5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE ADOPTING A DOG
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- Today we're talking about the things that I wish I knew before adopting a dog. These are all things hit me like a slap in the face, and I don't want that to happen to you, so take note of these things before you adopt your dog. They're honest, and funny, and all of them are downright true. If you talk to any dog owner I think they they'll agree with me. Let me know in the comments section if these things are true for you too!
Thank you for watching :)
The short points:
1. Dogs are expensive
2. Dogs take up a lot of your time
3. Dogs steal your social life
4. Dogs steal your beauty sleep
5. Sometimes you're going to hate your dog, and it's totally okay
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I always use my dog as an excuse to leave early when I'm out somewhere i don't wanna be 😄
So mee
Haha... My husband is exactly the same :)
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Hehehe
I have a service dog so I get to blame my farts on him in public.
I got really lucky with the dog I adopted from the pound, he’s just as lazy as I am 😂
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Lucky, lol I did the same and walk 5 miles a day now
Tbh... I don’t have friends so the social life issue isn’t a problem
I'm really sorry for hearing that!🙄
me neither... my three besties are my dog and two cats!!! and to be honest I'm perfectly happy this way!
Same! I wish I had friends to hang with but I have my dog and a bunch of plants instead, don't get me wrong though, I love my buddy
Hahaha hah dweeb. Wait I’m alone and have no friend too 😭😭😭😭
Covid & social distancing has made me realise I don’t like most of my friends. So I stopped seeing all but two. We’re getting our rescue next week and I can’t wait to spent all our time with him. Already told everyone they can’t come over the first weeks.
This is a wonderfully honest video. It's something anything considering adopting should watch. I think the two most important tips were about the expense of having a dog and the time you must devote to your pet. A lot of times when you adopt you may not know the full history of the animal. You must be honest with yourself about you finances and could you afford care if an emergency arises. Secondly, dogs take a lot of time. Sadly one of my resuces was abused and neglected. It took a great deal of time and patience to earn his trust. You cant just get a dog and leave it alone for the majority of the day. But believe me, the time you invest will be tripled by the love and companionship the animal will return to you after that relationship is formed.🐶
this is an excellent video! i am a mom to a chihuahua who was surrendered to me and I knew the committment involved bc i grew up with dogs but i learned it was even harder than that! :) but he is a huge blessing to my life :D
Thanks for mentioning "Time." I believe that a happy dog is also a well behaved dog, and that will take up your time. A dog needs both physical and mental stimulation. Physical stimulation can be a simple walk. Mental stimulation can be children's games like hide-and-seek. Two hours a day should be "dog time."
You can also add the dog to your activities such as a trip to the ATM or picking up food and McDonalds. These activities may seem mundane to you, but for the dog they are adventures. So, many of your daily activities can be shared. Vacuum cleaning the house? Tie a toy to the vacuum cleaner, and make it a shared game.
You had me laughing when you discussed about how a hectic social life will change when getting a pet then actual saying you don’t have one, lol. I can definitely relate. Anyways, everything you say was all true. I don’t sleep in because of my dog (sigh).
I sure can relate. Sounds exactly like all the same things for my kids. But well worth it.
What a great video from a wise young woman, well done for being such a good doggy mum :-)
I'm in my 50's and 3 months ago I got pound hound, she's not my first dog but I'd forgotten how much time they take up, how you have re-arrange your life around them, I am up at dawn walking and racing home after work, rather than getting the shopping done etc fortunately for me I am an early bird and a homebody so actually suits me well but even so, sometimes it's it's difficult catching up with non doggy owning friends or getting away for a weekend.
And omg and the expense! I started keeping a spread sheet .... your initial fee and vet bills are just the start of it, collar, lead, poo bags, more poo bags, bed, crate, toys, more toys, dog wash, nail clippers, brush, bowls, chews, more chews, dog guard and car mat for the car, coat (she's a whippet x and Winter's coming!), and the cost of feeding a medium sized dog a decent quality food, wow, seriously, wow! I've been blown away when you average it over a week!!
However, I love this dog sooo much, she's super smart and loves learning, and loves me (melts my heart) I love being out walking with her (and I've lost weight :-) ) I can't imagine life without her already. For me, she is so worth the effort. But people underestimating these things are the main reason there are so many dogs in the pound.
My wee dog Jaxon died in my arms at 4.30 this morning my heart's broke 😥
Amanda! I'm so sorry to hear that! My heart goes out to you in this difficult time. I can only imagine what you're going through :( thank you so much for sharing
Amanda Lyons oh my gosh im so sorry! I hope your dog had a good life and will have a good afterlife. How about we all take a moment of silence for Jaxon.
I am so sad to hear that it’s really heartbreaking
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@@JibekNorcott hi Becky thank you all though it was 2yrs ago I've another wee dog now her names Cali she's a Jack Russell and very cheeky :) I've also a German Shepherd called Floyd who I might get to start eating Trolls ;) 😂 😂
Am i the only one that was like
"WELL DUH HOW THE HELL DID YOU NOT THINK ABOUT THESE THINGS IT'S ONE OF THE BASICS OF GETTING A DOG!!!!!"
Karla, my motto is this: look at your hand. Are all your fingers alike? NOPE! so, we, humans, are all different as well. we don't think the same way or have the same perspectives on life. Me, I am a super detailed and over-analyzing person that thinks things through so much before diving in; others, not so much LOL...kinda bad
Thank you so much for this video. I am potentially adopting a dog this weekend and so I am doing as much research as I can to make sure I am able to care for my new furry friend :)
As long as I let my dogs out to relieve themselves & feed them, They will go back to bed for several hours if I need to! ❤️
What a nice short video that values time. Thanks.
This is EXACTLY why I want a Dog. Because I love to have that feeling of responsability, and to take care of them, also to receive all their love and cuddles is better than being 100 alone just because I gotta save some coin… screw that. I Want CUDDLES! 🥰
My dogs like too sleep late in the morging iam the one who wakes them up😂😂
Wendy Peeters I am so jealous haha
I love this video so much so true. Before we got my beagle me and my dachshund would sleeping we adopted my beagle he would bark every day at 6 a.m. Thank you for the tips😍😍
Well I'm home at least 27--28 days a month cause i dont drive & have practically no friends any more 😂
I've been wanting a dog but i live in low income housing atm which is wayyy stricter than im use to when it comes to owning pets lol
*me watching this video next to my mom to show her I’m doing my research and deserve getting a dog* (she promised me;-;)
*FIRST THING IS HOW EXPENSIVE THEY ARE*
Me:Auyy keep the bad things to a minimum😡!!
😂I know!
Thank you for your help! :)
I’m glad you said the last bit, I rescued a dog six months ago and today had my first “why did I get this dog?” moment. Glad to hear that it’s normal
Oh gosh, I think that everyone has those thoughts every once in a while! When I first got Django he was severely emotionally traumatized, and I spent an entire 8 months with bruises on my arms from his bites, crying every day! We've all had moments, but I find that the good ones usually outweigh the bad :)
I appreciate the last one haha It goes a bit with the theme of this video, which seems to be more about getting your FIRST dog than adopting a second dog or anything. But, I'd say after adopting my first dog where I was the sole owner (ie not a family dog like my parents dogs when I was younger) it was SO easy to get frustrated. So much more is impacted than you realize! Even if you don't have a booming social life as you say LOL - it's SO hard to adjust and also SO easy to get frustrated with your dog because you feel overwhelmed! At least that's absolutely what happened to me. Definitely we got through it in no time, but those first couple weeks are wayyyy tougher than I ever would have thought!
The waking up early isn’t a problem for me because my dog sleeps in till like 10 a.m.
I trained my dog for when I wake up and he wants to go for a walk he will get his lead and collar put it in my hand and go sit in his bed everyday also a am 12 and trained him by my self
Well done SmallNoisyBird.
Very helpful vlog. Smart💗👍✌️
7:30??? Soooo jealous. My dog is up between 5:30 and 6 every morning. I have been able to get her to enjoy weekend morning naps though, it only took a few months. The routine on weekends is: potty, breakfast, walk, nap.
So interesting how much dogs love routine! And it forces us to get into a routine too ;)
In Ruff Company Yeah, we think that we are training them but it really is the other way around. :D
Hi everyone :)
Let me know if you have a dog and can relate to any of these things! I love to hear of other peoples experiences with this. Was there anything you wish you had known?
What kind of dog do you have
also do your homework on the breed.. i took in a terrier and it cost me a fortune to replace everything she ate! The name says it all!! Great video amazing tips!!
when my dog was a puppy he used to wake up 430 every morning, thank god he can sleep in until 7 now and he has me trained. I just go back to sleep afterwards. Some dogs are more expensive than others but you need to be prepared for those expenses. My older dog, I could budget about 20 bucks a month and he was great, now my budget is at least 100 a month because my newer dog has allergies and needs to eat a different food and can chew through 'extreme' chew toys is less than an hour. I have my vet on speed dial because of him. Totally relate to the death of the social life, I feel guilty at the gym now because he isn't getting exercise.
So true!!!
Good advice
One that we had, Our Lab Goldie (rip) was terrified of thunderstorms, many nights laying on the floor with her to help her stay calm....
I think this was lovely xx
we got a dog 5 years ago and she's amazing and doesn't cost much. she sleeps in pretty late too do you don't have to get up early and she's pretty lazy lol
One of the things I feel people don’t talk about when they get a shelter dog or one is abandoned and someone is trying to find them a home is that they are often untrained and stubborn. I lot of shelter dogs/ rescues is that there often adults and are untrained. Of course you shold still adopt them and there great friends but they can be stubborn and difficult. I feel this is one of the reasons people get so frustrated with there new friend since they don’t know what to do and not to do.
OMG I;m glad he got up, I was getting worried he looked sad, bored
I have a couple rescues. Mae-Mae is about 2 and was adopted about a month ago. Charlie is about 6 months and was adopted 2 weeks ago. Charlie is a handful and a half. But he’s a puppy and I know that. Mae is pretty good except the first nigh we had her, she chewed and ruined our 6 month old couch. She also loves literally jumping onto the table like a cat. 😂
My dogs sleeps in more than I do. If she could she would sleep until 11am so you neer know
I am so jealous haha
Time: Very important. Dogs are social animals, and must be involved in your life. Exercise is key. A tired dog is a well behaved dog. You may alter your "no dog" activities to become dog activities. We can all benefit from walking: take the dog. Going to the ATM? Take the dog. Want to meet with your friends for coffee? Just sit outside: take your dog. Plenty of restaurants have outdoor patios, and allow dogs.
Thank you I’m heavily considering adopting a dog! I use to have a dog about 12 years ago. I currently have a pet fish. I want another animal.
So did you get one?🤔
You can change the word to wife from dog and it all relates perfectly. 👍
Super cute
I think most of these could just be said for owning a dog in general, not necessarily a rescue 😂. I used to have a beagle who passed away last year because he was sick. But maybe money was the worst aspect because vet bills can just pop up out of the blue if something randomly happens to the dog.
My family was pretty much all early risers and we had a backyard, so he’d come and go as he pleased. He’d know to go to the back door when he had to go out and scratch, and bark when he wanted to come back in. We could usually leave him at home if we had to go out, and immediately let him outside once we got back so that wasn’t really an issue. We also had family who would watch him for us if we went on vacations, and we’d do the same for them and their pets.
If I do get a future dog though it’s 100% coming from a shelter or rescue because it’s worth it to let the dog experience love and a family that it otherwise might not have known.
What kind of dog is Jenga? Great video!!
lol, the whole morning thing. Ahhh, no. I put up with this for my dog. They can adjust to your schedule if it's routine. In fact, as your dog gets older, that's usually the case. It's that initial period over several months where your dog might be an early bird morning lark. You can get your dog to adjust if you incorporate plenty of exercise like the night before. You know, some dogs really like to be awake all night long. Speaking of sleep vs. wake cycles, this is an interesting read --->
www.foundanimals.org/how-many-hours-a-day-do-dogs-sleep-and-other-dog-sleep-questions-answered/
"dogs are not nocturnal or diurnal. They’re social sleepers and simply take their cues from their owners. When their humans go to sleep, they do. So if you suddenly became nocturnal, your dog might be too."
I say it's true about dogs being social sleepers in that they sleep following your schedule.
Thank you for the resource, very interesting!
I am thinking of adopting
My dog looks like your dog on the couch, and she's a rescue too.
I think realizing that dogs that come from a shelter have been emotionally traumatized in many situations by being give it up by their original owners or perhaps being neglected in someway. So you’re kind of having to be a detective with an adult dog. My two rescue dogs came to me with information that said they were housebroken and knew how to sit stay and come and walk out a leash and had no poor behaviors at all. I’ve had them for 2 1/2 months now. In short they were not housebroken or trained in anyway. It’s been a long 2 1/2 months but we’re starting to show progress.
Just be there for them till the end.
What pet insurance do you recommend?
My mom won’t let me get a dog
Listen to her, maybe it's just not the right time yet.
@@erdalkocak7618 can't you take the responsibility then?
I say make sure that you have the crate, the bowls, food, leads, and Benadry BEFORE they arrive with you.
I dont think anyone I have met has hated their Dog, I have never hated any Dog
I can understand that sometimes people will get frustrated or annoyed or even angry or upset but that means that they need to understand why the Dog is doing what is bothering them, it could be that they are settling in or that the owner has encouraged the behaviour Or there could be training your doing with your Dog but not everyone in the house understands how to do it or that they should be doing it
Here are the five things I wish I had known prior to scooping up my three rescues up: 1) Adorable puppies can be super hard to find a great home for. When you grab a stray because there must be a home out there for them, you might find out that home is your home. 2) New dogs are not guaranteed to be friends with preexisting dogs, cats and other pets. They will vie for your time, your lap, food, toys, and pack hierarchy. They plot other species murder and/or exile at an alarming rate. Interfering with this is futile will only result in dog fights, bites and long packets of reading materials from the no kill shelter you inevitably try to dump one at. Basically, for the most part, you have 2 choices for inter pet conflict- get rid of one, or let them work it out themselves. 3) Dogs are not always easy to train. One learned to sit in 5 seconds. Another took weeks and several hundred dollars in training bills. 4) Dogs sometimes eat 💩. No dog can resist horse or cat 💩. Sometimes their own?! No matter how much expensive, fancy food and treats you lavish them with. So gross, so real. I literally couldn’t get over the fact no one told me this could happen when it happened to me. 5) When all this (literal and figurative) shit goes down, you will find out you love them too damn much to part with them anyway. Damn dogs.
I have a little rat terrier she is my little baby every time I'm stressed she can sense it she just cuddled up next to me
You're going to be a wonderful human mommy.
I always felt guilty when I sort of hate my dog. They can be a pain in the butt sometimes, just like kids. But we love 'em at the end of the day regardless of how annoying they can be lol!
My dog is a couch potato he loves his sleep, he sleeps around 17 hours a day he’s a split between a cat and a dog
you're cool
I want a dog and I am ready to devote my day to him but my dad thinks I am not ready because of things that have happened in the past. I don’t know how to prove myself to him and I really need a dog as company.
How much does your dog cost you per month? How much time?
Jenga is beautiful! What breed is he?
😬 all true
I have so much time I could build a tree house In a day
I. Have so little social life that when someone ask me. "So would your frien...." i woul say I have none
I wake up at 6am every day I'll be fine
Ramani Pitts you rolling in paper? 😫😂 I think that’s the only thing you didn’t say you had covered
I'm going to adopt a dog in a year and I'll be a first time owner. I'm trying to prepare myself as much as possible before I bring him or her home. Any advice or tip is welcome!
Good for you for doing the research! It can seem overwhelming, but it's great that you're learning as much as you can! There's a lot of info for a comment section like this, should I make a few videos about it? What do you think?
@@InRuffCompany Thank you! I would love to see a few videos on how to help a dog settle in after adoption, when/how often we should take them to the vet, what food choices provide the best nutrition, and when it's okay to take them on their first walk. 🙂
@@m.gonzalez9164 YES! Thank you for these suggestions, I'll get on it :) Happy New Year!
I would say; listen to this 'you will hate your dog thing'. It's like parents who are frustrated with their children. You need a lot of patience. My family dog is blind and deaf due to age related problems and my father doesn't play with her anymore. My siblings and mom also don't give her as much attention anymore, because she can't really interact in that many ways. All you can do with her is give her loads of cuddles and throw treats for her to find with her sense of smell.
Our dog also finds baths traumatizing, which is why we don't like to bathe her too often and she gets very dirty and not fun to cuddle or touch (kind of feels like there's cornstarch on you hands afterwards). I've tried to get my parents to try and bathe her in our indoors shower, but they are kind of old fashioned and only want to bathe the dog in a tub that is too small, in cold water and outside when it's hot out.
Keep all of this in mind when you get a dog: you need to give them everything you can, make them as happy as you can and simply accept anything that comes in return. You cannot communicate how you feel to your dog, you can only accept them as they are. They will get old and get all kind of problems that will make it harder.
It's a commitment and it is sometimes a hard one.
It's also a very rewarding one and i love my Lilo to death.
She was my best friend growing up and still is my truest friend.
@@TheRainlswet I cannot agree with you more! (also Lilo sounds like such a sweetie)
this is why I have a cat instead of a dog. 😸
00:50 is first tip
...but generally you don't have to teach a dog to love you, unlike a human.
well the schedule problem wont be an issue in 2020...since we are all at home now....
I really really really want to adopt a dog but I know how much work it requires and I go to school so I don’t know how it’s gonna work
Yes, having a dog can be a lot of work! But if you're committed to doing the research and solving problems then going to school and having a dog is doable :)
I'm thinking of adopting a puppy
In other way, it's what to know before getting any dog...still good to watch if you've never owned a dog before
I live in a flat is it ok for me to adopt a dog?
Yes, of course! When dogs are inside they typically don't need a lot of space. As long as the dog is getting enough exercise and stimulation throughout their day then living in a flat is fine for a dog
Blazing Joel - just be sure that your dog is not a confirmed barker. Your neighbours will hate you if the dog barks and whines all day. Also, choose a fairly sedate breed, one that doesn't need a lot of exercise. Hence terrier types are probably not good candidates for apartments. Your apartment dog should be neutered (*all* dogs and cats should be neutered!) Otherwise it will be pre-occupied with its hormones, and also, if male, will compete with you for turf, and do that by peeing here and there *in* your home to establish ownership(!) And the apartment dog must have good manners and be socialized to people and other dogs, because you will be constantly meeting up with both.
check if pets are allowed first
My high school teacher used to rescue dogs from shelters and then turn them in to the pound
Wow. I wish the music wasn't so annoying. Quality content tho.
Wish I found this video before I got my dog 😪
Make it a point to do your homework. Learn how to communicate with your dog BY WATCHING THE DOG WHISPERER videos! Your dog will thank you.
Vince F wonderful advice!
In Ruff Company
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No more beauty sleep is the most important one 😅
for number 4, crate training completely eliminates this problem
It's like this with owning cats
My dog sleeps in later than I do.
Duh!
He looks depressed 🥺🥺🥺
Next time put headphones on him lol
Spending time with your dog should not be a chore, but one of profound satisfaction. If it is a chore, get a stuffed animal instead.
It’s a hassle.
My dogs wake up at 10:30...
It’s not fair 😣 I really want a puppy and I have all the time in the world to give but money!? I don’t have a lot I have enough to buy food every month and a adoption fee but in case of emergency I probably wouldn’t have no money to take it to the vet
Yes, those emergencies can really blow a hole in your bank account. The bill for one small dog for one month - midnight runs to emergency vet, surgery, and medications - was *over* $4000.00!
Wow! That's crazy. I hope your dog was okay in the end!
Some rehoming centres need volunteers who will foster dogs and it's something I'm thinking of doing as I couldn't commit to having my own dog.The centre will usually pay for the vet and sometimes food costs.
Sara A some adoption feed are waved! And as far as vet bills it's just one of those things that is going to happen. If you're careful you can get a credit card for vet bills. That's what I did for my baby.
Hey we I am adopting my dog is a hundred for puppy’s and 80 for adult dogs and that’s doesn’t mean they will get sick they might not get sick
These are such great tips! Just made a video about my experience with a pup would love for you to check it out :)
Yo the cost of adopting a dog is cheap it's like 300$ and buying from a breeder is like 3000$
Yeah, there is a big difference between the 2!
Our dog was actually quiet cheap but the toys and food.......you should own a bank
Where you drugging that dog, lol He or she looks knocked the f out!
Hahah he's a very lazy dude after our morning walk! (luckily for me, otherwise I wouldn't be able to get anything done!)
Damn. I got tricked again. I thought this was a video about adopting dogs but it's just another music video. :-(
Couldn't hear the speech over the backing track. Make up your mind whether you want to give advice or make a music video please.
Check out some of the other videos on my channel. This one was one of the first ones I ever made (with no experience what-so-ever), so it was very much a learning experience, and things have changed since then. My channel is all about dog adoption/fostering/dog walking, so if you're looking for dog content then there are lots there! I've since seen that music throughout the whole video is cringe, so don't worry about encountering that again!
All bad too sad
Newly adopted dog is ruining my life!
I recently lost my beloved Dog Sparky, who was part of my life for almost 17y. His passing broke my heart, he was my best friend, always on my side.
My house felt lonely and I miss the company having a dog on my side to care for.
So, I decided to adopt a 6y old dog, who recently lost his “owner” I though we can help each other.
I prepared my home for the newcomer (a beagle/hound mix) bought new bowls, beds, treats and toys (I kept all those stuff from my previous dog, but didn’t want to use those)
The first thing I noticed with this new dog he is obsesses with food, food and nothing but food.
He emptied already my bin all over the house in her first night.
Taking her for a walk is a nightmare! she pulls like crazy, don’t listen at all, left, right, behind, turning etc. my arms are really sore from constantly holding her and pulling her back.
I got her now for 10 days and I have to say honestly, I REGRED getting her into my life.
She wakes me up every day at 5 or 6am demanding food and her walk! She has no interest at all in any toys not even a ball.
She hauls at night like a wolf, keeping me awake. Those past 10 days have been hell for me, the company and fun I hoped for having a new dog turned into a nightmare.
I don’t know what to do, give her back to the shelter??
Maybe train her? If she's that food motivated just use clicker training to shape basic behaviours like sit and heel and start teaching her other basics over time. You can also probably get her more interested in toys if you really wanted to, but it's possible to train with only food and pets, that's what I usually do anyways.
Idk about u but to get a dog where I am it $400 bucks upfront
Same 😬
You should be aware of these things BEFORE adopting. The fact that the title says things I wish I knew, is a bit concerning. Did you think that looking after dogs is like looking after a fish or somthing? And actually some dogs do like to sleep in.. my dog does.
do animal videos require ukuleles and xylophones? is it a law or just a thing
Nah, just a classic thing that new video creators do when they have no idea what they're doing! haha this was the third video I ever made
Going to hate your dog?? What a ridiculous comment!! You clearly shouldn't have adopted him
Have to agree. She's confusing being frustrated with them or hating something your dog has done with hating the dog. If you ever hate your dog you shouldn't have a dog.
A lot of people who have dogs, shouldn't.
When your dog gets cancer from over vaccination your vet bills will get much higher, and your vet will get several mortgage payments from you. My advice, rabies only and you can shop. AND KEEP YOUR DOG AWAY FROM OTHER DOGS and mosquito infested areas.