What discussions it has had with animal welfare organisations about electric shock collars, following the debate on motion S4M-11431, A Sho…

The Scottish Government have regular meetings with animal welfare organisations to discuss a range of welfare issues, including electronic shock collars. We are aware of continuing concerns on this matter and are keeping our position under review. In particular, officials are currently in the process of gathering further information on the use of electronic shock collars both in Scotland and in other countries. They will also consider the views of the Public Petitions Committee following a recent petition on this subject.