Gaurav Taneja Faces Backlash Over Decision to Relocate Dog to Farmhouse

Popular YouTuber Gaurav Taneja, widely known as Flying Beast, is under fire from fans after revealing that he has relocated his pet dog, Mau, to a farmhouse.

The announcement, made in a recent YouTube vlog titled ‘Where is Mau?’, sparked disappointment and anger among his followers, with many accusing him of abandoning the dog for convenience. While Gaurav explained his reasons for the decision, the backlash continues to grow on social media.

Why Gaurav Taneja Moved Mau to a Farmhouse

In the vlog, Gaurav disclosed that the decision to move Mau was influenced by changes in his lifestyle. He admitted that keeping a pet at home had become increasingly difficult for his family.

Gaurav also shared that his father had reservations about keeping the dog at home due to religious reasons.

While explaining his position, Gaurav clarified that he has no objection to others raising pets in their homes but stated that, for personal reasons, the arrangement was no longer suitable for his family.

He emphasized that the decision was made with careful consideration of what was best for both Mau and his family.

Backlash from Fans

Despite Gaurav’s explanation, the response from fans was overwhelmingly negative. Many viewers accused him of being selfish and abandoning Mau after building a bond with him.

The comments section of the video was flooded with emotional and angry messages from disappointed followers.

One user wrote, “Am I the only one crying thinking about the dog’s emotions? How can humans be so selfish? You get a literally newborn baby to your home, give him hope of having a new family, and then one fine day you just leave him all alone. I have never wished ill on anyone but for this man and his family, I do.”

Another person commented, “A dog is not an object. Duniya main har cheez apni convenience ya faayde ke liye mat karo. Mat banao tamasha har cheez ka har zindagi ka.”

Some fans criticized him for not considering his father’s views before adopting a pet in the first place.

One viewer remarked, “Father comes first, that is absolutely true, but why would you get a dog in the first place when you knew that your father is allergic? That time you didn’t think of your father?”

Others questioned Gaurav’s commitment to Mau and suggested that he used the dog for content. A fan wrote, “He brought Mau for views. Now that the attention is gone, he has discarded the dog.”

Calls for Unsubscribing

The anger among fans escalated to the point where many threatened to unsubscribe from Gaurav’s YouTube channels.

A longtime follower commented, “Today I unsubscribed you! I was following you for years. I couldn’t even bear to hear the full explanation. You did a paap now. Giving a family to this voiceless creature and abandoning Mau was extremely ruthless! Aaj bol rahe ho chahe khatam ho jaye channel.. ek din sab khatam ho jayega.. tab pata chalega! Goodbye.”

Another viewer wrote, “Don’t get a pet if you can’t commit to looking after them. No religion teaches to abandon your pets. You bring them home as your own child. Grow up and own your selfishness.”

Who Is Gaurav Taneja?

Gaurav Taneja, 38, is one of India’s most prominent YouTubers. Originally from Kanpur, he studied at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, and holds a Bachelor’s degree from IIT Kharagpur.

He currently resides in Delhi with his wife, Ritu Rathee, and their two daughters, Kiara and Pihu.

Before becoming a YouTuber, Gaurav worked as a pilot for IndiGo, where he served as both a first officer and a captain. He later joined Malaysian airline AirAsia but was suspended for raising safety concerns regarding the airline’s operations.

Apart from vlogging, Gaurav is a certified nutritionist and professional bodybuilder.

He manages three YouTube channels: Flying Beast, where he shares vlogs about his daily life; Fit Muscle TV, dedicated to fitness content; and Rasbhari Ke Papa, focused on family moments. With nearly 10 million subscribers, Gaurav has built a loyal fanbase over the years.

Past Controversies

This is not the first time Gaurav Taneja has been involved in controversy. He previously appeared on Shark Tank India, where investor Anupam Mittal accused him of influence peddling.

Additionally, Gaurav and his wife Ritu were caught up in a controversy after Ritu publicly spoke about being cheated by him during a spiritual retreat.

Despite these issues, Gaurav’s fanbase has remained largely supportive — until the recent backlash over Mau’s relocation. The emotional response from fans reflects how closely they had associated Mau with Gaurav’s online persona and family life.

Emotional Fallout

Fans have expressed deep emotional pain over Mau’s absence from Gaurav’s videos. Many pointed out that pets form deep emotional bonds with their owners, and abandoning them can cause lasting emotional harm.

The perceived betrayal has left many fans questioning their loyalty to Gaurav.

One user summed up the sentiment by saying, “Should have thought this before bringing him, no offense.”

Others expressed disbelief at how Gaurav could part ways with Mau after sharing heartwarming moments with him online. The emotional connection viewers felt with Mau through Gaurav’s videos has made the separation harder for fans to accept.

Gaurav’s Silence on the Backlash

As the criticism continues to mount on social media, Gaurav has yet to respond to the backlash directly. His silence has further fueled speculation and anger among his followers.

Many fans are waiting to see if he will address the controversy or provide more context behind his decision.