Overview

• A short Oct. 7 Twitch clip shows Piker’s dog, Kaya, yelp after he scolds her, prompting online claims he activated a shock collar to keep her in frame.
• On his Oct. 8 stream, Piker rejected the accusation, saying Kaya either stepped awkwardly or clipped her foot while moving off the bed.
• Prominent creators including Ethan Klein, Tectone and xQc criticized Piker, and some users urged reports to Los Angeles Animal Services and called for Twitch action.
• Defenders argued the collar seen on Kaya is an AirTag-style tracker or that she snagged a dew claw, and commenters pressed Piker to show the collar’s make and model.
• Animal welfare experts told outlets that shock collars can cause pain and psychological harm and are banned in several countries, while no official investigation or platform discipline had been reported.