviour professional, I find the use of physical punishments, including shock collars, abusive and completely unnecessary. I have worked with countless humans, attempting to repair the damage done to the dog and to the dog/human relationship through the use of such weaponry in the name of "training". I am delighted to sign this petition and hope that one day, shock collars will be banned worldwide"
L. Patrona, USA

"In life pain is fated but to cause needless pain for another is sinful."
G. Haye, Burnaby, British Columbia

"This needs to be stopped now. Selling them off the shelves to anyone with no training is like selling guns on the shelves in supermarkets."
T. Shackleton, Surrey, British Columbia

"Not Cool"
P. Zulinov, Vancouver, B.C.

"Any dog CAN be trained by "Positive Methods"...there is no need to use force and or cruelty. Shock collars deliver an electrical shock and are known to cause bad injuries to animals, both physical and mental. They should be illegal."
SJ. Lounder, New Brunswick, Canada

"A good and caring human being would NEVER put a shock collar on a dog. Any person that buys a shock collar for their dog demonstrates just how lazy they really are in training their dog. If the dog can't be trained by positive reinforcement then build a fence!"
D. Keizer, New Brunswick, Canada

"I also believe that a ban on all shock devices should include a ban on home-owners' that disallow the use of a solid fence because these covenants contribute to the sale and use of shock fences."
K. LaPlace, Indiana, USA

"Shock collars are a cruel and lazy way to train a dog, it's antiquated and needs to evolve to safe and more reward based positive techniques that do not rely on fear and pain avoidance to get the message across. If you believe in shock collars put one on your neck and allow a correction the way you would administer them to a dog and see how if feels. Even better put one on your child."
C. Godi, Ontario, Canada

"We all breathe the same air, share the same planet, feel fatigue and hunger, loneliness and joy. It is imperative we take care of each other."
G. Williams, British Columbia , Canada

"Please ban the use and sale of schock collars, there are better and more humane ways of training animals. Shock collars are unnecessary gadgets and we need to evolve and not be stuck in marketing or pre-historical methods of training. Nothing justifies the use of these devices."
C. Estanislau, Portugal

"It's time these devices got banned. Enough is enough. Why do animals have to suffer this way. Don't punish, teach!"
S. Gottschalk, Kitchener, Ontario

"Great Website! I don't know why this went below my radar for so long, but found the link today on Facebook. I am so pleased there is a Canadian organization dedicated to banning the use of Shock Collars. I find them positively abhorrent. I will be printing and signing the Petition and mailing it to you, along with a few other signatures. I would also like to offer my services in any way I can help this cause. I am currently teaching obedience classes and constantly preaching the benefits of positive reinforcement and informing students of the downfalls of positive punishment. We need to see some real change regarding animals here in Canada."
K. Lee, Alberta, Canada

"I can't believe people use shock collars!"
Catherine, California, USA

"All members of organizations wanting to engage in the sale of shock collars should demonstrate them on their own necks. Surely this would curtail their activity."
C. Banish, Michigan, USA

"Ban Shock Collars!!!"
M. Jones, New Brunswick, Canada

"These devices can definitely be replaced with more humane and effective training tools."
V. Pells, Alberta, Canada

"I find it hard to imagine that we are still using electrical devices to control animals instead of training them. The worst part is that some trainers actually call this training."
C. Levasseur, New Brunswick, Canada

"I am completely against the use of shock collars, please ban them from being sold in Canada"
K. Rose, Alberta, Canada

"I support this petition wholeheartedly."
P. Cummins, New Brunswick, Canada

"I have a training and grooming facility, and have seen the horrific physical and emotional damage that is done using the shock collars. I would like these collars banned."
K. Dearlove, Ontario, Canada

"I agree, shock collars should be banned. They should at least be regulated. The general public should not have access to these collars and if they are to be used, there needs to be some kind of education that goes with them."
L. Schmidt, British Columbia, Canada

"This barbaric torture should be banned!"
M. Dlin, Alberta, Canada

"In addition to being inhumane, the use of shock collars can elicit aggressive behavior (caused by fear and confusion). Pet guardians who don't understand learning theory may not be able to trace the aggression back to its root cause, and may escalate the use of the shock collar, as the (shocked) animal is not behaving as desired. "
B. Tran, USA

"I think anyone who uses this on their pet should have to try it first on them selves."
The Dunhams, New Brunswick, Canada

"A horrible, horrible excuse to torture an animal. This is not training, it's venting your frustration and lack of ability to reasonably train on an innocent animal."
J. Prince, USA

"Thank you! Let me know if I can help you in anyway."
New York, USA

"Banning shock collar training is the key. Thank you."
G. Ryan, USA

"Try to imagine some angry person having complete control over you. Shocking you over and over. I know this happens. I've seen it."
L. Shephard, British Columbia, Canada

"Please stop this unnecessary mental and physical abuse of these poor, innocent animals."
G. Ostis, Massachusetts, USA

"There are better ways of getting compliance from dogs or other animals. Even difficult cases can be dealt with without shocking/hurting the animals. A cowering animal that has no real interest in being with its human or training at all...that's what the shock collar produces. Frankly, that's no way for anyone to live...animal or human."
P. Talbot, California, USA

"These are horrible and cruel man-made devices that don't work. There are so many better ways to work with dogs!"
Sandi Hildebrand, BC Canada

"I certainly agree to the banning of shock collars for their use on dogs and any other animals."
Juergen Wuerthwein, B.C. Canada

"Torture has no place in our relationship with animals, particularly with our pets. Shock collars need to be illegal, period."
Robert Ryder, Illinois, USA

"As a professional dog trainer and behavior consultant I've seen all too often the damage shock collars can do to a dog's behavior and well-being, and to the relationship between dog and human. I would love to see the collars banned, as has been done in some forward-thinking European countries."
Pat Miller, MD, USA

"Shock collars are unnecessary for training. They only induce fear. The use of shock collars is basically inhumane."
N. Tobis, Ontario, Canada

"Please ban the production of this shock collars. We have to understand that we do not have the right to use, mistreat, and hurt animals in any form. If one is not capable of training an animal in a respectful way recognizing what the animal IS, then one should buy a stuffed toy."
P. Gonzalez, Mexico

"Please ban the use of shock for 'training!' Negative reinforcement generates increased aggression in all animals, in particular dogs."
M. Kelly, USA

"With positive, effective methods available, as well as the availability of physical fences, there is no reason to use painful shock collars to train or contain dogs."
J. Biglin, Ohio, USA

"I've seen 1st hand what they do to dogs, makes it so much worse, as they are now reacting to the shock, it backfires!!!!!!!!! And it's sad that anyone can buy one over the counter with no training what so ever."
S. Carlson, USA

"The use of electric shock is clearly animal abuse; I don't see how it can be perceived as anything else. The use of positive punishment is totally unnecessary - we know the power of using force-free training and that is all that is required."
A. Turner, New Brunswick, Canada

"Using shock to "train" a dog is not training. It is abuse, purely and simply. In order to train a dog, one must actually do some work to ensure the animal understands what you are asking of it. This is best done by using rewards and being consistent."
S. Giordano, Georgia, USA

"I believe shock collars should, indeed, be illegal."
M. Stevens, Minnesota, USA

"There is no acceptable excuse to use electricity to train or contain dogs."
H. Larkey, Wyoming, USA

"Personally, I feel ...choke collars,...prong collars...need to be added to the list....and not sold at pet stores but sold at a vet’s office...or dog trainers facility...but take them out of the pet stores. Most employees are not trained how to use these collars which could kill or harm a dog."
Don, Burlington, Ontario

"Why pet owners find it acceptable to use these torturous devices on their dogs when they wouldn't think of using them on their kids escapes me."
A. Williams, Vancouver, B.C.

"Thank you for putting this petition together!"
P. Johnson, USA

"Your website is great. Thank you for doing this."
L. Kennedy, Vancouver, B.C.

"Shock collars are torture devices that have no place in modern, informed dog training."
T. Kirshbaum, AZ, USA

"Fully Supportive"
D. Evans, Essex, UK

"Stop shock collar use!"
J. Patton, USA

"Banning of these cruel instruments is the only humane option."
J. Pascale, Victoria, Australia

"Lets put a shock collar on all those who use them- so they know exactly how much they hurt."
Rebekah, Gold Coast, Australia

"This outrageous practice must be banned!"
Sarah De Oliverira, MA, USA

"Any type of suffering inflicted on others is culpable, but when it is done on defenceless persons is unforgivable and should therefore never be condoned."
Adriana Ferranti, Trieste, Italy

"This is disgraceful that people are using shock collars for animals. How inhumane and shocking! What a sick sad world of people who think this is the best way to train a helpless animal."
Tracy Samassa, NWS, Australia

"Appalling devices and tantamount to torture. Would you do it to your kids?"
Julie Hoskison, Sydney, Australia

"Every creature has a right to speak painlessly! I speak for the abolishment of shock collars!!!"
Nadia Nobili, Sydney, Australia

"This is such an unnecessary cruelty and should be stopped immediately. There are much more effective and pain free ways to train dogs PLEASE STOP THIS CRUELTY ASAP."
Holly Ash, Balgowlah, Australia

"I know of a woman that she thinks she is a dog lover.... She uses these horrible collars, because she said that her next door people don't want her dogs to bark... All 3 of this poor dogs have this battery control collars that causes electrical shock all day long while she is at work...."
SHelene, Italy

"I support a worldwide ban on the sale and use of shock collars for dogs."
Maureen O’Malley, Westport, Ireland

"Wipe out these cruel products and if shops keep selling these, boycott the shops until they change their minds."
Alison Herbert, Galway, Ireland

"Dogs don't need to be shocked into doing the right thing, they want to do the right thing."
Michelle Rivera, USA

"simply put....if it would be painful to you, its painful to them outlaw this insanity!"
Toni Lincoln, FL, USA

"Ban the shock collar."
Suchitra , Tamil Nadu, India

"We need to ban these in Ireland also."
Bernie Wright , Dublin, Ireland

"No good, conscientious, effective trainer would ever use these devices. They should be banned."
Angela McCarthy, Waterford, Ireland

"BAN SHOCK COLLARS!!!!!!!!!"
Saijal Patel, B.C. Canada

"Stop Horror."
Gabriela Lazar ,Romania

"How about putting shock collars to children so they don’t get out of our control??!!"
Tamara Kreimerman ,Mexico City, Mexico

"Bann this barbaric equipment."
Engela Blom , Worcester, South Africa

"I am against the use of shock collars!"
Juliette Banks , Auckland, New Zealand

"Shock collars are only for lazy, stupid people who are either too cheap to build a fence or too lazy to actually WALK their dogs, then keep them inside."
David Bernazani , Concord, CA

"If someone could not make a friendship with his dog, he or she does not have a dog. So using abuse for discipline is barbaric habit."
Milan Djuric, Serbia, Serbia and Montenegro

"Please,stop this absolutely horrific use of any shock device used on any animal!"
Bodil Gruwberger, Karlskrona, Sweden

"Shock collars are inhumane and need to be taken off the market. Would any of you like to wear one and be shocked? Do unto animals and if you would want done unto you! (Treat all animals with respect and protect them and love them!!!) It is our responsibility to respect and protect all life on earth!!!!G-d's rules, follow them! KARMA to all those who abuse animal and to all those who let it all continue!!!"
Sherry Gerszberg, New Jersey, USA

"The use of shock collars causes a lot of pain and suffering to the animals and hence should be banned."
Nachappa Sivanesan Uthraraj, Tamil Nadu, India

"You can't teach with pain! Positive reinforcements only!"
Tiffany Lake, NY, USA

"I oppose to the sale and use of shock collars on all animals"
Luz Maria Kisiel, Ontario, Canada

"We support this petition to stop the sale and use of shock collars, which cause unnecessary pain & suffering to animals in the name of "training"."
Paphiakos & CCP Animal Welfare, Kato Paphos, Cyprus

"I have never and will never use a shock collar on any dog of mine. They are our friends and give us so much love and that is what they all deserve in return."
Peggy Manor, Wisconsin, USA

"Shock collars are inhumane and should be banned. Outrageous that these are on the market!"
Renee Murray, Ma. USA

"I as well as many in Singapore support the ban on electric shock collar."
Jessica Wong, Singapore, Singapore

"Stop used global shock collar for dogs"
Carlos Hernan Herrera Jaramillo, Buga Valle, Colombia

"I cant believe this is happening right now, is one of the most cruel manifestations of human ignorance!!!!"
Juliana, Florida, USA

"Por favor, no usen más esta tortura con los animales."
Marta Hoyos, Bogata, Columbia

"This is disgusting way to train animals (dogs). Put an end to it now!!!"
David Graham, California USA

"I am happy to add my name to this cause."
Marta Hoyos, Bogata, Columbia

"There are more humane ways to train dogs that are also more effective."
Cynthia Ryan, Eureka, CA

"Total abuse toward animals to make them do what humans want, disgusting."
Joyce Moyer, Gloucester, NJ, USA

"Animals respond better to positive reinforcement and it's time we ban shock collars."
JoAnne Rando-Moon, UT, USA

"Thank you."
John Raffaele, NJ, USA

"In today's society, cruelty is no longer accepted and shock collars are cruel. Positive reinforcement now replaces abuse in training. Shock collars should be banned."
Janet Enoch, Elburn, IL, USA

"This is completely cruel, people should never use shock collars on their dog ,its horrid. How would you feel if you we're a dog and your owner keeps on shocking you?"
Jinny Choi, Port Moody, B.C. Canada

"This is just one more way that people who don't have real training skills manipulate and exploit their dogs. Do not use a trainer that uses this barbaric instrument. It is medieval."
Enid Breakstone, CT, USA

"End animal cruelty please like children, they don't have the sufficient means to fight or protect themselves."
Dajung Yi, B.C. Canada

"I totally agree with banning these devices. Why can't people relate to animals - they are living beings, too and do feel pain, hunger, thirst and fear. Would you want someone to put you in shock collar and "zap" you every time you failed to do what they wanted - and they didn't even speak the same language you speak!!!"
Patricia Tryon, Clinton, IN, USA

"In fifteen years of professional dog training I have never found it necessary to use shock to modify behavior. The truth is that there is always an alternative. The Control Unleashed program developed by Leslie McDevitt is only one example of how easily aggression can be modified without the use of shock. Many behaviors including aggression are very likely worsened by the use of shock. There is simply no reason for a pet person to be able to purchase a shock collar and even professionals should find more creative ways of training that exclude shock. Positive reinforcement is the most powerful way to modify behavior, let's all agree to use positive reinforcement!
Let's help dogs worldwide learn without the use of shock."
Angelica Steinker, Lutz, FL, USA

"I see the ill-effects of shock collars and electronic fences almost everyday. Shocking dogs is inhumane and trainers who advise their clients to use these devices are setting dogs up for total failure, and often times their demise due to resulting aggressive behavior."
Renee Premaza, Berlin NJ, USA

"Just because you can do something does not mean you should."
Christina Waggoner, Bend Oregon, USA

"There are better ways to train that do not involve causing pain."
Jan Casey, TN, USA

"I believe that shock collars are CRUEL and INHUMANE!!!! The sale and use of them should not be allowed. How horrific to KNOWINGLY inflict pain on ANY ANIMAL!"
Christie Barton, TN, USA

"Using shock is not training. It is cruel, unnecessary and detrimental to a dog's physical and emotional well-being."
Vyolet Michaels, CPDT-KA, CTC, PDT
NJ, USA

"I am opposed to the use of shock collars--there is a better way."
Sandy Cody, NH, USA

"IPlease help stop the sale and use of this terrible, inhumane product as there are so many alternatives that work and will not cause the pain and suffering associated with this product."
Bodil Schou-Hansen, South Australia, Australia

"There is a better way. Find it!"
Sharon Normandin, NY, USA

"Shock collars are inhumane and barbaric for use on any animals. There are far more animal-friendly, scientifically supported methods to modify behaviors in dogs, without the use of pain."
Maren, Florida, USA

"Its barbaric!!"
Gere Schou-Hansen, Sth Australia, Australia

"I believe that it is morally wrong to inflict this type of pain and call it "training"."
Mary MacKenzie, East Carondelet, IL, USA

"Shock collars are an unnecessary and cruel tool for training any dog. There are too many other humane methods to help all dogs learn what behaviors we would like them to perform. Our society must stop trying to shut down dogs to control unwanted behaviors. Teaching our dogs what we want them to do through positive reinforcement and the appropriate use of our attention is the only way to assure confident, well-behaved, and consistent dogs."
Joyce Keeton, Loganville, Georgia, USA

"Thank you, 'The Pet Lover's Realtor' in Calgary"
Sharon Acheson, Calgary Alberta

"Banning of these cruel instruments is the only humane option."
Jeannine Pascale, Victoria, Australia

"I was recently appalled to find out a new family member of mine used an electric shock collar on his elderly dog. This is someone who claims to be a dog lover! I was so disgusted, I thought the use of a cruel device like this was pretty much non existant, something must be done to educate people."
Simone Bunting, NSW, Australia

"Thank you! Let me know if I can help you in anyway."
Drayton Michaels, USA

"I think anyone who uses this on their pet should have to use it on them selves."
Rick & Julie & Pauline Dunham, NB, Canada

"A complete inhumane approach to animal training that should be outlawed around the world."
Wendy Edney, Bangkok, Thailand

"I know of someone in my area who regularly uses shock collars to train their dogs. It is animal abuse and needs to be banned."
Tracie Purdie, Cumbria, United Kingdom

"If your training methods must rely on pain and fear to get results, you need to reassess your effectiveness. Submission is very different from training."
Rita Nixon, Florence AZ, USA

"Shock collars are for those that lack the imagination and intelligence for solving problems without pain or violence. There are plenty of other ways to work with an animal that builds trust and dispels fear."
Linda Troup, CA, USA

"As a professional dog trainer using only positive means to get behavior I can tell you that dogs that are trained by this method are a ticking time bomb waiting to bite. Thanks for starting this very worthy cause."
Dennis Fehling friends for life dog training.
Dennis Fehling, Oregon, USA

"I am against the cruelty of animals and shock collars are one of those devices often misused. They should be banned from use."
Catherine Nelson, MT, USA

"When knowledge ends, violence begins. Please there are so many other forms than using force. We humans can be smarter than that right?"
Prins, Haarlemmermeer, Netherlands

"Animal cruelty must stop."
Tessa Dokken, British Columbia, Canada

"As trainers and owners of dogs we have a duty of care - in my opinion and experience there is absolutely no reason to knowingly and willingly resort to force, fear or pain to teach these incredible animals how to behave in the world we have created for them."
Sarah Fisher, Somerset, United Kingdom

"Additionally, there is an enormous risk, and I believe it is inevitable, that these shock collars will be used irresponsibly which wll mean gross animal abuse which could then mean that the animal will be that disturbed that they could attack a child."
Lynne Thrower, Nottingham, United Kingdom

"The selling of shock collars should be monitored and restricted."
Elizabeth Miller, Pennsylvania, USA

"If someone can't spend the time to properly humanely train their dog, they don't deserve to have one. Using these miserable collars is the lazy way to correct a problem. I red about a dog that got his collar hung on a fence and was executed and just left hanging, dead. I would like to see the owner hang there."
Lynn Estes, Quincy, Fl, USA

"I will forward this to all of my friends in Canada."
Mr. Bobbie Dee Flowers, New York, USA

"Shock collars must be banned immediately."
Helen Stevens, South West, United Kingdom

"I have been in the rescue and rehabilitation training of dogs for many years and have helped many aggressive and anti social dogs become the dogs they were meant to be -“ my tool of training is love, patience, gentle but firm teachings. One does not teach and expect to have a mentally stable animal by shocking or causing them to fear. There is no way I would ever even cosider the use shock collers, as a matter of fact I know not of any reputable dog trainers or rehabilitators who would put their seal of approval on them ! To those who would, I would suggest they try wearing one to get a real taste of what it is like for the dogs ! I think your mind would quickly be changed."
Mary Alice Pollard, Cornwall, United Kingdom

"I totally disagree with the use of shock collars. People should take the time to get to know and train their dogs properly, there is no place for shock collars in dog handling they are just heinously cruel."
Pauline Cousins, Gwent, United Kingdom

"Disgraceful"
Carol Marshall, United Kingdom

"Shock collars are inheritantly inhumane. Those who don't believe they are, should volunteer to wear them for 24 hours and see how they feel and react if someone shocks them each time they speak. God gave animals voices to be heard, not silenced. You would not put a shock collar on a child or a family member, and it's no different for any other living being. Please stop the sale and use of these agonizing devices. Please.... use your heart and your conscience and DO THE RIGHT THING. BAN SHOCK COLLARS NOW. --Thank you."
Kathy M. Bean, FL, USA

"Shock are banned in some places, any vet or trainer advising anyone to use such a horrifying device to train their pet should have their license pulled and trainers should be made to stop training dogs. This is inhumane, imagine being disciplined like that as a child, i am not sure i would ever be the same again. stop the insanity."
Ann, USA

"This is needless suffering to animals."
Elisabeth Sammt, Fischamend, Austria

"There are those who abuse nearly all methods of training, but the abuse of shock collar training ranks at the top and for that reason alone needs banning."
Susan Sharpe, IN, USA

"Shock collars are a way of inflicting pain on an animal, and that to me is ethically wrong."
Becky Hewitt, Staffordshire, UK

"I have noticed recently that a large and long standing online retailer in the US has started selling Shock Collars. http://www.llbean.com based in Maine USA mail orders these devices all over the world. To give you feedback to this misguided retailer. Our 3 year old rescued German Shorthaired Pointer is on meds due to poor training and abuse by individuals who used these types of devices."
S. Greenidge, Ontario

"I am absolutely shocked and disgusted about what I have read. I cannot believe this is being allowed. This cruelty must stop. This form of animal control is barbaric to say the least. We are against taser usage on humans so why are we not banning this method of control on defenceless animals?"
June Quiroga, Vancouver, Canada

"Where knowledge ends, violence begins". Shock collars and electric fencing should absolutely be banned. There are many more humane and ultimately far more effective and long-lasting ways to train animals. Using a shock collar is not training - it's punishment, it's forcing behaviours or the suppression of behaviours and it's lazy and mean."
V. Barry, B.C. Canada

"Love and positive reinforcement is all that is needed. Using a shock collar is senseless and unconscionable. It must be stopped."
Sheriden Walshe, South Australia, Australia

"Life is life--whether in a cat, or dog or man. There is no difference there between a cat or a man. The idea of difference is a human conception for man's own advantage."
Sri Aurobindo, Sandi Walker, B.C. Canada

"Please stop the use of shock collars and ban them forever!!!!!!!!! It is very inhumane and I don't think any human would want this around their neck!!!"
Sherry Gerszberg, New Jersey, USA

"Animals deserve to be treated with love and respect. When they bark, they are simply trying to communicate, they are not hurting anyone. Please make these collars illegal. Thank you."
Savilla, B.C. Canada

"I am in favour of banning the use of shock collars an dogs and also all other animals.The treatment of animals by humans is totllay shocking and barborous paractices such as shock collars need to be banned."
Corene Lindsay, Gibsons, B.C.

"If you need to use a shock collar to train an animal, then you know nothing about dog training. Use positive reinforcement methods which work without pain and create a loving bond with the animal."
Cherie Fehrman, CA, USA

"Using shock devices to train any animal is cruel and barbaric. Training takes intelligence, not force. For those who insist upon using these devices, I suggest they try it on themselves first!"
Susan Berganzi, Vancouver, B.C.

"Thank you and your organization for giving me a voice against such a violent, cruel and unnecessary device."
Rick Richardson, B.C. Canada

"If anyone ever has the misfortune of owning a dog that they feel they need to use a shock collar on, please give him or her to a non-kill SPCA or a local animal rescue group. No animal should ever be subjected to such a cruel, inhumane act."
Lynda Seymour Shephard, B.C. Canada

"I am a CPDT-KA certified dog trainer. I oppose violence to animals and I am often distressed at how so many people do not even realize they are being violent to dogs because traditional training methods of choking, dragging and shocking are so easily accepted in mainstream society and media. I support voices that shout out against these training methods and seek to educate the public about more effective and humane training for dogs using positive reinforcement based training."
Louisa Morrissey, Colorado, USA

"Thank you for providing all us like minded people with the opportunity to express our disgust at these inhumane, cruel devices. It is a complete mystery to me as to how so called pet lovers could justify the use of these evil devices on their beloved pets. I'm quite sure they wouldn't consider using them on their children! However, they don't seem to give it a second thought when it comes to their helpless dog. I could go on and on, my blood just boils and it makes me feel so sad. Keep up your good work, you have our support."
Lou-Ann Atkinson, Alstonville, Australia

"Beyond inhumane and cruel, these products are more than barbaric. Most importantly the people who buy them have obviously never learned how to love, I feel sorry for their ignorance."
Cindy Frewer, B.C. Canada

"Please stop this inhumane treatment of man's best friend."
B. Orban, Oldcastle, Ontario

"Having seen these being used on Havanese to prvent bitches barking during heat I was and remain in absolute shock at how poor some breeders are, To many dogs are a commodity and not a companion."
Karen Clark-Stapleton, Wallasey, UK

"These collars must be bannnnnned in any form at all."
Leslie John, Inspector/manager, Mid-Canterbury SPCA, Ashburton New Zealand

"There is no need ever to inflict pain on an animal in the guise of training - pain inhibits learning - treat based positive reinforcement enhances learning. Thank you for enacting a permanent ban on shock collars."
Arlene Silva, Michigan, USA

"Shock collars are cruel and unnecessary. With enough time, effort, and other training methods (positive reinforcement) any dog can over come any issue! Any human who shocks their dog should be shocked just as hard or harder each time to make sure they feel the same way their dog does."
Natalie Robertson, MA, USA

"As long as man accepts torturing animals for his own ego, he will not be worthy of being assessed a superior being."
Sandi Walker, B.C. Canada

"BAN shock collars. Protect animals from abuse."
Kathrine Breeden, USA

"People shouldn't have dogs, or breed dogs if they can't work with them properly! If you don't have time to sit and patiently work with them, don't get a dog!"
Michelle Congdon, B.C, Canada

"I've always thought those shock collars were extreme and a lazy way to train your pet. I never realized how much pain they caused until I read your FB page. Let's try and get them banned. The image of that poor little dog is now printed in my mind."
Jennifer Wootton

"People should take the time to train their pets properly with lots of exercise and socializing from a young age this is a lazy cruel way to train your pet."
Jessy Gignac, Quebec Canada

"Very Cruel. Would you do this to unruly/untrained children??"
Gordon McNichol Pellatt, Vancouver, B.C.

"Using pain to control an animal is archaic and cruel. If your dog is abandoned in the backyard, all alone and does not receive attention then he will bark out of frustration and despair â€" throwing a shock collar on and continuing to deprive your dog of attention is not the answer. Put simply, if you don't have time to spend with your dog on a daily basis and therefore curb his need to bark for attention, you should not own a dog at all."
Melissa Smith, Australia

"Shock collars are absolutely unnecessary and cruel. A properly trained and exercised dog will respond to commands and stay on property."
Sybil Climo, B.C. Canada

"My neighbors have been complaining about my dogs barking alot and took us to court for it. The judge seemed like a very irritable woman and favored with the neighbors and fined us $300 and requested us to get a shock collar. I'll pay the damn fines, I don't care but I REFUSE to get a shock collar for my precious dogs - one of which is a 9 month old puppy. It is cruel and inhumane. I would not like getting shocked everytime I talked and I certainly don't think anyone else would either."
Elizabeth Drabczyk, VA, USA

"Ban all shock collars."
Mark Woodcock & Marianne McLaren, N.Vancouver, B.C.

"Humankind is the only species within nature that takes pleasure in causing suffering and abuse to other living creatures. Worse yet are those companies that knowingly exploit the baser human tendencies through the manufacture and sale of shock collars, prods or other instruments of torture for profit. They condone unspeakable cruelty inflicted by humans on animals or by humans on humans. The key is to look beyond monetary barriers, put that human ego in check and willingly learn from our animals how to give unconditional love!"
Adrianna Gamble, B.C., Canada

"Shock collars are painful and cruel. Would you wear one? I don't think so."
Christine Barham, B.C., Canada

"Shock collars are barbaric, torturous devices and are generally used indiscriminately. Please cease immediately the sale of shock collars. They have been proven ineffective as training tools and do nothing but induce fear in the animals they attempt to "control". A fearful animal is not a well-behaved animal."
Tracey Carlisle, B.C. Canada

"Shock collars do not do anything for you or your dog. Stop selling and supporting "shock collars""
Paris Brian, B.C. Canada

"This is a very cruel thing to put a dog or any animal through! The pain and the damage that can be done when this type of control is in the wrong hands with these type of collars is horrible! NO NO NO! These need to be banned worldwide,rendered useless and disposed of!"
Lori Hadley, Arkansas, USA

"When we shock humans, it's called torture, but when we shock dogs, it's called training. Let us mature as a world past treating our dogs as though they have no feelings."
Arthur Nan, Lakeside CA, USA

"If you agree that e-collars should be banned, please join the new Facebook group: "Ban Shock Collars in the U.S.""
Anne Springer, Massachusetts, USA

"Use of physical punishment is reprehensible. I would never use it on any of the dogs I work with. It destroys canine/human bonding and creates much more potential for developing aggression. I would go so far as to say that use of physical force and punishment is the main cause of "dangerous" dogs. Please stop allowing these devices to be sold and used. When the use stops, I can guarantee that the number of dogs euthanized due to aggression will decrease substantially. I would also go so far as to say that the number of dog bites will decrease. Science has shown us a better, more humane way to train, a way that promotes bonding and delightful obedience as opposed to grudging and fearful compliance. Use of corrective collars is far too dangerous, for the animal as well as the community. Please ban them and help protect those with and without voices."
Chelsea Jay, OR, USA

"I believe that shock collars should be banned. They are cruel to all pets who have to suffer through the tortures of this unsuccessful training technique. If my signing of this petition helps to further stop the use of these horrid devices then I will have completed a major accomplishment in my life."
Ricky Griffin, Alabama, USA

"There is absolutely no reason to be so cruel to our best friends. We are supposed to be the caretakers of animals not their abusers. I wonder if sometimes that dogs look at abusers as 'the Devil". We are also supposed to be thinking beings. North America was settled by people oroginally from Europe escaping tyranny.....why have we forgotten???"
Anne Heyes, West Vancouver B.C.

"I have been training for over 21 years and have seen the results of abuse with shock collars. One dog became so psychotic she had to be euthanized."
Rita Trevethan, Denver Colorado

"Do humans need to control and destroy everything around them all the time. This is unnecessary and just very cruel, it is causing harm and discomfort."
Karen Chong-Kwan B.C. Canada

"Please don't cause animals any more pain, they do not deserve it. They must be properly trained and pain is not necessary. Give them love and acceptance, just as they give us."
Sue Timberlake, IN, USA

"Listen to the experts and listen to us, the common people who endeavour to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. Try a collar on, let someone activate it, then act according to your conscience."
June Quiroga, Vancouver, Canada

"Listen to the experts and listen to us, the common people who endeavour to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. Try a collar on, let someone activate it, then act according to your conscience."
Marlene Dufresne, Quebec, Canada

"This is absolute abuse & should be illegal in any country!!! Any human who would do this to a precious should go to jail & be made to wear these collars themselves until they beg for them to be taken off!!!! We have to stop this abuse & stop companies from making these disgusting collars!!!!! PLEASE STOP THIS ABUSE!!!!!!!"
Kim Boston, Indiana, USA

"This must stop It is terrible cruelty."
Carol Renolds, W. Van. B. C.

"Before any device is used, try it on yourself. Then you WILL understand the pain."
Ana Macpherson

"I am really upset that there are people who use such a devises at this day and age. There is no need to make a point to anyone and anything by forcing them to feel pain. There are easier, better and more human ways of dealing with dogs and animals. How would you feel if others were using the shock collar on you?"
Sara Boghozian, N. Vancouver B.C.

"The only thing punishment teaches is avoidance, it teaches avoidance of the behaviour that caused the punishment and anyone or anything in the environment that it associates with it. It does not teach the dog what you want it to do. Punishment causes stress, anxiety, fear and distrust and in some cases - pain. Most dog bites are caused by fear and trainers should not be contributing to the problem. The dog's emotional well being and quality of life must also be considered. If you really love dogs you want to be kind to them. Because it is so easy to teach the behaviour you want instead of punishing the one you don't want, there is no use or excuse for aversives in dog training. My rule of thumb - if you don't want someone doing it to you - you don't do it to anyone else - animal or human!"
Norma Jeanne Laurette, Ontario, Canada

"There are scientific based proven force free ways to train all animals; please let's rid the world of this cruelty."
Nancy Driver, MN, USA

"Please consider the torturous nature of these devices when determining their fate."
Deborah Watson, B.C. Canada

"Shock devices are unnecessary and inhumane."
Larry Stevenson, PA, USA

"There is no humane purpose for a shock collar. It should be banned or destroyed all together."
Linda Shaw, B.C., Canada

"Dogs can't say STOP. So we say STOP! SHOCK COLLAR must be baned!"
Keiko Ruwhiu, Auckland, New Zealand

"They are barbaric and should never have been on sale in the first place."
Carl Clement, Surrey, United Kingdom

"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals."
Robyn Schade, Vancouver, Canada

"Only barbarians would use shock collars on our fellow animals."
Donna Gray, B.C., Canada

"I thank you for putting up this website. I was looking through e-bay and thinking of purchasing a shock collar to assist in the training of our stubborn pug who doesn`t seem to listen to anything. Thinking that this device was benign and could lead to making my life easier, I was literally "shocked" to read the content of this page, and will not be purchasing this item. I think I`ll take the longer route of training the pug with treats and positive feedback. Both my pet and I will be happier in the long run. It may take a little longer, but I can`t imagine hurting our pet any more than I could imagine someone beating their children to submit to their will. Thanks for this information. Glad I took the time to google "shock collars" and came up with this site."
Chris, Canada

"There are so many effective alternative methods to train dogs rather than inflicting pain. Any thinking, feeling human being will take time to investigate the alternatives. Don't allow those who are too lazy and unfeeling to inflict this kind of cruelty on those who are the most vulnerable."
Patty Beck, Sask., Canada

"Please stop hurting our friends!!!!!!!"
Barb Heward, Brampton, Ont

"Get on your hands and knees, duct tape your mouth shut and put on a shock collar. Then allow someone to shock you and see how you like it."
Susanna Sovek, B. C. Canada

"Studies have proven that these stupid things do more to confuse and frighten dogs than anything else. We often cannot control how strong the shock is, and often it does not go off unless in a very specific position and very tight. Sometimes being shocked and sometimes not teaches a dog to just be frightened at all times as they cannot connect the action that results in the shock. People need to be informed about this! How many owners that use these collars have ever actually tested them on themselves? Not many! IF they aren't willing to take a hit themselves and see how it is, then they should NOT be willing to place it on their dog! Would you try it on your child before you tried it on yourself?! NO! Didn't think so! Let us force people to lose their ignorance in this matter!!"
Rowan Reimer, B.C., Canada

"I feel some people should be wearing shock collars and I would love to be the one holding the control."
Pat Mochi, FL, USA

"It is a very dark age way of training. Its time for the governments to step up and ban these collars!"
Jesse Jacobs, NH, USA

"It is time for humans to be humane to who they call "Man's Best Friend." It is time to throw away the shock, choke, burning sprays, and all forms of anger and aggression and look towards a more positive way of training and care for our best friends."
Jennifer Williams, NH, USA

"These collars are like an invitation to cruelty and can too easily be misused. If you wouldn't do it your child, don't do it to your dog."
Ann Harlan, Houston, Texas, USA

"Would these be allowed on children? No, of course not. There is never ANY reason to shock an animal! It is pure stupidity and LAZINESS on the owner's behalf to rely on physical torture to train!"
Ashley Boone, Ontario, Canada

"Those "things" are horrible! Why would you want to shock your dog? Anyone who uses them are stupid and lazy, there are better ways of training so why shock?"
Lindsey Thompson, Texas, USA

"There are kinder effective ways (positive reinforcement) to communicate with dogs."
Elizabeth Williamson, B.C. Canada

"I hope we can move past these times where we treat our dogs "like animals" and instead treat them like the loving companion we brought them in to our homes to be!!!"
Tara Patriquin, Nova Scotia, Canada

"Do the research - we have plenty of evidence to show that these devices are outdated, harmful and unnecessary for effective training."
Lucinda Ludwig, Iowa, USA

"TThere are much better ways to teach than by using pain, and sadly too many people using these devices have no idea how to use them 'properly' and then they are even worse. No one should be allowed to press a button and shock an animal!!!!"
Angela Hargest, FL, USA

"Please end barbaric means to train dogs into submission or comply to what humans think is appropriate. They have the right to speak just as much as we do. Who made us their boss??!!! It is our responsibility as owners to train them, yes this takes time and effort but is it well worth it when you have a wonderful companion that we claim to love. Would you put a shock collar on your kids so that they can listen to your commands???? I don't think so that would indeed be considered cruelty, well what's the difference every form or life feels pain and trauma. After all God created us all."
Ingrid Katzberg, B.C., Canada

"Along with cropping dog's ears and other unnecessary procedures, this needs to stop. We own animals to love and protect them, not submit them to our whims and demands; they are still living creatures, not objects."
Chelsea McDougald, FL, USA

"Ban shock collars, they are cruel. If you wouldn't use it on a human, don't use it on an animal!!!"
Daisy Jassar, Victoria B.C.

"A dog can't say 'STOP'."
Jacquelyn Miller, B.C. Canada

"I cannot imagine anyone wanting to inflict such pain on an animal that only wants to love and trust you. If you would be so cruel to an animal, I hate to think how you might be with a small child."
Beverly Hiltachk, Woodland, CA

"My dog walking buddy got a shock collar for her 10-pound poodle this week. During our last two walks, she kept adjusting the strength higher as her dog got "less reactive" to her zaps. He continued to be aggressive towards other dogs. Her adopted shelter dog is obviously scared. From what I can see the dog is just getting zapped and is not calming down any faster. When she put the collar number on 18 at home, her dog yelped in pain. She said she felt so bad! On our walk today, she turned it up to 20. I think the dog is being abused. She is continuing to zap it all day long as part of the "training". She is trying to get her money's worth I guess at this training school where they use shock collars as part of the training. I think the dog just needs socialization. I think other dog owners were very upset with her "training" method on the trail. I may not be walking with her much longer."
Leigh E., TX, USA

"Kindness works best with dogs. Not lavish, not "spoiling" with too much food, just reasonable kindness."
Ron Watts, Manitoba, Canada

"Shock collars are inhumane and unnecessary. They should never be used on any animal!"
Daisy Jassar, B.C., Canada

"There is never a need for this "training" method. I had a dog training company come over to my house to show me their methods (not knowing it was this) & I thought their poor dog was like a robot. They tried to talk me into it, but I would have no part of it. I sent them & their stupid training methods packing."
Alix Bawlf, B.C., Canada

"The way we treat other animals is a barometer of the ability of humans to show empathy, kindness and an acknowledgement that we are 'all' part of nature. Abusing our strength degrades us and, due to our frailties, is something we unfortunately have to legislate against."
Michael Johnson, Kent, United Kingdom

"It is a disgusting way to train an animal, it's torture pure and simple, you wouldn't do it to a child so why can you do it to a dog!!"
Michelle Clark, Hampshire, UK

"This cruelty needs to be stopped NOW!"
Gloria Brockwell, Essex, UK

"You dont use this kind of barbaric treatment on humans because humans call it torture. So WHY are you using it on canines WHO do nothing but please humans and service us, even when humans hurt them with Electric collars. You wouldn't use them on your family or friends so STOP using them on our canine friends."
Denize Richards, Australia

"Please let me know what I can do to stop shock collars from being sold."
Donna McGrath, PA, USA

"I'm a dog trainer in Halifax Nova Scotia, I'm a big supporter of this idea, I see many dogs having problems as a result of shock collar use"
Tristan Flynn, Nova Scotia, Canada

"When we know better we can do better. Well, we DO know better. We can all step up. There is no excuse for inhumanity. Theresa Laviolette, B.C. Canada"
Theresa Laviolette, B.C. Canada

"After a successful fining of a man in Wales who had his dog wear a shock collar to prevent it jumping a fence I so hope that the banning of these inhumane devices will become international, this is a lazy way of training, anyone calling themselves a dog trainer who has to resort to these methods is nothing short of a thug with a remote control, oh, and the reason the man was found out...his dog still kept escaping!! Maybe the dog was running away from him??"
Angela Pitman, Cheshire, UK

"I simply agree with this movement. Ban shock collars."
Dan Simon, Ontario, Canada

"I have seen what these God Awful Things can do....These must be BANNED!"
Susan Dzioba, Ontario Canada

"Please stop the pain and hurting."
Jane Smith, Nova Scotia Canada

"The use of shock collars is dangerous and inappropriate. Shock collars are abusive. They cause pain and mental anguish. Please abolish them."
Elisabeth Weiss, New York, USA

"I condemn the use of any SHOCK device that causes mental anguish, physical agony, and injury on animals! Furthermore, I will state the folowing: SHOCK DEVICES = ANIMAL TORTURE (!!!)."
Maria Emilia Tenreiro-Moon, Virginia, USA

"Shock collars are inhumane and are used at the expense of an animal that the owner does not understand how to control! Shock collars are horrible and those who use them are worse."
Kay Wright- Kaiser, Indiana, USA

"Shock collars cause needless suffering to animals, so please ban them!"
Julia Haensel, Oberteuringen, Germany

"I hate shock collars because they torture animals who cannot do anything against that and also cannot understand why they are tortured. Moreover, the pain causes a behaviour which is not normal - that means you can see aggression and fear. So it is not fair to do this. Please respect our companions on our planet!"
Elisabeth Rohan, Vienna, Austria

"I saw this video on the internet that proves a point on what you are doing. Keep up the great work. ( Link Enclosed) Why Would You do This To a Pet? http://www.dogwork.com/scoll8"
Frank Rivas, New York, USA

"Please put an end to this unecessary cruelty"
Holly Ash, NSW, Australia

"I have never used a shock collar, but my best friend did. She told me of the horror at finding a burn on her pet's neck after using the "training aid." I will never use a shock collar; I think they should not be made/sold/used."
Lorna Steward, CA, USA

"TORTURE !! NOT NESSESARY!! people who use it dont deserve to have a dog in their life..people who make money on it should have to wear it themself !"
Marianne Birkedal Maller, Copenhagen, Denmark

"How do I help? I'm gutted my brother bought one for his puppy. too lazy to train his dog, too selfish to give it up.. I would like to take a series of photos with adorable human babies and puppys wearing the collar maybe then people will see how cruel they really are."
Jen Murphy, NS, Canada

"I hope a day comes in the near future where these horrible things are illegal."
Derek Snow, Sask., Canada

"Shock collars are unethical."
Emilia Schneider, IL, USA

"U can train ur dog without the use of these barbaric collars."
Leslie Lashford, Cheshire, UK

"The thought of these outdated and barbaric collars being used on trusting and faithful dogs is itself a nauseating one. The humans who use them need to place them on their own necks ant try them on themselves exactly as they use them on these defenseless animals. A friend of mine recently boarded (3 days) her dogs at a vet's boarding kennels. To her horror, when she picked them up the youngest, 14th month old had sores and blistering under her collar. On closer inspection there were 4 red marks - obviously the touch points - from the electric shock collar's transmitter prongs. First evening at home the dog had nightmares and lay sleeping but would begin screaming and then suddenly jump up and run under the bed whimpering. A visit to the vet began the healing process with pain killers and antibiotics. With lots of love and reassurance and some complementary treatments the dog is healing well. Her hair on her neck has stated to grow back after 4 weeks!!! The scum bag vet's 'boarding' kennels are getting plenty of word of mouth advertising - hopefully the Christmas period will be slow for them. The blistering puss infected sores may be healed but the pictures in my mind are not, nor is the psychological damage to this adorable dog. I just hope by continuous action by humane people we can put a stop to the horrors of electric shock collars."
Ann Lenehan, N.S.W., Australia

"Having had pets myself in the past, I find the idea of using a "shock collar" or any other such "device" absolutely abhorrent, cruel and inhuman. We are only stewards of our pets and need to respect them as sentient beings; we do not own another human being even if it is our own child nor do we wholly own our pets. Animals like children cannot speak for themselves and that is all the more reason why their best interest should be paramount."
Elizabeth Johnson, Burnaby B.C.

"Hope these shock collars will be banned for use."
Lana Simon B. C., Canada

"It is horrific that in this day and age, with all the information about positive training methods, that anyone would be allowed to torture a helpless animal through the use of a shock device. The fact that these items are available for sale suggests that Governments believe that the torture of animals is acceptable. It is not only unacceptable, it is morally reprehensible."
Vanessa Beaulne, B.C., Canada

"There is never a need to use shock to train an animal or to raise a child, which has been done. It's abusive and cruel and the animal/child suffers for a life time. Similar to a prison sentence. It's called child abuse if shock collars are used on people. There's absolutely no difference when it's used on animals in the name of training them. Especially when there are so many various training methods that are available. Those with love,caring,understanding,patience and firmness. Just as there's never a good enough reason to abuse children and adults, there's no reason to use the shock collars on animals. We all want our pets to behave appropriately, but why should they have to "learn" by avoiding pain. It's cruel and unusual punishment, as well as wrong in every way shape and form. Shock collars must be banned for dogs and other animals."
Heather Burke, B.C., Canada

"Wow it seems a lot of people choose to make money on animal suffering. Not what is best for the animal only best for their pocket. Shame on you."
Jeanne ODell, NY, USA

"I am saddened and appalled that this type of device is being produced. I have 4 dogs, all well behaved, without having to use a shock collar or any other physical means. May the people who have invented this, sold it, bought it - feel the pain of having it inflicted on them, every time they make a mistake in life, and see how they like it. You should be ashamed of yourselves!!!!"
Tracy Samassa, NSW, Australia

"The use of shock collars should be banned immediately. Positive reinforcement using humane methods are the best means of training a dog. Shock collars are inhumane and will cause an animal fear and confusion as well as pain."
Christine Low, West Sussex, UK

"Ban them by every means--how could any sane person use a shock collar on a trusting friend!!!!!"
Yvonne Henderson, B.C. Canada

"Can't believe so called "pet lovers" think it's OK to train their dogs with shock collars. If you love your animal that much, take the time to train it in a humane way!"
Carlene MacIsaac, New Brunswick, Canada

"Please help stop animal abuse."
Megan Mackintosh, B.C. Canada

"I have always found reward training the best, if you have to shock your animal to train it, you shouldn't own one, or for that matter a child!"
Alan Purcell, N. J., USA

"If you cant use your voice and commands to train your pet. Then you shouldnt own one. No creature deserves this kind of punishment or "training". It's ridiculous."
Elizabeth Troncoso, Ca, USA

"Please stop the torture"
Marra Essig, BC, Canada

"Torture your "pet" ??? Why even call it your pet? Shocking is difinately cruelty to any animal and to your own is just disgusting. Wonder what other cruel ways the merciless will resort to after banning shock collars!"
Johnny Mohammed, BC, Canada

"BE KIND TO ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL!"
Liz Bednar, Ontario, Canada

"Animals deserve rights and protection."
Crystal Morgan, BC, Canada

Additional Petition Supporters

Together we can protect the most vulnerable among us by disabling the abuser. Ban outright the sale and use of shock collars on all animals. Please sign Petition

If you witness animal abuse with or without the use of a shock device, please do not delay in calling the police or an animal organization in your area. If by reporting the abuse you feel your safety is at risk tell the authorities you wish to remain anonymous

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