A clip from a HasanAbi livestream shows the Twitch personality placing his puppy Kaya in a small wire pen with an older dog during what he describes as training.
In the footage, Piker can be heard saying “I want her to bite her” while referring to the older dog correcting the puppy. He frames the interaction as part of boundary-setting and “cage training” for Kaya.
The pen shown in the clip appears too small for both dogs to comfortably move or create distance from each other. A dog bed sits inside the enclosure.
As the older dog named Fiona snaps and nips at Kaya inside the confined space, Piker audibly laughs. He tells viewers that “Kaya is really funny when she’s scared” and refers to the puppy as “the little bitch that she is.”
The puppy appears visibly startled by the corrections. Neither dog can retreat or disengage due to the size of the enclosure.
Standard guidelines from animal welfare organizations recommend introducing dogs in neutral spaces with room to move. The ASPCA and Humane Society advise allowing dogs to disengage during interactions to prevent stress escalation.
Confining unfamiliar or uneasy dogs in tight spaces can increase conflict risk by removing safe exit options. Professional trainers typically emphasize gradual exposure with positive reinforcement rather than forced proximity.
Extended footage referenced in online discussions shows Piker debating viewers about e-collars during the same stream session. E-collars deliver electric stimulation and remain controversial in the training community. Many veterinarians and humane organizations discourage their use due to welfare concerns.
The clip has circulated during broader scrutiny of Piker’s dog-handling practices. He has previously disputed claims of animal mistreatment.
