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Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act-What’s changing and Dog Owners and Farmers Should Pay Close Attention

By Jamie Penrith on December 10, 2025

Over the last few weeks, there’s been a great deal of noise about the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953 undergoing long-awaited updates. The amendment bill has now passed through the House of Lords and is waiting only for Royal Assent before it becomes law in England and Wales. On the surface, the changes look […]

ARDO response to BBC “Morning Live” 21st October 2025

By Jamie Penrith on October 21, 2025

In response to a BBC televeision programme’s segment broadcast on 21st October, 2025 relating to electronic training collars in the UK, we have filed a complaint to both “Morning Live” and the BBC. This complaint relates to both the inaccurate and unsubstantiated statements presented as fact, and also the lack of counter argument to the […]

New York State ‘s Proposal to Restrict and Regulate Dog Training

By Jamie Penrith on August 20, 2025

On behalf of ARDO supporters, a response to the relevant department regarding the legislation below has been submitted. ARDO remains committed to standing up for responsible dog ownership Worldwide. https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/1889831

ARDO responds to “The Scotsman” newspaper one sided press article.

By Jamie Penrith on July 21, 2025

ARDO have today sent a comprehensive rebuttal of the article below to the editor of ‘The Scotsman’. We have requested that they print our response in the name of journalistic integrity/impartiality. The Scottsman have responded, agreeing to publish a shortened version of our rebuttal on their letters page. EDIT: The Scotsman have today published […]

Is the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Amendment Bill in England Learning the Right Lessons from Scotland?

By Jamie Penrith on July 11, 2025

Is the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Amendment Bill in England Learning the Right Lessons from Scotland? As the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill continues its progress through Parliament, many rural stakeholders—including farmers, land managers, and working dog owners—are closely watching its trajectory. The Bill seeks to update the original 1953 Act to reflect modern […]

Scottish Green Party- Vote to Ban E-Collars

By Jamie Penrith on January 17, 2025

We are currently putting together a template letter for you to send to your MSP. Please email info@joinardo.com with the heading “Scotland 2025” and we will get a template letter covering the ESSENTIAL points to you by the end of the weekend. Thank you

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