BVA welcomes plan to ban shock collars in England

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded positively to news that the government is planning to outlaw the use of shock collars in England.

A new consultation has been launched by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs proposing a ban on the use of electric shock collars on cats and dogs, due to growing concerns about the pain and unnecessary suffering they cause.

The announcement has already been welcomed by media outlets and animal welfare bodies such as the Kennel Club, with the BVA noting that the move has come after a sustained joint campaign by itself and other organisations.

John Fishwick, president of the BVA, noted that leading veterinary behaviourists have stated that using fear as a training tool is less effective than positive training methods, such as encouragement or rewards, and can take a toll on an animal's overall welfare.

He added: "We welcome the government's launch of a consultation on banning the use of shock collars in England and would like to see it result in an effective ban soon."

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