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Scottish government: e-collars are an unjustifiable welfare threat
Independent review by the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission concludes remote shock collars pose an unjustifiable welfare threat and that positive reinforcement methods are effective and humane alternatives.
“Such devices represent an unjustifiable animal welfare threat.”
Source details
Source
Use of Handheld Remote-Controlled Training Devices (E-collars) in Dog Training
Scottish Animal Welfare Commission
Scottish Government
Evidence level
Official position
Credibility
Last reviewed
May 30, 2026
Why we included it
Independent governmental review — a strong, non-advocacy citation for the e-collar evidence base.
E-collarsWelfare