The government says it will consult on whether to ban electronic collars for dogs, deeming them to potentially be cruel. However, we think the implementation of such a ban could have significant negative repercussions for dogs, their owners, trainers, and rehabilitators throughout England. If such a ban is enforced, we think it is likely to result in an increase in dog-related incidents, such as fights and bites, as well as a higher number of dogs being surrendered or ultimately euthanised.