Written question WQ87304

Asked by: Carolyn ThomasLabourMember for North Wales
To be answered by: Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Tabled: 31 January 2023
Due: 7 February 2023
Answered: 10 February 2023
Time to answer: 10 days3 days after the due date

Question

Does the Welsh Government support the Dogs Trust view that the best way to avoid livestock worrying is for owners to keep their dogs on lead and under close control around livestock, rather than using a shock collar?

Answer

Answered by Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd

Yes. The use of electronic training devices, such as shock collars, is illegal in Wales.