I Lived with a Puppy for 1 Year. Here's What Happened.
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- Опубліковано 19 бер 2024
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One year ago I adopted Arthur, a four-month-old puppy. Here's what I found.
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Jokes aside mate.
ive had dogs all my life. maybe over a dozen.
i have one now.
yours is special.
the look in his eye and the way he looks at you, isnt like that for every dog and human.
im happy you found your doggo, and he found you and the mrs.
Cheers! i hope you both live long enough to be sick of each other.
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I'm so very sorry for your loss, I lost my mom and my dad within two years of each other between 2021 and 2023.
Puppies grow up to be permanent toddlers. I’ve had many. Still have two.
And it hurts when their time comes.
EVERY.
SINGLE.
TIME.
But you wouldn't trade the hurt for the memories.
@@travissmith2848Nope. I just lost a dog, a rescue Great Pyrenees/boxer cross. I was the first person she ever went to at the shelter, and she rarely let my side.
It hurts that she's now gone. I still reflexively look for her first thing in the morning, or instinctively wait for her to sneak up on me while I was tying my boots just so she could lick the top of my head. But as sad as I am, I'd do it all over again in a heartbeat if I had the chance.
Except that dogs don't scream like human toddlers, thankfully. Huskies might be an exception 😂.
yeah, if they're not trained well. smh
@@Pedroandkalithemaligator6602 That's not even remotely true. I had a Pyrenees Mountain Dog/boxer cross, who was trained so well she responded to hand signals and even gentle directional least tugs on her harness. It never took me more than a single mention of anything at quieter than my speaking voice to get her to behave or do whatever it what she was told.
And she was still an absolute puppy on the inside despite being over 5 years old. I could poke my head in the doorway of the room she was in, make a funny face, and suddenly she'd get this super surprised look on her face and want to play. And playing with a dog that size (120+ lbs) was no small feat. Her being so puppy like when she was off leash was by far my favorite part about her.
It also made it really easy to train her. Because she learned so quickly and I learned to use play time as teaching time (dogs like her need constant stimulation, so what better way to get that than combine the two most important things?), even the vets would compliment her on her manners. I've never heard a dog described as polite in my entire life before her.
You have an incredibly short sighted idea of what training means.
My sweet old dog is on his last leg, and will be departing soon.
The thought of losing him destroys my soul, but he's had an excellent 15 years on this earth.
When I'm ready, I'll go to a shelter and collect another one because all dogs deserve a loving home.
We went thru that 2 years ago with our 17 year old chihuahua. He was blind and deaf and had no teeth by the end but he was still spunky, until he wasn’t and we knew it was time. I feel for you. I know it’s a tough time. Just enjoy the time you have left.
im at an age, i worry i wont outlive a new puppy.
so when my girl is gone, im going to just adopt seniors with no place to go.
@@ripvanwinkle2002 I feel that! If I could I would adopt all the senior and jacked up dogs.
@@t.y.5565 i cant help them all, thats how life works, but if i can help a couple, i can move on and be happy when i do.
as a senior human who has lost most all his family, i can understand how traumatizing it must be for a doggo who doesnt understand why his pack is gone.
One of the most important lessons our pets teach us is that, despite the devastating loss of each of them, they expand our hearts and abilities to love the next one. For those willing to risk their hearts on creatures with too short a lifespan, our pets bring out the best in most of us.
Vets say “zoomies” are a sign of a happy healthy dog💕🐶
Good to know. Mine and my daughters do do them every day. They spend about 30 min in the morning running around out there. And when my other daughter’s dog comes over I put mine away and let the big dogs do zoomies for a while. Mine is tiny and my daughters is 130 lbs. he’s huge and steps on my by accident a lot.
Cats too, apparently. Mine likes to run up and down the hallway, like she's doing drag-racing.
mine would bounce off the front door, down the hall, bouncing off my bed and back to the front door and repeat , repeat, repeat.
When I moved into a townhouse it was up and down the stairs. The first time I was convinced there was someone coming up the stairs. How can my 10 lb cat make more noise doing the stairs than my 20 lb dog?
what do the alcoholics say?
You were such an adorable little boy!
"15 years ago, at the start of 2024" I felt this in my bones😂
oh you mean 1989.......understood
It’s a strange coincidence to see this video now: My dog, coincidentally named Arthur, passed away last week. So it’s good to see life goes on.
And your Arthur seems just as ornery as my Arthur was 🙂
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So sorry 😢
Sorry for your loss. ❤
My Arthur passed August of 2023. 😢 RIP to our Arties ❤️
Enjoy Arthur. My Gus is 15 years old and almost deaf and blind, but still as loving as day one.
my Mastiff was named Gus. he was the most gentle soul..
when he passed i almost couldnt take it.
i remind myself how lucky we all are to found our companions.
some folks never do.
Puppies. Lots of work. Yet nothing more wonderful.
Puppies and kittens.......they scratch and chew and bite and make messes..........but we love cleaning up, because it means we are a major part of their lives. Oh.....and the treats. LOL
I don't know... baby goats are pretty awesome. =)
idk.. unpopular opinion but baby humans are kinda alright too
@@breakingblonde Gimme baby goats any day. =D
I prefer people please adopt adult dogs. Only the inexperienced tend to choose to get puppies, or all sorts of different species (including the completely thoughtless that naively make human babies without a bit of research asking should you? Ooo welcome being brainfried from lack of sleep, constant diaper changes, and chronic high pitched vocalizations...that sucks the life out of the breeder who eventually hands kiddo over to a school system to be free from it for at least 8 hours, 5 days a week).
Really, get the older dogs. They are wonderful. Really most dogs stay puppy-like for life.
Truth be told, even the most low drive chill dogs need at least a couple hours per day of your dedicated attention for grooming, feeding, and other needs met. People think a dog is easier than a kid? Not always. Even barky dogs are easier on the ears than a human child. Fortunately exercise and a bit of management tends to reduce barking, which is often a boredom outlet. Some dogs might need a good four hours of dedicated involved exercise daily. People get these high drive working type dogs then think the dog will be a couch potato for 8-10 hours per day? No! Also you can't just turn dogs like this out in a yard! They will find things to do, or stare at door until you come outside too. Truly dogs are quite an involved social creature that wants you present when they are outside. Dogs have been cultivated this way for ages. Also, vetcare can cost a big chunk of money 💰. Be prepared!
Arthur is a cute pup! You MAY have think you adopted him, but the reality is he adopted YOU!
The grammar is so bad in your comment.
@@chickenwings6172 You may have Grammatical Pedantry Syndrome.
He captured your heart, and he now owns it for an eternity.
Such a beautiful baby. We just lost ours after having him almost 14 years. Dogs are such special creatures who love their humans like no other.
I’m so sorry for your loss. We lost one of our dogs three weeks ago, we had her for just over 14 years. ❤️
I'm very sorry for your loss. I've been through it many times and it never gets any easier. :(
@@tammyclark6615 thank you and I'm sorry for your loss as well.
Man, I'm so sorry to hear you lost him! If it gives you some small comfort, remember that as long as you keep his memory alive, his spirit is right there with you, held in your heart. May sound cheesy, but there's truth to it! In that sense, your beautiful furchild will always be right there with you! Know my heart goes out to you as you heal from his passing! Hugs! 💖🐾
Lost my baby just over a month ago. Also had her for just over 14 years.
I have a seven year old Toller that I rescued with every behavioural challenge you can imagine two years ago. She was incredibly stressed when I first got her and it was 6 months before I saw her wag her tail. The first time she got zoomies I cried.
Much love to you and Arthur, I wish you a long and happy life together ❤️
Tollers are so smart and beautiful.
Much love to you! She sounds "special needs" in a trauma sort of way, and those are often both most needing and most difficult to get into a home.
Thank you!🥲🥰🥰
A dog is the only creature on earth that loves you more that he loves himself.
A dog is also the only animal that may give its life to defend you from its own species. (There was a chihuahua that took on a pit bull---losing the battle, paying the ultimate price for his courage and devotion) .
Look forward to seeing him mature. Speaking of adoption and the puppy years, my sister and I once adopted a young chiweenie because he was the dog who seemed most interested in being adopted; the only downside was his severe limp from an accident living on the street ~ which amazingly disappeared once we got him home. After that, I've never doubted dog intelligence or their ability to read us and get what they want.
I love this story!!! What a great, smart chiweenie! I liked your comment, but then decided it needed more than a like! It needs a love.
I had a dachshound who would limp for attention from time to time. How she figured this out I had no idea, but it worked!. I think dogs understand humans better than we understand dogs.
Street dogs have street smarts. There's a few videos where street dogs fake full-on paralysis of their back legs --dragging them pitufully... until they reach the curb, take a quick look around, and walk off on all 4 legs. I didn't know dogs were that smart until recently.
Also, they'll limp in sympathy with their human if that human has a limp.
I don't think losing a dog is ever easy. It's good you are taking lots of pictures. My pictures of my former dogs still warm my heart.
My dog and I share a vocabulary. He understands my commands and he can tell me if he is hungry, thirsty, needs to pee, or concerned etc.,. He also gets jealous when i pet my cat for too long
I have friends that think it's weird my dog knows what I'm telling her to do on walks just with a tongue click. You just develop a rapport with the furry little freeloaders.
It is so nice of Arthur to let you both live in his house
Haha or is the cat the home owner and over lord? My dog would happily sleep in a card board box if I was there.
Cats? Snort!
Being a dog owner is simply the most rewarding experience I have ever known. I will have a dog by my side until the day I die, I can't imagine life without one (or two). 🙂
I had to put my dog down last October. Oreo was by my side since I was ten. She helped me through the most difficult times of my life. Cherish all of those quirks and the weirdness your dog brings. I cant put into words how badly I want to lay on the ground and feel her roll around next to me one more time.
My dog is named Monty and he's 14 this year. And it has been true since he was a puppy. There are good days and bad ones but cherish the moments while you have them.
I have a Monty (Inigo Montoya) who’s almost 11
Laurence, why are you using an American accent on your dog? Are you afraid he won't take you seriously?
I can't hear him using an American accent it sounds just like an English accent to me
@@Philrcat 3:21 it sounds like he's saying "drop" in an American accent.
Because, he's an American dog.
@@adchancellor1380 I was going to comment the same thing! Lol
"Drahp. Drahp. Drahp."
Best video yet. Thank you. Really enjoyed seeing Arthur growing up. As Arthur gets older and calms down he and Kafka may yet form a friendship.
As my dad said, "nobody loves you like your dog" :) So glad you have found your best friend!
This really touched my heart. I had a sister dog. You're spot on. It IS like losing family, because they are family. May you and Arthur have maximum happy years together.
I know a woman who got her first dog, when he was a puppy, after having only cats her whole life. She was very worried that the puppy was constantly by her side. Was she failing him in some way? What did he want? She had to learn the difference between the neediness of dogs and the more aloof behavior of cats.
Four of my cats will literally follow me everywhere I go inside the house until I finally sit down, then all four of them get in my lap for some petting! I'm glad the other four are willing to just be in the same room.
What do you mean aloof cats? Both of my cats are literally on top of me right now and one of them is a 22 lb Maine Coon. And if I leave the house, my Maine Coon yowls at the door for 25 minutes and has been doing this for the last 6 years.
Edit: also I do have 110 lb Rhodesian Ridgeback/ Burmese mountain dog mix ... So I have the best of both worlds
@@RoanoakCoincidentally, my brother and his wife have 2 Maine Coon cats. They're beautiful. And they are more sociable with strangers than most cats.
@@Roanoak I think the point is that a contented cat stops bugging you. Anytime it's around you, it wants something that you are not yet providing. A dog wants to be around you regardless.
@Roanoak haha then you are a specialized form of human pet. Cat couch!
I teared up thinking about and missing our beloved "pup". I'm so glad you have the same joy in your life! 😊💕
Watching this with a beagle curled up at my side.
So, yes. To all of it.
When Arthur gets to be 2 he will calm down. Dogs like to tug on frisbees, ropes, etc. Dogs are pack animals. They like to live with others.
I've owned several Samoyeds, who don't mature until they're at least 4, so be brave some day he'll slow down and settle in. He's as smart as a whip, keep up the training as knowing to sit and stay can save his life if he gets loose and starts to run into the road.
Dogs are simply the best!
The look on Arthur's face when you meowed🥰
The look on Tara's face thru the car wash...❤
This was so touching. I’ve raised two puppies and had to say goodbye to both within the past two years (each at 12.5 years), and boy does it hurt. But despite that I found myself smiling as I watched, remembering those early days of overwhelm and adjustment with such fondness and nostalgia. It will be a while before I’m ready to once again place my heart and soul into the hands of fate, but your video is a fantastic reminder of the sheer joy dogs bring to our lives on a daily basis. It’s encouraging and I’m starting to feel like the love and happiness I’ve felt with them is greater than the pain of losing them. Thank you for sharing this 🤍
Thanks for the updates on the little feller. He seems to be as large as he will grow. What a chipper!
It’s so wonderful seeing dogs mature and really come into their personalities. Arthur will most likely stop chewing on things when he gets out of his puppy phase altogether.
He’s adorable. ❤️
I can't think of anything that makes me more happy than people who love their animals. You're such a good doggy dad. Thank you for that! I'm in my 60's and got myself a dog around Christmas. She's a Golden Retriever with a ton of energy and so smart. She goes great with my 4 cats and Cherry Headed Conure 😊
All dogs are wonderful, but Golden Retrievers are the best.
It's even greater when you have a child experiencing those things. They can eventually talk too!
But a kid eventually starts saying "no" and "I hate you..." and "you ruined my life...". Dogs love you no matter what. 🥰
@@toilaCarissa Not if you spank them when they say that
This just is NOT true for everyone. Some people find kids to be a worst nightmare, especially when they talk. I know enough parents willing to give me plenty of cash 💸 💰 per hour, pleading for me to please take their kid for several hours, or the entire day, or the whole weekend, or 😂 longer. I have dogs. I definitely love dogs more. I'm declared childfree for life. Yes, childfree.
@@Starry_Night_Sky7455 I feel sorry for anyone who trusts you with their kids. or dogs. or simple conversation.
Arthur is lovely! I love the picture with the soft, natural light illuminating his big brown eyes! I have the love of my life Kingston, a Chihuahua. We just rescued a cat and they compete for attention like crazy! Happy Birthday Arthur! 🥳
Did you rescue it from a burning building?
😹 How’d you know?!
"Fifteen years ago, at the start of 2024 ...." Wow! My nap must have been a doozy! I can't believe I slept until 2039.
Arthur is precious. We want more of him! :)
There is NO OTHER relationship that a person can have like one with a DOG.
"If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went". - Will Rogers
Arthur is so beautiful!
Our pup, Maizie, just hit her first year. Luckily, she had two "senior" dogs to play with & show her the ropes.
My Aeris will turn 11 sometime next month, and I'm afraid my introversion rubbed off on her early on. She loves other dogs, but whenever she meets one, she has never had any idea what to actually DO with them. And she loves other people, but given not everyone loves her, I have to be especially careful when people are out and about while she is. Even when she hears the tiny little sh...friends...next door, she'll play with them for all of five minutes, tops, before very much wanting to come back in. Glad yours bonded with another dog!
Puppies are great! My puppy (who is now 12, but still my puppy) keeps me entertained everyday, and has brought some amazing people into my life. I hope Arthur brings you as much joy over the years as my Seamus has brought me. Thanks for the update!
What a handsome boy!
Arthur is adorable! My parents had a dog that he reminds me of who was black and a bit crazy as a puppy. He'll grow up to be a great dog and your best buddy!
Sounded like the same journey almost everyone I know whos got a dog. Dogs are work, but also give a lot of unconditional love.
Thanks Laurence! Been waiting and checking for this video since you mentioned it during the last secret live chat on Patreon. I asked about Arthur being a year since you adopted him. Also glad to see that Max is still with you.
Yes, I've always known it is was your voice doing your cache of characters, Laurence. I just like to play along.
He’s a cutie pie!❤
In January of 2022, we adopted a 2.5 year old JRT who was a fine little fellow aside from barking at everything he saw outside our front window and the mutual hatred between him and a border collie up the street.
In June of that year, we adopted a 9 month old basset hound who, like Arthur, decided that things full of stuffing needed to be dissected and scattered everywhere. He also decided, as younger brothers are wont to do, that bugging his older brother was great fun.
They have both mostly calmed down by now (hated border collie aside), and they get along well. We would not trade either for anything.
It was great watching this Arthurian video.
Aww...this was nice. Arthur is a lucky pup to have you and your wife as you are to have him!❤
I just love your blue sofa. Of course, I have loved Lost in the Pond for years. You will love when the puppy chewing phase has passed.
If he loves toys your should get him in to dock diving. It's a LOT of fun.
Arthur is wonderful! Enjoy every minute!
Arthur is adorable. I love how you interact with him!
Hilarious video. We need to see more of “the pets”.
Poor Kafka. Replaced in Dad's affections.
Arthur is adorable!
❤Dogs are LIFE
This was the best thing I've watched in a bit....my heart sank about your childhood dog but lifted as you soared through raising a puppy like a champ! Bless you all!
Arthur is a real sweetie. 😍 Thanks for sharing him with us. 💖
Love you bringing us some Arthur content! ♥️🐾
Love the update on handsome, good boy Arthur. We lost my 14 year old baby dog recently. Miss him terribly. Wouldn't have missed the years with the best constant companion, protector, entertainer, and owner of the "boopiest" nose and fanciest tail! 🐶
♥️ Arthur!
Arthur! My day just started off a lot better than I thought it would. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your special moments!
So glad you adopted rather than shopped from a breeder. I fostered a lot of different dogs. They each are their own special character. ❤❤❤
aww he's a big boy now! what a cutie.
What a wonderful way to celebrate Arthur's first year. He's an adorable pup and you've done a great job as his Doggie Dad.
You named your dog after George Harrison's hairstyle in A Hard Days Night, didn't you?
My Ginger Tabby is the best companion to help me with being a bit of a loner. Her indifference is more than enough to keep me grounded.
Aww. My Ginger is not one that likes to be picked up but he'll lie beside me for quite a while when I'm all tucked in watching movies each night. He's my baby. I got him because my others were beginning to age. It's interesting because my eldest cat at the time is still kicking at 18! lol! And my youngest is now 4!! You just never know.
@@GoddessFourWinds my Ginger snap is nearly 15, and she’s a lap warmer and very vocal with a raspy meowing. Definitely lets me know she’s Queen of the apartment. Loves to watch jeopardy, but not so much as the Alex Trebek episodes on Pluto tv.
@@Irish381 Mine is a talker, too. He knows when to say Mom and I swear to Bob he's said Hello a couple of times (like the last time I was telling someone he could do it... my friend nearly fell over! lol). My last Queen was a tiny Siamese name KissyFace. She had the softest fur ever. My other 3 cats and dog were all males. Kissy made sure they all knew who ruled this playground. hehehe I really miss her.
Arthur is cute as hell and I admire your writing skills, sir.
Treasure every moment, even the bad ones. I had to say goodbye to my dog a couple weeks ago, Rocky, he was 18 years old, I’d give anything for a few more days with him. “Dogs aren’t our whole life, but they makes our lives whole”, it’s so true.
Oh, a video about the good sir Arthur pup pup. Wholesome and Groovy!
I have a dog named Arthur, too! But he's always gone by Artie. He's also black, short legged and stocky. But more so than Arthur. That's about the end of the similarities, except Artie is a character, too.
❤ Look into getting pet insurance. Vet bills here are insane!! You don't want to be in an ER at 2 am and have them tell you he needs surgery & they require a deposit of half the highest estimate before they will proceed! I had this happen and was told I had to pay $8,000 deposit by 6am for surgery to proceed!
Thought that was an automatic for dog owners? Everyone I know in the UK has it from the start.
Well happy birthday to Arthur!
What a sweet tribute to your Arthur. There is nothing better .
His eyes are so beautiful
I think it’s wonderful you have Arthur. He’s adorable. I can see how much you love him. Dogs bring so much joy.
I lost my very special 12 yr old German Shepherd Dog 16 months ago, & my heart is still broken.
That said, I rescued this little piebald, blue-eyed American Dingo pup, and she’s a character like Arthur🙂
❤ So glad you’ve got Arthur. He’s a good boy. So are you. 😊
he's a good boy
The ad segue was heartbreaking 😢❤ but fitting
What a hoot! Every dog Hubby and I have had, they have LOVED him beyond belief. He is a really calm, good, dog dad. One thing sticks in my mind, that you mentioned, ankle biting. For weeks and weeks, Hubby walked around with a puppy seemingly attached firmly to his ankles. Dragging them, growling and playing, as he walked. They loved him, and hardly knew I existed!
I lost my Buffy this Monday and this video warms my heart. I know you'll love him for every second of his life and the rest of yours.
Hello from Ontario, Canada. Just out of the blue, you appeared on UA-cam. Listening to your life with Arthur(love the name and very British I find). You are very accurate in explaining. My daughter adopted a Cockapoo last year. I am the main babysitter and man, was it a very demanding year. She is now 16 moths old. She has calmed down but still demanding. But, I am so in-love with her. Have a great week. 💕💕
Arthur is such a beautiful pup! Thank you for sharing his life with us ❤
Losing your dog is horrible. You waited until the time was right to get another. I'm in that situation now. I lost my girl in 2022. Still too soon. But Arthur looks like a happy chap and there is fun all round. Give him a belly rub from me.
It seems that Arthur has you pretty well trained.❤
Thank you for your sacrifice, 🫡
I lost my dog (the first and only one I'll ever have) almost two years ago, and I miss her terribly but I loved her every day, even if i didn't aleayd like all that came with it. What a good boy.
It's good that you've begun to come to terms with the effects of suppressed grief. A life companion deserves to be mourned.
Puppies are simultaneously a great joy, and a great frustration. The first year is the hardest - there's just so much for them to learn and experience! With the frustration and exhaustion though you get the fun of watching all of their firsts - first stairs, first time trying certain foods, first favorite toy...first confusion when the toy gets stuck under something, and my personal favorite - teaching them a whole new vocabulary of words with which they will come to understand the world with.
I'm so happy for both you and Arthur! I hope you have many years of fun and silliness ahead of you
Get pet insurance. My baby boy is only 5, but he has lymphoma so the last 10 months or so have been just trying to give him everything until we have to make the hardest decision of our lives. Every day, in every way, we let him know how much he has meant to us, while also trying to act normal for his sake. Last month, we went on a road trip to the east coast, 2000 mile round trip. I was so worried about him. He didn't care about any of it. He just was so happy to be with us. He is our blessing and I would give anything for just 6 more months. Please, if you notice a swollen area especially around the head and neck, like a small rubber ball, go to the vet. There's no cure yet but you can have more time. If we could afford another $6k of chemo, we absolutely would do it again. Did you know they give dogs the same chemo drugs as humans? I have learned so much I wish I never needed to know.
We have had boxers for about 25 years now, and it has taken every one of them at least two to three years before they stopped being puppies. Our youngest (5) and largest (91 pounds) has destroyed more pillows and toys than I can count - hahaha! But we have loved each and every one of them and cried when their time came to depart this earth. The love and companionship of a dog has always outweighed the grief. I hope that when it is my time to leave this earth, there will be a loving dog at my side! This is definitely my favorite of all your videos I've watched! Happy for you and Arthur that you rescued each other!
So far I've had 3 dogs from puppies to adulthood and it definitely is a lot to take on, especially 2 at once! But it's worth it! I love puppy breath!
You never forget the one you lost and the love you have for another one is different. There are so many in need of GOOD homes.
Aww, yes definitely enjoy them while they are here. ❤ I'm sorry about your childhood dog. I lost my dog of 15 years back in May and it was one of the most difficult experiences...but I would do it all again just to have the joy of knowing him. A dog is pure love and joy...I didn't think I would be ready but I did get another puppy. I know Ralph would have loved him, and would love for me to enjoy his company.
Arthur is such an energetic little force of nature! I used to be friends with a border collie, but the years passed as did she. I loved whenever something happened, and she tilted her head. That was when I knew she understood.
Bless you and Arthur!