HasanAbi has addressed ongoing scrutiny about an on-stream incident involving his dog Kaya. In his latest statement, the streamer claims Kaya wasn’t wearing a collar during the moment in question.
The on-stream moment dates back to earlier in October. During a stream, Kaya audibly yelped while lying on her designated spot visible to viewers. Screenshots from that broadcast show what appears to be a device with an indicator light around her neck.
Viewers immediately raised concerns about whether an electronic training collar was involved. E-collars can deliver tones, vibrations, or electric stimulation through contact points on a dog’s neck. The devices are legal in most U.S. states but remain controversial in animal training circles.
During a follow-up stream, Hasan showed a collar to his audience. He described it as a training tool he uses with Kaya as part of “place” training, where a dog learns to remain on a specific mat or spot. He characterized his usage as involving vibration rather than shock functions.
Now in his most recent stream, Hasan is clarifying his timeline. He says Kaya was not wearing the collar during the original yelp incident. According to him, he demonstrated the collar on stream to address older clips viewers had started circulating, not the specific moment that sparked the controversy.
Hasan also mounted a defense of e-collars themselves. He argued the devices aren’t inherently harmful when used properly. He compared the sensation to TENS units (period pain simulator) and said he’s tested it on himself. He emphasized that proper training and appropriate settings are critical.
The explanation hasn’t satisfied all viewers. Screenshots from the yelp incident appear to show a device on Kaya’s neck, contradicting the claim that she wasn’t wearing anything at that time. Comments in streaming communities have pointed to this discrepancy.
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Others have questioned why Hasan would demonstrate a collar if it wasn’t relevant to the moment being discussed. The streamer’s shifting explanations have led some to accuse him of moving goalposts.
Twitch’s Community Guidelines prohibit content featuring animal abuse. No public enforcement action has been confirmed regarding this incident.
Hasan uses his dog as part of his streaming setup. Kaya is regularly visible on camera during his lengthy daily broadcasts. The streamer has previously discussed his training methods with his audience.
