In more recent times a letter has been issued by the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (Australia) to local Government Australia-wide and confirms their opinion that this training tool is not approved by them. Yet again, no evidence has been given to support their view, yet they would prefer to see the current Victorian ban on the use of these collars continue without redress and given their communications to Government bodies in all States of Australia, obviously would like to see the regulation banning the use of this valuable training tool adopted throughout the Country.
Unless you wish for YOUR State Government to regulate against this collar in its entirety, this communication to MP's Australia-wide needs to be countered. The problem is that many people are either time poor or loath letter writing so to help, this post provides a letter suitable for address to all MP's throughout Australia. The only thing it needs to be generated is YOU.
If you believe in and/or know and understand the benefits use of the PPCollar can have in regards to dog training and dog welfare, please take the time to click on the link provided, read the letter, date it, insert your details and also the details of your local MP. Then please print it out, sign and mail it off.
It's that easy! Please let the Government know and hear our voices. This much, they owe to you.
Link to Word document: Letter to MP's (Australia wide)
If you need help finding out who your local Member is, below is a link you can use to search for Members of Parliament by name, electorate, or by your home address.
Victorian MP (search)
All States (MP Name and Address list)
If your search engine results in details for more than one MP, send the letter to each one listed. It is urgent that your voices be heard.
In Victoria, the current regulation which bans the use of the "PPCollar" sunsets in December 2008. Given that Parliament rests around the Christmas period, in reality we have only 12 weeks (if we're lucky) to persuade them to listen to us.
Of course, don't forget that the Petition (link contained in previous post) is still growing and every signature to it is considered valuable. Unfortunately we are not permitted the luxury of electronic petitions in Victoria, so this does need you to similarly click the link, print it out, sign it and send it to the address given at the foot of the Petition. Please don't think the next person will do it and that no one will miss your signature. YOUR contribution to this is much appreciated and goes to support the submission which continues to grow in content, substance and strength.
"If you build it they will come"
(from movie : Field of Dreams")
