The Ministry of Agriculture has finally banned coercive training methods by professionals in the canine sector: choke collars, electric collars, and prong collars are a thing of the past.
A victory for FOUR PAWS and other NGOs fighting for training based on cooperation, reward, and respect for animals' needs.
Prohibition of inbreeding between breeding animals and their direct descendants Mandatory sterilization of breeding animals before transfer Mandatory daily walks for dogs Provision of hiding places and scratching posts for cats Specific standards for NACS (rodents, birds, fish, etc.)
BUT: pet stores can still sell animals online via "click & collect"... a practice we continue to denounce.
A big step for animal welfare, but the fight continues!
