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Defra’s research on dog e-collars is “very seriously flawed and should not be relied on”

The scientific case for Defra’s proposed ban on training dogs with electronic collars has fallen apart. Bias in Defra’s research has been revealed along with a prima facie reason for that bias: the Department knew that the academics it was commissioning for its £539,000 research project had campaigned against e-collars. Four separate expert reviews haveContinue reading “Defra’s research on dog e-collars is “very seriously flawed and should not be relied on””

Association for Responsible Dog Owners (ARDO) Responds to the Scottish Government.

Response form the Association of Responsible Dog Owners (ARDO) in responseto the Scottish Parliament Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee ‘call forevidence’ concerning the proposed Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment)(Scotland) Bill.ARDO welcomes what we consider to be a much-needed focus on the issue ofdogs worrying and attacking livestock (and indeed other animals).We commend Emma Harper MSPContinue reading “Association for Responsible Dog Owners (ARDO) Responds to the Scottish Government.”