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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
19th January 2026

PPGA welcomes NSW ban on prong collars, reinforcing humane dog training standards

The Pet Professional Guild Australia (PPGA) strongly welcomes the NSW Government’s announcement delivering long-awaited animal welfare reforms, with the prohibition of prong collars representing a decisive step forward for dog welfare across the state.

The reforms announced by the NSW Government respond to sustained community concern and reflect contemporary animal welfare science, which recognises prong collars as unnecessary, painful, and harmful. PPGA has long advocated for their removal from lawful use nationwide.

“Prong collars work through pain, fear, and discomfort. They compromise both physical welfare and emotional safety, and they have no place in modern dog training,” said Sarah Campbell, President of the Pet Professional Guild Australia. “This ban clearly acknowledges what the evidence has shown for years and what many in the community already understand.”

PPGA’s formal Position Statement on Choke and Prong Collars sets out the organisation’s evidence-based position that aversive training equipment increases fear, anxiety, and aggression in dogs, creating not only serious welfare concerns but also a broader public safety risk. By suppressing behaviour through pain rather than addressing its underlying causes, these tools can increase the likelihood of reactive or aggressive responses. The statement reinforces PPGA’s commitment to force-free, humane training methods that prioritise learning, safety, and the human–animal relationship.

“As Australia’s only professional association dedicated to force-free training and behaviour, this reform aligns directly with our Code of Conduct and position statements,” Campbell said. “Effective training is built on skill, education, and trust, not pain and intimidation.”

PPGA also supports the introduction of tougher penalties for leaving animals in hot cars. Vehicles can reach lethal temperatures within minutes, and measures such as shade or cracked windows are not sufficient. “These incidents are entirely preventable, and stronger laws help reinforce that responsibility always lies with the human,” said Sarah Campbell.

PPGA acknowledges the leadership shown by the Minns Government in responding to community expectations and advancing animal welfare laws that reflect best practice and current science. The Guild looks forward to continued engagement to support humane, ethical standards for companion animals across New South Wales.

Media Enquiries:
Sarah Campbell
President, Pet Professional Guild Australia
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0417 574 407
Website: https://www.ppgaustralia.net.au

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