From K9 Magazine report:

MP Slams “Barbaric” Electric Collars

Carwyn Jones announces intent to ban ‘barbaric’ electric dog collars

The use of electric shock training collars for dogs should be banned in Wales, Environment, Planning and Countryside Minister Carwyn Jones said yesterday (Wednesday 13 December).

The Minister has described the collars as ‘totally barbaric’ and said that it was his intent to ban their use when the new Animal Welfare Act came into force in March.

The collars have two metal prongs that press against the dog’s neck, sometimes causing deep wounds, through which an electric current passes to shock the animal for up to 12 seconds at a time. The collars are normally operated by remote control and can have a range of over half a mile.

The use of such devices can lead to further aggressive behaviour, especially if the dog links the shock to situations such as an approach by another dog.

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