Electric shock collars for pets to be banned

Electronic collars that can give dogs and cats shocks are to be banned in England, the government has announced. The use of electronic shock collars is banned in Wales, and Scotland has begun moves towards prohibiting them.Animal charities, many of which had campaigned for the change in the law, welcomed the move. The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has also welcomed the announcement. BVA president John Fishwick said: "This decision is a big win for animal welfare in England, and we would now like to see similar action taken in Northern Ireland, as well as a UK-wide ban on the sale and import of electronic training devices."