Electric shock anger

Animal welfare campaigners say it is “extremely disappointing” that the Scottish Government will continue to allow dog owners to use electric shock collars.

Ministers say new regulations will control use of the devices tightly.

Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club secretary said: “It is extremely disappointing that despite the large amount of scientific evidence proving that electric shock collars are a cruel training method for dogs, the Scottish Government has decided to pursue a costly route to regulate shock collars rather than implement an outright ban.”