Use TikTok to unleash your dog’s hidden talents and charm

If you’re a pet lover who wants to showcase your dog’s talents, share knowledge, and have a great time, you should get your pet on social media.

You can turn your passion and love for your pet into a professional career or just have fun, and you can do it on TikTok.

We’ll take some guesswork out of how to showcase your dog’s talents with this guide that tells you how to use TikTok, what you need to make professional videos, and fun ideas that could help your dog put smiles on people’s faces.

Why TikTok?

Many people who have pets also watch pet videos online, and if you’ve ever wanted to get in on the act, then this is the time.

Dogs have a lot of personality, but they can only sit still for so long, and that’s why TikTok is the perfect medium.

The whole deal with TikTok is that you make short mobile videos on your phone and then send it to other people so they can watch them on their phones.

Pets have been popular on social media for years now for several reasons. If you’re like many people, you love seeing cute pets on your computer screen because they’re an innocent distraction that can put you in a better mood.

Also, you can use your pets to share fun facts about animals; many people cannot get enough of that content.

Many people also use TikTok and other social media to teach others about pet ownership and training, and there’s always something new to learn.

Of course, there’s also the chance that you could make a lot of money, but even if you don’t, you’ll still have fun.

Learn TikTok’s secrets

If you’re going to be a success on TikTok, you need to learn how to use it. Before creating your account, you must know you have the internet bandwidth to support your efforts.

In addition to filming the footage on the app, you’ll need fast internet to share the videos and respond to comments.

A good internet speed for streaming and posting on sites like YouTube and TikTok is 500+ Kbps (kilobits per second).

You can look at your internet settings to determine the Kbps you’re working with, but if you don’t have what you need, consider moving your router closer or adjusting the settings per the instructions that came with your model.

Next, you need to learn about all things TikTok, including how to record your videos, get them online, and try to spread them around through the online community.

The recording process is relatively simple. You point the camera on your phone and click the record button.

Create high-quality content

However, you need to make high-quality content by ensuring that your shot is well-lit and that people know what you’re going for in your video.

Your videos may also require some editing. Every time you stop pressing the record button, you create a new clip, and you can edit those clips together or remove the ones you don’t need.

You can edit your clips by adding voiceovers, captions, and more.

Share your dog’s TikTok talents

The next step is to make it so people can find your videos and watch your dog show off its true personality. You can email your friends directly to show them the video or send them a direct message (DM) on TikTok.

Another strategy is adding hashtags that match current trends to get new people to see your dog.

Some current trending tags are #dogtiktok and #doglover, so if they fit, add them to your post.

You can also earn more followers by befriending other content creators.

Ideas to get you started

Coming up with ideas can be tough, so we have some ideas you can try.

Many pet trends are gaining steam on TikTok, including “run in opposite directions,” where you and your friend stand on either side of the dog and run away to see who the dog follows.

There’s also a trend where you kiss your dog’s head and see what they do. Sometimes, they’ll lick you back, and other times they may jump up and freak out, but it’s good entertainment.

You can try to capitalize on the fact that every dog is unique by discovering their special skill and then make TikTok videos capturing them in the act.

Another idea is to catch your dog making a funny face. Then you can film them reacting to different objects and scenarios.

The point is to have fun and not be so focused on “going viral,” but make the content you like, and eventually, people will latch on.

Final thoughts on capturing TikTok talents

This has been your crash course for showcasing your dog’s personality on TikTok and all the glamor that goes into making them a star.

Get online and see if your pet has what it takes to excite the masses and become the next viral sensation.

Miles Oliver is a proud dog lover and an outdoor enthusiast. He often writes on his patio with a hot cup of tea and his 4-year-old border collie mix by his feet. When Miles is not working as an independent freelance writer, he is most likely mountain biking and roaming the great outdoors with his four-legged companion.