I took my dog on an epic ROADTRIP (Cologne to Los Angeles)

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    it was time to finally unite my dog with my family in Los Angeles. But bringing him over was not an easy task because I refused to put him in cargo on a plane. This is my wild 10 day adventure with my dog Smudo.
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Комментарии • 885

  • @danellabarnes-penman1118
    @danellabarnes-penman1118 Месяц назад +788

    The end of the video showing your pregnant wife… wiping tears of happiness for you and your family.

  • @AlessandroTischer
    @AlessandroTischer Месяц назад +1371

    Please do not abandon the metric system 🙏

  • @klatzig
    @klatzig Месяц назад +398

    Laura FFS!! You had me bawling and hugging my dog through the roadtrip - and then you drop a bomb like that?!?! 🤯❤

  • @patriciam9157
    @patriciam9157 Месяц назад +168

    Smudo is the best dog ever and having a wife that buys you a dog airline ticket shows how much she gets you. Congrats on the new baby! Your friends are the best too but you keeping the tumbleweed made me smile so hard....this is why I watch your videos.

    • @beareeves4923
      @beareeves4923 Месяц назад +4

      Hot sand and especially hot sidewalks/roadways may require Smudo to have foot protection.

  • @mcseforsale
    @mcseforsale Месяц назад +305

    Smudo has now seen more of American than most of us Americans. Awesome trip!

    • @GermanSausagesAreTheWurst
      @GermanSausagesAreTheWurst Месяц назад

      He must be thinking that he never realized how big the world is.
      I don't know if dogs feel amazement, but if they do, he is.

    • @lucascostabarbosa1298
      @lucascostabarbosa1298 Месяц назад +2

      That is not America. That is a portion of North America

    • @TheCipher72
      @TheCipher72 Месяц назад +2

      @@lucascostabarbosa1298 Thank You Captain Obvious.

    • @taylorseigler
      @taylorseigler Месяц назад

      @@lucascostabarbosa1298 Didn't say she saw all of it. Just more than most of us.

    • @FortheBudgies
      @FortheBudgies Месяц назад

      Get in a car and start driving.

  • @trishaang232
    @trishaang232 Месяц назад +64

    "Finally the family is complete.. Well, almost" AAAAHHH LAURA KAMPF

  • @nagi603
    @nagi603 Месяц назад +124

    A flight with a handful of dogs sounds like heaven.

    • @sophissima
      @sophissima Месяц назад +1

      ...and propably smells like hell 😅

  • @CB-sr8ee
    @CB-sr8ee Месяц назад +222

    Not me crying at the dog friendly airline part…and then for the rest of the video. ❤ too sweet!

    • @deanwoodward8026
      @deanwoodward8026 Месяц назад +6

      We need to know the name of the airline- Bark Air?

    • @tomhorsley6566
      @tomhorsley6566 Месяц назад +3

      I found a web page for K9 Jets, that's probably the one.

    • @RevdUp.Art.Fotografer
      @RevdUp.Art.Fotografer Месяц назад +5

      @@deanwoodward8026
      Fido Fly?
      Canine Cruzin'
      Waggjn' Wings
      Airedale Airlines
      Dog Gone Air
      Hound In The
      Heavens

  • @MeriaDuck
    @MeriaDuck Месяц назад +85

    Finally Smudo can meet Scraps again! ❤

  • @slowerpicker
    @slowerpicker Месяц назад +91

    I was gonna say how proud I am that you sidestepped the interstate system for part of the roadtrip. You’ve seen a slice of America that few Americans see in one go, if ever. But then there was the final reveal and nothing else seems important except to say Congratulations and welcome to America!

    • @FortheBudgies
      @FortheBudgies Месяц назад

      She was on interstates the whole way. It's just not hard to get on a gravel road immediately after leaving the interstate pretty much anywhere west of Indianapolis.

    • @slowerpicker
      @slowerpicker Месяц назад

      @@FortheBudgies Even that has a romantic ring to it, though. Gonna keep it in mind next time I’m cutting through Nebraska. Get some dust on the quarter panel.

  • @oscoto
    @oscoto Месяц назад +45

    I am an old guy who fell in love with your videos after watching just one and before Felix and where you are now. I must say that I don’t know how to say it except I totally love and appreciate you for how you and family treat Smudo. I have a dog that was caged for almost 3 years and I made a very similar promise. Love your work, friends, family and your heart. Thank you.

  • @richardfarrer5616
    @richardfarrer5616 Месяц назад +85

    As an English watcher who knows Brighton, it's clear that Smudge's paws have hardened up well if he's playing on that beach.

  • @aeeie
    @aeeie Месяц назад +125

    Laura, thank you so much for letting us in this big life transition you've embarked on! (I cried the whole video!)

  • @missglenellen
    @missglenellen Месяц назад +5

    Wow, a dog friendly airline, no box, no tranquilizers, no separation trauma! Well done! All the best for Smudo - and for the new arrival! What a cliff hanger, actually 😂

  • @tomg9941
    @tomg9941 Месяц назад +12

    The storytelling on this one was absolutely incredible 😢

  • @adelheidsnel5171
    @adelheidsnel5171 Месяц назад +122

    OMG crying! And sooo happy to see the family is going to get bigger! Congratulations Laura and spouse. Kisses for Smudo, such a good boy❤

  • @maximflor
    @maximflor Месяц назад +33

    You are not only a magnificent maker, but also an amazing storyteller. A trip with a dog, but with so much love and emotions. All the best Laura, your family, friends and Smudo !

  • @jagonza2000
    @jagonza2000 Месяц назад +61

    I'm not crying. You're crying ❤ Amazing video.

  • @27ab9651
    @27ab9651 Месяц назад +9

    ❤. Oh, you and Corinne, Tiny, Teeny-tiny and Smudo. What a love-filled home and a new adventure for you all.

  • @ruthstevens770
    @ruthstevens770 Месяц назад +43

    You cracked me up with the tumbleweed. Our town in Arizona had a huge windy time and the town was buried in tumbleweeds. Folks were calling the fire dept to clear the doors so they could get out of their houses. It was so freaky, and it took months to clean it all up

    • @crowfoot1199
      @crowfoot1199 Месяц назад +6

      they're so invasive! CGP Grey has a great video about how terrible they are.

    • @janklobener435
      @janklobener435 Месяц назад

      @@crowfoot1199 ruclips.net/video/hsWr_JWTZss/видео.html

    • @FortheBudgies
      @FortheBudgies Месяц назад +1

      I have a picture of a giant pile of tumbleweeds hiding my F250 pick-up. I was driving a fence line road covered in tumbleweed and they just built up a gigantic tumbleweed snowball. I had to eventually back up and go around it because it won that showdown.

    • @FortheBudgies
      @FortheBudgies Месяц назад

      @@crowfoot1199oh yeah. They are evil. I wore snake guards just to keep the razor sharp seeds out of my boots.

  • @piggymito
    @piggymito Месяц назад +93

    The scene in the airport got me right in the feels! We lost our dogs recently and that bond is something else. Smudo is such a good boy, enjoy him and love him while you can ❤

  • @lorimontcalm9086
    @lorimontcalm9086 Месяц назад +61

    What a wonderful, thoughtful birthday present to both you and Smudo! 4 hrs, 4 countries! 10 days still one country. It gives European's an idea as to how big the USA and Canada is. Lots of "feels" in this one video! Hugs from 🇨🇦

  • @jimmuendo
    @jimmuendo Месяц назад +18

    Damn Laura!
    This had me sobbing like a baby.
    Please never stop being you, and sharing your story.
    Treasure family time, but don’t forget us, or the metric system! 👊🏼 🫶🏼

  • @Zhiperser
    @Zhiperser Месяц назад +2

    Smudo is a well traveled dog. I'm glad your family is all in one place now. Great video.

  • @davidjennings2179
    @davidjennings2179 Месяц назад +13

    So happy for you. Anyone that gets you a dog friendly airline ticket because they know the journey your dog has gone through is clearly someone who listens to you and values not only your needs but the needs of those you care about too.
    Exciting reveal at the end too! Congratulations.

  • @j7gy8b
    @j7gy8b Месяц назад +8

    So happy to finally have an all-Smudo episode ❤

  • @ytanki
    @ytanki Месяц назад +20

    Thank you for taking me with you on your trip ❤️. It is great that you could keep your promise for Smudo🐶. He is a very lucky dog to have such a dear Laura ❤️😍. All the best for you and your whole family❤️😊😍

  • @harryvonwell
    @harryvonwell Месяц назад +20

    😪😪😪Mein Freund Smudo...vermisse ihn richtig...jaaaa dich natürlich auch❤

  • @christopherguy1217
    @christopherguy1217 Месяц назад +11

    Such a contrast in traveling distances. Cologne to The Chunnel in 4 hrs crossing 4 countries vs 4 days traveling in the same country.

  • @nonemptystring7463
    @nonemptystring7463 Месяц назад +15

    I cried several times during this video, huge congratulations :)

  • @Iskelderon
    @Iskelderon Месяц назад +30

    Smudo's now truly a cosmopolitan dog!

  • @greggr1591
    @greggr1591 Месяц назад +4

    Valuable lessons are always learned on a road trip across the U.S.: food on the interstates will make you sick; the scenery will make you feel inspired; arriving home to your family will make you happy and whole. Welcome to America, Laura!

  • @janelte
    @janelte Месяц назад +7

    Laura, you are a brilliant maker AND a brilliant film-maker. I could have watched a feature length version of this. Lovely shots, great emotional arc, and no, I am NOT crying!

  • @tamurlane6
    @tamurlane6 Месяц назад +1

    Ugh! In the feels all over! Puppers, friends, old home, puppers, incredible journey, puppers, new friends, puppers, new home and family oh yeah and puppers.😂

  • @danielaferrari1380
    @danielaferrari1380 Месяц назад

    The scent of the onions Laura was cutting arrived at my home: i've tears in my eyes.
    Great road trip and congratulations.
    Dan 🧡

  • @RosaLopez-zw2ff
    @RosaLopez-zw2ff Месяц назад +8

    Thank you for sharing your 10 day trip with Smudo. The best part is picking up the tumbleweed and taking it along as your passenger.. I found hilarious!

  • @thescaledraven5482
    @thescaledraven5482 Месяц назад +35

    Wow, the ending was a surprise, Congratulations! Smudo is a beautiful dog and what a great private jet trip with all the dogs and their sweet humans. I wish you would have gone through New Mexico where I live, that too is breathtaking.

    • @TandaMadison
      @TandaMadison Месяц назад +1

      I think everyone in NM has this same feeling haha.

  • @mindyhall4638
    @mindyhall4638 Месяц назад +1

    Wishing you, Smudo, and the entire family a wonderful, long life together!!! Glad you are safely where you want to be! ❤

  • @Ixdontxknowxanything
    @Ixdontxknowxanything Месяц назад +2

    I love that you didn’t move to LA for career, but for love. Godspeed Laura!

  • @kwxl
    @kwxl Месяц назад +25

    BABY!! ❤

  • @ccw6777
    @ccw6777 Месяц назад

    I loved this video. I too, like many others, cried the whole time. When I moved from Portugal to the USA I brought my cat, Mozart, with me because I couldn’t leave her behind. Thank you for sharing this journey with us. ❤😊

  • @moyashisoba
    @moyashisoba Месяц назад +14

    There were so many moments I felt so hard.
    I didn't knew there's an airline which takes dogs as passengers. And the roadtrip must have been amazing.
    Last last part though. 😍

  • @BearbearbearbearbearbearRarrrr
    @BearbearbearbearbearbearRarrrr Месяц назад +13

    It is impossible not to be charmed by LK’s four legged companion here, and the mutual respect they have for each other.

  • @bearsuitattack
    @bearsuitattack Месяц назад +14

    now THAT'S a walk!

  • @MakeWithMiles
    @MakeWithMiles Месяц назад +1

    This is so exciting Laura! What a journey you and Smudo went on. The tea kettle cooking segment and the tumbleweed made me laugh! Thanks for sharing your trip.

  • @Oltoir
    @Oltoir Месяц назад +6

    *Welp, it's Sunday morning, time to watch a Laura Kampf video, surely it won't be emotional and I won't be crying by the end..*

  • @HilaryLynn16
    @HilaryLynn16 Месяц назад +1

    Omgggg this whole video was so precious, I couldn’t imagine it being any sweeter but THE END??? 😭🥰🥰🥰

  • @chrisdupont1195
    @chrisdupont1195 Месяц назад +4

    What a lucky dog! I've taken my beagle all over Europe in the past 14 years (19 countries) but crossing the USA is on another level.

  • @amalgamatedsociologicalins6680
    @amalgamatedsociologicalins6680 Месяц назад +4

    Baby!!! Baby!!! Babies are awesome. Smudo should have his own channel. But there is a baby coming!!! Baby!!!

  • @margaretpollard2179
    @margaretpollard2179 Месяц назад +9

    Thank you for keeping your promise to Smudo! He's a awesome dog!

  • @eikcafferyfilm7185
    @eikcafferyfilm7185 Месяц назад +10

    We moved from Scotland to Norway with our dog. Driving with friends and family. Dog on ferries, trains and taxis. This video brings so many memories. Thank you for making it and sharing your journey with us. Good luck!

  • @rockdog2584
    @rockdog2584 Месяц назад +5

    What an arduous, memory-filling trip! Kudos to you for spending the time to take the backroads (instead of the freeway) and getting to see the heart of America on this journey. Welcome home.

  • @lauraketteridge324
    @lauraketteridge324 Месяц назад +3

    Many, many congratulations on having your family together. May there always be laughter and love in your home.

  • @judyburrows1289
    @judyburrows1289 Месяц назад +20

    A road trip across the US is a rite of passage.... especially in the company of a dog.

    • @AnnieWarbux
      @AnnieWarbux Месяц назад +1

      Was glad to see that she drove through Colorado. After driving through all. That. CORN!!... She deserved a treat! 😉

  • @Janine6564
    @Janine6564 Месяц назад

    Why am I not surprised Laura cooked salmon on her engine block. ☺️ I'm not crying... you're crying. Beautiful road trip, ty for sharing Laura. ❤

  • @flohfantasy560
    @flohfantasy560 Месяц назад +5

    That video had no business making me cry this much. Loved it

  • @timm9631
    @timm9631 Месяц назад +4

    You took a tumbleweed? That's hilarious! I wonder what Smudo was thinking? WHERE ARE WE GOING????? What a cool trip!

  • @marilee42
    @marilee42 Месяц назад +7

    I'm not crying, you're crying.

  • @patriciaharkin1571
    @patriciaharkin1571 Месяц назад +10

    You have some awesome friends, a fabulous dog and an amazing wife who found a dog friendly airline!!!!! Wishing you the very best in LA with your family and with the new baby.

  • @marielletenberg9318
    @marielletenberg9318 Месяц назад +4

    Love to see you and Smudo together again, travelling through the USA. And your wife with the baby-in-the-making! Good luck together, thanks for this video.

  • @Tclans
    @Tclans Месяц назад +1

    That gaspump with the mechanical dail, so cool to see those are still around.

  • @colleenuchiyama4916
    @colleenuchiyama4916 Месяц назад +3

    Laura, when I was a kid, my friends’ families would go on road trips through the southwest and go to all the ghost towns. They would come home with cow skulls, arrowheads, just the coolest stuff. I was so envious! I’m so glad you got to experience this.

  • @Warshipmodelsunderway
    @Warshipmodelsunderway Месяц назад +18

    Dogs are such special creatures. I had my last dog, Ralph, for 14 years and 3 months, and every day was a joy. I'm glad you had such a special time with your buddy.

  • @bushman4124
    @bushman4124 Месяц назад

    A big hug for you , for not leaving or putting down your dog. that is amazing big thumbs up, and congrats with your new wonderful family and your new angel. yes agree stay metric LOL

  • @noldos
    @noldos Месяц назад +2

    2:35 this is such a tech support moment. "Let me see what's wrong with the door... It's working perfectly normally?... You're welcome."

  • @selma_el
    @selma_el Месяц назад

    Wow, Laura, this is a work of art. I definitely didn't expect being in tears multiple times throughout the video, but wow... Your video feels like a love letter to love in itself, it is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing this journey and your precious moments of joy and connection. And I am so happy for you and your family !! What a beautiful announcement !

  • @agnespethes
    @agnespethes Месяц назад +3

    After being moved and amazed by the whole video the end made me literally scream. Besides the happiness for you guys, the way of your storytelling was soooooo great that I was sitting with a covered mouth for a minute, after saying with the biggest surprise "Nooooooooooo!". (I meant, Yaaaaay, but somehow a different word came out :D )
    Thank you for sharing all these magical moments (and days and years) with us in the most wonderful way I've ever seen.

  • @sjallen272
    @sjallen272 Месяц назад +2

    I'm so glad you enjoyed the Rockies and the desert! As a Utah native, born and raised, we're pretty proud of the nature around here. 😊

  • @badschrankliebe2965
    @badschrankliebe2965 Месяц назад

    Ich hab Tränen in den Augen am Ende des Videos. Ich wünsche Euch ganz viel Liebe und Achtsamkeit die Magie und die neue Liebe zu genießen ❤

  • @josephmorgan3715
    @josephmorgan3715 Месяц назад +18

    Driving across America is the dream of most people, I'm glad you were able to do it at least once! Welcome!!

    • @do-uc6xj
      @do-uc6xj Месяц назад

      I've done it a couple of times and it was actually kind of boring because it's mostly empty space. I did snag a really great stray cat that got abandoned in a hotel in the middle of nowhere, so it was worth it for that.

  • @Ace_Ang
    @Ace_Ang Месяц назад +2

    CONGRATULATIONS ON BABY!!

  • @AdeleMcAlear
    @AdeleMcAlear Месяц назад +2

    How many times did I cry during your video? So many... I lost count. Wow. What an epic story that was, with a plot twist at the end. Wishing you the very best on your new life in the USA.

  • @kellilandry3207
    @kellilandry3207 Месяц назад +1

    Holy crap! Crying my eyes out! Love everything about this video especially the end! Congratulations to you and the whole family ❤❤❤

  • @RicardoCamposPorto
    @RicardoCamposPorto Месяц назад +2

    I think those pickled onions got into my eyes... Lovely video you gave us, thank you so much. May life be much more generous to you and your beautiful family in your new place! Tschüss!

  • @freeda8337
    @freeda8337 Месяц назад +3

    I'm not jealous, you are! ❤ you deserve every microgram (stick to metric!) of happiness until it adds up to tons and tons. Judging from the video you're already there.

  • @mindyzuckerman936
    @mindyzuckerman936 Месяц назад

    Congratulations!!! A homecoming and a BABY! What a lovely, lovely video. Much love to you and your family 💕

  • @maisonpaysanne
    @maisonpaysanne 24 дня назад

    Das allerschönste bewegendste Video, was ich seit einer ganzen Weile sah. Es umfasst mich und passt perfekt zu meinen Erlebnissen am heutigen Tag. Danke Laura❣️

  • @ClaytonDowling
    @ClaytonDowling Месяц назад

    Centering the story on your dog is a stroke of genius. Everybody loves Smudo, and I hope we see him more.

  • @justinh3d
    @justinh3d Месяц назад +3

    This was such a beautiful story with an absolutely incredible ending!!!

  • @morethandaisysmom434
    @morethandaisysmom434 Месяц назад +2

    O M G most epic, adorable road trip full of your incredible community of friends. Spudo is living his best life. Congrats to you and your beautiful family. Welcome home ❤🤍💙

  • @robynw6307
    @robynw6307 Месяц назад

    What an amazing airline that is. Never knew one existed. Lucky Smudo.

  • @lateciamadethis
    @lateciamadethis Месяц назад +1

    OMG! A new baby! I am so happy and excited for you! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @petersage5157
    @petersage5157 Месяц назад +2

    Such a beautiful emotional journey for Laura and an exciting adventure for Smudo. Looks and sounds like you both had a lot of fun on the trip. This was a beautiful closing to the last chapter of your lives together and the beginning of the next one.

  • @papere81
    @papere81 Месяц назад +3

    Congratssss Laura !!!!!!! Thank you for sharing us something that is so personal. My best wishes for the family !!!!!!’ 😀😀😀😀

  • @bigburlymikesmswoodworking
    @bigburlymikesmswoodworking Месяц назад +7

    I loved everything about this video. Your cross-country trek brought back memories of my own from 2 years ago (Seattle to Florida). The emotional goodbye at the airport struck me hard as it was how I felt saying goodbye to my BFF Jill after stopping to see her in Colorado. Those memories you made, from beginning to end, will live with you forever ❤❤

  • @Sodadoum
    @Sodadoum Месяц назад

    Wow, Laura, such incredible news! I’m so happy for you both. Wishing you both all the best as you prepare to welcome this little bundle of joy. Cheers to new beginnings and endless love! 🤗

  • @Obtuse94
    @Obtuse94 Месяц назад +2

    What a reveal! Wow congratulations!

  • @cghoward70
    @cghoward70 Месяц назад +6

    Love is a crazy thing…all the stuff you have in Germany and you’re 100% committed to California. But like I said, it’s just “stuff”. Best of luck.

  • @caroljones451
    @caroljones451 Месяц назад

    OMG, tumbleweed in the front seat made me laugh so hard. Love it!

  • @riettekribben3787
    @riettekribben3787 Месяц назад +1

    Thank you for keeping your promise, what a beautiful trip you two have made.Wish you a very happy time in LA with your family and the new baby to come

  • @penelope.remade
    @penelope.remade Месяц назад

    The last walk... and the dog flight!... and the baby!! 😭😭😭 Laura, I cried so much with this video in the best way. You tell stories beautifully.

  • @metalhead2550
    @metalhead2550 Месяц назад +1

    It's always good to have friends you can depend on no matter wherever you are in the world ❤

  • @TheArtofCraftsmanship
    @TheArtofCraftsmanship Месяц назад

    Beautiful trip, beautiful people, beautiful pups, and beautiful family. Thanks for sharing it with us.

  • @audiomxr
    @audiomxr Месяц назад

    What a cool little travelogue! And what an exciting development with your family. Happy you and Smudo are together with the rest of the family now.

  • @daveruzius
    @daveruzius Месяц назад

    No, YOU cried!!!! :) Brilliant video and reminds me of my roadtrips with my adopted doggo and 1974 VW van across Europe.

  • @davidgarcia3871
    @davidgarcia3871 Месяц назад +1

    Wholesome video friend. Biggest take away was your integrity to the commitment you made to your best friend. I want to be more like that! So I can attract friends like you. Congratulations Laura and thank you for sharing your life with us. ❤

  • @erronwest1162
    @erronwest1162 Месяц назад

    Tremendous filmmaking! This piece is a triumph and harkens back to the way I first felt watching your channel back in the old shopping container days. Thank you for your candor and your art. I’ll be watching this one again and again until next time. Congratulations on your beautiful life and very bright future.

  • @JP-NL
    @JP-NL Месяц назад +1

    Epic roadtrip! Smudo is one lucky dog. It’s beautiful that you could keep your promise to him. Congratulations on the pregnancy!!!!

  • @MarianneInmarsilia
    @MarianneInmarsilia Месяц назад

    The world is a smaller place now….your friends will visit and so will you. Congratulations and wishing you a smooth and happy transition ❤

  • @rc31802
    @rc31802 Месяц назад

    I'm so happy for you and your family! Yay for new adventures and for Smudo not having to travel in a box!