A resurfaced clip shows Hasan confirming that his dog Kaya was trained by the same trainer who was being praised for using shock collars and prong collars.
In the recorded conversation, a guest describes a dog trainer named Pat and his methods. “Everything. Prong collars, shock collars. It will change your life,” the guest says while discussing the trainer’s intensive program.
Hasan responds immediately. “He trained my dog too.”
The exchange frames the training program as a short boot camp-style service lasting two to three weeks. The guest emphasizes to Faze Lacy the trainer’s effectiveness and range of methods.
In Hasan’s defense, the clip does not show Hasan explicitly stating that shock collars were used on Kaya. They confirm he used a trainer whose toolkit includes these controversial tools.
Shock collars are remote training devices that can deliver electrical stimulation to a dog’s neck. They typically have multiple settings, including tone, vibration, and varying levels of electric shock. Prong collars are metal collars with inward-facing blunt prongs that tighten when tension is applied to the leash.
Both tools are highly controversial in the dog training world. The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior and similar professional bodies have issued statements discouraging punishment-based training tools. They recommend reward-based methods instead.
Some professional trainers defend their use of these tools when applied at low levels. They argue e-collars can serve as communication devices rather than punishment. This position remains disputed within the training community.
Board-and-train programs like the one described in the clip are common in the U.S. Dogs stay with trainers for one to three weeks for intensive training. Methods vary widely depending on the trainer’s philosophy.
Hasan has not publicly addressed this resurfaced clip or commented on the specific methods used during Kaya’s training.
