Hasan Piker's SHOCKING Controversy

Hasan Piker faces controversy after appearing to use a shock collar on his dog, Kaia, while streaming, drawing criticism for alleged animal mistreatment and perceived hypocrisy.

• Hasan Piker allegedly mistreated his dog, Kaia, during a live stream, leading to controversy.

• The dog's yelping suggests physical discomfort, aligning with expert opinions on dog reactions to pain or fear.

• Piker's defense of using a 'buzz collar' is met with skepticism, and his behavior is criticized as hypocritical.

Hasan Piker, identified as an 'apex predator of luxury beliefs,' is under scrutiny for allegedly mistreating his dog, Kaia, during a live stream. The incident, which occurred after Piker complained about his internet, involved him yelling at the dog, reaching for something, and the dog yelping, leading to speculation that he used a remote shock collar. An expert opinion suggests that dogs typically yelp from sudden pain or fear, supporting the notion of a physical stimulus rather than just yelling.

Hasan Piker's Dog Incident

• 00:00:45 During a recent stream, Hasan Piker complained about his internet connection, equating it to 'violence,' before yelling that he 'hates America.' His dog, Kaia, then stood up, prompting Piker to yell at her, reach for something, and the dog yelp, leading to accusations that he used a remote shock collar. He subsequently blamed his mother for spoiling the dog.

• 00:01:27 Piker's actions sparked public outcry, with critics emphasizing that animals should not be treated this way, regardless of personal feelings towards dogs. The dog's yelping, in response to Piker's actions, is highlighted as a significant indicator of discomfort, especially given Kaia's generally calm demeanor.

• 00:02:40 Experts state that house dogs do not usually yelp from being yelled at; their yelping primarily occurs with sudden pain, significant surprise, or intense fear, such as from an electronic shock collar. While dogs may cower or show fear when yelled at, outright yelping is uncommon unless deeply startled or scared by the yell itself or physical discomfort.

• 00:05:19 Piker has faced previous issues regarding his dog's collar, having been chided on his own show for keeping it too tight. In response to the latest controversy, Piker claimed the collar was a 'buzz collar,' not a shock collar, and that it wasn't set too high, implying the dog yelped without physical stimulus. Critics argue that even if it was just a buzz, yelling at a dog for moving while simultaneously complaining about internet 'violence' highlights his perceived hypocrisy as a 'luxury communist.'