The Largest Owner-User Survey Ever Conducted
Over 2,500 real-world responses gathered across 5 years — shared with government, media, and key stakeholders to inform evidence-based policy.
What the Data Shows
What the Survey Reveals
Welfare-Compromising Behaviours
The majority of behaviour-resolution relates to welfare-compromising, life-threatening behaviours which had otherwise proven intractable to alternative, reward-based efforts.
Not a First Resort
Only 3% of respondents used electronic training aids as their first approach. The vast majority had attempted multiple reward-based methods before turning to electronic aids.
Combined Approach
84% of users also employ reward-based training methods alongside electronic aids, demonstrating that these tools complement rather than replace positive training.
Livestock Protection
73% of respondents use electronic training aids specifically to address livestock worrying — a welfare-compromising behaviour that poses a genuine risk to the lives of both dogs and farm animals.
“The majority of behaviour-resolution relates to welfare-compromising, life-threatening behaviours which had otherwise proven intractable to alternative, reward-based efforts.”
Evidence-Based Policy
This survey represents the most comprehensive body of owner-user data on electronic training aid use ever assembled. It provides real-world evidence from the people who actually use these tools — responsible dog owners addressing serious behavioural issues.
The data has been shared with government ministers, Members of Parliament, media organisations, and key stakeholders to ensure that any legislation affecting dog training is informed by evidence rather than ideology.
We believe dog owners deserve a voice in the policy decisions that affect them. This survey ensures that voice is heard loud and clear.
Survey Methodology
Duration: 5 years of continuous data collection
Respondents: Over 2,500 dog owners across the United Kingdom
Type: Self-reported questionnaire data from real owners and users of electronic training aids
Distribution: Results shared with UK Government, Members of Parliament, media organisations, and key animal welfare stakeholders
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