During dog training and at dog trials, displays of undue severity or the firing of shots to punish dogs as well as the usage of
needle collars are prohibited.
2 Training instruments may not be applied in a manner to cause injury or major pain to the animal, provoke it, or cause it
great fear.
3 Training instruments delivering electric shocks, making acoustic signals, or using chemicals are prohibited, with the
exception of whistling during training or the professional application of bordering systems.
4 Upon application, the cantonal authorities may grant persons with the necessary specialist knowledge the permission to use
the instruments mentioned in paragraph 3 for exceptional therapeutical purposes.