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Motion · S6M-07500 · 12 Jan 2023

Banning the Use of Electric Shock Dog Collars

Lodged by Maurice Golden Standard Motion 41 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament understands that a range of experts, including academics, dog behaviourists, trainers, and vets, consider that the use of handheld electric shock dog collar devices is unnecessary; believes that there is a lack of scientific evidence to support claims that the use of such dog collars reduces the risks of livestock worrying by responsible owners; further believes that their continued use poses a clear risk of harm to dogs; considers that banning their use will also help dogs in other ways, most notably, in ensuring that responsible owners will be able more easily to find what it sees as compassionate solutions that do not risk their pet’s wellbeing or that of livestock, and calls on the Scottish Government to introduce regulations to ban the use of electric shock dog collars since, it considers, guidance is proving ineffective.

Supporters (41)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.