I want to compliment you for showing your vulnerable side on camera, even for something as awkward to show as 'shit I love my dog and he will die some day' because nothing really happened to provoke those tears that strangers can see. Thank you for being a healthy human being, and hopefully showing other (younger) men that it is okay to have such emotions.
the moments of realization of "I will most likely outlive you" while looking at your pets is one of the more painful things as an owner, IMO only 2nd to losing them. But those moments are stark reminders of mortality for pets and we should all love them as much as we can for as long as we can.
My mom has the opposite problem... she rescued a parrot who is about 16-20yo, and she's already almost 60! She looks at him and wonders what the heck she's going to do with him when she's older, since his species can live to be over 70!
@@Palitato One is supposed to put a parrot in their will, and if they are really responsible, make sure that is agreed upon by the pet owner. Meanwhile, the details of care ought to be discussed with anyone it will affect. And caregiving decided upon before such a time as current caretakers aren't able. It's simply part of the responsiblity of "pet" ownership.
I literally cried with you! I came back from a stressful run with my dog and I got so frustrated with him because he wasn't behaving and then I watched your video 😭 thank you for that reminder👏
I certainly get those moments too. My dog is 13 and I grew up with him. I cherish every day we have together. Im so lucky that he is still very healthy for his age
My golden is just over 10 years. She still acts like a puppy at times, but I can see her slowing down. She is happy, and I love her. Just going to cherish the time we have together.
Use safety goggles when using the drop saw, Morgan. Your eyeballs are too precious to lose. On a lighter note, Toby getting in your way is just hilarious. He loves you!
Hey man, looks like I'm not the only guy to get really emotional whenever he thinks about the mortality of a beloved pet. I get that way thinking about my dog, Lila. She's a 9 year old pit bull, and if I allow myself to think about what will inevitably come, I go all to pieces! Props to you for being man enough to allow yourself to go there, but also for allowing us to be a part of it! Love 'em while you got'em and give them the best life possible no matter how aggravating and stubborn they maybe at times!
Either that or cut the bottom of the ramp so that it’s at an angle and can account for the incline. It has supports all along the middle of the board so the end support shouldn’t be a huge deal. 👌
Rather than thinking of constant fear and death, think of the life you'll get together. Think of the moment, rather than the future. This is said with a voice of experience from a life long journey with Pyrenees Mountain Dogs.
Depends what kind of dog you have. Many medium sized dogs live for a long time. Little dogs are champs and will live 16-18 years. Big dogs like huskies and Rottweilers don’t live as long, but just ask yourself: do I make every day a quality day for my dog? If you can answer yes, then that means you are doing your job of making your dog’s life on this planet a good one.
I needed to hear that Morgan.. Made me sit back and think about the time I have with my cat and how much has gone by.. Never take your pet for granted, they may only be in your life briefly but you're a part of their entire life..
You should dig a little hole under the end of the ramp and put the ramp in it, then it won’t be sticking out of the ground (idk if that makes sense or not) everyone talking about it rotting away if u dig it in, guys it’s pressure treated wood, so it shouldn’t rot anytime in the next like 10 years give or take. That’s more than enough time, in 10 years Morgan might not even be able to do the farm duties anymore 🤷🏽♂️
Oof, I teared up when you started talking about toby’s life with y’all. Last month I sent my yorkie over the rainbow bridge and was lucky to have 17 years with him. I still miss him ♥️
I cried with you my friend. Your videos touch my heart and make me want to homestead. Thank you for having so much love in your heart for your animals ❤️
I love the relationship you have with all your animals, especially your hard-working dog and cats! The Toby moment moved me so much I found my cat and scooped him up in my arms - It annoyed HIM but it sure made me feel better!
Me: "How proud of Morgan's construction skills on new ramp. Beautiful! " Ducks: "What's this ugly thing?" Ducks: "Guess we'll sleep in the goose house tonight"
I start crying like that thinking about my old dog Willow. We had to put her to sleep last year and i can still barely talk about her without starting to blubber. You crying made me start up lol pets are so pure and amazing, they bring us so much joy. I wish they stayed with us longer
IMO, if someone isn't sad when their pet passes ... they didn't deserve the pets. I lost one of my house cats last year at 12 years of age and it makes me sad when I think about her. Even my dog I lost when I was 18 years old I still miss, and I am 37 years old now. It will be 19 years this November since she passed. I have a lot of pets that I miss.
I lost my heeler mix Tracy last year, she was nearly 16. She had been a part of my life longer than not since I was in middle school when we got her. Now my cat is 11, stop aging Junior. I too cry occasionally cuz I still miss her like crazy.
Recently lost my golden, Clifford of 15yrs. It's hard to even think or remember him without me ugly sobbing. Pets really do leave a part of them with us but take a part of us when they leave
My dog is just about to turn 16 years old. She is full of life and acts like a puppy most of the time. I dread the day that is getting closer and closer.
Thank you for sharing that moment with Toby dog with us. It's always difficult thinking about your pets passing, they're like family. ❤ P.S. it's okay for men to cry!!!
Wow, this video really had me tearing up for a couple of reasons- 1. That was a beautiful speech. It reminded me about how my dog is already almost 9 and how much different my life will be when she's gone. 2. I'm gonna miss the old ramp. 3. The noodles I was eating were VERY hot and burning my mouth (both temp and spice).
That made me laugh, and reminded me of my little Novia. She was tiny, but always ready to help or attack someone’s ankles for me. It’s been 7 years since she died and I still miss her so much.
I admire you even more when you cried about Toby, Morgan. I've lived with cats for over 20 years and I've cried a lot myself. I've had young cats with hidden birth defects die, and old cats with disease pass away. And I've cried like a baby each time.
You gave them a ramp that starts at chest height. Imagine I told you to climb up a dining room table to take a ramp. You need to take a piece of plywood and make a ramp to the ramp so the ramp starts at foot height.
Content creators... How could he make 5 videos on the same thing if he does it right the first time. But at least it's not clickbait and Toby is there to help.
Thank you Morgan, for trusting this community enough to be vulnerable in front of us, and show your younger viewers that everyone can cry, and is allowed to cry. I have so much respect for you because of this video. Thank you.
Morgan, you are such a great person! When my dog was 1 year old, I realized he was not going to stay with me forever, I cried so many times thinking about it. 2 years later he got problems with his heart, then 3 months before his 5th birthday, he was not longer with us. When you cried in this video, you gave me a feeling of not being alone. Thank you Morgan! God bless you!
I lost my first dog over 40 years ago and I can still remember him clearly: how he could jump over a nearly 6 foot fence, how I trained him to bark at my brother (who did not find it amusing), how clever he was, how his mother birthed him (and other pups) under my bed. His death was very sad. He was suffering but it was Christmas and no vet was available. He crawled into the kitchen (unable to walk) to see us and back out where we stayed with him until his last gasp less than an hour later. A very noble dog as my Dad put it.
I feel you on the dogs man. Iam a veteran and have found my 4 dogs to be my best friends/children...Iam being forced to move from Spain back to the UK because of EU legalities and i am being recommended to find homes for my dogs because finding somewhere to live in the UK with dogs is extremely difficult. I would die before i re homed them and this video of you loving your dogs has only reinforced what i thought already...They will be with me till the end and i will not leave until we have somewhere safe to go. Thank you
Man that part talking about Toby's birthday made me feel the same, I think about that too with my own dog, he's not gonna be around forever, and it's gonna be rough when he goes
For me the last few years were hard… i was constantly thinking about it… but he was fighter and showed me how tough he can be :,)) And really hard was to find out that hes gone… atleast i could say last good bye in the morning not even thinking it would be last time…
Toby was hysterical - but you brought me to tears! I cannot stand the thought of something happening to him! He is the most beautiful dog I have seen and it is as much his personality and his soulful eyes as it is his physical beauty.
You have such a sweet heart and a lovely soul. As Billy Joel wrote, "Don't go changin'....we love you just the way you are." 😊❤🐕🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆 And your old duck ramp was fine, really. The ducks didn't mind at all. It worked.
You do a great job. I have no connection with anything about fowl. I live in downtown Chicago. I find your enthusiasm is awesome. Love Toby dog. It is fun to watch..
Thanks for not excluding the emotional part about Toby. Any of us who have loved animals, watched them bond with us (well, it's mutual), get older, and come to that realization that they won't be around forever knows this feeling. My little terrier will turn 12 in two & a half months and has congestive heart failure. She's on 4 meds and actually is in a good stretch, but I told her I won't let her suffer. She has helped to heal me after the loss of a parent and more. I love her so much. I try to stay in the moment, appreciate her, and not ever let her annoy me. She's the most spoiled she has ever been, but she's still a very good girl. Man selectively domesticated them to be COMPANIONS and to bond with us. Dogs are pretty damned good at that. I like the majority of dogs more than I like the majority of people. I love that Toby means that much to you. It actually makes me think that much more of you as a humane farmer (and as a youtuber).
I was all ready to say, "Finally! You fixed the ramp," but I'm shocked at how this turned out. I hope you can adjust the new ramp to the ducks' liking. I'd cut the end down so it's flush to the ground and add some thin strips across the ramp to give them traction. I know you and the ducks will figure something out. Loved watching Toby dog "help" you build! :-D
Oh my gosh I just love your humanity... You made me cry ...not for sadness but for the beauty that we must capture before it is gone from us. Thank you and much love from your Canadian Buds.
You've got a good dog and he's got a good owner. As for the ramp, you nailed it. Ducks are creatures of routine and hate change. They'll probably grow to accept it if they're around it for a while.
You are a very genuine man , to show your true love and emotions ❤️ for Toby. I cried watching you talk about this. Thank 😊 you for sharing your family, pets, and farm.
Thank you for sharing your emotions about the work you do when it comes to all your animals, this wasn't the first video where you've done that. It's too easy to hide it and pretend in a fake world on the internet where only happy curated things exist.
I’m sitting here watching this video with my 14 year old husky/Shepard who’s recently started really struggling with arthritis and boy did I join you in that cry. It’s not fair how short their lives are compared to ours. But we’re so lucky for the time we do have with them. Much love ❤️.
Positive masculinity and your display of emotion is great. I feel very similar about my dogs. I lost my favorite three years ago and it hurts still. Cherish them.
Gotta respect this man for showing his emotions on TH-cam.... not a lot of guys that'll do that. It's super great to see how much you care about your dog and all your animals. And great job on the new ramp!!
Seeing Toby doing his version of helping, makes me miss my dogs so much. My Ex-Wife got to see them to the end, I never got to be there for them. Appreciate the time with any animal you have. Edit: 11:00 bury that corner into the ground, then they can easily get up the ramp.
I find it so cute that Toby is your biggest fan, he just so curious about what you're doing. It's like when you're at work, and your fave colleague also have a shift that day.
You could consider digging the end of the new ramp a little into the ground so that they don't have to jump onto it. On a side note - have you discovered what made Toby bark at the end of the vid? Hope it wasn't another hunting dog pack :/
Just love how you love Toby and care for him. ...and...your love and respect for your farm animals and the wildlife around you. These wonderful creatures are in our "CARE"...not just commodities! Thank you for being an example of a responsible, strong, and caring man!! We love it!!
I have had those thoughts for 13 years with my dog. I was bonded with her from the moment I saw her like no other dog I've ever had. And I've had some really good dogs. She's in her old age now, but still with it enough to appreciate the world around her. She's just slowing down. Hey, Toby still looks good after his grooming session!
6:05 Well got me right in the feels there, thought I would be safe watching on break from work, thanks Morgan! Appreciating our fur babies and the time we have them is beautiful even if it makes us a little teary eyed.
Tobydog brought me to this channel, I stayed for Morgan's stories! Love Ron Swanson, Tobydog, Jemima, Bruce and all the barn cats! New ramp looks great.....RELEASE THE QUACKENS!
Toby is the best supervisor. Reminds me of my Cassie. This big ol horse of a dog helping with gardening by lying on the stuff I'm working on or trying to play. Don't worry about getting emotional about animals. They're family. It's not love if you don't shed tears.
Redesign suggestion for the ramp: Make it as wide as the doorway. If the end on the ground is too high, dig out a little trench under it to sink it lower for them. And that milled wood is going to get slick with poo and dirt and later, packed snow. They need a surface with some traction.
I'm also thinking that even if I understand the reasoning for leaving gaps in the new ramp. For the ducks, they also may not feel safe walking on something that they can se through parts of.
I kept thinking that ducklings would have a REALLY hard time with that leap, not to mention their feet would go right through those long long holes that are really quite wide. I think it needs cross pieces, and as someone else said, if he dug down the front end it could start at ground level.
I have a 14-year-old golden that I've had since I was 7. It makes me sad knowing how little time I have left with her. There is no stronger connection than between a man and his dog. One benefit of your channel is you will have tons of videos and photos of toby to look back on. I take every chance I get to record my dog playing as it may be the last memory I have of her.
I am only 6 minutes in and I'm crying because I never seen you cry before....I know how hard it is to think of Toby dog ever leaving but don't you worry, you have 10 more years to prepare for that day!! Plus you would have another dog that can help you get through the lost of Toby a little easier
my little westie is getting very old, got him when i was seven. im in my 20s now and hes starting to decline faster than ever. i take comfort in the fact knowing he had such a good life with a loving family. and when he goes ill celebrate the times i had with him
Your small and very valid breakdown over Toby made me breakdown over my dogs. It's so hard bonding so much with a creature that gives it's whole life and heart to you but only lives around a decade. But like you said, we have to remind ourselves of that sometimes and cherish the time we have with them. This is my first time commenting, but I've followed your videos for a long time now, and honestly you've produced such excellent content that your channel was my comfort show all through my pregnancy and the pandemic and I just really appreciate what you do. Thank you.
LOL, Toby is so protective of you. Toby is covering you when you are at the most vulnerable state when you are not standing up and moving. With the ramp it would be much better if the end is easier for them to walk up to like the old slope ramp, they are lazy bastards and don't want to jump/semi fly on to the ramp
Dammit Morgan you made me cry. We recently had to say good bye to our 13 year old doggie. It is so true, we wish they would live forever. I love that your videos are so honest.
Please wear safety goggles when you’re operating your saw! Your eyesight is precious, and sighing without a protection is so...thoughtless and dangerous! It sure was awesome to see Toby as a puppy!
Toby is so lucky to have you. People seem to forget that we are all our dogs have. They don’t have building projects, or school or work, or phones or books. Sometimes they get bored, and want interaction. It’s important to remember that when they annoy you like that, they just want to be involved. We are their everything, and I’m so happy to see that you respect that about Toby.
I definitely understand how you felt in that moment. I used to have a lovable goof of a dog (an afghan hound called Max) what Toby dog was doing to you while building the ramp is what Max would do with me when I was doing my homework (yes I had to use the excuse of my dog stopped me doing my homework 😆) he was my constant companion and I miss him everyday even though its been year. Hell I'm crying writing this xxx. This is why I will always say dogs, cats, hamsters ect. It doesn't matter, they are not just a pet...they are family. Xxx sending love ❤ to you all. ❤
Crying infront of people is such a strong thing. It's something I struggle with and it's something I look up to you for. Crying helps. It's designed to relieve emotions and tension. And it's refreshing to see someone do that without cutting it out of the video completely (which would be understandable, bc it's such a vulnerable thing, but that's why it's so impressive that you left it in). And crying is for everyone. It's good for you. (I'm still working on letting myself cry infront of other people, trying to appear strong, even if true strength would be the exact opposite...)
I cried with you. I have had dogs and love them so much. Their short time with us is the hardest part. I love Toby Dog! I think he has a great life with you on the farm!
Oof, your realization with Toby really hit home, but it's such an important reminder for anybody who has a pet of any sort. You're certainly not alone in those feelings, and thank you for being honest enough to show it and express it! My own dog - my very first dog - is a little over ten years old, and while he still has a ton of energy, I find myself hit with that same realization fairly often. I like to think it's a bit premature to be worried about it, but then I notice something that reminds me he isn't as young as I want to see him as, and the worries come right back. Watching Toby be all up in your space while you were trying to work was really endearing- of all the places on the farm he could've been, he had to be right there with you! He's just trying to help in his own way, heh.
Be sure to wear a mask when you’re cutting or sanding wood. The dust can do huge damage. Add the chemicals in pressure treated lumber and you’re screwed.
Oh damn you got me crying too. Seeing such a kind man brought to tears by the thought of his best friend Toby's mortality really has a way of getting to you.
I loved seeing how much love Toby was giving you as you made the new ramp. LETS GET THIS STRAIGHT! YOU WHERE NOT CRYING LIKE A LITTLE GIRL AT ALL. YOU WHERE CRYING LIKE A MAN THAT LOVES TOBY YOUR DOG VARY MUCH. AND THAT IS OK TO DO. & the ducks will like the ramp in time. it is still new for them.
I love you're no afraid to show emotions on the internet. That takes some balls. Your love for Toby is amazing, never loose that love for the world around you. You're an example to me and many others
My husband and I just talked yesterday about how our eight year old coonhound lab mix is probably the best dog we're ever going to have. He's just so sweet and calm, ready to be there if you need him, happy to stay out of your way if you seem busy. It hit both of us hard that we're probably through half the time we're going to have with him. I think we all go through those realization moments that hit us hard, but it shows that we're human and love our animals as family.
I really get you mate when you got emotional regarding Toby... I never cried more when an of my dogs past Enjoy the time! And sure he will cherish it too
These random „What about when they‘re gone?“ thoughts are completely normal and i think it‘s a good sign if you love your animal enough to be seriously bothered by it. 😭 And it‘s a good sign that Tobi wants to be that close to you all the time too. 🥰 As for the Ducks i‘d say give them some time. Some of them already stepped on the new ramp when they tried to get inside, so it shouldn‘t take that long for them to accept it.
Maaaan, Toby had me laughing, then you had me crying, then the ducks had me laughing... It was a fabulous watch. Five Stars! 😆😆😆😆😆
@Melvin Brown Down bad
Whole agree
@Melvin Brown Bad Down shoo shoo
I love seeing Morgan's human/intimate side. He's such a genuine person.
Love your vids. keep em comin
I want to compliment you for showing your vulnerable side on camera, even for something as awkward to show as 'shit I love my dog and he will die some day' because nothing really happened to provoke those tears that strangers can see. Thank you for being a healthy human being, and hopefully showing other (younger) men that it is okay to have such emotions.
Love this comment
@ well put. There's nothing unmanly about being human.
I actually got tears in my eyes my self when that happened, as a former dog owner i know the feeling he felt right there and then.
It’s okay to cry, especially about how much you love someone and how you’ll miss them when they’re gone.
Except then he slid it off into some misogyny😒 "crying like a Lil girl"
the moments of realization of "I will most likely outlive you" while looking at your pets is one of the more painful things as an owner, IMO only 2nd to losing them. But those moments are stark reminders of mortality for pets and we should all love them as much as we can for as long as we can.
My mom has the opposite problem... she rescued a parrot who is about 16-20yo, and she's already almost 60! She looks at him and wonders what the heck she's going to do with him when she's older, since his species can live to be over 70!
@@Palitato One is supposed to put a parrot in their will, and if they are really responsible, make sure that is agreed upon by the pet owner. Meanwhile, the details of care ought to be discussed with anyone it will affect. And caregiving decided upon before such a time as current caretakers aren't able. It's simply part of the responsiblity of "pet" ownership.
He left me thinking about how im never going to see my dog again. Im literally crying
Toby is hilarious 😆. Could he possibly get any closer while you worked. Talk about love!
He kept backing up for the booty scratches :D
He just wanna showcase how pretty he is now that he's all groomed and fanceh!
Yeah... dogs really love to ""Support"" working people
Speaking out of experience
I thought he would start humping his leg any second.
I'm thinking he really enjoyed the groom and all that attention.
I literally cried with you!
I came back from a stressful run with my dog and I got so frustrated with him because he wasn't behaving and then I watched your video 😭 thank you for that reminder👏
I feel like all dog owners get those moments, where they suddenly start crying over the thought of losing their dog. You're not alone in that.
I've had dogs since I was a baby. I remember everyone for their own reasons personality; but the time with each was always worth it.
Absolutely true. Our GSD is turning 5 in Nov and I cry thinking of that day she won't be here anymore. 😭
I certainly get those moments too. My dog is 13 and I grew up with him. I cherish every day we have together. Im so lucky that he is still very healthy for his age
@@sinceritii3846 yeah same here, they say he could easily Iive longer but it still doesn't provide as much comfort as you'd think it would 😔
My golden is just over 10 years. She still acts like a puppy at times, but I can see her slowing down. She is happy, and I love her. Just going to cherish the time we have together.
Use safety goggles when using the drop saw, Morgan. Your eyeballs are too precious to lose. On a lighter note, Toby getting in your way is just hilarious. He loves you!
Hey man, looks like I'm not the only guy to get really emotional whenever he thinks about the mortality of a beloved pet. I get that way thinking about my dog, Lila. She's a 9 year old pit bull, and if I allow myself to think about what will inevitably come, I go all to pieces! Props to you for being man enough to allow yourself to go there, but also for allowing us to be a part of it! Love 'em while you got'em and give them the best life possible no matter how aggravating and stubborn they maybe at times!
Except then he pulled the toxic masculine shit of saying crying like a Lil girl"🤦♀️ trying to play it off. 😒
My jack Russell weenie is turning 14 in Nov. So many times I cried more over her of late. We only got a couple more years before the rainbow bridge.😭
Just dig the end into the dirt so it’s not as high for them to start off with. That should help them feel more comfortable walking up it
Either that or cut the bottom of the ramp so that it’s at an angle and can account for the incline. It has supports all along the middle of the board so the end support shouldn’t be a huge deal. 👌
My dog is 11 years old. My heart breaks everytime i think about how little time we have left to spend together.
dont be sad,think of the beautiful memories you have spent with him
Rather than thinking of constant fear and death, think of the life you'll get together. Think of the moment, rather than the future.
This is said with a voice of experience from a life long journey with Pyrenees Mountain Dogs.
you could still have many years.
Depends what kind of dog you have. Many medium sized dogs live for a long time. Little dogs are champs and will live 16-18 years. Big dogs like huskies and Rottweilers don’t live as long, but just ask yourself: do I make every day a quality day for my dog? If you can answer yes, then that means you are doing your job of making your dog’s life on this planet a good one.
i had a 12 year old border collie until this year
I did not expect him to just go, I thought he'd turn 15 for sure.
it's so sad
Dude Morgan, you had me crying. Lost my Pepper a year ago. There’s no getting over it. May Toby have the longest healthiest life imaginable!
I absolutely love how "helpful" Toby was being while you were making the ramp XD
🤣🤣 he was very helpful!
I needed to hear that Morgan.. Made me sit back and think about the time I have with my cat and how much has gone by.. Never take your pet for granted, they may only be in your life briefly but you're a part of their entire life..
You should dig a little hole under the end of the ramp and put the ramp in it, then it won’t be sticking out of the ground (idk if that makes sense or not)
everyone talking about it rotting away if u dig it in, guys it’s pressure treated wood, so it shouldn’t rot anytime in the next like 10 years give or take. That’s more than enough time, in 10 years Morgan might not even be able to do the farm duties anymore 🤷🏽♂️
Damn! I was going to suggest cutting the corner, but your idea is better.
or build a tiny ramp to put at the end. I think it may be to high for them.
Or put a few red bricks there so it isn't such a big step up.
That is a great idea!
My problem with that idea is the ramp can rot away
I love how Toby was messing with you the entire time haha he's definitely lucky to have an awesome owner like yourself
Oof, I teared up when you started talking about toby’s life with y’all.
Last month I sent my yorkie over the rainbow bridge and was lucky to have 17 years with him. I still miss him ♥️
Your lucky I got 11 yrs with my 1st dog mater and I still miss him but it's been three yrs
I cried with you my friend. Your videos touch my heart and make me want to homestead. Thank you for having so much love in your heart for your animals ❤️
I love the relationship you have with all your animals, especially your hard-working dog and cats! The Toby moment moved me so much I found my cat and scooped him up in my arms - It annoyed HIM but it sure made me feel better!
Me: "How proud of Morgan's construction skills on new ramp. Beautiful! "
Ducks: "What's this ugly thing?"
Ducks: "Guess we'll sleep in the goose house tonight"
Toby: "I HALP"
Morgan: "Get out of here buddy!"
Toby: "..."
Morgan: "..."
Toby: " I HALPING!!!"
Toby is my dog on every home improvement project.
The feels! That is the truth man, I miss my first dog every single day.
It takes a real man to show your emotions like that without care of being judged or anything. Good soul Morgan 🤙
I feel like we all need a reminder from time to time to cherish our fuzzy babies. Thanks Morgan for the tears and the smiles 💕
I start crying like that thinking about my old dog Willow. We had to put her to sleep last year and i can still barely talk about her without starting to blubber. You crying made me start up lol pets are so pure and amazing, they bring us so much joy. I wish they stayed with us longer
Sorry to hear that i also had a dog who died last year to old age peacefully in his sleep
IMO, if someone isn't sad when their pet passes ... they didn't deserve the pets. I lost one of my house cats last year at 12 years of age and it makes me sad when I think about her. Even my dog I lost when I was 18 years old I still miss, and I am 37 years old now. It will be 19 years this November since she passed.
I have a lot of pets that I miss.
I lost my heeler mix Tracy last year, she was nearly 16. She had been a part of my life longer than not since I was in middle school when we got her. Now my cat is 11, stop aging Junior. I too cry occasionally cuz I still miss her like crazy.
Although not a dog, one of my cats passed last year. Talking about Toby made me weep a little too.
Recently lost my golden, Clifford of 15yrs. It's hard to even think or remember him without me ugly sobbing. Pets really do leave a part of them with us but take a part of us when they leave
My dog is just about to turn 16 years old. She is full of life and acts like a puppy most of the time. I dread the day that is getting closer and closer.
Thank you for sharing that moment with Toby dog with us. It's always difficult thinking about your pets passing, they're like family. ❤ P.S. it's okay for men to cry!!!
Wow, this video really had me tearing up for a couple of reasons-
1. That was a beautiful speech. It reminded me about how my dog is already almost 9 and how much different my life will be when she's gone.
2. I'm gonna miss the old ramp.
3. The noodles I was eating were VERY hot and burning my mouth (both temp and spice).
Toby being on top of you while building was just too funny and cute.
He's like " I will watch over you Hooman!.... from your armpit!"
That made me laugh, and reminded me of my little Novia. She was tiny, but always ready to help or attack someone’s ankles for me. It’s been 7 years since she died and I still miss her so much.
I admire you even more when you cried about Toby, Morgan. I've lived with cats for over 20 years and I've cried a lot myself. I've had young cats with hidden birth defects die, and old cats with disease pass away. And I've cried like a baby each time.
You have my admiration
You gave them a ramp that starts at chest height.
Imagine I told you to climb up a dining room table to take a ramp.
You need to take a piece of plywood and make a ramp to the ramp so the ramp starts at foot height.
Alternatively he can dig a hole below the start of the ramp to lower it down
You got the right idea.
@@piplupcola smart
Content creators... How could he make 5 videos on the same thing if he does it right the first time. But at least it's not clickbait and Toby is there to help.
Thank you Morgan, for trusting this community enough to be vulnerable in front of us, and show your younger viewers that everyone can cry, and is allowed to cry. I have so much respect for you because of this video. Thank you.
Morgan, you are such a great person! When my dog was 1 year old, I realized he was not going to stay with me forever, I cried so many times thinking about it. 2 years later he got problems with his heart, then 3 months before his 5th birthday, he was not longer with us. When you cried in this video, you gave me a feeling of not being alone. Thank you Morgan! God bless you!
I'm sorry, dogs are the best.
Death of much loved pets tends to be glossed over. I felt so alone in my grief when my beloved Novia died.
I lost my first dog over 40 years ago and I can still remember him clearly: how he could jump over a nearly 6 foot fence, how I trained him to bark at my brother (who did not find it amusing), how clever he was, how his mother birthed him (and other pups) under my bed. His death was very sad. He was suffering but it was Christmas and no vet was available. He crawled into the kitchen (unable to walk) to see us and back out where we stayed with him until his last gasp less than an hour later. A very noble dog as my Dad put it.
I feel you on the dogs man. Iam a veteran and have found my 4 dogs to be my best friends/children...Iam being forced to move from Spain back to the UK because of EU legalities and i am being recommended to find homes for my dogs because finding somewhere to live in the UK with dogs is extremely difficult. I would die before i re homed them and this video of you loving your dogs has only reinforced what i thought already...They will be with me till the end and i will not leave until we have somewhere safe to go. Thank you
@@michellegrovak thank you...i will do some research
I hope you will a solution where you can keep them. Good luck!
Morgan, you're so sweet. Thanks for sharing that soft moment with us. There is no shame in crying. For anyone!
Man that part talking about Toby's birthday made me feel the same, I think about that too with my own dog, he's not gonna be around forever, and it's gonna be rough when he goes
Yeah i konw
The feelsssss
Yeah I have an old girl too. It's tough.
For me the last few years were hard… i was constantly thinking about it… but he was fighter and showed me how tough he can be :,)) And really hard was to find out that hes gone… atleast i could say last good bye in the morning not even thinking it would be last time…
STOP, I’m cryinggg…my dog is turning 3 in November and I can’t imagine life without her, she’s the most gorgeous sweet thing
Toby was hysterical - but you brought me to tears! I cannot stand the thought of something happening to him! He is the most beautiful dog I have seen and it is as much his personality and his soulful eyes as it is his physical beauty.
It has given me tons of joy to see the ducks bouncing out of that house on the springy ramp. I don't know yet how I feel about this.
Completely agree!!! Wish we could of voted to keep the springy ramp! LoL But watching Toby "help" was a good video!! LoL
Neither do the ducks.
You have such a sweet heart and a lovely soul. As Billy Joel wrote, "Don't go changin'....we love you just the way you are." 😊❤🐕🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆
And your old duck ramp was fine, really. The ducks didn't mind at all. It worked.
"Building the ramp is super straightforward..." Or it _would_ be, if not for Toby dog.
HE'S HELPING.
You do a great job. I have no connection with anything about fowl. I live in downtown Chicago. I find your enthusiasm is awesome. Love Toby dog. It is fun to watch..
Oh and the barn cats too.
Thanks for not excluding the emotional part about Toby. Any of us who have loved animals, watched them bond with us (well, it's mutual), get older, and come to that realization that they won't be around forever knows this feeling. My little terrier will turn 12 in two & a half months and has congestive heart failure. She's on 4 meds and actually is in a good stretch, but I told her I won't let her suffer. She has helped to heal me after the loss of a parent and more. I love her so much. I try to stay in the moment, appreciate her, and not ever let her annoy me. She's the most spoiled she has ever been, but she's still a very good girl. Man selectively domesticated them to be COMPANIONS and to bond with us. Dogs are pretty damned good at that. I like the majority of dogs more than I like the majority of people. I love that Toby means that much to you. It actually makes me think that much more of you as a humane farmer (and as a youtuber).
I was all ready to say, "Finally! You fixed the ramp," but I'm shocked at how this turned out. I hope you can adjust the new ramp to the ducks' liking. I'd cut the end down so it's flush to the ground and add some thin strips across the ramp to give them traction. I know you and the ducks will figure something out. Loved watching Toby dog "help" you build! :-D
And maybe some mud on it to 'dirty' it up. The new ramp is so bright.
I worry the gap is too big and a duck might break a leg in it. Maybe some burlap netting from hardware store?
@@raul0ca I think that's why Toby dog doesn't like it. I think he feels he could get his paw stuck in the gap.
Oh my gosh I just love your humanity... You made me cry ...not for sadness but for the beauty that we must capture before it is gone from us. Thank you and much love from your Canadian Buds.
You've got a good dog and he's got a good owner.
As for the ramp, you nailed it. Ducks are creatures of routine and hate change. They'll probably grow to accept it if they're around it for a while.
i see what you did there ;-)
You are a very genuine man , to show your true love and emotions ❤️ for Toby. I cried watching you talk about this. Thank 😊 you for sharing your family, pets, and farm.
Thank you for sharing your emotions about the work you do when it comes to all your animals, this wasn't the first video where you've done that. It's too easy to hide it and pretend in a fake world on the internet where only happy curated things exist.
Reasonably new to this channel...this is one of the most beautiful and heart felt videos I've seen for a very long time on TH-cam. Thank you.
Toby is so sweet. "I halp. I be wiff you. I protec."
I'm glad Toby has someone who loves him so much.
I’m sitting here watching this video with my 14 year old husky/Shepard who’s recently started really struggling with arthritis and boy did I join you in that cry. It’s not fair how short their lives are compared to ours. But we’re so lucky for the time we do have with them. Much love ❤️.
Positive masculinity and your display of emotion is great. I feel very similar about my dogs. I lost my favorite three years ago and it hurts still. Cherish them.
Gotta respect this man for showing his emotions on TH-cam.... not a lot of guys that'll do that. It's super great to see how much you care about your dog and all your animals. And great job on the new ramp!!
I always felt watching our dogs age was like watching ourselves in fast forward. It is so hard to realize how little time we have with these angels.
It takes a really strong human to be able to show their emotions like you do! It's very inspiring and I love seeing it!
No it doesnt, that's weakness
Seeing Toby doing his version of helping, makes me miss my dogs so much. My Ex-Wife got to see them to the end, I never got to be there for them. Appreciate the time with any animal you have.
Edit: 11:00 bury that corner into the ground, then they can easily get up the ramp.
I find it so cute that Toby is your biggest fan, he just so curious about what you're doing.
It's like when you're at work, and your fave
colleague also have a shift that day.
You could consider digging the end of the new ramp a little into the ground so that they don't have to jump onto it.
On a side note - have you discovered what made Toby bark at the end of the vid? Hope it wasn't another hunting dog pack :/
I had that thought as well!
Just love how you love Toby and care for him. ...and...your love and respect for your farm animals and the wildlife around you. These wonderful creatures are in our "CARE"...not just commodities! Thank you for being an example of a responsible, strong, and caring man!! We love it!!
Toby steals the show again! He sure loves his dad 💕
I have had those thoughts for 13 years with my dog. I was bonded with her from the moment I saw her like no other dog I've ever had. And I've had some really good dogs. She's in her old age now, but still with it enough to appreciate the world around her. She's just slowing down. Hey, Toby still looks good after his grooming session!
Toby dog is a great work supervisor :) Very hands on and inspecting all in detail...
6:05 Well got me right in the feels there, thought I would be safe watching on break from work, thanks Morgan! Appreciating our fur babies and the time we have them is beautiful even if it makes us a little teary eyed.
Tobydog brought me to this channel, I stayed for Morgan's stories! Love Ron Swanson, Tobydog, Jemima, Bruce and all the barn cats! New ramp looks great.....RELEASE THE QUACKENS!
Toby is the best supervisor. Reminds me of my Cassie. This big ol horse of a dog helping with gardening by lying on the stuff I'm working on or trying to play.
Don't worry about getting emotional about animals. They're family. It's not love if you don't shed tears.
Redesign suggestion for the ramp: Make it as wide as the doorway. If the end on the ground is too high, dig out a little trench under it to sink it lower for them. And that milled wood is going to get slick with poo and dirt and later, packed snow. They need a surface with some traction.
It seems narrower than the old ramp. You made some good suggestions.
I'm also thinking that even if I understand the reasoning for leaving gaps in the new ramp. For the ducks, they also may not feel safe walking on something that they can se through parts of.
I was thinking all these same things.
Morgan! Your heart is so huge! Toby had me laughing and you had me crying. Then I called my dog over to give her kisses and cuddles ❤️
It looks like the new ramp "starts" at higher than the old ramp so they would need to jump on it before going up.
Yup - not sure they can even jump that high to get started on the trip up....
A little step might help?
Maybe some stair-stepped concrete pavers at the end to be a better transition to the ramp?
One small step for man, one giant leap for duckkind.
I kept thinking that ducklings would have a REALLY hard time with that leap, not to mention their feet would go right through those long long holes that are really quite wide. I think it needs cross pieces, and as someone else said, if he dug down the front end it could start at ground level.
Toby Dog...is the ULTIMATE LGD...and he was 'protecting' you the whole time!! I feel you on the life span of a pet/family member. Appreciate you!!!
I have a 14-year-old golden that I've had since I was 7. It makes me sad knowing how little time I have left with her. There is no stronger connection than between a man and his dog. One benefit of your channel is you will have tons of videos and photos of toby to look back on. I take every chance I get to record my dog playing as it may be the last memory I have of her.
I am only 6 minutes in and I'm crying because I never seen you cry before....I know how hard it is to think of Toby dog ever leaving but don't you worry, you have 10 more years to prepare for that day!!
Plus you would have another dog that can help you get through the lost of Toby a little easier
my little westie is getting very old, got him when i was seven. im in my 20s now and hes starting to decline faster than ever. i take comfort in the fact knowing he had such a good life with a loving family. and when he goes ill celebrate the times i had with him
Your small and very valid breakdown over Toby made me breakdown over my dogs.
It's so hard bonding so much with a creature that gives it's whole life and heart to you but only lives around a decade. But like you said, we have to remind ourselves of that sometimes and cherish the time we have with them.
This is my first time commenting, but I've followed your videos for a long time now, and honestly you've produced such excellent content that your channel was my comfort show all through my pregnancy and the pandemic and I just really appreciate what you do. Thank you.
LOL, Toby is so protective of you. Toby is covering you when you are at the most vulnerable state when you are not standing up and moving. With the ramp it would be much better if the end is easier for them to walk up to like the old slope ramp, they are lazy bastards and don't want to jump/semi fly on to the ramp
Dammit Morgan you made me cry. We recently had to say good bye to our 13 year old doggie. It is so true, we wish they would live forever. I love that your videos are so honest.
Please wear safety goggles when you’re operating your saw! Your eyesight is precious, and sighing without a protection is so...thoughtless and dangerous!
It sure was awesome to see Toby as a puppy!
I love how much you think and care about all your animals. Its the best kind of mindset for ensuring they all have a happy life.
Maybe try making the end of the new ramp flush with the ground....they seem to be balking at doing a hop up onto the end of the ramp....
Toby is so lucky to have you. People seem to forget that we are all our dogs have. They don’t have building projects, or school or work, or phones or books. Sometimes they get bored, and want interaction. It’s important to remember that when they annoy you like that, they just want to be involved. We are their everything, and I’m so happy to see that you respect that about Toby.
OMG - I love that you are such a crier like so many of us that watch you. You are just the best. 💕
I cried too...we all don't to waste the opportunities to shower others or pets 💕.. it's precious memories... it's the golden Bond of life.
My Max went to doggy heaven January 15th and still breaks my heart. 12 years only. Crying with you..Toby is great !
I definitely understand how you felt in that moment. I used to have a lovable goof of a dog (an afghan hound called Max) what Toby dog was doing to you while building the ramp is what Max would do with me when I was doing my homework (yes I had to use the excuse of my dog stopped me doing my homework 😆) he was my constant companion and I miss him everyday even though its been year. Hell I'm crying writing this xxx. This is why I will always say dogs, cats, hamsters ect. It doesn't matter, they are not just a pet...they are family. Xxx sending love ❤ to you all. ❤
Toby doesn’t see you on the ground often, he was confused and just protecting you.
My dog does the same thing if i sit on the ground. He wants to know im ok because the only time ive been on the ground is when im injured.
Crying infront of people is such a strong thing. It's something I struggle with and it's something I look up to you for.
Crying helps. It's designed to relieve emotions and tension. And it's refreshing to see someone do that without cutting it out of the video completely (which would be understandable, bc it's such a vulnerable thing, but that's why it's so impressive that you left it in).
And crying is for everyone. It's good for you. (I'm still working on letting myself cry infront of other people, trying to appear strong, even if true strength would be the exact opposite...)
Toby is such a wonderfully loving dog. It really warms my heart to see
I cried with you. I have had dogs and love them so much. Their short time with us is the hardest part. I love Toby Dog! I think he has a great life with you on the farm!
That part about Toby made me cry like a man. 🌸😭😬🐾
Oof, your realization with Toby really hit home, but it's such an important reminder for anybody who has a pet of any sort. You're certainly not alone in those feelings, and thank you for being honest enough to show it and express it! My own dog - my very first dog - is a little over ten years old, and while he still has a ton of energy, I find myself hit with that same realization fairly often. I like to think it's a bit premature to be worried about it, but then I notice something that reminds me he isn't as young as I want to see him as, and the worries come right back.
Watching Toby be all up in your space while you were trying to work was really endearing- of all the places on the farm he could've been, he had to be right there with you! He's just trying to help in his own way, heh.
Be sure to wear a mask when you’re cutting or sanding wood. The dust can do huge damage. Add the chemicals in pressure treated lumber and you’re screwed.
Oh damn you got me crying too. Seeing such a kind man brought to tears by the thought of his best friend Toby's mortality really has a way of getting to you.
I loved seeing how much love Toby was giving you as you made the new ramp.
LETS GET THIS STRAIGHT!
YOU WHERE NOT CRYING LIKE A LITTLE GIRL AT ALL.
YOU WHERE CRYING LIKE A MAN THAT LOVES TOBY YOUR DOG VARY MUCH. AND THAT IS OK TO DO.
& the ducks will like the ramp in time. it is still new for them.
You are lovely. Toby knows you love him! Don't ever be afraid to show how you feel. Ever. We're here for you.
I love you're no afraid to show emotions on the internet. That takes some balls. Your love for Toby is amazing, never loose that love for the world around you. You're an example to me and many others
Beautiful that U recognise the being that Toby Dog is & how important he is to U & your families lives. I cried 😢.
I needed my daily dose of feels.
Thanks Morgan and Toby
My husband and I just talked yesterday about how our eight year old coonhound lab mix is probably the best dog we're ever going to have. He's just so sweet and calm, ready to be there if you need him, happy to stay out of your way if you seem busy. It hit both of us hard that we're probably through half the time we're going to have with him. I think we all go through those realization moments that hit us hard, but it shows that we're human and love our animals as family.
I really get you mate when you got emotional regarding Toby...
I never cried more when an of my dogs past
Enjoy the time! And sure he will cherish it too
Sending a huge hug. And yes, it's good to stop once in a while in our busy lives to hug and appreciate our dogs and other pets.
Remember that our dogs are pack animals, and you are part of Toby’s pack. He’s telling you he loves you, too. You are the best kind of man, Morgan.
These random „What about when they‘re gone?“ thoughts are completely normal and i think it‘s a good sign if you love your animal enough to be seriously bothered by it. 😭
And it‘s a good sign that Tobi wants to be that close to you all the time too. 🥰
As for the Ducks i‘d say give them some time. Some of them already stepped on the new ramp when they tried to get inside, so it shouldn‘t take that long for them to accept it.