A dog named Arlo has gone viral after turning his fear of stethoscopes into a love for praise. The clip, posted to TikTok by @arloblueberry, shows how training at home helped him overcome anxiety that once made vet visits difficult.

Arlo’s owner explained that the vet struggled to listen to his heartbeat because of his fear. To help, they bought a stethoscope and began gentle training sessions. Over time, Arlo not only grew comfortable with the device but became obsessed with the compliments he received for having a “strong heartbeat.”

In the video, Arlo proudly places his paw on his owner’s lap, demanding more praise and affection.

Arlo is scared of stethoscopes and the vets have a hard time listening to hah heartbeat because of this. I bought one to try to do some training at home. Now he has overcome his fear but he is obsessed with hearing that he has a strong heart beat. He loves the compliments