A practicing veterinarian has published a video analysis declaring that Hasan Piker’s on-stream handling of his dog Kaya constitutes animal abuse.
The vet name CatalystVet reviewed clips from Hasan’s livestreams showing Kaya confined to a platform bed during broadcasts. At least one clip shows Hasan activating a handheld remote linked to an electronic collar while addressing Kaya for stepping off the bed.
The veterinarian’s core argument centers on two practices. First, forcing a large-breed dog to remain immobile for multiple hours during streams. Second, using an aversive stimulus to punish normal, harmless behaviors like standing up or shifting position.
The vet emphasized that the welfare concern stands regardless of whether the collar delivered vibration or shock. Any aversive correction applied to benign movement represents a misuse of training tools.
Kaya is commonly identified as a Tibetan Mastiff. Large guardian breeds require freedom of movement to prevent joint stiffness and muscle discomfort. Restricting such dogs to a small area for extended periods conflicts with basic welfare needs.
Electronic training collars can deliver tones, vibrations, or electric stimulation. Professional veterinary groups, including the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior, recommend reward-based training methods and caution against aversive approaches. When aversives are applied to normal behaviors rather than dangerous ones, they can increase stress, fear, and confusion.
Hasan streams for many hours daily from Los Angeles. While fans note he has discussed Kaya’s exercise schedule, the vet’s analysis focuses specifically on the enforced immobility during broadcasts and the use of corrections for movement.
The video spread widely after being shared online. The veterinarian’s credentials appear verified through professional profiles, though formal confirmation of the analysis remains pending.
