Question reference: S5W-32795
- Asked by: Christine Grahame, MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 26 October 2020
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Current status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 3 November 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it has taken to prevent training days organised by dog trainers that involve the use of electric shock collars from taking place.
Answer
The Scottish Government has no locus to prevent trainers from holding training days involving electronic collars. The Scottish Government takes the welfare of animals extremely seriously and we expect organisers and participants of any training events to comply with all relevant legislation and to ensure that welfare of any animals present is not compromised.