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SPCA’S RESPONSE TO PROPONENTS OF SHOCK COLLARS

SPCA thanks MP Louis Ng for supporting our call to ban the electric shock collar and for raising this in parliament. Encouragingly, in reply, the Ministry of National Development (MND) said: “There are many methods available to train animals without compromising their welfare, such as reward-based training, whereby treats, toys, play or attention are used to reinforce desirable behaviour. Importantly, we need to better use science-based training methods in the rehabilitation of the animal and avoid unnecessary pain or suffering to it.”

Many support the call to ban the shock collar, though some have expressed concerns by sharing reasons why the tool is still required. We hear you and we thank everyone for speaking up on this issue. Visit https://teachwithkindness.spca.org.sg/resources/ to read our reply to the various points raised in favour of the shock collar.

SPCA stands by our call to ban the electric shock collar, a position that is backed by modern understanding of animal psychology and behaviour. We believe the force-free approach is not only effective and achieves long-lasting results, but is also kinder. All tools can be used aversively. But some like the shock collar can be easily misused and abused when in the wrong hands.


MP Louis Ng’s Fb post: https://www.facebook.com/LouisNgKokKwang/posts/4131844196842692

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Source: https://www.facebook.com/spcasingapore/photos/a.283797778154..

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The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA Singapore) is the first registered animal welfare organisation in Singapore. The two main objectives of SPCA Singapore are: to promote kindness to animals and birds, and to prevent cruelty to animals and birds.

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