No, because some dogs may not be controllable
and they need to handle them.

I think the collars should definitely be banned because if they can give pets electric shocks, then what is the point in keeping them? They are hurting the animals, and if we keep pets we should be making them happy, not hurting them!

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making dogs suffer to train them isn't right,rewards should be used.

This definitely should be bannned... how would you fell being electric-shocked every time you make a mistake?

I think it should be banned because it could really hurt them.

It is cruel

Of course shock collars should be banned, they don’t work very well in training and they are unnecessarily cruel to dogs.

Why do people use shock collars ?! I use positive training for my dog ??

And thank god I live in Wales

I think they should be banned as they are hurtful and you are only making the animal afraid of you which is not making anything better.

I find it absolutely disgraceful that people can train dogs and cats in such a bad way. We must remember that animals were here on Earth before we came, so we have to act like their guests and be kind to them. In my opinion a dog or a cat should be trained with love and tempting treats rather then brutal methods which can break the dogs’ or cats’ bond with us humans. We must think before we act!

Poor dogs, those collars are so cruel. I see the problem in cats wandering near roads, but there are many other (nicer) solutions.??

I think YES because I would not like an animal to fear me and it would be very painful!

I think YES because I would not like an animal to fear me and it would be very painful!

Even though they are bad, they can sometimes be used to keep dogs under control

so mean

I think no because it hurts animals and causes distress towards it and I think that it could even be classified as animal abuse. I do hope it will be banned since I care for animals a lot.

Yes of course because it's harmful to the animals plus it doesn't make a difference.

Dogs have the same rights as humans and you wouldn't shock a human.

I can't believe they haven't been banned yet! They are horrible! Imagine you were wearing it. Horrible!

Yes because it is kind of unfair on dogs

no animal should be treated this way. just imagine if this was being done you.

I think they should be banned because how would you like it if YOU were a dog? I certainly wouldn't like to wear a shock collar.

We must ban shock collars. Dogs do not get to do as much as humans so it's not fair on them already.
We don’t wear shock collars. When I am typing this I could see yes would win so I know people have the right idea.

First comment- BAN THEM NOW!

As in ban shock collars. Comment ? if u agree!

It is unfair to animals if they are hurt unnecessarily

The shock collars could be really hurting dogs, even if they Don't show it.

I think we should because animals have a right not to be tortured to be good.

I didn't know what to vote because - would you rather your dog was electric shocked, but didn't get run over? But then, isn't there another way to do it? Comment ? if you have same dilemma.

they should ban it as its dangerous and they should make a safer one otherwise

Animals should not be hurt because their owners are training them!

Animals should not be hurt because their owners are training them!!

Shock collars are cruel and are a form of animal abuse. Giving an electric shock to pets/animals is the same as giving an electric shock to humans.

It's cruel and inhumane to put unnecessary shock collars on innocent animals.Because what have they done to you?

Shock collars sound horrible! Definitely ban them.

This is really shocking. Pets need to be trained, but not in a cruel way like this!

No because it’s harmful to dogs ??

ANIMAL CRUELTY!

I think that it is horrible that there are shock collars. First comment

I think that's so cruel ?

DEFINITELY!! Dogs should be treated with love and care, not pain and fear!
THESE ARE DOG CRUELTY!!!!!!

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I don't wan't a innocent doggy to be electrocuted!

I would say that putting a shock collar on your pet is basically cruelty to animals. There are a lot of ways to train your pet but putting a shock collar is not one of them.

I think it should be banned because it is hurting dogs when they step out of line, imagine if you got an electric shock every time did something bad.

they should be banned because i do not think dogs should be treated in that way

Yes they should be banned, because they wouldn't put it on a human if they weren't behaving so why put it on a dog?

Shocking dogs is pretty much the same as tasering criminals but dogs AREN'T criminals, they are soft, cuddly friendly creatures. They're innocent creatures just like you or me

Some dogs just cannot

everyone makes mistakes- you shouldn't be punished for being natural

I think they should be banned because dogs and some cats will not know what there doing and are hurt for doing nothing (in there minds)! They should have a treat to distract them or a toy and receive a treat not get shocked for doing wrong!

It could HURT your pet and cause them pain. I really don’t understand why they aren’t being banned already and why people want to keep them! Some people may say that it’s used for training, that is no excuse ! If it’s for training then maybe reward them with treats or a nice stroke on the back, no harm done. A debate shouldn’t have really happened because they should be banned straight away!

#SaveTheCatsAndDogs!

I think the collars are used, not to try and hurt the animals, but so they can learn what is right and what is wrong. But, I also think people should find an alternative because it is animal abuse.

Horrible I can't believe that's happening no one would want that happening to them so why do it to animals

We should not hurt pets to train them. Instead of making electric collars, maybe they could use something that will not hurt the animal but might just be slightly unpleasant, like a squirt of water or something. It might sound ridiculous but it's better than giving them an electric shock.

Hi HAM23

yes ban them those poor animals RJ REPORTS

Electrocute a dog?WHAT?!

Dogs and cats, just like humans, can feel pain. If you were a dog, how would you feel if you got hurt just because you didn't understand the world properly? ?

We are animals too! What if dogs were our owners and they put shock collars on us? This is unfair!

I think electric shock collars should be banned but there are some vibration collars that are acceptable like ones that just make a small noise or shake a little ....

I think they should be banned because people should not treat their pets like that. Instead, they should be trained more kindly.???

The dogs could die nobody wants a dog to die and the cats

Yes because u just have to give them a chance

Animals may have to learn to obey but that should not be with force or pain, only rewards and treats

It is very unfair

Yes. Electrocuting dogs to train them is just wrong.

yes because its cruel and mean to hurt animals.

Cruel ☹️

No, I think it isn’t fair to give dogs electric shocks because dogs have feelings too!??

pets need to be trained; but not by hurting them!

Dogs can be sensitive and will just learn to hate pepople if they use them. They should be treated nicly and be rewarded. They need to know that there is fun in life not just pain. There are other ways of teaching them and if you dont know then go to a vets and ask them. Dogs are ment to pe your freind and they wont be that is you hurt them. ?

How could you want a pet to suffer from one of those nasty collars.Seriously?

I think YES because electric shocks are very dangerous and are so powerful they can easily kill small animals
VERY easily!

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

obvs ;):)

this is not right
if you want to teach your dog to be good you have to physically teach it, not hurt it for nothing. if you are getting a dog you have to be stricter instead of shocking it every time the dog does something wrong

Yes as it is is's cruel to animals

it can hurt them

No!That will hurt dogs,so we definitely shouldn't put electric collars on them.It is so cruel!All you need to train pets(if you really need to)is patience and lots of treats.

poor dogs but some people may have uncontrollable dogs.

I THINK THAT IS THE MOST HORRIBLE THING THAT I HAVE EVER HEARD. That have they done to the people who use them even
though they might not behave they will learn more by loving than hurt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I may have clicked no but actually, YES! It would be very painful for the dogs.

They would bring banned as they are hurting the dogs and it is like dogs putting them on is and it is totally wrong and something needs to be done about it

I think shock collars should be band because they are hurting pets and you can train a dog

I think those collars are extremely cruel to dogs. Imagine if you are a dog!

It is awfull that animals are treated like that!

YES DEFINITELY!!!!!!!!
Imagine if you’re parent put it on you. How would you feel? Animals have emotions too!

I really hope they get banned! How would you like it if you had to wear a shock collar?!

What are they for

THEY SHOULD CERTAINLY BAN THEM.

yes because all animals need to be free.

That is plain cruel.?

Poor, innocent dogssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think it is cruel
#bananimalcruelty

Shock collars should be banned because it it cruel and unkind.Some people think that the dogs are uncontrollable and therefore use shock collars on the poor animals. The dog biting is often either puppy biting [the puppy doesn't know what is and isn't ok to bite] , fear biting [the dog is simply scared and is trying to defend its self ] or the dog is just nipping to maybe deter a child who is pulling at a dog's ears, tail or fur. BAN SHOCK COLLARS.

I think ? it is the worst way to train your dog ?

It's cruel because the dog can get seriously scared. WHY were they even invented?!! It's horrible to animals

I totally disagree with shock collars not being banned in England, because it punishes dogs in a painful way, when they are probably only puppies learning to become more independent.

Definitely yes the collars are probably just making the dog just hurt and upset they might also not understand what is going on

they should be banned because you can't teach pats to be good if you hurt them. they won't want to do anything because they will know if they do something wrong then they will get an electric shock. Also the animal will be in pain and that is not fair!

it hurts animals

yes because it could hurt your dog.

Yes because we can’t always not be told off

YES! That is SO mean I would make sure that they were locked up in line to be SMASHED by a CRUSHING machine 1000 miles away from ANY animals!

Personally I think it's bad 👎 for your throat and lungs

They could really be hurt, but I do agree with arguitar10 only a little.