Extremely disturbing
Hasan Piker Abuses His Dog on Livestream
A viral Twitch clip of streamer Hasan Piker (HasanAbi) telling his dog Kaya to “stop” before an audible yelp has sparked outrage online, with viewers accusing him of using a shock collar. The incident, captured during an October 7, 2025 livestream, has ignited heated debate over animal treatment and influencer accountability.
During a Twitch livestream, popular streamer and political commentator Hasan Piker (known as HasanAbi) was involved in an incident with his dog Kaya, a husky-mix that frequently appears in his streams.
A viral clip shows Piker telling Kaya to "stop" and "go back" after she moves slightly out of the camera frame, followed by an audible yelp from the dog as she returns to her spot.
This moment quickly spread across platforms like Reddit, X, and YouTube, leading to widespread accusations of animal abuse, with many claiming he activated a shock collar to discipline her for leaving view.
Critics highlighted Piker's arm movement, suggesting he reached for a remote, and referenced his past admissions of owning a shock collar for training.
Streamers like xQc also analyzed the clip, estimating a high likelihood of shock collar use based on audio cues like a beep.
Notable figures like Ethan Klein of h3h3productions condemned it as "horrifying animal cruelty," sharing the clip and calling for reports to animal services.
Other streamers like Tectone expressed disgust, accusing Piker of using the dog as a "prop" out of fear rather than free will.
Piker responded during the same stream, denying abuse and explaining that Kaya yelped because she "clipped herself on something" like her dew claw on the bed.
He described her as the "best-behaved and most spoiled dog" and blamed the backlash on "crazy haters" from rival communities like h3h3 and LivestreamFail.
Some pointed out that shock collars are controversial but legal in many areas, and questioned why he would use one on stream if abusive. However, the controversy has led to calls for reports to LA's Department of Animal Services, debates on pet welfare, and criticism of using animals in content creation.
No official investigation has been reported, and opinions remain divided between viewing it as evident abuse and an exaggerated, context-lacking clip.
This isn't Piker's first scrutiny regarding Kaya; older clips have resurfaced showing rough handling or training discussions, fueling the current debate.