bbc said that Dog training videos on YouTube promote “inhumane and ineffective” methods, an animal welfare charity has warned.Videos advocating the use of electric-shock collars should come with a warning or be banned, the Blue Cross said.The use of such collars is legal in England and Scotland, despite respective governments promising bans in 2018.E-collar supporters have said they are effective when used responsibly.YouTube has not responded to the BBC’s request for comment.Shock collars deliver up to 6,000 volts of electricity or spray noxious chemicals to control an animal’s behaviour.The Blue Cross has warned that pet owners searching for dog training advice on YouTube should not use these methods.
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