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Hasan Piker’s ‘Dog Shock Collar’ Controversy, Explained
Hasan Piker denies using a shock collar after his dog yelped during a Twitch stream and attributes the sound to the dog clipping itself, calling abuse claims misinformation.
- On October 7, 2024, a viral clip from Hasan Piker’s livestream showed his dog Kaya yelping, prompting widespread allegations of shock collar use at his West Hollywood home.
- The incident sparked because viewers thought Kaya’s reaction resulted from a shock collar, with critics highlighting what they claimed was telltale footage evidence.
- Social media figures, including Ethan Klein, Felix Lengyel, and Tectone, amplified the outrage, and PETA criticized shock collar training as cruel and risky.
- Hasan Piker consistently refuted claims of using a shock collar, explaining that his dog yelped after accidentally bumping into something while getting off the bed.
- The ongoing controversy fueled heated debate in the streaming community, with millions of views on social platforms and critics remaining unconvinced.
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Popular Liberal Host Accused Of Shocking His Dog While On Air After Clip Surfaces
Liberal Twitch streamer Hasan Piker—known online as “HasanAbi”—is facing widespread backlash after a disturbing clip from one of his livestreams allegeded to show him shocking his dog with a training collar after it got up to stretch. The footage, taken during an October 7 stream, captures Piker screaming “I f*cking hate this county so much” while ranting about poor internet service. Moments later, his dog Kaya lets out a sharp yelp after he ang…
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- 34% of the sources lean Left, 33% of the sources are Center, 33% of the sources lean Right
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C 33%
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