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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.

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Source

BVA/BSAVA Policy: aversive training devices

BVA & BSAVA

British Veterinary Association / British Small Animal Veterinary Association

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Official position

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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.

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