New UK legislation

NEW legislation in the UK will affect dog owners which will end a practice many call ‘cruel and unnecessary.’

From February 2024 the UK will bring into force a ban on electric shock dog collars, according to a news source on Saturday, April 29.

The move has been praised by the charity, Dogs Trust. Dr Rachel Casey commented, “we welcome this announcement from Defra that hand ­ held electric shock collars are to be banned in England. It is both unnecessary and cruel to use these collars on dogs.

“Research has shown that electric shock collars negatively impact dog welfare and instead of improving behaviour, risk causing further behaviour problems. Worse still, they can be a mechanism for abuse if used in anger.”

The collars are activated by a radio ­ controlled device which can be used from a distance of about two miles, which are capable of giving painful electrical shocks for up to 11 seconds at a time

Figures indicate that one in 20 British dog owners have used the controversial collars on their dogs, which are cited as a training device.

Mark Beazley CEO of Charity The Club Kennel said, “There is simply no excuse for using these devices.”

, which cause physical and psychological harm, especially given the vast array of positive training methods available.’

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