Hasan Piker faced an on-stream challenge from one of his most loyal viewers during a recent Twitch broadcast. A subscriber with a 40-month badge directly accused him of dodging questions about whether he used a shock-capable training collar on his dog Kaya.
Piker read the message aloud and immediately pushed back. He pointed out the viewer’s subscription streak and told them to exercise “critical thinking” about the situation. He added that they might not be “behaving correctly” about the matter.
The streamer stated he is not abusive to his dog. But he did not give a direct yes or no answer on whether a shock function was ever used. After responding, he moved on without banning the subscriber.
The allegations center on claims that Piker used a shock collar on Kaya. Viewers have pointed to past stream moments where they believe they spotted a handheld remote and heard an off-camera yelp. Piker has consistently rejected the characterization that he abuses his dog but has not explicitly addressed the shock collar question.
Training collars come in multiple varieties. Many have beep and vibrate modes in addition to shock settings. The devices remain controversial in dog training circles. Some animal behavior experts advise against aversive tools entirely while others argue for limited use under professional guidance.
Kaya appears frequently on Piker’s streams. Viewers have focused on the “place” command, which asks dogs to stay in a designated spot. The command itself is standard in dog training, though debate exists around how long dogs should hold positions and what methods trainers should use.
Piker’s response pattern has drawn attention. He addresses the abuse allegation but sidesteps the specific question about shock collar use. His answer to the 40-month subscriber followed this template.
