Shock and paw: SPCA uses 'experiential tools' like cages, electric collars to educate youth, deter rising animal abuse

For the second year running, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has used somewhat unconventional methods to educate young people about respecting animals

During an event on Saturday (May 27) it offered experiential learning elements like shock collars, dog cages, and virtual reality simulations to let participants experience abuse from an animal's perspective

Some participants said they were surprised at how much pain a shock collar could cause

SPCA said such methods were necessary to address issues such as abusive behaviour, adding that it has seen a noticeable rise in animal abuse cases committed by minors