The UK's mainstream veterinary bodies call for a complete ban on electric pulse training collars
The British Veterinary Association and British Small Animal Veterinary Association jointly state that positive training is the most effective intervention for health, welfare, and behavioural outcomes — and call for a complete ban on electric pulse training collars.
“Positive training is the most effective intervention in terms of the health, welfare and behavioural outcomes.”
Source details
Source
BVA/BSAVA Policy: aversive training devices
BVA & BSAVA
British Veterinary Association / British Small Animal Veterinary Association
Evidence level
Official position
Credibility
Last reviewed
May 30, 2026
Why we included it
Useful any time someone claims that opposition to aversive tools is fringe. The UK's mainstream vet bodies are explicit.