A veterinarian with nearly one million followers on TikTok has shared three crucial tips he believes every dog owner should know to keep their pets as happy and healthy as possible.
Physical and Mental Stimulation
Amir Anwary, known for providing practical pet care advice, emphasized that dogs need both physical and mental stimulation. "Taking them out for a walk or a jog is important, yes. But allowing them to sniff or interact with other dogs is equally important, if not more, for their mental health," he explained.
Generalisation
His second tip addresses how dogs don't generalise well. "Just because your dog is well trained at home does not mean that behaviour will translate once they've left the house," Anwary noted. He advises training dogs in multiple environments to ensure they behave well everywhere.
Puppies Are Children
Anwary's third point is to treat puppies like human children. "Many people do not know how important training and exposure to a young puppy is, and how much it moulds the adult they will become," he said. He warned that naughty puppies will not simply grow out of their behaviour without proper training.
Viewers shared their own experiences, with one advising to let puppies sleep undisturbed, another noting that not all dogs enjoy dog parks, and a husky owner describing the challenge of a high-energy pet. Many agreed that sniffing adventures and training in new places are beneficial.
