Supportive Statements from Pet Industry Leaders
Linda Tellington-Jones
“It is my honor to join the PPG in the movement to stop the use of shock collars for training and behavior and participate in the campaign to raise awareness of the devastating effects on canine health and well-being as well as the damage to the relationship between dogs and their people." - Linda Tellington-Jones Ph.D. (Hons),developer of the Tellington TTouch Equine Awareness Method (TTEAM) and Tellington TTouch.
Pat Miller
“It is morally reprehensible to use shock to control the behavior of the sentient, sensitive beings we call our best friends. Shock collars work because they hurt, and it is absolutely possible to train dogs successfully and effectively without using them. If you don’t have to hurt and frighten your dog in the name of training, why on earth would you?” - Pat Miller CBCC-KA CPDT-KA, director, Peaceable Paws Trainer Academies.
Victoria Stilwell
“I’ve witnessed firsthand the destructive power of shock collars in dog training. Shock collar and electric fence companies will tell you they’re not harmful when used ‘correctly,’ but this is false. What they don’t tell you about is the damage these devices can do, both to the human/canine bond and to a dog’s emotional stability. The ineffectiveness of these tools in terms of emotional shutdown is common and research has also effectively shown that using shock to train dogs is ultimately harmful and should be avoided at all costs.” - Victoria Stilwell, dog behavior expert and trainer, host and presenter of Animal Planet’s It’s Me or the Dog.
Dr. David Suzuki
“I’m shocked to learn about shock collars and I support the drive to ban them.” Dr. David Suzuki Ph.D., award-winning scientist, environmentalist and recipient of the Order of Canada.