I FINALLY Gave In.
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- After reading tons and tons of comments telling me I needed to let Lordy the foster dog into the apartment and onto the couch, I've finally done it, but not for the reasons why you'd think. Here's my rant. Rescue, Adopt, Foster, Volunteer or Donate: transformastre...
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Just look at that smug look on his face looking like “I WON” that guy is living his best life ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ looks like you have a friend for life
Don't mind negative comments..
You're doing great with Lordy..
You've saved him from a cage.
The shelter are doing their best but that's all they can provide at the moment.
Let those criticising you donate instead to the shelter so they can build and provide better than a cage for those dogs there not so fortunate as to be fostered like Lordy..
Lordy is living a great life with you.
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Best comment’s here
Is there any prospect of the animal rescue organisation you assist being able to find a better location ? Oh yes, I loved your rant, rescue animals are often unpredictable, it takes a while to understand them and the animal to get used to the new carer/owner.
JOHNNY HE LOVES YOU.
I do not agree w/the negative commenters. May all the displaced and homeless dogs in Ukraine, like Lordy, (and cats) find loving owners and caretakers like you, Johnny.
What you have given this dog is 100 times better than the quality of life he had before. Dogs are easy to please... they just want to be feed, walked, loved, and feel secure. Don't let the "Karens" get you down! Also, I bought a small "Blink" camera that I keep in the house so I can check in on the dogs when I'm out of the house to make sure they are ok, you might want to get one to watch Lordy when you're out.
Johnny, just so you know many of us admire you for what you did for this dog, you are incredible! You have a big heart, that’s why we love you 🥰
Thank you Olena!
@@JoseMedina-du5cx Then he would need training not to. You still have them in your house.
He knows he is in a home . Aww❤
Bless you for caring for Lordy.
I think it's great you are fostering a dog. It's good for you to take care of something other than yourself. But Lordy looks pretty comfy on your couch. The look on his adorable face says "Hey buddy, if you think I'm ever going somewhere else, think again. I got peace and quiet, plenty of food and water, a couch, a fan, a balcony and a human slave. THIS is my fur-ever home!"
My German Shepherd always waited until I got home to eat and drink. She has to feel that everything was good and comfortable before eating and drinking. She just passed after 14 wonderful happy years and I miss her more than anything. Looks like he's loving the couch and fan! 🐾🐾💙
P.S That sweet pup loves you, he is truly a beautiful dog.Try to keep him as long as possible. As they have lost there families because of evil war. Bless you Johnny 🙏🏼 🐺🐶💗🇨🇦
The dog loves you.
He is grinning on the inside and out. He Can’t believe it.
You’re the best thing that’s ever happened to him
God love you Johnny for giving him a home. He is so lovely and chilled he just needs love that’s all he ever wanted and needs ❤
Johnny, I felt your heart in helping your dog Lordy. Lordy is so lucky to have you. You are giving him a good life. You are sharing your life with him. This is a new experience for the both of you. Thank you for sharing your life and Lordy's life too, here. 💚💚
Dogs like to drink out of glasses. My dog used to drink from our glasses or cups if they were left on the floor by the sofa. So, we gave him his own plastic cup with water and put it by his water bowl and he would drink from both. LOL! Lordy looks so comfortable on the sofa. He is a beautiful dog. I like that he is calm not excitable and doesn't jump up on people.
Honestly, the only thing to change is the collar for a harness, trust me, it will make a world of difference for him when you walk him around. He will be more comfortable and will make him easier to trust you outside, he might not like going on a walk for that reason.
I say this as someone who walks his cat with a harness, and my dog too.
Lordy looks so comfortable on the couch 🐕 ❤
Yeah, The Wole Couch!! 😂
Johnny, you’re doing great! Thank you for giving him a chance, he loves you and I’m sure he will try to be good, you’ll see how having a dog changes us all for the better!
He looks so happy!
🙂
Johnny is a champion! Lordy doesn't have to stay inside all the time, the balcony at night time might be his space to chill too! Great work giving it to everyone! I think everyone's intention was to let Lordy in occasionally to feel the connection & human touch.
You've done well legend! The Mongolian warrior has a soft heart!
It's going to be tougher to let him go to a foster home!
Lordi is a really lovely dog...and you can see the improvement in him...well done you!
Lordi on the sofa and with a fan gently turned on, food and water available, well now that's class and very well treated!!! 👍👍
@JohnnyFD 100% agree that little dogs are allowed to get away with so much more than big dogs! How dare people comment such mean stuff! I don't see all those perfect pet owners running to rescue the Lordy's of the shelters! Do you and thank you for being a good guy with great intentions!
I appreciate the comment! Thanks for being on my side!
You have a good heart Johnny. Don't let the clowns and haters get you down. You did good by your rescue.
Someone mentioned a co owner.
That would be ideal if you could find someone interested in co owning Lordy with you if you wanted to keep him. Someone he could live with when you are away..
But a dog is family for years so it's a big commitment when you are not settled in one place.
That someone was Johnny! 😂
He’s doing great, every day outside a cage is a blessing.
You can see how he’s relaxing more each video.
How dogs no matter how bad their life has been will still show love to people that treat them well. Humans could learn a lot from animals.
Lordy has settled in now and looks a lot happier. I am a big dog owner. I have an Old English Sheepdog male called Benjamin and before that a weimaraner male. Very different dogs but such good companions. My weimaraner was a velcro dog and liked to be with us all the time, including on our bed. Benjamin prefers to sleep where he can see the front and back door so he can guard us. You adapt to make your dog happy and they are all different. Yes I have had two rescue dogs. A rottweiler cross and a dalmatian. The dalmatian was nuts but loving. The rottweiler was just so happy to have a routine and regular meal times. You are a kind man and I hope you can find a way to keep him in your life. Wendy
Jonhnny, you did the right thing, settled him in nicely, hes a beautiful and very well behaved dog
I am sure you are not a bad dog owner. You are doing your best to accommodate a dog in exceptional circumstances. I am glad that you have worked things out with consideration to the owners of the apartment. Lordy looks comfortable to me.
I have just had my sixth rescue dog and presently have two.Good luck with Lordy and enjoy yourselves together 😊
YOU DID IT!!!!!💙💛💙💛💙
I woke up at 5:30AM to your video headline and literally cheered out loud for you and Lordy!!! Good job dude!!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!! YOU HAVE THE BIGGEST HEART 💙💛 I LOVE you putting us in our place😂
What a top bloke you are Johnny , never realised he was in a cage like that , he is a big soft dog . Well done to you for fostering such a big dog . Dismiss the negative comments ,I love watching Lordy on the couch sleeping . You have done something very special here 😊
Well, that is MUCH better!! He just fits in perfectly on the couch and good idea to put a sheet on it! Well done!
I really wish you could have taken All of them home with you. He's lovely, and beautiful ! 😊
I’ve rescued three shelter dogs. You’re doing great.
Rescue all the way. I adopted my cat from a shelter when she was six. She lived until 15. An amazing experience living with my Maggie for those nine years. She ruled the roost sometimes but knew I was the boss and was respectful of that. 😽
I never doubted that Lordy would destroy your place. He's one chill dude. I don't think a lot of viewers realize how big he is.
He's chill, and intelligent, but he's a teenager, and often tries to see what the boundaries are so he can push them. Luckily, it usually just takes a firm verbal "No!" and he understands and respects it.
But he doesn’t have a couch on the balcony!😂😂😂 Ignore the haters, you are a great dog dad!❤️
@@JohnnyFD Every animal dog, see's humans they grow up with, or pair as family. This originated with Adam. Many people treat them, Dog's a bit more rougher. Other's ignorant neglection, Property. Others understand their psychological language. The Animal reflects you and your intentions. Almost like prediction. A stronger bond with understandable rules in fine, Balanced. Their just like us dude. Resemble humans, an children at times.
Relax J, You're unsureness comes off as the dog is an alian species bro. Treat him as you would an indivual especially in Verbal Communication. Their not stupid, they read you. The folk's you talk too are correct but have their versions. Some may have basic knowledge of them. . Stronger bond forms more of an obedient dog. Fyi. Many dogs perfer meats as their natural diet in general caniniatic teeth. Carnivores. Much dry food can lead to internsl issues including dental. Stay up dude.
We rescued two dogs from Romania, they are amazing but also have issues that bred puppies don't have. You are doing so much good ❤
@@Mech-730You sound absolutely nuts you realize that right ?
Thank you for letting the dog in the house 👍
Johnny, it sounds like you're talking yourself into keeping Lordy. You just had to find out how you could take him with you when you go somewhere out of the country. And it can be done.
Gosh the comments... First of all we're all talking ourselves 24/7 to do this or that and there's nothing wrong with it. Second, you are jumping into conclusions based on a couple of videos. Third you have no idea how complex traveling will become with such a big dog because you probably traveled just a few times in your whole life. Your comment is of an ideal "couch professional".
@@uaer309Yes, find a new owner for the dog and keep the car. That's what I would do in his shoes.
That sweet angel looks very loved. Good job helping out.
Setup a pet camera and see what he does when you leave him alone and plus you can talk to him through it
I have two set up. =)
@@JohnnyFD he has come a long way from the first day you got him, he just needed time to decompress from living in the shelter. That’s all he knew was the chaos of all the dogs barking and different people that tried to walk him living in the tiny wire kennel, he doesn’t have any bad behavior except for the pulling on the leash that will get better with time you are doing a great job with him he trusts you ❤️
Brother I’m involved with animal rescues in America and I’ll be the first to tell you dog people are some of the craziest ever!! I love dogs and the only reason I’m not living my dream in Thailand is because I can’t get her there. Yet I had to stop commenting on dog rescues groups on Facebook because so many of them are crazy! I am glad you let him in the house and on the couch! lol
I am watching you right now and felt bad how people treated you bad. Don’t worry about those people who are negative and not happy with their life. You’re doing an excellent job taking care of your newly adopted dog. What matter is that you’re both happy. Ignore those negative comments. I give you 2 thumbs up for all the things you do. Thank you!
Thanks for the kind comment Helen!
Johnny, you’re a great dog owner. Lordy is a lucky dog. Block those people who say negative things. You’re awesome.
That’s horrible that balcony is great for a dog. Way better than his kennel. He looked very happy on the balcony. So sorry people can be so critical and negative. It so kind of you to take him and give him his own space. You are a star for giving him a home. ☮️💟
Johnny, never mind the haters in the comments. Keep doing what you are doing
Don’t listen to those people. They aren’t there! You are and you know better!!!
It's lovely when he plays with you and paws you. What a beautiful dog. You are a kind man, Johnny. Ignore the keyboard warriors.
Thank you very much!
❤I am so glad you saved him💕he's much happier now❣️
At his old house he was probably a couch dog. When you kept him outside he thought you didn’t like him. It’s just a matter of working things out together. You are both learning how to live together. You are doing fine.
Johnny, .... you know how everyone turns out to be a football coach when there's a tournament. I'm surprised you have had recieved so many mean comments correcting you. You are 100% right. Dog needs boundaries especially when they are introduced into a new environment (they feel safer this way). My dog, Tommy was adopted from SPCA. I don't have a balcony and he settled down in a corner up until now in the living room. He set his own boundaries. Its been 5 years already and he has never wanted to go into the bedrooms because he is extremely comfortable in his own zone (living room and kitchen). Don't need to explain so much but I understand your rant. I hope those who commented without thinking first should read and learn more about dealing and caring for dogs , especially matured sheltered dogs when they had many baggages and who knows what kind of shit they have endured before. Your method on the 1st day (except for not bringing Lordy directly from carpark to home straight) was absolutely the right way! And you were quick to realise its probably better to bring him straight home once arrived to settle down. Which means... you have the intuitive to be a good dog papa.
You've done just fine, and for what it's worth, I know when you bring a dog into a new environment, the smaller space helps them gain a sense security. -- security/belonging while they are getting used to new smells and sounds. It also keeps them and your abode safe. Being the "alpha" is imperative -- allowing the dog to not be "on guard" all of time because someone else is "driving the bus"charge, lowering their stress levels, which is the point of fostering. I don't allow my dogs on the furniture for quite some time, and when I finally do, they fully understand that it's ONLY when I call them up. I find a spot in the house that offers quiet and place their bed there -- sometimes it's on the floor by my bed, or in another room that's quiet. They can lie on the floor while I'm watching tv or on the couch reading. You are in no way mistreating your boy. Fostering a grown dog is far from adopting a puppy. Head on. What works for you and Lord is what works. End of discussion!
Thanks!!
Johnny... BRAVO !!! Now I see you as a good dog foster dog "Dad'. Dog belongs in the house, not on the balcony. You need to interact with the K9. The Lord finally feels home. Big kudos Johnny. Ehawww !!!
Thank you for saving a rescue pup! He looks happy.
I have two rescue huskies and a cat living in a condo and they are living their best lives. The reason being, I take them (the dogs) on walks, go to the dog park so they can socialize, and even take them on runs. I'm confident my dogs get to run more than the average dog living in a house in the suburbs with a back yard.
And yes! You have to create those boundaries and rules for your new boy. You are in charge. He will love you even if you don't let him sleep in your bed.
- If you can safely, give him a perch so he can look our the balcony windows. He will likely spend hours just looking at what's going on.
- Also, set him up for success. Don't leave out food scrapes, or your favorite pair of shoes. Provide toys so he knows what is acceptable behavior. 100% he will slip up but don't let it become a habit.
You are doing things right.
Dog seems perfectly happy. You are doing great.
you are doing great, for all he has been through with the war, lordy looks very happy and healthy
All the dogs I have taken I started in a crate . your balcony is much nicer than a crate.
You look like you’re doing a good job.
Johnny, I'm smiling because what's making you a great dogfather to Lordy, is everything -your- you're recording is about him.
You've got his mental wellbeing at heart. His greeting tells us all how much he's come to love you and respect you in such a short space of time. By the way, previously confined space penned rescue animals here, the shelters always say gradual introduction to the changed larger free area of rooms, actually helps them to pace themselves and get used to what the new environment around them is like... but from a familiarly safe place.
Otherwise they might get overwhelmed.
Lordy looks more relaxed now than he did in his first few days. He's earnt that beautiful companionship he's found in you, Johnny 💕
You'll know when he's sweating a lot because dogs sweat via their tongues when they pant 🐶🫂🤗
Edited cos my spelling was sh!te 😂
Wolves live in packs. Gotta give them company and treat them like family to get respect. You boppin the dog shows you're the alpha. Reward good behavior, punish bad. I adopted my dog from the SF SPCA in your hometown. They suggested crate training, but couldn't do it. (Black lab 8 weeks old) I do think you have to treat them like family, or at least a best friend, and that is a key component to train them. Like I said above though, you saved that dog from a life in a cage, all dog owners are different and thanks for giving a better life to Lordy than he previously had.
Thanks for adopting from the SPCA! I remember going there and always felt terrible how many of them get put to sleep when no one adopts them. =(
The dog waiting until Johnny came back, to eat or drink is showing he knows Johnny is the alpha. Wolves do this. Nobody eats before the Alpha male and female.
Wow. He looks so much happier now. Thank you for letting him be IN your home. I wasn't one that advocated for him to be in your bed, just in your home. Hopefully, you guys will make it to the dog park some day. I can't wait to see how he enjoys that experience. Thanks so much for the video update Johnny. PS I 100% agree that people who buy from breeders and puppy mills are disgusting when humane societies and shelters are overflowing.
Same here ❤, The dog 🐕 never belonged confined to the balcony. The dog belongs in in apt . Johnny needs to bond with Lordi. I hope he gets Lordi a nice big dog bed for him . 🙏
Justice for Johnny!
Pup looks happy and content with the accommodations you've given him. Ignore the haters. Most of these "dog people" giving advice obviously don't know that a dog thrives with discipline and defined, personal space.
You tell'em Johnny; he looks happy to me, and that face at 8 minutes :D
12:30 - I think he may have peed on the corner of that fridge. It's important to let him go out before and after leaving the house for a long period of time. Well done so far Johnny.
I’m glad Johnny,he loves you and dogs have a soul too.
You are completely right and I see you have a good companion :)
Ive owned 6 dogs . Your doing a great job Johnny 👍
Ohhh, he’s such a beautiful pupper doodle.
I miss the yellow Lab and the Rottie we had. Both slept with either my kids or myself.
I cried when I had to rehome them due to landlords.
💙💙💙
Between Lordy, Masa and Hippo Ohhh Emm Gee!, I’d be in heaven.
Lordy's sign language is admirable!☺️
When you came home from the restaurant,
he was really happy to see you again.
I hope you don't put Lord out of the inside again, because dogs don't understand these changes the same way we humans do.
All the best for you and Lord's summer!☀️🐾🦮🙌
I think you done good. I was thinking crate training but balcony gives him a space too. Honestly I wondered if it might even be too much from being in crate. Looks like he's doing good. I do suggest you r careful with furniture if you're planning on finding him another home just cuz people like my dad r totally against animals on furniture. Just make sure he knows ur alpha and will get off furniture if told , it'll make it easier transition later. I agree, mini dogs r totally different. Our husky pitt is 110 lbs, you HAVE to ensure boundaries w big dogs. I've had to punch a big pitt in the face to get them off me. Dogs are resilient, and they are smart and understand abuse vs. discipline. As long as u r trying to do whats best for him, you are being a good owner. I think you are doing well as a first timer and a full grown big dog as well. I struggle with ours, and I am a veteran pet owner and shelter worker. Every dog is different too. I and others can suggest stuff, but only you and lordy will be able to decide what works best in ur situation
Lordy is handling what he must interpret as craziness (his new owner speaks regularly to a little black box in his hand) with grace and acceptance. Such a beautiful and loving dog. Please show us how he is doing as often as possible. Thanks for your big heart‘
Haha it must be strange for him, especially when I get emotional talking to it.
This is what people needed to see, you playing, interacting with Lordy,it never came across in the other videos until now, it always looked like he was just a chore.....this is more like it
I think the dog understands that you saved him from loneliness, you can see in his eyes that he appreciates this and loves you very much
The dog is lucky to have someone that cares about him. He is lucky to have anybody in a country that is war torn! He could still be out in the streets of Kharkiv fending for himself or worse!
Johnny,
Don't worry about what people write.
You are actually a GREAT GUY.
You help more than the average individual.
You are amazing and truly a genuine guy.
Great guy.
Great channel.
Great personality.
Great overall.
Johnney I am telling you this you are doing a awesome job. I have three and two of them are rescue dogs and yes your right you need to crate train before letting them loss. Don't let the negative peeps get you down. They don't buy the food and shelter for this beautiful baby. No one is ever ready to take the time and effort you are doing. One thing for sure you are doing Awesome. Also every dog has their own personality. Keep doing you awesome care on this beautiful baby.
Dogs want to be with their humans. Put away small or large is put away. Dogs have hearts.
Johnny, those negative comments about what you were doing annoyed me too. I hope you didn't feel too hurt. You are a good man.
I wasn't shocked about the outrage, the dog community is full of weird people and as you said Johnny most of the haters have little toy dogs that they spoiled so bad that they feel it's ok if little Pookie bites people on the ankles 😂😂😂 "it's cute" (psssst no it fucking isn't, control your dog) ...You are doing a great job being a first time dog owner/caregiver. Dogs love structure, otherwise they go nuts...as for "booping" I am expecting a ton of "what are you doing" comments by people that treat dogs as humans. You can't tell a dog "look, If you bite the cable it'll eventually kill you so don't do it" and expect them to understand. Alphas usually give a hard bite if a pack member is doing something wrong. That's their language, that's how you teach your dog to be safe without you...Lordy has been happy from day one with you, thank you for caring for the best doggo around 🤝
Thanks for that comment!
Now there are many great comments like yours. Just like I think.
😂 oh yes too hot outside. He looks perfect on your couch. He's got to have some perks for being a good boy
People are idiots and keyboard warriors over the wrong stuff. I’m with you man. You did things the right way. Keep it up. That dog is lucky to have you.
Awww I knew you would let him get up on the couch. He looks so happy and at home now. You're right you and Lordy needed to get use to each other first.
You are a great dog dad! Don't listen to the keyboard warriors..
I must admit, I was hoping to see him sitting on your sofa soon! You are doing a fantastic job, ignore the silly comments
Gotta love you, Johnny!
breaks my heart to see any animal in cages, well done for recuing him Johnny, he looks happy & loves ya for sure
Good for you Johnny You are doing really well with Lordy. Keep up the good work. I enjoy your videos.
Super you took a shelter dog. We also have a shelter dog and he is the best companion ever.
Jonny, I'm 100%%% agree with you on the breeders! They should be banned!
Dog looks so happy to see you when you come back. He is adjusting well.Great job with the pup.
Lordy is a very nice dog and just needs time to get used to places
after being cooped up in the shelter for so long take care Johnny
and Lordy thank you.🇺🇦🦮🇺🇦
That’s one happy looking pup ❤
Calm down, Johnny. Breathe. 🙂
What a lovely dog you have.
He looks much less stressed now! ❤
Hi Johnny as I responsable dog owner from a rescue I have to say you are doing great! Leaving a dog in a create and or balcony is totally fine and they prefer it. Couple of pointers dog that size is best to feed in the morning and go for a long walk and and again in the evening and a again a long walk. In any case whatever you do with this lovely dog it's 1000% better than the life he previously had so well done and keep up the great work!
The dog's doing great. You can tell by how he's behaving. He's got a boss now who's giving him an organized life. Just stop reading negative comments and block people who have no manners. 🐶
Hehe lovely to see Lordy with you. I agree with all your feedback on the comments. I think it was just that everyone felt so sorry for Lordy’s prior suffering.
❤️ ♥️ no words needed !!! ❤❤❤
You are 100% right. Furthermore, you are going to be a fabulous father. Respect for boundaries is a fundamental building block of life whether one is a dog or a person. Those of you with pets and kids who have no respect for boundaries, I'm gonna tell you now, nobody else likes your pets or your kids. We're just saying we do 'cause we're too polite to tell you the truth.
Algorithm check and mic drop by Johnny!!! So proud of you for sticking up for yourself and Lordy. I never doubted you or him. I knew it was only a matter of time and trust between both of you. Much love!!!! ❤
Thanks Kim!