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A Pinch of Truth- Are Prongs So Wrong?

By Jamie Penrith on January 26, 2026

If you like what we do, please offer your support the Association of Responsible Dog Owners (ARDO). You can do so simply by emailing info@joinardo.com with the word “Support” and your postcode or country of residence if outside the UK. What follows is a brief article outlining part of ARDO’s correspondence with New South Wales […]

Animal Welfare Strategy Debate in Parliament

By Jamie Penrith on January 21, 2026

The Animal Welfare Strategy For England. The strategy was debated in Parliament this morning, 21st January 2026. The subject of electronic collars was bought up several times, which we have detailed below for your convenience. Please rest assured that we are working continuously on behalf of our supporters. Please email info@joinardo.com with “support” if you […]

ARDO’s response to The RSPCA Animal Welfare Evidence Centre

By Jamie Penrith on January 20, 2026

“Shock”, Rhetoric and Reality: ARDO’s Response to the RSPCA’s Animal Welfare Evidence Centre The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has recently launched a joint initiative described as an Animal Welfare Evidence Centre, accompanied by guidance material, imagery, and public-facing advice relating to dog training tools — including electronic training collars […]

Interview with Dr Peter Apps- Groundbreaking Conservationist

By Jamie Penrith on January 19, 2026

Join me for an extraordinary in-depth conversation with Dr. Peter Apps, an incredible, personable scientist, qualified in both zoology and chemistry, whose varied career includes over 20 years of pioneering wildlife research in Botswana. In this rare and powerful interview, Peter shares deep insights into how his team’s work at Wild Entrust has led to […]

National Sheep Association Survey (2026)

By Jamie Penrith on January 12, 2026

I STRONGLY urge you to fill out this survey from the NSA, especially if you have effectively prevented or successfully resolved sheep worrying by your dog. ARDO has completed the survey, encouraging farming bodies to work in conjunction with us on this issue. Thank you for your support Please complete survey here

Electronic Collars, England 2026.

By Jamie Penrith on January 4, 2026

Keeping Our Supporters Informed On 22 December 2025, the Government published its “Animal Welfare Strategy” (applies to England only) Included in this was its intention to carry out a consultation, “later in this Parliament on whether to ban the use of electric shock collars” While no dates or details have yet been confirmed, we want […]

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