Written question WQ87314

Asked by: Luke FletcherPlaidMember for South Wales West
To be answered by: Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Tabled: 31 January 2023
Due: 7 February 2023
Answered: 8 February 2023
Time to answer: 8 days1 day after the due date

Question

Does the Welsh Government support the Dogs Trust policy regarding that aversive training devices such as shock collars have no place in the ethical training or rehabilitation of dogs?

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.