That this House condemns the sale, manufacture, hire, loan, importation or use of electric training devices to train and control dogs, with the exception of electric fences, which operate on a different principle; considers the use of such devices to be cruel and unnecessary; understands that alternative positive training methods produce dogs which are trained more quickly and reliably with no potential for abuse or cruelty; recognises that because dogs are highly reactive to learning experiences and have a strong bond with humans their natural instincts can be utilised to train them easily; and calls upon the Government to introduce a complete ban on the sale, manufacture, hire, loan, importation or use of electric training devices.

That this House condemns the sale, manufacture, hire, loan, importation or use of electric training devices to train and control dogs, with the exception of electric fences, which operate on a different principle; considers the use of such devices to be cruel and unnecessary; understands that alternative positive training methods...

That this House welcomes the positive work for companion animals carried out by the Animals Asia Foundation in China; recognises that their programmes aim to work in partnership with the Chinese government to end the confiscation of dogs within Beijing and the slaughter of thousands of dogs across many Chinese provinces; notes that high volume killing campaigns have proven to be an ineffective measure to control populations of stray dogs and prevent rabies; congratulates the Animals Asia Foundation on its work with the Nanjing authorities to adopt compassionate and long-term solutions through placing stray dogs into the custody of a local animal shelter; encourages the Chinese government to adopt cost-effective animal birth control programmes, which have been proven to reduce the number of stray animals and the incidence of rabies, and thanks the Beijing authorities for their meeting with the Animals Asia Foundation; further encourages the continuation of positive public education programmes; and requests that confiscated dogs in Beijing are returned to their owners and the offer of free humane muzzles for large dogs by the Animals Asia Foundation is accepted without delay, whilst more constructive and compassionate dog management regulations are discussed and implemented for the benefit of both people and dogs in the community.

That this House welcomes the positive work for companion animals carried out by the Animals Asia Foundation in China; recognises that their programmes aim to work in partnership with the Chinese government to end the confiscation of dogs within Beijing and the slaughter of thousands of dogs across many Chinese...

That this House welcomes the Kennel Club Dog Owners Group established by the Kennel Club to keep dog owners and local authorities up to date about dog control orders being introduced across the country as part of the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005; wishes the group every success; and thanks the Kennel Club for keeping dog owners in England abreast of laws that affect them and their dogs.

That this House welcomes the Kennel Club Dog Owners Group established by the Kennel Club to keep dog owners and local authorities up to date about dog control orders being introduced across the country as part of the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005; wishes the group every success; and...

That this House strongly welcomes the European Commission's proposal to ban the import, export and sale of dog and cat fur products to the European Union; regrets that the UK is one of the EU's member states that does not already have a ban on the import, export or sale of dog and cat fur products; recognises that such fur has been found on clothing, personal accessories and children's soft toys in the European Union; and calls on the UK Government to support these proposals.

That this House strongly welcomes the European Commission's proposal to ban the import, export and sale of dog and cat fur products to the European Union; regrets that the UK is one of the EU's member states that does not already have a ban on the import, export or sale...

That this House welcomes the United States' ban on the importation of products made with dog and cat fur; expresses concern that this ban means that more of these products may now be imported into the EU and the United Kingdom; is further concerned that consumers may not be aware that products they are buying may be from dog and cat fur; and urges the Government to bring in a ban on the import, export and domestic trade in dog and cat fur or of products made with dog and cat fur as soon as possible.

That this House welcomes the United States' ban on the importation of products made with dog and cat fur; expresses concern that this ban means that more of these products may now be imported into the EU and the United Kingdom; is further concerned that consumers may not be aware...

That this House is appalled by the actions of extreme animal cruelty which take place in China's animal markets, where millions of cats and dogs are killed annually for human consumption; rejects the claim that these practices are part of a cultural tradition; condemns the cruel ways in which these animals are raised, transported and slaughtered, which include boiling cats alive to make medicine and tonics, beating dogs to death to increase their adrenalin levels and hanging dogs to preserve the quality of their fur; urges the Government to raise this subject with the Chinese Ambassador in the UK; and further urges the Government to support the enlightened work of voluntary associations such as Animals Asia Foundation, who work not only to end such cruel practices, but also to educate individuals within the Chinese community to recognise the many health and social benefits from being in the company of companion animals, whilst further encouraging the closure of all live animal markets in China.

That this House is appalled by the actions of extreme animal cruelty which take place in China's animal markets, where millions of cats and dogs are killed annually for human consumption; rejects the claim that these practices are part of a cultural tradition; condemns the cruel ways in which these...

That this House notes the recent vote in the European Parliament which overwhelmingly adopted the Action Plan on the Protection and Welfare of Animals 2006-2010; recognises that the action plan fully endorses an EU-wide ban on the sale of dog and cat fur; believes this vote sends out a clear message that the animal cruelty associated with the trade in dog and cat fur is unacceptable; and calls on the Government to heed the calls on the public and of organisations such as the Scottish SPCA and implement a UK ban on the import, export and domestic trade in dog and cat fur or of products made with dog and cat fur as soon as possible.

That this House notes the recent vote in the European Parliament which overwhelmingly adopted the Action Plan on the Protection and Welfare of Animals 2006-2010; recognises that the action plan fully endorses an EU-wide ban on the sale of dog and cat fur; believes this vote sends out a clear...

That this House congratulates the Kennel Club on the success of Crufts 2006 and BBC 2 for broadcasting highlights to the pleasure of millions of dog-owners; and welcomes in particular the prominence given to the Kennel Club's Friends for Life scheme and the work of the charity Dogs for the Disabled.

That this House congratulates the Kennel Club on the success of Crufts 2006 and BBC 2 for broadcasting highlights to the pleasure of millions of dog-owners; and welcomes in particular the prominence given to the Kennel Club's Friends for Life scheme and the work of the charity Dogs for the...

That this House condemns the sale and use of remote control electric shock collars to train and control dogs; considers the use of such devices to be cruel and unnecessary; understands that alternative positive training methods produce dogs which are trained more quickly and reliably with no potential for abuse or cruelty; recognises that because dogs are highly reactive to learning experiences and have a strong bond with humans that their natural instincts can be utilised to train them easily; and calls upon the Government to introduce a complete ban on the sale and use of electric shock collars as part of the Animal Welfare Bill.

That this House condemns the sale and use of remote control electric shock collars to train and control dogs; considers the use of such devices to be cruel and unnecessary; understands that alternative positive training methods produce dogs which are trained more quickly and reliably with no potential for abuse...

That this House welcomes Switzerland's ban on the importation of products made with dog and cat fur; expresses concern that the import of dog and cat fur remains legal in the UK with trade in dog and cat fur last year worth over ??40 million in this country; notes with concern the position taken by the Department of Trade and Industry that in the absence of clear evidence of a trade in dog and cat fur in this country, a UK ban on the trade will not be considered; supports the work of all bodies and organisations, including the Scottish SPCA, pressing for a change in the law; and urges the Government to bring in a ban on the import, export and domestic trade in dog and cat fur and of products made with dog and cat fur as soon as possible.

That this House welcomes Switzerland's ban on the importation of products made with dog and cat fur; expresses concern that the import of dog and cat fur remains legal in the UK with trade in dog and cat fur last year worth over ??40 million in this country; notes with...

That this House recognises and commends the work done by rescue dogs trained in the UK; congratulates the dogs and their handlers for the swift and effective way in which they find victims of earthquakes and other natural disasters in stricken areas; acknowledges that their rapid and selfless response to such disasters saves many lives and has become an essential part of any comprehensive humanitarian aid effort; regrets that the Government still applies six months' quarantine confinement to all such dogs returning from any scene of disaster; notes that a recent World Health Organisation report recommends such quarantine stipulations be lifted on the grounds that they are unnecessary for any dog that is vaccinated and has a microchip; and calls on the Government urgently to change its policy to meet the recommendations of the World Health Organisation report.

That this House recognises and commends the work done by rescue dogs trained in the UK; congratulates the dogs and their handlers for the swift and effective way in which they find victims of earthquakes and other natural disasters in stricken areas; acknowledges that their rapid and selfless response to...

That this House is concerned about the continuing availability of puppies for sale in pets shops and is disappointed that the Animal Welfare Bill published on 14th October fails to address this serious problem; notes that puppies sold in pet shops are often removed from their mothers at a very early age, before being weaned, suffer stress and anxiety as a result of both the journey to the pet shop and the alien environment at which they arrive, and can develop physical and psychological problems as a result; and therefore calls upon the Government to incorporate within the Animal Welfare Bill a clause to ban the sale of unweaned puppies in pet shops.

That this House is concerned about the continuing availability of puppies for sale in pets shops and is disappointed that the Animal Welfare Bill published on 14th October fails to address this serious problem; notes that puppies sold in pet shops are often removed from their mothers at a very...

That this House is shocked and appalled at reports of the use of live dogs as bait in shark fishing on the French island of R??union in the Indian Ocean; notes with disgust that stray dogs are rounded up by local fishermen for such a purpose; further notes that these animals are bound and gagged and are pierced through the muzzle with large hooks causing unspeakable pain; believes that the use of a live animal in this way is unjustifiably cruel; supports the RSPCA's petition against such cruelty; recognises R??union's status as a French overseas department; therefore calls on members of the public to address their concerns to the French Embassy to help bring this barbaric practice to an instant halt; and strongly urges the French Government to take immediate steps to enforce its animal protection legislation and end this inhumane practice.

That this House is shocked and appalled at reports of the use of live dogs as bait in shark fishing on the French island of R??union in the Indian Ocean; notes with disgust that stray dogs are rounded up by local fishermen for such a purpose; further notes that these...

That this House notes that the Welsh Farmers Union has asked the Welsh Assembly Government to request that responsibility for statutory amendments to exemptions to the Hunting Act 2004 be devolved to the Assembly; recalls that the House of Commons has previously rejected the suggestion that the law on hunting should be different in England and Wales; deplores the suggestion that traditional hunting with packs of dogs should be allowed to resume in Wales; and therefore welcomes the statement by Carwyn Jones AM that the Welsh Assembly `has no intention of revisiting this matter'.

That this House notes that the Welsh Farmers Union has asked the Welsh Assembly Government to request that responsibility for statutory amendments to exemptions to the Hunting Act 2004 be devolved to the Assembly; recalls that the House of Commons has previously rejected the suggestion that the law on hunting...

That this House welcomes the United States ban on the importation of products made with dog and cat fur; expresses concern that this ban means that more of these products may now be imported into the EU and the United Kingdom; is further concerned that consumers may not be aware that products they are buying may be from dog and cat fur; and urges the Government to bring in a ban on the import, export and domestic trade in dog and cat fur or of products made with dog and cat fur as soon as possible.

That this House welcomes the United States ban on the importation of products made with dog and cat fur; expresses concern that this ban means that more of these products may now be imported into the EU and the United Kingdom; is further concerned that consumers may not be aware...

That this House expresses concern at the increasing number of dog thefts reported in the media; is further concerned that there is evidence of an organised trade in stolen dogs; notes that dogs are very special to the lives of thousands of people in Britain; urges all dog owners to look after the security and protection of their pets at all times; recognises the tireless work of Dog Theft Action and Doglost UK; and urges the Government and local government, vets, the Police, welfare organisations and rescue centres to adapt their procedures in favour of a more effective service that results in more dogs being re-united with their rightful owners.

That this House expresses concern at the increasing number of dog thefts reported in the media; is further concerned that there is evidence of an organised trade in stolen dogs; notes that dogs are very special to the lives of thousands of people in Britain; urges all dog owners to...

That this House notes with concern that the Royal Mail has banned Postman Andrew Jamieson from taking his dog Oscar with him on his rounds after a single complaint; further notes that Oscar is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, one of the most loyal and friendly breeds of dog; recognises that both Mr Jamieson and Oscar are marvellous ambassadors for the Royal Mail; and urges the Royal Mail to take note of the 500 strong petition signed by residents of Tynemouth to allow Oscar to continue to accompany Mr Jamieson and reverse this unwarranted decision.

That this House notes with concern that the Royal Mail has banned Postman Andrew Jamieson from taking his dog Oscar with him on his rounds after a single complaint; further notes that Oscar is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, one of the most loyal and friendly breeds of dog; recognises that...

That this House hails the success of the ban of hunting with dogs; welcomes the demonstration by 184 hunts that the ban does not destroy jobs or traditional pageantry nor result in the destruction of horses or hounds; notes that the only loss is the gratuitous cruelty of the protracted chase of a small mammal bred for that purpose; congratulates the vigilance of the police in arresting a group of alleged hare coursers; and urges farmers and landowners to disregard the request by Master of Foxhounds Association to counter the current shortage of foxes by breeding more animals for hunting.

That this House hails the success of the ban of hunting with dogs; welcomes the demonstration by 184 hunts that the ban does not destroy jobs or traditional pageantry nor result in the destruction of horses or hounds; notes that the only loss is the gratuitous cruelty of the protracted...

That this House notes that the Dogs Trust's famous slogan, A Dog is For Life, Not Just for Christmas, was created in 1978 by the charity's Chief Executive, Clarrisa Baldwin, at a time when thousands of people were buying puppies to give to family and friends as Christmas presents, resulting in puppies being abandoned in the New Year; recognises that despite many years of campaigning by the Dogs Trust there still exists a problem of dogs being given as Christmas presents; further recognises that the Dogs Trust has seen that the most popular time of year for pups to be abandoned is at the start of the Easter holidays, when pups who were given for Christmas presents have grown up to be big boisterous dogs; further notes the problem of dogs being given as Christmas presents is still a major concern, in a country where there were at least 117,000 stray and abandoned dogs taken in by local authorities last year; and wholeheartedly supports the Dogs Trust in their determination to ensure that one day all dogs are cared for be responsible owners, and have a home for life.

That this House notes that the Dogs Trust's famous slogan, A Dog is For Life, Not Just for Christmas, was created in 1978 by the charity's Chief Executive, Clarrisa Baldwin, at a time when thousands of people were buying puppies to give to family and friends as Christmas presents, resulting...

That this House notes the continuing availability and use of remote-control electric-shock collars to train and control dogs; shares the view of the Kennel Club, the Dogs Trust and the RSPCA that these devices are unnecessary and cruel, with considerable potential for abuse; believes that there are alternative training methods which are more effective, as are employed by the police, prison services and armed forces; regrets that the draft Animal Welfare Bill contains no provisions to ban the sale and use of electric-shock training collars; and calls on the Government to include such provisions in the Bill.

That this House notes the continuing availability and use of remote-control electric-shock collars to train and control dogs; shares the view of the Kennel Club, the Dogs Trust and the RSPCA that these devices are unnecessary and cruel, with considerable potential for abuse; believes that there are alternative training methods...