A vet with almost one million TikTok followers has shared three crucial tips he believes all dog owners should know about keeping their best friends as happy and healthy as possible
07:00, 13 May 2026Updated 08:14, 13 May 2026
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There’s plenty of guidance available for pet owners wanting to keep their cherished animals as content and healthy as they can be. But now one vet boasting nearly one million followers on TikTok has set out what he describes as the three most crucial things every dog owner ought to understand.
Amir Anwary is widely recognised for offering practical guidance to owners of pets of every variety on looking after them and ensuring they enjoy full, contented lives. In a recent video on the social media site, he shared three points he insists all dog owners must grasp, reports the Express.
Beginning his clip, Amir said: “These are three things that veterinarians wish dog owners knew.”
Physical and mental stimulation
“Dogs require both physical and mental stimulation to be happy,” he said. “So taking them out for a walk or a jog is important, yes.
“But allowing them to sniff or allowing them to interact with other dogs is equally as important, if not more important, for their mental health. So a combination of physical and mental stimulation is very important.”
Generalisation
Turning to his second recommendation, Amir said: “Second, dogs don’t generalise well. What I mean by this is, just because your dog is well trained at home and they will sit for you at home, and they will listen to you at home, does not mean that behaviour will translate once they’ve left the house.
“So make sure you are training your dog in several different environments and different settings so they are trained everywhere and not just well-trained at home.”
Puppies are children
Amir’s third tip is to treat puppies in the same manner as you would a human child. “Many people do not know how important training and exposure to a young puppy actually is, and how much it moulds the type of adult that they will be,” he said.
“So if your puppy is a naughty puppy, they will not simply grow out of their behaviour as most people think. They will often take that behaviour into adulthood.
“So make sure you are training and exposing your young puppies. It is so important, and it will determine what kind of adult they will be.”
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Viewers chipped in with their own advice and opinions in the comments section. One wrote: “Please let your puppy sleep! They are babies and still need lots of sleep. Please teach your human children to leave them alone when they are sleeping.”
Another commented: “My beagle didn’t really like other dogs. He didn’t enjoy going to the dog park. Happiest when there were no dogs in it. And loved his sniff safaris.”
A third remarked: “My husky was very challenging for the first year. He trained me to walk five miles/three hours a day and now he’s happy.”
A fellow owner added: “I’ve started taking my dog to new places for his sniffing ventures and he loves it.” While another user noted: “My dog is well trained when we’re out and about but she still goes bananas when guests come over.”
