Mr Lightwood said that he has actually been flooded with e-mails and letters from constituents worried about using e-collars and their result on animal well-being.
The MP said that “we must drive up standards” for animal well-being consisting of a restriction on e-collars.
In 2014, the Government financed research study on using e-collars for dogs and concluded that they had long-lasting harmful impacts on dogs’ well-being.
Following this, a public assessment happened in 2018 on propositions from the Government to prohibit hand-held remote-controlled e-collars.
On April 27, 2023, the Government revealed draft policies which would prohibit using e-collars and present fines for those who breach these policies.
These policies have actually considering that been authorized by the House of Lords and will next go through the House of Commons, a date for which has actually not yet been set.
Many animal well-being groups such as the Dogs Trust, Kennel Club and RSPCA have actually invited the relocation and argue that rather of e-collars, we ought to be promoting positive training approaches.
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Mr Lightwood has actually thanked those constituents who have actually called him about this concern and said that it reveals “strong support here in Wakefield” for this restriction.
He likewise commemorated the Kennel Club and others who have actually led this 10-year campaign.
He said: “I believe that animals deserve to live with dignity. This is incompatible with the continued use of e-collars which is why I support their ban.”
“I am pleased regulations have been brought forward to introduce a ban and fines for breaches and I look forward to following the developments of these regulations when they reach the House of Commons for debate.”
“In Wakefield we care about our four-legged friends. It’s clear there is a real strength of feeling locally for this ban. I am glad the Government is taking action.”
It is thought that this will spare half a million dogs from the uncomfortable gadgets which cause discomfort for approximately 11 seconds
In 2019, a research study performed by the University of Lincoln revealed that electrical shock collars jeopardized dog’s wellness, even when utilized by ‘professional’ e-collar fitness instructors.
