One of my family members with both a dog and a baby had the genius idea of posting an ad for anyone that wants a temporary dog to borrow theirs during the day. Their dog now gets walks and play time with several retired people for a few hours on weekdays, and they get a little time without having to care for both a dog and a kid.
Borrow my dog is a service in my area, it’s great, you can watch a dog when you have time. That’s all I have time for, don’t feel like I can have a pet when working a lot, so watch one for a weekend or a day.
Dogs and pets in general are great because loving them is simple. You offer them a home and typically they just love you. There's no balance of egos, no pretense, no complicated exchange of words and ideas. They just spend quality time and that's how they love. Simple love.
If your dog is traumatized and/or untrained, it is pretty much a constant battle of egos and constant pretense on both sides. And sadly it happens pretty often.
@@Ceduria totally agree with this. One can name a whole lot of situations where the dog can't help it but still has complications: either physical, psychological or both. Still taking care of them and being understanding is anything but "simple love" - as frustrating as it might be you can't take it out on the dog!
The worst part about owning a pet: Vacations. You have to find someone else to take care of your responsibility every time you want to go anywhere on a vacation.
Bring the dog. Send the dog to a kennel. It's really not that much of a hassle. There's lots of easy options. Probably worse trying to bring a child on vacation. Lol
Yeah. You kinda feel guilty too. And when you come back they shit in your shoes, your bed etc just to get even. I don’t even want to mention our cat and what he does.
@@BVoshol actually, you can still take your dog to kennel if their not dog friendly. They just won't enjoy the company of other dogs in the kennel, which, if not dog friendly, then they don't do that anyways. Most, if not ALL kennels have separate cages, just for that reason, for aggressive dogs, or anxious dogs, or because of big or small dogs or just mainly to keep everyone separate while sleeping and feeding.
What I love about having pet dogs is that it is always simple and achievable to make them happy. It's sometimes hard to know what will make me happy and content, or what will make my loved ones happy and content... But my two dogs? I just drive 5 minutes to the dog park and they run around having the time of their lives. Seeing them happy makes me happy :)
How to take care of dog Feed Water Shelter Walk/Outside time/exercise Love Poop scoop Perks Protection Companionship Family Makes you happy Loves you Cute, even when doing something wrong Gives reason to get up everyday Remind world is good Midigates mental health symptoms
nope, what you love about dogs is that you can easily control it, by slapping it when it did something you did not like and leaving the dog helpless while you control it for your own good
@@mKandrews. What on earth is wrong with you? This is a positive video, where people are sharing about something they love. You disgust me, and your attitude towards dogs is abusive.
@@susanblue3694 dogs eat their own feces. they also eat their own vomit. they smelll and lick their own genitals and ass, they lick other dogs in same areas, then they lick you on your face. LOL dont even getme started on how many deseases/bacteria they carry into your home on a daily base. and the smell... good god. so fucking disgusting..... wanna bathe the dog? dont because bathing it will make it smell even more. but even if you barely bathe your dog it will still smell bad. gl getting deseases from your dogs. maybe one will maul ya to death.
My dog has begun to pick up on it when I feel overwhelmed and stressed. He nudges me and that's how I notice now that I really need to step back from a situation and let go of that agitation. I think in terms of dealing with my burn-out and anxiety... he's a key figure in my progress :)
@@rainbowfoxmagicgrrrl He just knows it. And only recently. Had him for about 1,5 years now. It is amazing but I also see that it would be very stressful for him if I were a very imbalanced or aggressive person. I'm very grateful. I can also see now how much care real service dogs deserve. They are carrying it all too...
A long time ago I went through an unemployed/underemployed period and got a lot of collection calls. My dog started cry-howling every time the phone ring, even years later. I switched phones and ring tones and was in a much better place in life but she still acted distressed every time the phone rang. I have three dogs now, but I still miss that old girl so much. I have dreams about her sometimes and feel slightly guilty when I tell my current worry wart that she's the best girl ever. Clearly it was Lucky.
I think dog breed is really important. I've had 2 deerhounds in the past and a greyhound now and they've all been SO chill. Almost never bark, wouldn't hurt a fly, happy to just sleep inbetween a couple of walks, and don't shed that much. Every time we walk past a house with a barker I'm so glad for my own quiet giant. I wouldn't ever get a high energy barking dog!
Yes, I feel the same, haha. We have a greyhound too and he's just the sweetest, cuddliest, laziest, happiest, quietest, best creature anyone could wish for. Every time we walk past a dog that barks and lunges at us he just walks past it like nothing is happening. He's even reliable off-leash. What else could anyone possibly want?
The chillest dog I ever met was my aunt’s Thai ridgeback. It’s a very uncommon breed around here, but my aunt happened to rescue her off of the streets and really didn’t do much in the way of training, but the dog was so laid back anyways. Sadly, she passed away a few years ago, but my aunt found another rescued Thai ridgeback because she had such a good experience the first time around. I haven’t spent too much time around the new one, but when I have she seems pretty chill overall too, although she really likes to dig holes in the backyard.
I never realized how much my dog took care of my health until after his death. Aside from the daily walks, when I was sitting by the computer drawing or writing he'd bring me a squeaky toy about once an hour and demand we play for a bit. That part was never a chore and I never thought much about it until he was gone. When I sit by the computer drawing or writing I hyperfixate and barely move. Without him forcing me to take breaks to stretch and move I quickly developed all kinds of aches. Then there are those everyday parts where one feels sad and he'd come to cuddle a bit unprompted, or the way he'd clear his throat and give me a demanding look when he thought I took too long getting dressed before walks and a million little things that made him worth it. I'm not sure I'd want a dog if I was living all by myself, though. Even if you've got pneumonia or the runs you still have to walk the dog several times a day, and when you're sick or in pain that's tough.
I live on a farm. We have one that herds. Two who are livestock guardians, and two German shepherds who do it all as long as chickens aren’t involved 😞 but they have over 40 acres fenced in and keep busy all the time. I don’t know what I’d do without them. There’s nothing that comes close to the unconditional love they provide, plus they work for food. 😂
About the cat versus dog thing: there are cats who absolutely behave like dogs. When I was a kid our neighbours had this cat who hung out with us - she probably ate with our cats as well, my mother wouldn't have minded. She was very affectionate and she would stand on her hind legs for treats. I think we could have taught her lots of other tricks if we'd wanted.
I've met a dogcat too. He liked to play fetch, liked physical contact and affection, came running when we entered my friend's house, and was very vocal. I _think_ it also tolerated a harness to take walks outside, but I might be remembering a video (this was a decade ago). Really cool creature. It made me wonder why humanity hasn't bred for those traits in cats. It had the best things from both worlds: his dogcat retained its catlike features such as taking care of its own feeding and excrement, kept itself clean, and didn't bark.
I’ve got two more benefits for dogs. 1) Guard Dogs Even dogs that aren’t specifically guard dogs give some benefit of protection. As it turns out, people think twice about maybe breaking into your home if there is a potentially loud, bitey thing in there. 2) Other people will talk to you about your dog. Especially on walks.
@@rainbowfoxmagicgrrrl I'm in the 'please leave us alone' camp also. Reasons include: 1. If I am trying to train my dog, I don't really need a stranger interrupting and potentially derailing the session 2. Sometimes, I have places to be and don't have time to stop and be polite to a stranger. 3. My last dog could sometimes be reactive at times as he was badly attacked as a young puppy, I do everything I need to, I leash him, move off the path or trail to allow space for people to pass, I verbalise that my dog is not interested in meeting the other person and their dog. Other person: 'don't worry, my dog is friendly!'. Cool, but my dog is feeling intimidated and defensive, please leash your dog and move on. 4. I'm out on walks to enjoy nature, exercise and quality dog time. If I wanted to socialise with people, I'd call up a friend who I already know and like. Nobody has ever felt lonely and thought 'I'll go to the park and talk to some strangers'. I am fine to be polite and acknowledge others as I am out and about, but please just let me be on my way, I don't want to waste 10 minutes pretending I'm enjoying interacting with you, or your kid, or your 'friendly' dog.
Reason 1 is for sure! My dog guards me all the time. I love it. I don't have to be scared out walking her and she'll alert anytime someones behind the door.
When human and dog are bonded, both lose all sense of self preservation when threatened. My damn Corgi challenged a Coyote and won, the coyote came back and I was waiting with airsoft gun and rage.
We had two dogs. One of them died 2 years ago when he was 10. I still miss him every day. We talk about him, we have inside jokes, we have songs we used to sing to get him to pee or take his vitamins. All sorts. He's like a family member who passed. Like my dad. We essentially keep his memory. We loved him. We have another dog who will turn 14 in October. She's having trouble standing now. She has cataracts. She's had 3 surgeries. To be honest, it's very expensive to keep her. She needs a lot of maintenance supplements and drugs. She has vet visits every 2 weeks. She just scratched her eye and needed to be sedated so she can get stitches to let it heal. But I will go broke before I let her down. We will not abandon her. We will not put her down until it is the only medical option possible. Because we love her so much and we can still care for her and give her good days. Because she has kept us company, have given us love, has shown us care. To be honest, I'm one of those people who don't care much for individual people a lot. Like, conceptually I care. I support progressive, socially responsible politics. I donate. I volunteer. But I don't have best friends. Or am particularly a good listener, good company or friendly. But I know how much I can love because I've loved my family. And I've loved our dogs. I've been scared for them. I've cared for them. I grieved and cried for our boy.
A lot of people are mentioning the "cleaning up" aspect as a negative. That's a bit odd to me. I've had dogs since I was 2 and from the beginning, poop control has just been a small part. It's also a part of caring for their health as a conditional indicator. It's going to happen and if they've been trained, you can get a routine. One plus of dogs over kids is that by the time they're old enough to borrow the car, they're too old to drive.
I got my emotional support dog letter from my doc when I realized how much my dog improved my life and mood. He makes me a little more active since I live in an apartment on the second floor. I at least get a little bit of walking and sun every day. I have always liked dogs but with everything going on in my life my dog really helps with my depression and anxiety.
One big reason to have a dog if you have kids, teaching the child empathy. They grow up learning how we take care of others, show love, and how to be responsible. Also, helps your kids not be too clean and build up immune systems.
I think the same is true also of a cat or any other pet, but of course, a dog is a good option. :) My sister has a 2 year old, a 6 month old, a black lab, and 2 cats. The cats in particular have been a great way to teach the 2 year old to be gentle and loving. The dog can take a bit more of the toddler-y rough and tumbleness and is also a great playmate to run around the house with when my sister is busy with the 6 month old.
The best things about her is that all she knows is that she's well fed, loved, exercised, and cuddled. She doesn't speak enough English to understand when we're grousing about the responsibility!
As a cat person, I would love to know lol. I do really like dogs, but only other people's dogs. Owning one and living with it full time seems like a nightmare tbh. They're just a little too close to having a human child as far as how much care they need. Having to walk them outside every single day, the constant begging for attention, the random barking at people just passing by your house, etc. Cats are a nice step down. You don't have to take them outside, you can just clean the litterbox at your own convenience, and while my two cats are incredibly affectionate by cat standards they will generally leave me alone if I'm not in the mood for their company. And if I want a quick snuggle I can just go pluck a sleeping furbaby up off the couch and hold him for awhile. Also, and this is of UTMOST importance, they are QUIET. A baby's cry and a dog's bark are two of the worst sounds in the universe and I never ever want to live in a house where I can randomly be exposed to either. If the choice is between no pets and a loud pet, I will choose no pets every single time.
Honestly I think kids are easier than dogs in a sense because they can learn to communicate and be self sufficient after a few years. A dog will never not need you and I find that exhausting.
A well-trained dog who is well cared for is a dream. A poorly trained dog who is not properly trained/looked after is a nightmare. I have lived with other people’s dogs for ten years and have seen both and I have learned over that time that I absolutely suck at training them. All I see is all the work and responsibility required when I look at a dog and I don’t want my own. I am a rabbit person. My rabbit lives in my room, uses a litterbox and is quiet a lot of the time. No walking required. There are so many pets that are lower maintenance and give just as much joy, like cats, rabbits, hamsters, and reptiles.
Your parents stole the show. As for dogs: this was very city-living-centric. If you live in the countryside - just let them out in the morning and let them herd horses or geese or wild boars or whatever all day long. No dog sh*t collecting required.
Yeah I noticed that. We live near the metro but we have a such a big backyard that it’s like having a bit of the countryside right behind us. We just let the dog go free and she’s happy all day lounging in the grass.
We got a dog (puppy) and it was the most stressful few months of our life lol. It was like having a toddler that also chewed furniture. It was so full-on, demanded so much attention, limited so much in what you can do (we realised, oh, going for a walk? You can't stop at a cafe for lunch. You can't take it into the playground area. You can't take it on the beach... Even all the outdoor stuff we liked to do wasn't compatible with a dog. My partner has anxiety. Dog is supposed to be good for anxiety? ABSOLUTE oppose experience. All the stress of it was panic attack inducing for her. Really recommend thinking twice getting a dog to treat anxiety or depression. We found someone to re-home it. Overall, SO glad I don't have a dog.
I always figured it would wind up like that if I ever got a dog. There’s so much hype too, but my personal experience is the complete opposite of all the hype.
I havent watched your videos in a while... wow, things have changed. You've lost so much weight and your daughter is so grown! But your sense of humor never changes. And dogs are awesome!
This video is so validating because I just rescued a 8mo mutt 3 weeks ago and I’ve been feeling a lot of guilt for not loving every second of being a first-time dog owner
I feel like a big part of being a dog owner is constantly being like this freaking thiiiinnngg. While simultaneously being like this is the best thing.
That's ok! I adopted an 8 year old mutt and the first six months I was not into it. I resented her, I missed my stress free life before, and I got frustrated training her. As you spend time together and bond I think it will get better :)
@@iloveaginganddying6207 yes! Literally like having a baby. It's a huge lifestyle change and requires a pretty regimented routine while also losing a bunch of your own routine (sleeep if you have a puppy). But after quite some time you both adjust and get to know each other, and the dog is better trained and it becomes easier.
I recently rescued a 3-week old puppy who was being rejected by the litter and wasn't going to make it unless he got round the clock care. Of course we took him on. He's 12 weeks now, has tried to die on us at least 3 times and it's been super stressful the entire time. Firstly, it was waking up hourly or so to bottle feed him day and night, then it was weaning him, then housebreaking and training him on top of still worrying about his health. This week we had to drop everything drive him 4 hours to a specialist vet because of liver complications. He is cute, adorable, super-duper smart, incredibly well behaved in spite of being a puppy, he's friendly with everyone he meets be they human or animal, but I'm struggling to bond because his chances of survival are still so small and I took the passing of my last dog so damn hard. Don't get me wrong, I give him all the love and care he needs and deserves, but in my mind there is a safety barrier that's stopping me from going 'all in'. I know that it'll take time (and him surviving long enough to get surgery to fix his liver) before I feel safe enough to let go and fully embrace him, but I feel guilty nonetheless.
Random cat fact since you mentioned the puppy eyes; cats don't miauw when they didn't grow up with humans. Used to volunteer at a shelter and with TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) we would sometimes hear a miauw in the "wild cat" area and that's how we would find out that certain cats were just scared but used to humans so most of the ones that miauwed for us, would get put in the "normal cat" area to work on their fear and get adopted out as pets.
It really depends on the dog though, our first dog wanted to kill every other dog, our second dog gets along great with all other dogs and BONUS doesn't ever poop on walks, only once every morning in the backyard. He's the best dog!
My husband and I have been talking about the dog(s) we'd own together since we were just friends. We got married in June of 2018 and both sets of parents told us we'd basically be ruining our lives forever if we got a dog and...in December 2018 we brought home an 8 week old puppy named Moxie and she's 100% the greatest decision we've made. We lasted a whole six months without one lol
Dogs are HEAVEN. We have four. My life would suck without them. They make us laugh every single day, they don't judge, they love unconditionally, always happy to see you, make you feel special, I love caring for them and giving them the best life I can. It's easy, dogs are the BEST.
We went to get 1 jack Russell and came home with 2 (my fault). One was a fantastic dog - housebroken in a week and spunky and cute (and we had a baby the next year, OMG). The other one, which my husband called my dog (yes, I had to have her) was never housebroken completely in 14 years, wouldn't walk on a leash (she screamed) and smelled. BUT, we loved those two crazy dogs even with shedding, the jack Russell zooms (way more intense than regular dogs) and they're incessant barking. So much that once both had passed, I couldn't even wait 6 months before I fell in love with a little fluffy Morkie who we had for 6 years. She was a much better dog with little shedding and she was housebroken as well as a little dog can be. All three deaths were devastating even though our lives are simpler, cleaner and we have more money in our pockets! BUT, we miss them every day. You just can't explain love, right?
I'm a lifelong dog owner and owner of a dog-walking business. The love and comfort a dog can offer is unparalleled! I can't imagine not having pups in my life!
I love dogs. I've always been a dog person and the only times I've lived without dogs is after they go missing (pre-big social network days, like the internet existed, but it wasn't like it is now) and after they pass away. Even though the passing away or going missing parts are really sad, especially if they're unexpected, I'm happy that for the time that they were on this Earth, I was able to provide them love, warmth, food, shelter and pats. My current dog, Trixie, is a dog from puppy farms, so she has a lot of trauma (like me) and even though she makes me mad sometimes, I love her nonetheless. It's going to be hard when she passes away, but it's not happened yet so we don't have to worry.
As someone on a second floor apartment, with a dog and a cat (and a snake and fish), I can say my dog has made me a much better person. I don’t have kids so he has become my child. My cat is somehow more clingy but I love her too. I get why some people don’t love animals. My dad absolutely never wants animals again. I don’t think I could live without them. It’s totally personal!
Although the poop picking up isn’t a big deal to me because I work in a hospital lab and I work with human stool everyday testing for different things soooo 😂😂
I honestly think this video is amazing because a lot of people just imagine the good parts of having a dog and forget the “bad parts” like picking up warm poop or having to plan for long work days/vacations/etc.
This was so fun - as usual! its been a while since Ive watched one of your videos ( I binged all of them last year) and I'm so happy I watched this one!
Having a dog is basically committing to having a toddler for the next 8-15 years. While I far prefer having a dog to having a kid, I do miss being able to just go do things without thinking about it or worrying about the welfare of another creature. Also I get tired of cleaning up hair and stepping on dog toys. But ultimately for me, when I don’t have a companion animal, my mental health degrades rapidly and I end up in a really bleak place. I have a hard time managing my personal cocktail of brain chemicals when I’m completely solo. So it’s a therapeutic thing for me as much as it’s a personal preference. And while I like cats, dogs just make me happier. So that’s the medicine I choose.
Having a dog and a cat in a little apartment with no backyard its very complicated, especially when you live in a place where there are a lot of dogs in the streets and the owners don't take care of them. My dog doesn't get along with other dogs so its kind of dangerous if I take her out to walk with a leash. I have to clean every day, I mop the floors a few times a day and I can't never leave food on the table because my dog will eat everything, even the cats poop. But since I have a dog and a cat I never feel alone in the house, I think that they can sense when you feel bad and they will try to comfort you, they do funny stuff and they warn me when there is someone outside so I think that having pets its the best thing you can do in your life.
I used to watch WheezyWaiter in high school and I don't know why I stopped. I guess the RUclips Algorithm figured I should start again because here I am. Seriously this guy is even funnier than I remember, and it's all the same gags and some new ones with the same ol' spirit. I am so elated to watch this asthmatic attendant even more
Once I got my doodle, I will never get a dog that sheds again, my pit bull sheds something awful and its so nice to have furniture that isnt covered in hair, and hairs everywhere woven into my clothes, they say a spider is within 6 feet of you at all times or something like that well, shedding dogs you are in 6mm of hair at all times :/
OMG, 🤣 Those Friedrich Nietzsche clips were so funny, best part. 🤓 Seriously lmao😂 -honestly, I couldn't stop laughing for 3mins. P.S. Craig does the best ad promos- interesting, not boring, goofy, not boring, amusing plugs about things I'm actually curious or interested in, best part - they're not cringey eye-roll ad promos, they are amusing and...yup, not boring😉. And for both of these reasons this video just reaffirmed why I love this channel and these videos and even the plugs. Thanks WeezyWaiter.
The obsession with dogs is out of hand. I grew up with them and like them just fine, but they should not be hanging out everywhere. People are bringing their (non service) dogs into grocery stores and restaurants and leaving them off-leash. I couldn't walk my dog on a leash anymore because dogs were running up to him and he felt he had to defend me. It was stressful for everyone. Turns out, not everyone is a fan.
If I was old and my kids were moved out and it was just me or me and the spouse, maybe I'd get a dog. To the point at 4:11, if you are still living with other roommates, do not get a pet. There are a ton of reasons why, which should be obvious, but you're just making it harder on yourself and others.
We found out that the Kauai animal shelter has a program where you can “adopt” a dog for a day at the beach. We took them up on their offer when we were on vacation & it was a great day for the whole family.
I love all my 3 dogs and 3 cats (and to a much lesser extent my chickens), but man they can be expensive! A lot of the time there is at least one that is sick or injured and I have to be giving them medicine. We are constantly running out of food even though we buy the big bags. There are so many dogs who need to be rescued, but I think we have reached our financial limits. And I am so tired of cleaning up the poop and pee and vomit and hair... but yeah, I love them! Haha
1:29 hol up The way he said "Ida" is the same way we say "Ida" in Denmark. Is the dog or owner from Denmark and does it make it a great dane, even if it is another race?
I adore my dog. But after she passes I dunno if I’ll have the heart to have another one. She’s an extremely friendly but quiet. I don’t really mind cleaning her poop, I’m always diligent to check in since it’s a good way to monitor their health. She’s small and tolerant to her biweekly baths. She’s such a good girl, I’m afraid I’ll end up comparing any future dogs to her. I love her to bits and I love making her happy.
As someone that has spent most of my adult life with pet dogs and working with dogs professionally, I loved the realness of this video. I don’t think you have to be obsessed with your dog for them to be happy. Caring for them, meeting their needs, and providing a stable home environment is what dogs are looking for out of their human/canine bonds. They don’t need to be worn like babies or carted around in strollers to feel loved. I’d say they prefer the former over the latter, but they do love cheese!!! 🐾
As a childless person, watching a father say that a dog is a lot of responsability and money, makes me chuckle ... a child requires much more ! Sounds to me that since you became a father , the dog became an inconvenience
Understandably - a child shifts your everyday-life so much and eats up so much time and energy, that a LOT of your previous priorities and hobbies have to take a huge step back. Were your dog was the center of your world before, now you are forced to squeeze a quick walk inbetween. That can be extremely steessful and frustrating for both dog and owner. Especially if the dog has some behavioural issues that make it hard to just take them on outings with the child. I have been living with up to four dogs of different sizes with a wide range of behavioural issues in urban areas for more than ten years, but one child takes up so much more time and energy than those dogs ever did. We only have one small dog now and even though I love living with multiple dogs we propably will not get another dog in the foreseeable future. There simply is no time or energy left over if we want to be able to PROPERLY care for every being in our household.
I think that the internet did this... you go to someones home and everyone is on a device and they only text each other for communication. Families members don't hang out anymore. But dogs, you can't text a dog.. you have to interact with it. they remind us that connect with others in a profound way is apart of being human.
We have a dog that doesn't bark, barely sheds, doesn't stink and is not dangerous whatever you do (except for when you're a hare, then, hide). He's a greyhound :) He's much less work than a child too, which I like. We're actually getting a second dog next year because we'd like more of this awesomeness.
It seems like Ada is starting to warm up to Birdie more lately. I keep thinking they are going to be great friends some day. I'm not so optimistic that she will ever be great friends with Roxy. Roxy wants it so badly but, I think that's part of the problem. She's too enthusiastic and Ada is not having it. I'll be happy if they can just be in the same room together at some point.
A lot of the annoying bits of owning a dog can be curbed by what kind of dog owner you are and what dog you choose. Just one example: My dogs never bark at other people or dogs unless someone comes to the house, then they’re allowed to bark once to alert because I’ve trained them that way. Their ability to learn and adapt to training is what makes them THE BEST because they can be for anyone!
I love all dogs. I can't remember the last time I met a dog I didn't think was cute. But as far as OWNING a dog, I personally would stick to small breeds that don't shed. Eg. toy poodles, bichon frise, maltese, shih tzu etc. They are easier to take care of, people aren't scared of them, and if they're under 7 kilos with cage included, you can take them in the cabin with you when flying, which is great. Big breeds are a lot more work, need a lot more exercise, make bigger messes, and most importantly, the proper training is much more necessary. I live in Germany so I'm not scared of any big dogs I come across because ALL dogs in Germany are exceptionally well-trained and disciplined. But if you've ever had a muscle dog jump on you, like a pit bull or a bulldog, you know how strong and HEAVY they are. It's not hard to imagine that they can be dangerous if they're not properly trained. I also love cats, and they can be a more convenient pet to own because they're more independent and self-sufficient. But I think I prefer dogs because they're more affectionate. And yes, walking dogs can be inconvenient, but it's also great motivation to get more exercise.
This may sound bad (but I don’t really care) is that people love dogs because of their automatic love. As long you do what you’re supposed to do as an owner they love you unconditionally and it’s generally a love you don’t have to work very hard to receive. It reminds me of a video done by The School of Life. (Don’t ask me which one, they all target childhood, lol). But when you’re growing up and your parents are taking care of you you have at least one person doing for you, giving you love, admiring you, and making you their priority. But outside of that relationship no one cares about your happiness in that regard. Which is why I really don’t like it when people say, “I like animals more than I like people.” They’re animals, they’re simple. They may not be cold-blooded killers but let’s not pretend that without proper training they won’t scratch and bite you. You have to learn how to co-exist with awful humans and not give dogs so much grace. They’re DOGS.
so basically cats have all the benefits of having a dog and only 1 of their "flaws" (the poop picking once a day in a litter is nothing compare to dog's pick up so I don't count it). And some people still have the nerves of explaining why I am wrong for being a cat person ...
I’m a one dog at a time owner, and dogsit for family and friends in our home. We have the most dog-friendly rough collie who is totally low key and quiet. We also have 3 cats who are great with visiting dogs…by bossing them around 😹
My (boyfriend’s) dog is so annoying, so needy and just won’t listen unless my boyfriend isn’t around. She never listens to him but he doesn’t try too hard anyway. I wouldn’t choose a dog but I’m stuck with one. I’m a cat person through and through
I live on the 3rd floor. I happily carry him down and up again (he's old now). Probably the nicest person I've ever known, my dog... scratch that, my cat is nicer... well, more forgiving. I'm lucky with pets I think. I'd also say we've learned a lot from our pets, they've made us better people.
People say dogs are clingier than cats and I'm sure that's true most of the time but my cat is the clingiest creature I have ever met. If I so much as walk upstairs while she's napping, she'll start crying once she wakes up and can't see me. Trying to travel is a nightmare. She makes me feel like a selfish monster whenever I get home lol
I absolutely love dogs, but I think you have to budget for one more vet visit a month than you think you need and I can't swing that rn. But so glad to see the family looking prosperous and great, Wheezy!
I think a lot of it comes down to realistically evaluating a time in your life when you can commit to caring for a dog in the best way. My husband and I have been married 17 years and only got a dog 2 years ago. Even though I like dogs, I strongly feel that it would have been irresponsible to get a dog before that. Our kids where too young. We were gone to much. We didn’t have extra income. Now, our circumstances are different. As for shedding and allergies…love poodles!
One of my family members with both a dog and a baby had the genius idea of posting an ad for anyone that wants a temporary dog to borrow theirs during the day. Their dog now gets walks and play time with several retired people for a few hours on weekdays, and they get a little time without having to care for both a dog and a kid.
That’s a Beyond Genius idea! Thank you for sharing what your family member did.
I would love this! I don’t have a pup right now (our beloved Fedora passed last year) and I think to myself “I would love to walk a dog today”
I'd be worried they would disappear with my dog, never to return
@@h.s.6269 vetting before petting would solve that worry.
Borrow my dog is a service in my area, it’s great, you can watch a dog when you have time. That’s all I have time for, don’t feel like I can have a pet when working a lot, so watch one for a weekend or a day.
Ada has grown so much🥺
Dogs and pets in general are great because loving them is simple. You offer them a home and typically they just love you. There's no balance of egos, no pretense, no complicated exchange of words and ideas. They just spend quality time and that's how they love. Simple love.
If your dog is traumatized and/or untrained, it is pretty much a constant battle of egos and constant pretense on both sides. And sadly it happens pretty often.
@@Ceduria totally agree with this. One can name a whole lot of situations where the dog can't help it but still has complications: either physical, psychological or both. Still taking care of them and being understanding is anything but "simple love" - as frustrating as it might be you can't take it out on the dog!
Sounds like an excuse to crap on fellow *humans* instead of getting along.
@@ChineduOpara ....??
@@jenna4519 You heard me.
The worst part about owning a pet: Vacations. You have to find someone else to take care of your responsibility every time you want to go anywhere on a vacation.
Bring the dog. Send the dog to a kennel. It's really not that much of a hassle. There's lots of easy options. Probably worse trying to bring a child on vacation. Lol
Yeah. You kinda feel guilty too. And when you come back they shit in your shoes, your bed etc just to get even. I don’t even want to mention our cat and what he does.
But is it really a vacation if you don't spend it with them? :p
@@Orgore It's not as easy if your dog isn't dog friendly. You usually can't kennel them and most people who know things about dogs also own dogs.
@@BVoshol actually, you can still take your dog to kennel if their not dog friendly. They just won't enjoy the company of other dogs in the kennel, which, if not dog friendly, then they don't do that anyways. Most, if not ALL kennels have separate cages, just for that reason, for aggressive dogs, or anxious dogs, or because of big or small dogs or just mainly to keep everyone separate while sleeping and feeding.
What I love about having pet dogs is that it is always simple and achievable to make them happy. It's sometimes hard to know what will make me happy and content, or what will make my loved ones happy and content... But my two dogs? I just drive 5 minutes to the dog park and they run around having the time of their lives. Seeing them happy makes me happy :)
How to take care of dog
Feed
Water
Shelter
Walk/Outside time/exercise
Love
Poop scoop
Perks
Protection
Companionship
Family
Makes you happy
Loves you
Cute, even when doing something wrong
Gives reason to get up everyday
Remind world is good
Midigates mental health symptoms
nope, what you love about dogs is that you can easily control it, by slapping it when it did something you did not like and leaving the dog helpless while you control it for your own good
@@mKandrews. What on earth is wrong with you? This is a positive video, where people are sharing about something they love. You disgust me, and your attitude towards dogs is abusive.
@@susanblue3694 dogs eat their own feces. they also eat their own vomit. they smelll and lick their own genitals and ass, they lick other dogs in same areas, then they lick you on your face. LOL dont even getme started on how many deseases/bacteria they carry into your home on a daily base. and the smell... good god. so fucking disgusting..... wanna bathe the dog? dont because bathing it will make it smell even more. but even if you barely bathe your dog it will still smell bad.
gl getting deseases from your dogs. maybe one will maul ya to death.
My dog has begun to pick up on it when I feel overwhelmed and stressed. He nudges me and that's how I notice now that I really need to step back from a situation and let go of that agitation. I think in terms of dealing with my burn-out and anxiety... he's a key figure in my progress :)
That's so cool! Did you have to train him to do that or did he just figure it out?
@@rainbowfoxmagicgrrrl Some dogs pick up on that by themselves but there are training programs for service dogs too.
@@rainbowfoxmagicgrrrl He just knows it. And only recently. Had him for about 1,5 years now.
It is amazing but I also see that it would be very stressful for him if I were a very imbalanced or aggressive person. I'm very grateful. I can also see now how much care real service dogs deserve. They are carrying it all too...
A long time ago I went through an unemployed/underemployed period and got a lot of collection calls. My dog started cry-howling every time the phone ring, even years later. I switched phones and ring tones and was in a much better place in life but she still acted distressed every time the phone rang. I have three dogs now, but I still miss that old girl so much. I have dreams about her sometimes and feel slightly guilty when I tell my current worry wart that she's the best girl ever. Clearly it was Lucky.
@@tinabean713 damn that sounds really tough. Dogs really make the unseen noticable~
I really enjoy just their kind disposition and happy nature. There's nothing like a happy dog to put you in a good mood
I look forward to your "Why Do People Love their Kids" video, starting with a list of why they should not.
He already did that one. It’s called why do people like being parents or something like that
you were once a kid, and kids grow up to become adults that take care of themselves. Not same
Dont compare mutts to children.
Craig... Your parents are just amazing. That's all.
I think dog breed is really important. I've had 2 deerhounds in the past and a greyhound now and they've all been SO chill. Almost never bark, wouldn't hurt a fly, happy to just sleep inbetween a couple of walks, and don't shed that much. Every time we walk past a house with a barker I'm so glad for my own quiet giant. I wouldn't ever get a high energy barking dog!
Yes, I feel the same, haha. We have a greyhound too and he's just the sweetest, cuddliest, laziest, happiest, quietest, best creature anyone could wish for. Every time we walk past a dog that barks and lunges at us he just walks past it like nothing is happening. He's even reliable off-leash. What else could anyone possibly want?
Same with my Italian greyhounds :) just little couch potatoes
The chillest dog I ever met was my aunt’s Thai ridgeback. It’s a very uncommon breed around here, but my aunt happened to rescue her off of the streets and really didn’t do much in the way of training, but the dog was so laid back anyways. Sadly, she passed away a few years ago, but my aunt found another rescued Thai ridgeback because she had such a good experience the first time around. I haven’t spent too much time around the new one, but when I have she seems pretty chill overall too, although she really likes to dig holes in the backyard.
I never realized how much my dog took care of my health until after his death. Aside from the daily walks, when I was sitting by the computer drawing or writing he'd bring me a squeaky toy about once an hour and demand we play for a bit. That part was never a chore and I never thought much about it until he was gone. When I sit by the computer drawing or writing I hyperfixate and barely move. Without him forcing me to take breaks to stretch and move I quickly developed all kinds of aches. Then there are those everyday parts where one feels sad and he'd come to cuddle a bit unprompted, or the way he'd clear his throat and give me a demanding look when he thought I took too long getting dressed before walks and a million little things that made him worth it. I'm not sure I'd want a dog if I was living all by myself, though. Even if you've got pneumonia or the runs you still have to walk the dog several times a day, and when you're sick or in pain that's tough.
I live on a farm. We have one that herds. Two who are livestock guardians, and two German shepherds who do it all as long as chickens aren’t involved 😞 but they have over 40 acres fenced in and keep busy all the time. I don’t know what I’d do without them. There’s nothing that comes close to the unconditional love they provide, plus they work for food. 😂
Does it cost a lot to feed them?
@@amiesparkle00 yes because they’re on a raw food diet, but it’s tax deductible since they’re necessary for my business which helps soften the blow.
About the cat versus dog thing: there are cats who absolutely behave like dogs. When I was a kid our neighbours had this cat who hung out with us - she probably ate with our cats as well, my mother wouldn't have minded. She was very affectionate and she would stand on her hind legs for treats. I think we could have taught her lots of other tricks if we'd wanted.
I've met a dogcat too. He liked to play fetch, liked physical contact and affection, came running when we entered my friend's house, and was very vocal. I _think_ it also tolerated a harness to take walks outside, but I might be remembering a video (this was a decade ago). Really cool creature. It made me wonder why humanity hasn't bred for those traits in cats. It had the best things from both worlds: his dogcat retained its catlike features such as taking care of its own feeding and excrement, kept itself clean, and didn't bark.
I’ve got two more benefits for dogs.
1) Guard Dogs
Even dogs that aren’t specifically guard dogs give some benefit of protection. As it turns out, people think twice about maybe breaking into your home if there is a potentially loud, bitey thing in there.
2) Other people will talk to you about your dog. Especially on walks.
I think #2 is a con for me 😅
I just want to enjoy a nice quiet walk with my dog, but we live in the city and she happens to be very, very cute
@@rainbowfoxmagicgrrrl I'm in the 'please leave us alone' camp also. Reasons include:
1. If I am trying to train my dog, I don't really need a stranger interrupting and potentially derailing the session
2. Sometimes, I have places to be and don't have time to stop and be polite to a stranger.
3. My last dog could sometimes be reactive at times as he was badly attacked as a young puppy, I do everything I need to, I leash him, move off the path or trail to allow space for people to pass, I verbalise that my dog is not interested in meeting the other person and their dog. Other person: 'don't worry, my dog is friendly!'. Cool, but my dog is feeling intimidated and defensive, please leash your dog and move on.
4. I'm out on walks to enjoy nature, exercise and quality dog time. If I wanted to socialise with people, I'd call up a friend who I already know and like. Nobody has ever felt lonely and thought 'I'll go to the park and talk to some strangers'.
I am fine to be polite and acknowledge others as I am out and about, but please just let me be on my way, I don't want to waste 10 minutes pretending I'm enjoying interacting with you, or your kid, or your 'friendly' dog.
Option 2 is my only excuse for voluntarily taking to other humans.
Unless it's girl scouts with cookies. I am weak when it comes to cookies.
Reason 1 is for sure! My dog guards me all the time. I love it. I don't have to be scared out walking her and she'll alert anytime someones behind the door.
When human and dog are bonded, both lose all sense of self preservation when threatened. My damn Corgi challenged a Coyote and won, the coyote came back and I was waiting with airsoft gun and rage.
We had two dogs. One of them died 2 years ago when he was 10. I still miss him every day. We talk about him, we have inside jokes, we have songs we used to sing to get him to pee or take his vitamins. All sorts. He's like a family member who passed. Like my dad. We essentially keep his memory. We loved him.
We have another dog who will turn 14 in October. She's having trouble standing now. She has cataracts. She's had 3 surgeries. To be honest, it's very expensive to keep her. She needs a lot of maintenance supplements and drugs. She has vet visits every 2 weeks. She just scratched her eye and needed to be sedated so she can get stitches to let it heal.
But I will go broke before I let her down. We will not abandon her. We will not put her down until it is the only medical option possible. Because we love her so much and we can still care for her and give her good days. Because she has kept us company, have given us love, has shown us care.
To be honest, I'm one of those people who don't care much for individual people a lot. Like, conceptually I care. I support progressive, socially responsible politics. I donate. I volunteer. But I don't have best friends. Or am particularly a good listener, good company or friendly.
But I know how much I can love because I've loved my family. And I've loved our dogs. I've been scared for them. I've cared for them. I grieved and cried for our boy.
Something is wrong with you
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Now Ada, remember what daddy said:
"Just because you cannibalism, doesn't mean you should nibble ism."
A lot of people are mentioning the "cleaning up" aspect as a negative. That's a bit odd to me. I've had dogs since I was 2 and from the beginning, poop control has just been a small part. It's also a part of caring for their health as a conditional indicator. It's going to happen and if they've been trained, you can get a routine. One plus of dogs over kids is that by the time they're old enough to borrow the car, they're too old to drive.
We just adopted a massive sweet black lab mix yesterday! We have 4 kids and they seriously needed a dog.
I got my emotional support dog letter from my doc when I realized how much my dog improved my life and mood. He makes me a little more active since I live in an apartment on the second floor. I at least get a little bit of walking and sun every day. I have always liked dogs but with everything going on in my life my dog really helps with my depression and anxiety.
Pathetic.
Omg your parents are the best. When she yells “DIVORCE TIME” put my husband in the fetal position so fast. Lol
One big reason to have a dog if you have kids, teaching the child empathy. They grow up learning how we take care of others, show love, and how to be responsible. Also, helps your kids not be too clean and build up immune systems.
I think the same is true also of a cat or any other pet, but of course, a dog is a good option. :) My sister has a 2 year old, a 6 month old, a black lab, and 2 cats. The cats in particular have been a great way to teach the 2 year old to be gentle and loving. The dog can take a bit more of the toddler-y rough and tumbleness and is also a great playmate to run around the house with when my sister is busy with the 6 month old.
You can't teach your child empathy without a dog? You are not fit to be a parent.
@@NoTaboos You can't be serious.
@@LindseyRein08 A dog is a cop-out, on many levels.
@@NoTaboos Maybe you need to reread what I said a few times and work on your social skills a bit. Look at getting a dog. :-)
when he said "but I DOGress..." I choked on my cereal 😅
Yes that was a good one! He's so good with words
"I ate all the oatmeal..." 😂 Your parents crack me up! Great video as always, thank you!
I actually was feeling kind of bad for Birdie until you addressed it at the end. She's such a sweetie!!
The best things about her is that all she knows is that she's well fed, loved, exercised, and cuddled. She doesn't speak enough English to understand when we're grousing about the responsibility!
As a cat person, I would love to know lol. I do really like dogs, but only other people's dogs. Owning one and living with it full time seems like a nightmare tbh. They're just a little too close to having a human child as far as how much care they need. Having to walk them outside every single day, the constant begging for attention, the random barking at people just passing by your house, etc.
Cats are a nice step down. You don't have to take them outside, you can just clean the litterbox at your own convenience, and while my two cats are incredibly affectionate by cat standards they will generally leave me alone if I'm not in the mood for their company. And if I want a quick snuggle I can just go pluck a sleeping furbaby up off the couch and hold him for awhile. Also, and this is of UTMOST importance, they are QUIET. A baby's cry and a dog's bark are two of the worst sounds in the universe and I never ever want to live in a house where I can randomly be exposed to either. If the choice is between no pets and a loud pet, I will choose no pets every single time.
Some of the plus is that they force you to get out for exercise and the like.
Honestly I think kids are easier than dogs in a sense because they can learn to communicate and be self sufficient after a few years. A dog will never not need you and I find that exhausting.
The comparison between older clips and the newer interviews really highlights your fitness progress. Nice job!
A well-trained dog who is well cared for is a dream. A poorly trained dog who is not properly trained/looked after is a nightmare. I have lived with other people’s dogs for ten years and have seen both and I have learned over that time that I absolutely suck at training them. All I see is all the work and responsibility required when I look at a dog and I don’t want my own. I am a rabbit person. My rabbit lives in my room, uses a litterbox and is quiet a lot of the time. No walking required. There are so many pets that are lower maintenance and give just as much joy, like cats, rabbits, hamsters, and reptiles.
Your parents stole the show. As for dogs: this was very city-living-centric. If you live in the countryside - just let them out in the morning and let them herd horses or geese or wild boars or whatever all day long. No dog sh*t collecting required.
Yeah I noticed that. We live near the metro but we have a such a big backyard that it’s like having a bit of the countryside right behind us. We just let the dog go free and she’s happy all day lounging in the grass.
As long as your yard is fenced. I live in a rural area, and neighbors letting their dogs run wild is still a huge problem.
IMVHO, this is where dogs belong. Where they can run outside and play.
We got a dog (puppy) and it was the most stressful few months of our life lol. It was like having a toddler that also chewed furniture. It was so full-on, demanded so much attention, limited so much in what you can do (we realised, oh, going for a walk? You can't stop at a cafe for lunch. You can't take it into the playground area. You can't take it on the beach... Even all the outdoor stuff we liked to do wasn't compatible with a dog.
My partner has anxiety. Dog is supposed to be good for anxiety? ABSOLUTE oppose experience. All the stress of it was panic attack inducing for her. Really recommend thinking twice getting a dog to treat anxiety or depression. We found someone to re-home it. Overall, SO glad I don't have a dog.
I always figured it would wind up like that if I ever got a dog. There’s so much hype too, but my personal experience is the complete opposite of all the hype.
I havent watched your videos in a while... wow, things have changed. You've lost so much weight and your daughter is so grown! But your sense of humor never changes. And dogs are awesome!
This video is so validating because I just rescued a 8mo mutt 3 weeks ago and I’ve been feeling a lot of guilt for not loving every second of being a first-time dog owner
I adopted a 1 year old mutt about three years ago and the first year was rough. I definitely didn’t love it all the time, but it got so much better.
I feel like a big part of being a dog owner is constantly being like this freaking thiiiinnngg. While simultaneously being like this is the best thing.
That's ok! I adopted an 8 year old mutt and the first six months I was not into it. I resented her, I missed my stress free life before, and I got frustrated training her. As you spend time together and bond I think it will get better :)
@@iloveaginganddying6207 yes! Literally like having a baby. It's a huge lifestyle change and requires a pretty regimented routine while also losing a bunch of your own routine (sleeep if you have a puppy). But after quite some time you both adjust and get to know each other, and the dog is better trained and it becomes easier.
I recently rescued a 3-week old puppy who was being rejected by the litter and wasn't going to make it unless he got round the clock care. Of course we took him on.
He's 12 weeks now, has tried to die on us at least 3 times and it's been super stressful the entire time.
Firstly, it was waking up hourly or so to bottle feed him day and night, then it was weaning him, then housebreaking and training him on top of still worrying about his health. This week we had to drop everything drive him 4 hours to a specialist vet because of liver complications.
He is cute, adorable, super-duper smart, incredibly well behaved in spite of being a puppy, he's friendly with everyone he meets be they human or animal, but I'm struggling to bond because his chances of survival are still so small and I took the passing of my last dog so damn hard. Don't get me wrong, I give him all the love and care he needs and deserves, but in my mind there is a safety barrier that's stopping me from going 'all in'.
I know that it'll take time (and him surviving long enough to get surgery to fix his liver) before I feel safe enough to let go and fully embrace him, but I feel guilty nonetheless.
Phew! Glad your parents worked out their difficulties. It was keeping me asleep a nights.
i don't know when you filmed this but wow you look great, all that working out is paying off!
Random cat fact since you mentioned the puppy eyes; cats don't miauw when they didn't grow up with humans. Used to volunteer at a shelter and with TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) we would sometimes hear a miauw in the "wild cat" area and that's how we would find out that certain cats were just scared but used to humans so most of the ones that miauwed for us, would get put in the "normal cat" area to work on their fear and get adopted out as pets.
It really depends on the dog though, our first dog wanted to kill every other dog, our second dog gets along great with all other dogs and BONUS doesn't ever poop on walks, only once every morning in the backyard. He's the best dog!
My pup poops first 3 minutes into a walk this is perfect because theres a garbage can right there.
My husband and I have been talking about the dog(s) we'd own together since we were just friends. We got married in June of 2018 and both sets of parents told us we'd basically be ruining our lives forever if we got a dog and...in December 2018 we brought home an 8 week old puppy named Moxie and she's 100% the greatest decision we've made. We lasted a whole six months without one lol
Dogs are HEAVEN. We have four. My life would suck without them. They make us laugh every single day, they don't judge, they love unconditionally, always happy to see you, make you feel special, I love caring for them and giving them the best life I can. It's easy, dogs are the BEST.
I agree! ❤️
Agree 100%.
We have four as well. There is nothing that brings more joy.
4 X 4 shits to pick up a day
@@100Jim x4 shits for unconditional unlimited love is a good deal to me
Craig sounds exactly like his father, except younger, it's uncanny
We went to get 1 jack Russell and came home with 2 (my fault). One was a fantastic dog - housebroken in a week and spunky and cute (and we had a baby the next year, OMG). The other one, which my husband called my dog (yes, I had to have her) was never housebroken completely in 14 years, wouldn't walk on a leash (she screamed) and smelled. BUT, we loved those two crazy dogs even with shedding, the jack Russell zooms (way more intense than regular dogs) and they're incessant barking. So much that once both had passed, I couldn't even wait 6 months before I fell in love with a little fluffy Morkie who we had for 6 years. She was a much better dog with little shedding and she was housebroken as well as a little dog can be. All three deaths were devastating even though our lives are simpler, cleaner and we have more money in our pockets! BUT, we miss them every day. You just can't explain love, right?
I'm a lifelong dog owner and owner of a dog-walking business. The love and comfort a dog can offer is unparalleled! I can't imagine not having pups in my life!
I beg to disagree. Cats are better.
WAIT WHEN DID ADA GROW UP INTO A TODDLER!???? SHE JUST GOT BORN!???
Not even a toddler anymore. She's a PRESCHOOLER. It blows my mind too and I'm her mom.
It blows my mind too and I'm her grandmother. Actually, it still blows my mind that my baby is so grown up. As you know, she has her own baby 🤯😁
I love dogs. I've always been a dog person and the only times I've lived without dogs is after they go missing (pre-big social network days, like the internet existed, but it wasn't like it is now) and after they pass away. Even though the passing away or going missing parts are really sad, especially if they're unexpected, I'm happy that for the time that they were on this Earth, I was able to provide them love, warmth, food, shelter and pats. My current dog, Trixie, is a dog from puppy farms, so she has a lot of trauma (like me) and even though she makes me mad sometimes, I love her nonetheless. It's going to be hard when she passes away, but it's not happened yet so we don't have to worry.
As someone on a second floor apartment, with a dog and a cat (and a snake and fish), I can say my dog has made me a much better person. I don’t have kids so he has become my child. My cat is somehow more clingy but I love her too. I get why some people don’t love animals. My dad absolutely never wants animals again. I don’t think I could live without them. It’s totally personal!
Although the poop picking up isn’t a big deal to me because I work in a hospital lab and I work with human stool everyday testing for different things soooo 😂😂
I honestly think this video is amazing because a lot of people just imagine the good parts of having a dog and forget the “bad parts” like picking up warm poop or having to plan for long work days/vacations/etc.
The bit with your parents was hilarious lol
I can't tell you how much joy these videos bring me
0:27 the look that he gave him when he hesitated had me cracking up 😂👏🏻
I see it like: 30% of owning a dog is bad, annoying, etc.. but the rest 70% is just good, great or just plain fantastic.
Agree sort of, but I see it more like 95% good, 5% bad, and that's just because of vet bills. Lol
I like dogs because I don't like people but still need some form of companionship.
This was so fun - as usual! its been a while since Ive watched one of your videos ( I binged all of them last year) and I'm so happy I watched this one!
Having a dog is basically committing to having a toddler for the next 8-15 years. While I far prefer having a dog to having a kid, I do miss being able to just go do things without thinking about it or worrying about the welfare of another creature. Also I get tired of cleaning up hair and stepping on dog toys. But ultimately for me, when I don’t have a companion animal, my mental health degrades rapidly and I end up in a really bleak place. I have a hard time managing my personal cocktail of brain chemicals when I’m completely solo. So it’s a therapeutic thing for me as much as it’s a personal preference. And while I like cats, dogs just make me happier. So that’s the medicine I choose.
Seeing your parents work it out have me the closure I didn’t know I needed.
Having a dog and a cat in a little apartment with no backyard its very complicated, especially when you live in a place where there are a lot of dogs in the streets and the owners don't take care of them. My dog doesn't get along with other dogs so its kind of dangerous if I take her out to walk with a leash. I have to clean every day, I mop the floors a few times a day and I can't never leave food on the table because my dog will eat everything, even the cats poop. But since I have a dog and a cat I never feel alone in the house, I think that they can sense when you feel bad and they will try to comfort you, they do funny stuff and they warn me when there is someone outside so I think that having pets its the best thing you can do in your life.
"Different aromas for different abromas" incredible
I used to watch WheezyWaiter in high school and I don't know why I stopped. I guess the RUclips Algorithm figured I should start again because here I am. Seriously this guy is even funnier than I remember, and it's all the same gags and some new ones with the same ol' spirit. I am so elated to watch this asthmatic attendant even more
Once I got my doodle, I will never get a dog that sheds again, my pit bull sheds something awful and its so nice to have furniture that isnt covered in hair, and hairs everywhere woven into my clothes, they say a spider is within 6 feet of you at all times or something like that well, shedding dogs you are in 6mm of hair at all times :/
We got so concerned over your parents marriage he had to wrap up the joke in a nice bow 🤣
So glad the your parents are doing better, they are every reason I watch.
@7:18 Lol ^^' that joke got me, hahaha~
"Because everything's a joke to you!" "Hah! Good one." Pure gold. 🤣
OMG, 🤣 Those Friedrich Nietzsche clips were so funny, best part. 🤓
Seriously lmao😂 -honestly, I couldn't stop laughing for 3mins.
P.S. Craig does the best ad promos- interesting, not boring, goofy, not boring, amusing plugs about things I'm actually curious or interested in, best part - they're not cringey eye-roll ad promos, they are amusing and...yup, not boring😉.
And for both of these reasons this video just reaffirmed why I love this channel and these videos and even the plugs. Thanks WeezyWaiter.
The obsession with dogs is out of hand. I grew up with them and like them just fine, but they should not be hanging out everywhere. People are bringing their (non service) dogs into grocery stores and restaurants and leaving them off-leash. I couldn't walk my dog on a leash anymore because dogs were running up to him and he felt he had to defend me. It was stressful for everyone. Turns out, not everyone is a fan.
If I was old and my kids were moved out and it was just me or me and the spouse, maybe I'd get a dog.
To the point at 4:11, if you are still living with other roommates, do not get a pet. There are a ton of reasons why, which should be obvious, but you're just making it harder on yourself and others.
We found out that the Kauai animal shelter has a program where you can “adopt” a dog for a day at the beach. We took them up on their offer when we were on vacation & it was a great day for the whole family.
I love how whole heartedly your parents go along with your skits for them 😆
I love all my 3 dogs and 3 cats (and to a much lesser extent my chickens), but man they can be expensive! A lot of the time there is at least one that is sick or injured and I have to be giving them medicine. We are constantly running out of food even though we buy the big bags. There are so many dogs who need to be rescued, but I think we have reached our financial limits. And I am so tired of cleaning up the poop and pee and vomit and hair... but yeah, I love them! Haha
NEW WHEEZY LETS GO BABYYYYY
One theory is that Human and Dogs evolve along side one an other. They would of evolve to be able to learn to understand our emotion and vice versa
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The way he said "Ida" is the same way we say "Ida" in Denmark. Is the dog or owner from Denmark and does it make it a great dane, even if it is another race?
I just never understood the fixation with them. They stink, they're loud, unpredictable, destructive, and too needy.
They teach us how to care, not about money or sanity, but important things like their bathroom schedule.
If you're in the Madison area, that hail tells me just about when that conversation was filmed haha.
I am very happy your parents got back together! They are great.
I adore my dog. But after she passes I dunno if I’ll have the heart to have another one. She’s an extremely friendly but quiet. I don’t really mind cleaning her poop, I’m always diligent to check in since it’s a good way to monitor their health. She’s small and tolerant to her biweekly baths. She’s such a good girl, I’m afraid I’ll end up comparing any future dogs to her. I love her to bits and I love making her happy.
As someone that has spent most of my adult life with pet dogs and working with dogs professionally, I loved the realness of this video. I don’t think you have to be obsessed with your dog for them to be happy. Caring for them, meeting their needs, and providing a stable home environment is what dogs are looking for out of their human/canine bonds. They don’t need to be worn like babies or carted around in strollers to feel loved. I’d say they prefer the former over the latter, but they do love cheese!!! 🐾
Dogs are one of the secrets to happiness!
Unconditional love ❤️
As a childless person, watching a father say that a dog is a lot of responsability and money, makes me chuckle ... a child requires much more ! Sounds to me that since you became a father , the dog became an inconvenience
Understandably - a child shifts your everyday-life so much and eats up so much time and energy, that a LOT of your previous priorities and hobbies have to take a huge step back. Were your dog was the center of your world before, now you are forced to squeeze a quick walk inbetween. That can be extremely steessful and frustrating for both dog and owner. Especially if the dog has some behavioural issues that make it hard to just take them on outings with the child.
I have been living with up to four dogs of different sizes with a wide range of behavioural issues in urban areas for more than ten years, but one child takes up so much more time and energy than those dogs ever did.
We only have one small dog now and even though I love living with multiple dogs we propably will not get another dog in the foreseeable future. There simply is no time or energy left over if we want to be able to PROPERLY care for every being in our household.
Your parents get me every time 😂..They're awesome
I think that the internet did this... you go to someones home and everyone is on a device and they only text each other for communication. Families members don't hang out anymore. But dogs, you can't text a dog.. you have to interact with it. they remind us that connect with others in a profound way is apart of being human.
That last bit really cracked me up.
We have a dog that doesn't bark, barely sheds, doesn't stink and is not dangerous whatever you do (except for when you're a hare, then, hide). He's a greyhound :) He's much less work than a child too, which I like. We're actually getting a second dog next year because we'd like more of this awesomeness.
I hate dogs. However, I understand why people have dogs! But, I hate them, always have, always will.
It seems like Ada is starting to warm up to Birdie more lately. I keep thinking they are going to be great friends some day. I'm not so optimistic that she will ever be great friends with Roxy. Roxy wants it so badly but, I think that's part of the problem. She's too enthusiastic and Ada is not having it. I'll be happy if they can just be in the same room together at some point.
A lot of the annoying bits of owning a dog can be curbed by what kind of dog owner you are and what dog you choose. Just one example: My dogs never bark at other people or dogs unless someone comes to the house, then they’re allowed to bark once to alert because I’ve trained them that way. Their ability to learn and adapt to training is what makes them THE BEST because they can be for anyone!
I love all dogs. I can't remember the last time I met a dog I didn't think was cute. But as far as OWNING a dog, I personally would stick to small breeds that don't shed. Eg. toy poodles, bichon frise, maltese, shih tzu etc. They are easier to take care of, people aren't scared of them, and if they're under 7 kilos with cage included, you can take them in the cabin with you when flying, which is great.
Big breeds are a lot more work, need a lot more exercise, make bigger messes, and most importantly, the proper training is much more necessary. I live in Germany so I'm not scared of any big dogs I come across because ALL dogs in Germany are exceptionally well-trained and disciplined. But if you've ever had a muscle dog jump on you, like a pit bull or a bulldog, you know how strong and HEAVY they are. It's not hard to imagine that they can be dangerous if they're not properly trained.
I also love cats, and they can be a more convenient pet to own because they're more independent and self-sufficient. But I think I prefer dogs because they're more affectionate. And yes, walking dogs can be inconvenient, but it's also great motivation to get more exercise.
Used to have a dog we rarely had to pick up after because he preferred to go in, or at least under the edge of, bushes.
This may sound bad (but I don’t really care) is that people love dogs because of their automatic love. As long you do what you’re supposed to do as an owner they love you unconditionally and it’s generally a love you don’t have to work very hard to receive.
It reminds me of a video done by The School of Life. (Don’t ask me which one, they all target childhood, lol). But when you’re growing up and your parents are taking care of you you have at least one person doing for you, giving you love, admiring you, and making you their priority. But outside of that relationship no one cares about your happiness in that regard. Which is why I really don’t like it when people say, “I like animals more than I like people.” They’re animals, they’re simple. They may not be cold-blooded killers but let’s not pretend that without proper training they won’t scratch and bite you. You have to learn how to co-exist with awful humans and not give dogs so much grace. They’re DOGS.
so basically cats have all the benefits of having a dog and only 1 of their "flaws" (the poop picking once a day in a litter is nothing compare to dog's pick up so I don't count it).
And some people still have the nerves of explaining why I am wrong for being a cat person ...
I’m at no pets myself, but a cat is a close 2nd, they’re nice to be around. Best case scenario for dogs is they’re a little annoying.
Rewatching this and I totally missed Neighbor Sam narrate for his dog. Literally one of my favorites things. This man is an aspiration.
I’m a one dog at a time owner, and dogsit for family and friends in our home. We have the most dog-friendly rough collie who is totally low key and quiet. We also have 3 cats who are great with visiting dogs…by bossing them around 😹
My (boyfriend’s) dog is so annoying, so needy and just won’t listen unless my boyfriend isn’t around. She never listens to him but he doesn’t try too hard anyway. I wouldn’t choose a dog but I’m stuck with one. I’m a cat person through and through
listen, all i know is that when i look at my dog my brain gets all the happy chemicals and i don't need anything else lol
I understand that, when I’m around dogs, I think all my happy chemicals wind up in someone else’s brain, I get all the annoyed chemicals instead
This has to be the coziest channel on youtube!
love the little Ada moments
I am feeling very punct... punctuated?...punc rock?... punctual! It's punctual. I am so very on time.
I live on the 3rd floor. I happily carry him down and up again (he's old now). Probably the nicest person I've ever known, my dog... scratch that, my cat is nicer... well, more forgiving. I'm lucky with pets I think. I'd also say we've learned a lot from our pets, they've made us better people.
The saga of your parents keeps me coming back.
I like how the thumbnail changed from the dastardly Chihuahua to a sweet faced pup 😂
People say dogs are clingier than cats and I'm sure that's true most of the time but my cat is the clingiest creature I have ever met. If I so much as walk upstairs while she's napping, she'll start crying once she wakes up and can't see me. Trying to travel is a nightmare. She makes me feel like a selfish monster whenever I get home lol
I absolutely love dogs, but I think you have to budget for one more vet visit a month than you think you need and I can't swing that rn. But so glad to see the family looking prosperous and great, Wheezy!
I think a lot of it comes down to realistically evaluating a time in your life when you can commit to caring for a dog in the best way. My husband and I have been married 17 years and only got a dog 2 years ago. Even though I like dogs, I strongly feel that it would have been irresponsible to get a dog before that. Our kids where too young. We were gone to much. We didn’t have extra income. Now, our circumstances are different. As for shedding and allergies…love poodles!