Leading dog welfare groups are calling on the Scottish Government to introduce a nationwide ban of the use of 'harmful' electric shock dog collars.
The Scottish SPCA and Kennel Club have welcomed a recent motion tabled by North East Scotland MSP Maurice Golden as he calls for 'tougher regulations' on the devices.
Shock collars deliver an electric current to the dog’s neck through a remote control for up to 11 seconds within a two-mile radius, meaning an animal not within sight of its owner can still receive the painful stimulus.