QTCinderella addressed the ongoing controversy around Hasan Piker’s dog training collar during a recent livestream. She confirmed the device was a shock-capable e-collar but said the prongs had been removed and the contact area was taped over.
The clarification comes after days of intense speculation following a viral clip. In that clip, Hasan’s dog Kaya audibly yelped while he handled a device at his desk. Viewers quickly began analyzing screenshots and indicator lights to determine what type of collar was being used.
QT stated she personally saw the collar after the clip circulated. According to her account, the collar was a model designed with shock functionality. However, the physical prongs that provide skin contact for shock delivery had been removed. She also noted the contact area was covered with tape.
She emphasized that she has never seen Hasan use the shock feature. QT said she believes he used the vibration setting for training.
The device type matters because it shapes how the viral moment is interpreted. If the collar could deliver shocks, viewers want to know whether that function was ever used. QT’s statement confirms the collar was shock-capable as a product, but she maintains the shock function was not used.
The timing of the modifications also drew questions. QT saw the collar with prongs removed and tape applied after the viral clip spread. Some viewers argued that if the modifications existed beforehand, showing the collar immediately would have resolved the speculation faster.
Hasan is one of Twitch’s largest political streamers. That moment sparked debate across streaming communities about dog training methods and whether creators should address controversies quickly and directly.
