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Vets Welcome Shock Collar Ban
9 months ago 
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Responding to the government announcing a consultation on banning the use of shock collars on dogs, Dr Rhian Littlehales BSc (Hons) BVSc CertAVP PgCert (VBM) MRCVS, Clinical Governance Director at Medivet, said:
"We always advise dog owners against using shock collars as they can be harmful to dogs, causing unnecessary fear, stress and pain.
"Dog owners should instead prioritise positive reinforcement training methods which are far better for a dog's emotional and physical wellbeing.
"As a community of vets dedicated to animal welfare, Medivet has long supported a ban on shock collars. We strongly encourage the government's consultation listens to vets and takes note of clinical evidence."
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