Scottish Greens Pledge Ban on 'Cruel' Shock Collars

Scottish Greens pledge ban on 'cruel' shock collars

The Scottish Greens will include a ban on shock collars in the party’s manifesto for May’s election

Scottish Greens will pledge ban on shock collars

The devices use electricity to shock dogs during training.

Scottish Greens will ban electric shock collars for dogs

The Scottish Greens have pledged to protect Scotland’s dogs by banning the use of electric shock collars as part of their forthcoming 2026 manifesto. Electric shock collars are cruel devices that cause dogs pain and fear. They're already banned in countries across Europe and the world, including Wales since 2010. Countless animal rights groups, such as the SSPCA and the Kennel Club, have all called for a ban, saying they cause unnecessary suffer…