Tuesday 24 April 2018

Electronic Collars - Consultation

Defra are seeking views on banning the use of electronic training collars (e-collars) and you have until Friday 29th April 2018 to submit yours.

Defra recently announced proposals to ban two types of e-collars for cats and dogs. The proposal is to make it an offence to use an e-collar, or to put one on a dog or cat, or be in charge of a dog or cat that is wearing one.


This would bring England in line with the law in Wales - where they have been illegal since 2010.


Electronic shock collars are sadly easy to purchase, these barbaric devices are used to deliver a shock to the neck, either via a remote or automatically. 


The DEFRA consultation can be completed online here.

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Petition: There is a UK Government Petition created by Ben Macpherson MSP to ban the sale of electronic training aids for dogs, the petition urges Government to ban the distribution, sale and use of any electronic training device for dogs. This petition urges the UK Westminster Government to ban the distribution, sale and use of any electronic training device for dogs, and ensure it is an offence to cause pain or distress to dogs through the use of such devices in England.
This petition also recognises that some specific devices, such as collars which only vibrate, offer potential benefits in certain circumstances such as when dealing with dogs suffering from hearing loss.