Wales bans electric shock dog collars

Electric shock dog collars are to be banned in Wales, it was announced today.

Wed, 25 Jun, 2008 - 15:11

Electric shock dog collars are to be banned in Wales, it was announced today.

Rural Affairs Minister Elin Jones said she would bring forward legislation to make their use a criminal offence because of concern that they are cruel to animals.

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