I can tell by the way that dog sits on your lap he is totally at home and at peace. For a shelter dog to do that after such a short time speaks volumes about the high quality of your character and just general good personhood.
Personally, I wouldn't get a dog any other way. There are valid reasons to get a dog from a breeder, such as the need for a working dog, like a service dog. But personally speaking, I think there are extremely few reasons to buy a dog.
@@daphnepearce9411 not everyone can adopt, see the comment above yours. Instead of "adopt don't shop" try "adopt and shop responsibly". There are good shelters and bad shelters, good breeders and bad breeders.
so you're either half-citizen, with a house, and a dog, or you're a citizen with half a house, and a dog, or you're a citizen with a house, and half-a-dog. Which is it?
I had a shelter dog, a black collie cross called Smudger and he passed at 17 years old, he was 3 month old when he jumped up at the cage asking me to pick him. Smudger was my dad's nickname in the army and the dog was daft like dad. God I miss that dog so bad. I'll always get a shelter dog or cat.
As I listen to you baby talk your new puppy I'm aware that my own life just got happier. Congratulations on the addition of Arthur to your family! He's one lucky pup!
The little fold-over ears may mean that , along with the border collie, he might be part Labrador retriever. On the other hand, it might be a beagle. We'll find out when he grows up. They are both affectionate, highly trainable dogs
Congratulations on your new addition! One of the great things about being a homeowner in the US is that you don’t have to ask anyone’s permission to get a dog.
You don't have to in other countries as well. The US isn't some special utopia where you can own a dog without permission. Other countries are as free or even more free.
Unless you live in one of the million communities run by home owner associations that either don't allow them at all, will allow maybe one or two, and/or micromanage every peep, squeak and bark an animal makes and try to get them evicted (or blame an innocent animal for another's deeds and scapegoat them... happens more often than you'd imagine). One of the major contributing factors to the amount of dogs in shelters to begin with. Some cities are almost impossible to find homes that are NOT in an association, like Houston, as an example. Other cities, large and small, have city laws as well. You need to call a town hall to find them out before moving there. I had to leave one town because of dog ordinances I hadn't known about. Some have mandatory castration laws. Some mandatory veterinarian laws with annual shots that are not only not necessary, but will endanger the life of your dog, if given too often. The U.S. has more laws and restrictions than any other country I've ever lived in, or even visited!
Arthur is utterly adorable! Congrats to you and Tara! If he's a Border Collie mix, it means he'll need very conscientious training and a job to do when the humans aren't home to prevent him from getting bored, and hence, destroying your house. 🥰
Absolutely! Border Collies need a job, and a lot of exercise. One thing Arthur may try to do is herd the cat. Cats don't herd very well. It is possible that they will form a friendship, but a lot of times, dogs and cats in the same house just ignore each other.. Arthur may also become protective of the cat, and consider it his job.
@@garylangley4502 My heeler/shepherd herds the cat. I have taught him not to corner herr, but he still needs to know exactly where she is at all times. She doesn't appreciate the extra attention, as you know cats like to think they are stealthy. We have a gate for her with a cat-sized opening so she can have a room to herself inside as well as her own cat-sized flap to the back yard.
Laurence speaking baby talk to Arthur was not something I was expecting when I clicked on this video, but I am here for it! Can't wait to see the epic adventures in store for your family!
You have adopted not only a dog but the requisite "puppy voice" when speaking to your dog. Absolutely necessary for communication. Congrats! Extremely heartwarming.
Thanks for adopting Arthur.. shelter animals deserve a 2nd chance.. and BTW - you can tell by the look in his eyes and the way he lays/cuddles with you he feels safe, loved and knows he’s in his forever home!!
Congratulations on rescuing Arthur! We rescued a border collie mix on Thanksgiving weekend. She was a year old, and still 100% puppy. Her favorite activity is going airborne onto the bed. Herding her people into the same room is a sacred duty. She takes that responsibility seriously. I suspect Arthur will do likewise.
As the rescuer of another Border Collie mix, now 2 years old, I can safely say they never grow out of the puppy phase. Also, she will learn to outsmart you. Be ready.
Arthur sounds wonderful! If you don't have puppy pads, you should probably get some. Puppy pads are things you can put out at home, perhaps near the door, where he can have his accidents in the house. They are absorbent on the top and waterproof on the bottom.
This makes me just as emotional as finding out you became a citizen. Welcome home, Arthur 💜 Edit: hearing a British person baby talk to a puppy is both funny and so endearing 😂❤
Fellow puppy papa here (also in Chicago). Congratulations to you and Tara. Like you, we adopted our Bailey at six weeks old, and nearly nine years later, she's STILL the baby!
Congratulations on getting Arthur. We adopted a rescue dog when he was 4 months of age and had 16 wonderful years with him. Pets are family ( as you'll already know with your cat) and I'm sure Arthur will give, and have, many years of joy with you.
When I adopted my black cat 10 years ago from the shelter, I was told the same thing about people being superstitious by black cats. I had never heard that. My cat has been a wonderful companion all these years. Enjoy your days with Arthur. Pets add so much to our lives, just wanting to be with us.
Yeah, I plan on adopting a black at because I work in the funeral industry, so all my clothes are black lol. Having the fur be less noticeable would be a massive plus (it would also enhance the mortuary look)
Black cats are my favorite. I've had 3 over my years of owning cats. All 3 fetched like a dog. They were obsessed with the game. And one I had learned to pee in the toilet all by herself.
when the dog pees inside wipe it up and put the thing you wiped it up with outside and show it to him then take him back inside(after that you can throw it away). its a good way to show them where to pee. pee goes outside and all that
Apologies to all the other videos, but this is hands-down my favorite! Thank you for going to a shelter, and thank you for considering less-adoptable dogs! It's so obvious you two are going to be amazing dog parents, and it's quite clear that Arthur already loves you. Good luck with him, and I hope he makes more cameos in future videos!
Border collies tend to be quiet dogs generally. They like lots of exercise and are very task oriented, so be sure to take Arty on lots of walks and get yourself a ball chucker. Trying to walk a border collie while you ride a bike can be a challenge since their natural instinct to herd can have them trying to boss the bike around. If he's a mix you're a bit lucky because purebreeds can develop neurological problems in their elder years, which is about 11 years and older (13 or 14 is considered quite old for border collies). A very common naming convention for border collies is to give them a name starting with R, so AR-thur isn't a bad choice, but don't be surprised if you end up giving him a nickname also (it seems "Piddles" would be appropriate). Congrats, Larry. You're going to love having Arty around. PS: I know a British guy whose dad is named, no joke, John Thomas. His childhood must have been a real hoot.
AWWW!! 💖 Arthur is absolutely ADORABLE! 😍 Black dogs 🖤 are no different than any other dogs, so people need to get over it. Kudos for rescuing a shelter dog! 🐶
I know, right?? Most of my dogs have been black because of that. I currently have two black ones and a red one. They're all the best dogs I ever had. 😆
That’s true. We have a black Lab that we got from a shelter. Got the other one, a golden like color, Shib/Shep mix from a different shelter. Each has their own personality. They often assume the same positions when next to each other, like bookends. Too cute. It’s a heart breaker to go thru a shelter knowing that with your heart, you’d like to get a bunch of them but financially and sometimetimes house - yard size, it’s best to limit oneself.
That adoring look on his puppy face when he looks up at you is precious. Beware though, it means he sure has your number! The dog my husband didn't want gave that very same look to him and moved into our home for the rest of her life. I think you have found yourself a great companion!
Oh my word, you sound so happy in those videos being outside with him. Not that you didn't seem happy before - it's just like he's pulled open a little piece of your heart. Congratulations!
@@danwasson1930 I'm a dog lover, but I used to have a roommate that had a dog that I called Satan. I think the Devil didn't appreciate the comparison. :-)
Congratulations, Arthur is destined to be your new best friend. He's very handsome indeed. He seems to be very good natured, which is a great quality. You've probably been told that giving a small treat for desired behavior is a great training tool, and that's correct. Especially true for pottying outside. Until he's completely trained, don't give him any treats for anything else. If you do, he'll be confused about being rewarded. Hard to resist, but that can change later on. Good luck with your sweet little guy. I think you all hit the jackpot the moment you met.
I had a black and white GSD for 9 years he was absolutely wonderful but I always noticed people were a bit intimidated by him even though he was absolutely harmless to them and just wanted to love them sometimes at night when I would walk him people would get spooked by him because they didn't notice him until he was right next to them I miss him dearly
Just what the world needs now, more feel good videos. I'm sure Arthur is a lucky dog to be a member of your household and will bring much joy to you and your wife and maybe your cat.
Arthur is a doll. Be prepared for a herder, especially when you have people over. I had a collie-shepherd growing up and I noticed him doing that to the people when we were gathering outside. I thought that once you had a house with a yard it would just be a matter of time until you'd have an Arthur. Way to keep the name in the family!
Aw, welcome Arthur!! Kafka will get used to Arthur in time. Patience is key. Laurence, everyone with a puppy or dog has that special voice when we speak to our pets. It's adorable.
As someone who has a black dog, I love that you chose him partly based off of that. I didn't know about black dog syndrome until after I got mine but I've also read that black dogs can appear scary because of how they are used in movies and TV shows and that they supposedly don't photograph well. It makes me sad that there are so many great dogs that get passed over because of that. Mine is also some sort of collie mix. Either a lab/border collie or something called a McNab collie. He is very smart which does make him easy to train, but it also means he's smart enough to be able to work around training as well.
Black anything can be harder to photograph. Portrait photographers have to light dark-haired people differently. Black people in front of a white backdrop are extremely hard to photograph or film, but good set and lighting designers will use backgrounds and colors that will help everyone look their best. It's all about the physics of light and how it interacts with the optics of cameras and human eyes. Biologically, the extra pigment in black skin or hair tends to change the texture, too. I've heard that a blind person can feel the spots on an Appaloosa horse.
A big part of why black cats and dogs get used the way they do in media is probably due to old (mostly) European folklore surrounding them. They're often considered bad omens, specifically omens of death, or associated with the devil in some fashion.
Arthur, what a British name ❤️ All our animals were shelter adoptions and the best behaved ever. He's just marking your house as his territory, won't be a problem. He's adorable, hope all are happy ❤️☮️
Arthur is absolutely adorable! I couldn't help but pay attention to how he was acting after the dinner bell story. Throughout the video he seemed to be looking at what you were doing rather than responding to your voice. My dog is deaf and she doesn't react to things like that either (nor does she bark), and we didn't notice until she was around Arthur's age. Obviously, it's hard to tell definitively as an outsider watching a 7 minute video, but if you *do* find that he's not responding to you calling for him or other sudden, loud noises then you might look into his hearing. Just thought I'd give you a heads up!
I noticed the same thing. He might just be a quiet soul, but given his exuberant puppy behaviour otherwise, it's worth checking on, just to be a bit more protective of him out-of-doors, and to give others a heads-up about being careful not to come up on him suddenly from where he can't see them coming, to avoid a startle/snap reaction. I would think the shelter would have noticed/checked, tho, so it might just be his quiet way.
When my pug started to lose his hearing, I taught him ASL! I'd already used it on my son when he was non verbal ( he started to talk around age 5) so i thought why not, and Herbie - my pug, not my son ( he's Jayden lol) understood almost immediately! Basic signs were all we needed so I used "baby sign" like I did with my son.
Oh my goodness, if this is true! Not because of the poor dog but that's probably this man's luck 😂, but that would make him an even better dog! I'm sure of it.
I was thinking this too. He may not bark because he doesn't hear other dogs barking. He is very visually alert to your movement. Such a cutie! Congrats on your new housemate.
I think I’m sitting next to your pup’s bio sibling in a vets office. No joke. I’m 90% sure they are litter mates. Adopted same time and I believe same shelter. Soooooo adorable!!!
Great idea for another episode! Get a doggies DNA test to find out the breed mix! You can have people guess before revealing actual mix! Congratulations on you adorable puppy!
Congratulations! He’s adorable! Looks likes he’s also mixed with a low rider. There’s a likelihood he’ll be smart, but with smart sometimes come mischief. It’s a great idea to give a clue word or phrase to encourage potty time. Worked well with most of the dogs I’ve had and is useful in bad weather or otherwise in a hurry. Looking forward to seeing your upcoming adventures together!!! ❤❤❤
Arthur is adorable! With our puppy, we also said “hurry up” over and over until she peed, then praised her lavishly when she did. Her whole life she knew exactly what the phrase hurry up meant. Do you need to hurry up? -she would go to the door. “Hurry up” on a walk -she knew to get down to business. She was a good girl and I’ll never stop missing her. A dog has your heart for your whole life.
He’s adorable. Love black dogs too 🖤 Try saying “go potty” with praise when he does and you’ll train him to pee on command. Comes in handy when you’re in a hurry or it’s freezing
When you said Arthur's adorable habit was walking between your legs I immediately thought "border collie". A friend had one and she said that in her experience, in the absence of sheep, they'll attempt to herd their owners. So rather than Arthur being easier to train, he'll probably have you both trained nicely when he grows up.
It makes me so happy that you wanted to adopt a black dog! Welcome to my screens, Arthur, and I hope the four of you will have many happy years together. Enjoy this magical time with him.
Thank you for adopting a shelter dog. Border Collies are the smartest breed of dog. If he has even a little, he will be easy to train. Arthur is a fabulous name and a way to honor you Dad and Grandfather. He is absolutely adorable! ❤️🐾
Very happy to meet Arthur!! He seems to fit in perfectly. The training will be ok if you can be consistent. If he does have border collie in him, he will be easily trained. Basically, he will train you! I had a neighbor who tied a bell on a rope and hung it on the door the dog would be asking to go out. He would soon learn to ring the bell when he needed a potty break. Best of luck with your new family member. 😊
We have two border collies. 1, when he gets older, if he has long hair any joint will get LOADS of felts, so it will really help to get him used to being groomed all over now! 2, ours have so much energy that it really, really helps with their energy output to go for a mile walk in the morning and another mile walk at night. If they get antsy during the day, take them out for a run. Snuffle rugs or enrichment food toys will be a good idea as well. They'll mellow out by age 3 or so. Arthur is adorable and I wish him many happy returns with you and your family!
He's adorable! The patch on his chest reminds me of a Blue Heeler. A company called Embark does DNA testing for dogs. My dog of 13 years, also adopted from a shelter, turned out to not be even close to the Boxer/Pointer mix that I was told she was.
My son recently adopted a dog and no one seemed to know exactly what she is, and we discovered (through DNA testing) she’s a breed called a Plott Hound. I had never heard of that breed, so we researched it and it’s not a well known breed, but is the official state dog of North Carolina. She’s basically a big ol’ lovable CoonHound. She’s a beauty and she and my son are crazy about each other. 😊
This is my first time coming across your channel and I instantly subbed after you said you adopted him bc black dogs are often overlooked. You’re absolutely right and I thank you from the bottom of my animal rescuer heart. ♥️
I love that you acknowledged the desire to adopt all of them and bring them home to live in your small home. I think some people (insert crazy cat lady here) struggle with that boundary.
The last city I lived in the dogs were adopted out before I could get in to see them to adopt one. I had to go every day to find a dog to call dibs on. They were leaving like hotcakes. The only exception to that is pitbulls, and even they found homes eventually. Our city shelter is low kill. The only dogs they euthanized were the really sick ones. And this was before the pandemic hit. Now there are never any dogs to be had. They get maybe 2 or 3 in a week. I think this is largely because California has strict laws about breeding animals and selling them.
@Karen Holmes unfortunately that goes against everything I'm hearing and seeing. Most shelters are so far over capacity now that people are dumping the dogs they adopted during the pandemic, that even more are being euthanized. Before it was around 10 million a year being put down because shelters had no space. Now it's even more. Lately, many shelters have even stopped accepting dogs. Breeding bans are long overdue but even that will take decades to save a substantial amount of lives. Over breeding has created a literal annual holocaust for these poor babies. Sadly, at most shelters, if there are few dogs to choose from, it means many have recently been killed to create more space.
@@MG-pj2oo besides, people should refuse to pay over a few hundred dollars for puppies. Once breeders realize they cant sell puppies for profit, they'll stop excessive breeding. There should be a permit per litter required to sell puppies.
Ooooh, Laurence, your little fur baby is so adorable. You and Tarah are about to learn what unconditional love is( if you didn't know already). It's worth all the chewed-up slippers and piddle puddles.❣ Trust me. Love your channel.
Buy extra remote controls for the telly now! Always a bummer to have to wait until they've been chewed up and then have to wait for a new one to be delivered. I always remember to put the clicker up high, but not everyone does, and for some reason are VERY enticing to puppies!
He's terribly chill... My kind of dog, baby. 😄 My dog, Venus, who's been gone for quite some time now, was veeeery laid back. That's why I picked her over her siblings back when she was a puppy. A handsome, nonchalant, lil pup king, that Arthur. 🥰
I love that you and Tara aren't even set up in your new home, and you go out and get you're selves a pup!! Love Arthur, please feature Arthur large in your new videos!
Aww Arthur is adorable and looks so sweet. He looks very happy and content sitting on your lap. I am sure he and the cat will be best friends before long.
Congratulations Laurence and fam!!! Doggos are the best boys and girls!! Rescue is the way! Always!! Arthur is a super boy! You are awesome rescue pet parents now!! ✨🎉✨✌️ Also, what you did is good. The positive reinforcement is crucial. And always calling potty the same thing creates a routine. My 3 rescues all know as soon as I say "down below, let's go" that it's time for pp/ poops. I say down below not because the potty parts are down below, but because our property is on a hill. 🤣
I can tell by the way that dog sits on your lap he is totally at home and at peace. For a shelter dog to do that after such a short time speaks volumes about the high quality of your character and just general good personhood.
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😂try that with a 60 lb puppy LAWERENCE …wrapping around twice as fast
Agreed as well as the great match between people and pet
They know when they're home. ❤
Yeah, he may be English, but he’s ok! ;)
As a shelter volunteer,thanks for giving a shelter dog a good home. He is adorable
Personally, I wouldn't get a dog any other way. There are valid reasons to get a dog from a breeder, such as the need for a working dog, like a service dog. But personally speaking, I think there are extremely few reasons to buy a dog.
Agree! Don't shop, always adopt!
@@daphnepearce9411 not everyone can adopt, see the comment above yours.
Instead of "adopt don't shop" try "adopt and shop responsibly". There are good shelters and bad shelters, good breeders and bad breeders.
I love your "talking to Arthur" voice! A sign of a true pup lover.
Look up an old British kids TV show called Rainbow, and look for the character 'George', and I think you will find some similarities!
Sounds like me when I'm drunk lol
American citizenship, new homeowner and now dog adopter! I'm so proud of you and Tara! He's adorable! Congratulations!
I bet the cat told him if he was going to adopt a dog, he had to be black as well. the cat checked him out and it OK
Congratulations Arthur on adopting such good humans.
The fact he’s just happy sleeping on your lap. It’s so cute.
CITIZEN, HOUSE, PUPPY.
You’re 2x more American than me.
Well done!
SInce you listed 3 things and 3/2 equals 1.5, I hope the 0.5 isn't the puppy.
If Lawrence ever goes back to Home Depot again, he'll need a pick-up truck.
so you're either half-citizen, with a house, and a dog,
or you're a citizen with half a house, and a dog,
or you're a citizen with a house, and half-a-dog.
Which is it?
@@nobody8717 It's still a puppy?🐕
I just made the math worse, didn't I?
Next video: "I just bought a pickup truck and a pistol"
Big props for adopting a shelter pup. Your baby talk voice with the dog is adorable.
I had a shelter dog, a black collie cross called Smudger and he passed at 17 years old, he was 3 month old when he jumped up at the cage asking me to pick him. Smudger was my dad's nickname in the army and the dog was daft like dad. God I miss that dog so bad. I'll always get a shelter dog or cat.
😂 Inherited 77 new chores!! ❤ He really is adorable!!
Arthur's puppy-dog eyes melted my heart! He's SO cute!
🐾Black Dogs are magnificent❣️🐾
As I listen to you baby talk your new puppy I'm aware that my own life just got happier. Congratulations on the addition of Arthur to your family! He's one lucky pup!
Love his face and especially his eyes. Very direct and attentive. You and Tara picked a very good doggie.
His little foldover ears are so cute. Sending love to Kafka in this trying time of adapting to sharing the spotlight with a new sibling.
The little fold-over ears may mean that , along with the border collie, he might be part Labrador retriever. On the other hand, it might be a beagle. We'll find out when he grows up. They are both affectionate, highly trainable dogs
Congratulations on your new addition! One of the great things about being a homeowner in the US is that you don’t have to ask anyone’s permission to get a dog.
And it's also nice that he doesn't need permission from Bumbling Biden to use the word "malarkey" either!
But... For how long?
You are not kidding!
Unlike in communist countries where you need permission to do everything
You don't have to in other countries as well. The US isn't some special utopia where you can own a dog without permission. Other countries are as free or even more free.
Unless you live in one of the million communities run by home owner associations that either don't allow them at all, will allow maybe one or two, and/or micromanage every peep, squeak and bark an animal makes and try to get them evicted (or blame an innocent animal for another's deeds and scapegoat them... happens more often than you'd imagine). One of the major contributing factors to the amount of dogs in shelters to begin with. Some cities are almost impossible to find homes that are NOT in an association, like Houston, as an example. Other cities, large and small, have city laws as well. You need to call a town hall to find them out before moving there. I had to leave one town because of dog ordinances I hadn't known about. Some have mandatory castration laws. Some mandatory veterinarian laws with annual shots that are not only not necessary, but will endanger the life of your dog, if given too often. The U.S. has more laws and restrictions than any other country I've ever lived in, or even visited!
Crate training is more effective if you shorten the crate so he doesn’t have too much room. Dogs don’t like to pee where they sleep. He’s a cutie!
I have a black dog I adopted from a shelter, and I had no idea black dogs get adopted less often. Makes me feel good about adopting my boy 😊
Arthur is utterly adorable! Congrats to you and Tara! If he's a Border Collie mix, it means he'll need very conscientious training and a job to do when the humans aren't home to prevent him from getting bored, and hence, destroying your house. 🥰
Absolutely! Border Collies need a job, and a lot of exercise. One thing Arthur may try to do is herd the cat. Cats don't herd very well. It is possible that they will form a friendship, but a lot of times, dogs and cats in the same house just ignore each other.. Arthur may also become protective of the cat, and consider it his job.
@@garylangley4502 My heeler/shepherd herds the cat. I have taught him not to corner herr, but he still needs to know exactly where she is at all times. She doesn't appreciate the extra attention, as you know cats like to think they are stealthy. We have a gate for her with a cat-sized opening so she can have a room to herself inside as well as her own cat-sized flap to the back yard.
Laurence speaking baby talk to Arthur was not something I was expecting when I clicked on this video, but I am here for it! Can't wait to see the epic adventures in store for your family!
Ah, but it's wonderful!!
Intelligence shines in his eyes.
You have adopted not only a dog but the requisite "puppy voice" when speaking to your dog. Absolutely necessary for communication. Congrats! Extremely heartwarming.
oh my god, arthur is ADORABLE! congrats on your new furry child.
Maybe part Lab? Also wonderful dogs.
Thanks for adopting Arthur.. shelter animals deserve a 2nd chance.. and BTW - you can tell by the look in his eyes and the way he lays/cuddles with you he feels safe, loved and knows he’s in his forever home!!
Arthur seems like such a good dog for 4 months. He's good at upstaging you on video already too.
OMG I love him! Hello Arthur! My doggo's name is Monty and he's a full-sized dachshund we rescued as a pup. He turns 13 this year
Doxie love
Yay Doxies! I have two minis and one maxi mix. Love the little buggers!
Small connection- grew up with dachshunds, love them & my husband's call sign is Monty ( navy pilot, ret.) 😁
Thank you for adopting a shelter dog and putting a focus on how great shelter dogs are❤️
Congratulations on rescuing Arthur! We rescued a border collie mix on Thanksgiving weekend. She was a year old, and still 100% puppy. Her favorite activity is going airborne onto the bed. Herding her people into the same room is a sacred duty. She takes that responsibility seriously. I suspect Arthur will do likewise.
As the rescuer of another Border Collie mix, now 2 years old, I can safely say they never grow out of the puppy phase.
Also, she will learn to outsmart you. Be ready.
Arthur sounds wonderful! If you don't have puppy pads, you should probably get some. Puppy pads are things you can put out at home, perhaps near the door, where he can have his accidents in the house. They are absorbent on the top and waterproof on the bottom.
Bless you for saving this dogs life and enriching yours.
Finally. The journey to RUclips and internet sensation is complete. You now have a cat and a dog.
Thanks for introducing us all to Arthur. You'll find him an indispensable cast member.
Arthur is the most adorable puppy I have ever seen. Thank you for adopting him and sharing him with us!
This makes me just as emotional as finding out you became a citizen. Welcome home, Arthur 💜
Edit: hearing a British person baby talk to a puppy is both funny and so endearing 😂❤
I was thinking that British puppy talk was adorable!
He's no longer a British person, he is an American now!
@@elleryeggen9678 We just have to wait for the cute nicknames now!
@@elleryeggen9678 Well dual citizen I think.
@@gemoftheocean Nope.
Fellow puppy papa here (also in Chicago). Congratulations to you and Tara. Like you, we adopted our Bailey at six weeks old, and nearly nine years later, she's STILL the baby!
Arthur is a sweetheart 💕
Thank you for saving him.
Congratulations on getting Arthur. We adopted a rescue dog when he was 4 months of age and had 16 wonderful years with him. Pets are family ( as you'll already know with your cat) and I'm sure Arthur will give, and have, many years of joy with you.
When I adopted my black cat 10 years ago from the shelter, I was told the same thing about people being superstitious by black cats. I had never heard that. My cat has been a wonderful companion all these years.
Enjoy your days with Arthur. Pets add so much to our lives, just wanting to be with us.
I'd actually prefer a black pet, if only so their hair doesn't show up as much on my overwhelmingly black wardrobe 😅
Yeah, I plan on adopting a black at because I work in the funeral industry, so all my clothes are black lol. Having the fur be less noticeable would be a massive plus (it would also enhance the mortuary look)
Apparently black dogs too - they look too menacing?
Black cats are my favorite. I've had 3 over my years of owning cats. All 3 fetched like a dog. They were obsessed with the game. And one I had learned to pee in the toilet all by herself.
Black cats are the best cats. My first cat was black and so is my current one. Both utter sweeties.
when the dog pees inside wipe it up and put the thing you wiped it up with outside and show it to him then take him back inside(after that you can throw it away). its a good way to show them where to pee. pee goes outside and all that
As an owner of a Border Collie, I say congrats! Smartest dogs ever. Good luck!
Apologies to all the other videos, but this is hands-down my favorite! Thank you for going to a shelter, and thank you for considering less-adoptable dogs! It's so obvious you two are going to be amazing dog parents, and it's quite clear that Arthur already loves you. Good luck with him, and I hope he makes more cameos in future videos!
It’s time Lost In The Pond pivots the business and focuses 100% on puppy videos.
Now, this is the content I want most.
Love his "doggy dad" voice!
Arthur needs his own channel tbh
Border collies tend to be quiet dogs generally. They like lots of exercise and are very task oriented, so be sure to take Arty on lots of walks and get yourself a ball chucker. Trying to walk a border collie while you ride a bike can be a challenge since their natural instinct to herd can have them trying to boss the bike around. If he's a mix you're a bit lucky because purebreeds can develop neurological problems in their elder years, which is about 11 years and older (13 or 14 is considered quite old for border collies). A very common naming convention for border collies is to give them a name starting with R, so AR-thur isn't a bad choice, but don't be surprised if you end up giving him a nickname also (it seems "Piddles" would be appropriate).
Congrats, Larry. You're going to love having Arty around.
PS: I know a British guy whose dad is named, no joke, John Thomas. His childhood must have been a real hoot.
AWWW!! 💖 Arthur is absolutely ADORABLE! 😍 Black dogs 🖤 are no different than any other dogs, so people need to get over it. Kudos for rescuing a shelter dog! 🐶
I know, right?? Most of my dogs have been black because of that. I currently have two black ones and a red one. They're all the best dogs I ever had. 😆
Same happens with black cats
That’s true. We have a black Lab that we got from a shelter. Got the other one, a golden like color, Shib/Shep mix from a different shelter. Each has their own personality. They often assume the same positions when next to each other, like bookends. Too cute. It’s a heart breaker to go thru a shelter knowing that with your heart, you’d like to get a bunch of them but financially and sometimetimes house - yard size, it’s best to limit oneself.
I have a black cat and two black dogs. All adopted when they were older. 💝💙💙
That adoring look on his puppy face when he looks up at you is precious. Beware though, it means he sure has your number! The dog my husband didn't want gave that very same look to him and moved into our home for the rest of her life. I think you have found yourself a great companion!
He is so cute. That baby has bonded with you. You are his person. Congratulations. I'm so glad you rescued him.
Oh my word, you sound so happy in those videos being outside with him. Not that you didn't seem happy before - it's just like he's pulled open a little piece of your heart. Congratulations!
Like dogs do 😊
I agree!! I love the voice and I think they do as well 🤍
Arthur looks like such a sweet and good boy. I hope he gets on with the cat!
All dogs are good boys or girls.
@@danwasson1930 I'm a dog lover, but I used to have a roommate that had a dog that I called Satan. I think the Devil didn't appreciate the comparison. :-)
I LOVE Black Dogs!!! They are the best and most beautiful.
Congratulations, Arthur is destined to be your new best friend. He's very handsome indeed. He seems to be very good natured, which is a great quality. You've probably been told that giving a small treat for desired behavior is a great training tool, and that's correct. Especially true for pottying outside. Until he's completely trained, don't give him any treats for anything else. If you do, he'll be confused about being rewarded. Hard to resist, but that can change later on. Good luck with your sweet little guy. I think you all hit the jackpot the moment you met.
I had a black and white GSD for 9 years he was absolutely wonderful but I always noticed people were a bit intimidated by him even though he was absolutely harmless to them and just wanted to love them sometimes at night when I would walk him people would get spooked by him because they didn't notice him until he was right next to them
I miss him dearly
Hugs, hope the memories are mostly happy and make you smile lots. (They always leave such huge holes in our heart when they leave.)
From what I read GSD are big babies.
Just what the world needs now, more feel good videos. I'm sure Arthur is a lucky dog to be a member of your household and will bring much joy to you and your wife and maybe your cat.
This is so wonderful! Thank you for adopting a shelter dog! 💖
Arthur is a doll. Be prepared for a herder, especially when you have people over. I had a collie-shepherd growing up and I noticed him doing that to the people when we were gathering outside. I thought that once you had a house with a yard it would just be a matter of time until you'd have an Arthur. Way to keep the name in the family!
He's adorable - Congratulations! He clearly loves you already and it appears to be mutual.
Aw, welcome Arthur!! Kafka will get used to Arthur in time. Patience is key. Laurence, everyone with a puppy or dog has that special voice when we speak to our pets. It's adorable.
As someone who has a black dog, I love that you chose him partly based off of that. I didn't know about black dog syndrome until after I got mine but I've also read that black dogs can appear scary because of how they are used in movies and TV shows and that they supposedly don't photograph well. It makes me sad that there are so many great dogs that get passed over because of that.
Mine is also some sort of collie mix. Either a lab/border collie or something called a McNab collie. He is very smart which does make him easy to train, but it also means he's smart enough to be able to work around training as well.
Black anything can be harder to photograph. Portrait photographers have to light dark-haired people differently. Black people in front of a white backdrop are extremely hard to photograph or film, but good set and lighting designers will use backgrounds and colors that will help everyone look their best. It's all about the physics of light and how it interacts with the optics of cameras and human eyes. Biologically, the extra pigment in black skin or hair tends to change the texture, too. I've heard that a blind person can feel the spots on an Appaloosa horse.
Two black dogs and counting 😊
@@EXROBOWIDOW this sort of thing is why I call my black cat a "random patch of darkness". She mostly shows up as eyes in pictures
A big part of why black cats and dogs get used the way they do in media is probably due to old (mostly) European folklore surrounding them. They're often considered bad omens, specifically omens of death, or associated with the devil in some fashion.
Arthur is so cute! Congrats on the new addition to the family! Dogs are the best.
Arthur, what a British name ❤️
All our animals were shelter adoptions and the best behaved ever. He's just marking your house as his territory, won't be a problem. He's adorable, hope all are happy ❤️☮️
I've always thought FENTON! was a great British dog name. Who doesn't like a good JESUS CHRIST, FENTON! around?
@@Tb0n3 I like that name, Fenton.
My first question when I saw this was "Uh oh, how does the cat feel about this??" haha. Glad to see you adopted a black dog! He's adorable 💜
Owning a dog is a lot of work, but so rewarding. I wish you many happy years together.
Arthur is absolutely adorable! I couldn't help but pay attention to how he was acting after the dinner bell story. Throughout the video he seemed to be looking at what you were doing rather than responding to your voice. My dog is deaf and she doesn't react to things like that either (nor does she bark), and we didn't notice until she was around Arthur's age. Obviously, it's hard to tell definitively as an outsider watching a 7 minute video, but if you *do* find that he's not responding to you calling for him or other sudden, loud noises then you might look into his hearing. Just thought I'd give you a heads up!
I noticed the same thing. He might just be a quiet soul, but given his exuberant puppy behaviour otherwise, it's worth checking on, just to be a bit more protective of him out-of-doors, and to give others a heads-up about being careful not to come up on him suddenly from where he can't see them coming, to avoid a startle/snap reaction. I would think the shelter would have noticed/checked, tho, so it might just be his quiet way.
When my pug started to lose his hearing, I taught him ASL! I'd already used it on my son when he was non verbal ( he started to talk around age 5) so i thought why not, and Herbie - my pug, not my son ( he's Jayden lol) understood almost immediately! Basic signs were all we needed so I used "baby sign" like I did with my son.
Oh my goodness, if this is true! Not because of the poor dog but that's probably this man's luck 😂, but that would make him an even better dog! I'm sure of it.
@@christaverduren690 - Oh, what a great idea, even for dogs with good hearing!
I was thinking this too. He may not bark because he doesn't hear other dogs barking. He is very visually alert to your movement.
Such a cutie! Congrats on your new housemate.
I guarantee Arthur has the sweetest soul. Those eyes just melt
my heart. Many blessed years with him!!
I think I’m sitting next to your pup’s bio sibling in a vets office. No joke. I’m 90% sure they are litter mates. Adopted same time and I believe same shelter. Soooooo adorable!!!
Arthur is so adorable 🥰 It’s great that you chose a black dog! A very thoughtful choice 🙂
If Arthur's not adorable then I don't know what is. Thanks for sharing him with us!
Let your kitty help train him 😊
Arthur is absolutely adorable! Congrats to you and your wife. You are now proud puppy parents! 🐶
Arthur is adorable. Thanks for sharing him with us! He's destined to be a YT star. :)
He is kinda cute but he is definitely NOT a border collie. That's for certain.
Not a dog person, but he's cute af. I have 2 awesome shelter kitties.
I'm more of a cat person myself and yet I have a dog and no cat. Stuff happened. Lol
Great idea for another episode! Get a doggies DNA test to find out the breed mix! You can have people guess before revealing actual mix! Congratulations on you adorable puppy!
Congratulations! He’s adorable! Looks likes he’s also mixed with a low rider. There’s a likelihood he’ll be smart, but with smart sometimes come mischief. It’s a great idea to give a clue word or phrase to encourage potty time. Worked well with most of the dogs I’ve had and is useful in bad weather or otherwise in a hurry. Looking forward to seeing your upcoming adventures together!!! ❤❤❤
I agree. All of my dogs pee and poo on command. Comes in handy during torrential downpours and blizzards... like tonight!
Pretty Furbaby! Much respect for adopting and for talking about the Stigma of black animals!
Arthur is adorable! With our puppy, we also said “hurry up” over and over until she peed, then praised her lavishly when she did. Her whole life she knew exactly what the phrase hurry up meant. Do you need to hurry up? -she would go to the door. “Hurry up” on a walk -she knew to get down to business. She was a good girl and I’ll never stop missing her. A dog has your heart for your whole life.
I taught mine “go potty”. It’s their best trick tbh 😅
@@laurencooper654 I used that for mine too 😊
I use “let’s go potty box” for my dog. Since my cats use a litter box, I went with the same idea.
Nothing like a dog to bring on baby talk, love him and your reaction to him.
And lots of talk about about, uh, toiletries.
Loved the baby talk.
He’s adorable. Love black dogs too 🖤
Try saying “go potty” with praise when he does and you’ll train him to pee on command. Comes in handy when you’re in a hurry or it’s freezing
Congratulations 🎉 Arthur is absolutely gorgeous! Those eyes are to die for! Welcome to the Cat/Dog club 👍🏻
When you said Arthur's adorable habit was walking between your legs I immediately thought "border collie". A friend had one and she said that in her experience, in the absence of sheep, they'll attempt to herd their owners. So rather than Arthur being easier to train, he'll probably have you both trained nicely when he grows up.
My son had a Australian sheep dog and it would herd the kids when they where outside playing. It was so cute.
It makes me so happy that you wanted to adopt a black dog! Welcome to my screens, Arthur, and I hope the four of you will have many happy years together. Enjoy this magical time with him.
Arthur is beautiful! So happy to see that you went to the shelter and adopted! He's already perfectly settled in your lap! Congrats!
Ahhhh! Congratulations Laurence and Tara! You're putty in his hands! ❤️🐕
He has the most expressive eyes I’ve ever seen on a dog. He’s freaking adorable!
Thank you for adopting a shelter dog. Border Collies are the smartest breed of dog. If he has even a little, he will be easy to train. Arthur is a fabulous name and a way to honor you Dad and Grandfather. He is absolutely adorable! ❤️🐾
@@Mathguy363 that sounds like an interesting mix
@@Mathguy363 i bet, 2 high energy breeds
Very happy to meet Arthur!! He seems to fit in perfectly. The training will be ok if you can be consistent. If he does have border collie in him, he will be easily trained. Basically, he will train you! I had a neighbor who tied a bell on a rope and hung it on the door the dog would be asking to go out. He would soon learn to ring the bell when he needed a potty break. Best of luck with your new family member. 😊
We have two border collies. 1, when he gets older, if he has long hair any joint will get LOADS of felts, so it will really help to get him used to being groomed all over now! 2, ours have so much energy that it really, really helps with their energy output to go for a mile walk in the morning and another mile walk at night. If they get antsy during the day, take them out for a run. Snuffle rugs or enrichment food toys will be a good idea as well. They'll mellow out by age 3 or so.
Arthur is adorable and I wish him many happy returns with you and your family!
He's adorable! The patch on his chest reminds me of a Blue Heeler. A company called Embark does DNA testing for dogs. My dog of 13 years, also adopted from a shelter, turned out to not be even close to the Boxer/Pointer mix that I was told she was.
My son recently adopted a dog and no one seemed to know exactly what she is, and we discovered (through DNA testing) she’s a breed called a Plott Hound. I had never heard of that breed, so we researched it and it’s not a well known breed, but is the official state dog of North Carolina. She’s basically a big ol’ lovable CoonHound. She’s a beauty and she and my son are crazy about each other. 😊
I'm pegging the dog as a Border-Collie Queensland heeler mix
Congratulations on the new puppy!! That little gray spot on his chest brings to mind a cattle dog. He is just precious! 😍
Cattle dog, absolutely!
This is my first time coming across your channel and I instantly subbed after you said you adopted him bc black dogs are often overlooked. You’re absolutely right and I thank you from the bottom of my animal rescuer heart. ♥️
This channel will now officially become Arthur's! He might lack the British sarcasm but his 12/10 cuteness easily makes up for that.
You deserve a medal for getting that little soul out of the shelter ❣❣
Ooh, Lawrence! This brings me so much joy. I love the name, even before the explanation. It's lovely!
I love that you acknowledged the desire to adopt all of them and bring them home to live in your small home. I think some people (insert crazy cat lady here) struggle with that boundary.
The last city I lived in the dogs were adopted out before I could get in to see them to adopt one. I had to go every day to find a dog to call dibs on. They were leaving like hotcakes. The only exception to that is pitbulls, and even they found homes eventually. Our city shelter is low kill. The only dogs they euthanized were the really sick ones. And this was before the pandemic hit. Now there are never any dogs to be had. They get maybe 2 or 3 in a week. I think this is largely because California has strict laws about breeding animals and selling them.
It's me. I want all the critters to come live in my home 😍
@Karen Holmes unfortunately that goes against everything I'm hearing and seeing. Most shelters are so far over capacity now that people are dumping the dogs they adopted during the pandemic, that even more are being euthanized. Before it was around 10 million a year being put down because shelters had no space. Now it's even more. Lately, many shelters have even stopped accepting dogs. Breeding bans are long overdue but even that will take decades to save a substantial amount of lives. Over breeding has created a literal annual holocaust for these poor babies. Sadly, at most shelters, if there are few dogs to choose from, it means many have recently been killed to create more space.
@@MG-pj2oo besides, people should refuse to pay over a few hundred dollars for puppies. Once breeders realize they cant sell puppies for profit, they'll stop excessive breeding. There should be a permit per litter required to sell puppies.
Ooooh, Laurence, your little fur baby is so adorable. You and Tarah are about to learn what unconditional love is( if you didn't know already).
It's worth all the chewed-up slippers and piddle puddles.❣ Trust me. Love your channel.
Buy extra remote controls for the telly now! Always a bummer to have to wait until they've been chewed up and then have to wait for a new one to be delivered. I always remember to put the clicker up high, but not everyone does, and for some reason are VERY enticing to puppies!
He's terribly chill... My kind of dog, baby. 😄 My dog, Venus, who's been gone for quite some time now, was veeeery laid back. That's why I picked her over her siblings back when she was a puppy.
A handsome, nonchalant, lil pup king, that Arthur. 🥰
Ah Lawrence!!
Congratulations!!!
Enjoy your lives together!!
I love Arthur’s short little legs. He’s adorable and I’m so happy you found each other. 🐾 Arthur will be the star of the show now!
He doesn't have short legs, they reach all the way to the ground don't they?
I love that you and Tara aren't even set up in your new home, and you go out and get you're selves a pup!! Love Arthur, please feature Arthur large in your new videos!
Oh he’s such a good boy!! He picked you and Tara as his new “pack” at the shelter meet & greet. Congratulations and cheers to all of you!
He is adorable. Congrats.
Aww Arthur is adorable and looks so sweet. He looks very happy and content sitting on your lap. I am sure he and the cat will be best friends before long.
Congratulations Laurence and fam!!! Doggos are the best boys and girls!! Rescue is the way! Always!! Arthur is a super boy! You are awesome rescue pet parents now!! ✨🎉✨✌️
Also, what you did is good. The positive reinforcement is crucial. And always calling potty the same thing creates a routine. My 3 rescues all know as soon as I say "down below, let's go" that it's time for pp/ poops. I say down below not because the potty parts are down below, but because our property is on a hill. 🤣