Proposal for Ban on Remote Electric Shock Collars for Animals

24 Mr Louis Ng Kok Kwang asked the Minister for National Development whether a ban of remote electric shock collars is being considered in the guidelines to be released by NParks on the risks of using aversive animal training devices.

Mr Desmond Lee: The guidelines that the National Parks Board (NParks) will be releasing on aversive animal training devices, including electric shock collars, are meant to highlight the risks of using such devices and recommend good training practices to be adopted by the community. As such, the guidelines will not impose any restrictions on the use of such devices.

Following the release of the guidelines, NParks will continue to monitor the situation before deciding if further measures are needed. Notwithstanding this, NParks will continue to investigate and take enforcement action in cases where animal training devices cause unnecessary pain or suffering to animals and to raise awareness on the least intrusive, minimally aversive approach to animal training.