I am a pet lover, and I believe no pet in this world should be subjected to electrocution as a means of training. We do not do this to humans, so why should animals be any different? Aren't we all living beings?

Electric shock collars are devices used in some forms of animal training where pain is used as a deterrent. The use of such devices is not only cruel but also ineffective. According to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), these collars can cause distress and can have long-term effects on the mental health of animals.

Research has proven that rewards based training is the most effective. Aversive training methods such as the use of shock collars can exacerbate underlying behaviour issues rather than addressing them.

In fact, several countries around the world including Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Austria, Switzerland, Slovenia and Germany have already banned their use citing animal welfare concerns. It's time for Singapore to follow suit.

Restricting or banning shock collars should be the first step in addressing gaps in the pet training industry. In the last few months we have seen instances of trainers rough handling pets, and by restricting the use of such methods, we can instead help the industry upskill and rely on science-based methods (LIMA).

We urge our government officials and lawmakers in Singapore to enact legislation banning the sale and use of electric shock collars for animal training purposes. This will protect our pets from unnecessary suffering and promote humane treatment towards all living creatures.

Please sign this petition if you believe that every creature deserves respect and kindness - not painful shocks during their learning process.