This channel is mainly playful dogs, dog training, fun moments, and the joys of dog ownership. I am NOT a dog trainer, so the training videos are more like what 'regular people' experience with training dogs. Including the successes and challenges.
Buddy was my only dog from 2007 - 2016. Those were some depressing years for me, and he was there to ground me.
I got Scout as a 4 month old puppy soon after I retired, and she was raised with an 8 year old Buddy for the first 8 months I had her. She is now a registered Therapy Dog.
After Buddy passed, I got Arnold. Arnold is a fearful dog and shows reactive / aggressive behavior towards other dogs. Scout & I are helping him gain confidence and learn to enjoy life.
And then, there's just some miscellaneous sh.... um, stuff. :)
Buddy came back in 2019. My lovely dog Raggy looks exactly like Buddy. The same white spot, the same behavour, the same grey nose and smile. We both saw the video of Buddy. I am in Germany and can tell you, if you believe in reincarntion, we have a wonderfull soul and Raggy is a therapydog in my ordination. Perhaps this ist a little light for you.
Thank you for sharing. As painful as it is, the sun will rise the next morning and there will be more time to give another, a loving home. Scout is the example and when her time comes, then there will be mourning as well and a place for another to expect the same love you gave buddy and so far to Scout. Bless you!
Back in 2014 my brother had to put down a 16 yr old dog named Brittany who had been in our family for most of those 16 yrs and he also had a vet come to the house to do it. On that day I learned that is the best possible way to do this when faced with that choice that you don't really want but nor do you want the pet you love to suffer if that is what their existence has become. Cookie the dog I have now is coming up on her 14th birthday and although she's doing good for a dog that age realistically she doesn't have many years ahead of her and if I eventually have to make that call for her I will also have a vet come to the house to do it. Whenever the end is to come for her I want it to come in the house where she has lived for most of her life with me letting her know she is loved and will be missed once she is gone.
I am thinking of my beloved Sebastian, a black lab/pit bull mix. He's not dead yet, but his health is waning. He's around 14 years old. He wandered up the alley as a stray at about 2 years of age. He was full of puncture wounds, probably from a dog fight. That's why we called him Sebastian. His teeth were ground down, as if he had been used as a bait dog. Initially skittish, afraid, aloof, and defensive, he gained trust within a month. He joined a menagerie of five other rescued dogs. He's the lone survivor. His favorite playmate, a cute white bulloxer with a brown spot over her eye, died of a heart attack after she had just gone outside on leash to use the restroom. Once lively and playful, he just sleeps. He has some growths on him. He's not in pain, but he's losing his appetite. He doesn't crave affection as he once did. He doesn't roll over and ask for a belly rub. He still likes treats, but he no longer runs to retrieve them. Sometimes he won't eat or drink unless we bring food and water to him. He won't eat unless we mix it with stinky fish. He does like to roll in the sunshine. He's declining. I don't know when his time will be up, but it appears to be near. I'm not going to put him away until it is clear he wants to go. He's not there yet. We have another stray, a beautiful Siberian husky. We haven't let them mix because he's still intact, and we know she hasn't been spayed. He whimpers when he sees her, but they haven't bonded. I've always said he would be my last dog. It is too painful to keep losing dogs after having known them so long. I'm too old to start caring for another dog. I'm through rescuing animals.
Thank you for sharing that. I truly believe the old adage that "you will know when it's time". Sebastian knows what you did for him, and what he means to you. I wish for you the ability to look back, after some time, and to be proud what you two have meant to each other. That was the purpose of my putting this video together. To help me remember the good times. It helped me a lot.
Lost my beautiful cockapoo of 13 years was always there for walks and catching tennis balls..had health issues but pulled through because he loved his life..and we all loved him..had to say goodbye yesterday to say we are devastated is an understatement…we will never forget him..I still think he will come running in and go for his walks…I have never cried as much and I’m not sorry to sat that..and a dog gives more love back than you can give…goodbye my bestest friend..
Anyone who has lost a beloved pet knows the hurt and pain. Its so hard to know you wont see them again. I lost ny JJ in February 2024 to heart problems, he was 13yrs 2months. I thought we would have longer, but no. I still cannot fetch myself to get rid of his bed, bowls and toys. I would give anything to have him back. They leave a giant space in your life. Gone but never forgotten❤
I am so, so, so very sad and sorry for your loss of your best friend, Buddy. I haven't cried this hard in a very long time. I am camping right now, alone with my best friend, my girl, my angel, my Heidi. She is 11, a white shepherd dog. Life expectancy is 12-13. I love her more than life itself, and I'm intentionally spending as much quality time with her as often and as much as I possibly can. Everyday with her is a blessing, and those days are numbered. How can I live without her? I have no idea. I love her so very much - more than words can say. Thank you for this video. God bless you my dear friend.
It doesn’t seem to matter how long a dog lives, it’s never long enough. They give so much and ask for so little. I’m so sorry for your loss of Buddy but you will see him again. God bless.
Buddy reminds me of my dog "Larry Moe" who was dropped off the side of a country road and abandoned and they left raw chicken. This happened in 2003. Along with him was his brother, or at least I thought was his brother, "Curly Joe" who were about 5 months old. Both lived 15 years and were the best dogs and loved each other so much.Always appreciative. When Curly died it wasn't long till Larry died-about a week after. I feel like their together now at Rainbow Bridge. Looks like you had a great dog "Buddy" and I know you miss him.
This was a beautiful tribute to the most wonderful dog. Thank you for sharing Buddy's life and passing. What a faithful friend he was to you, as you were to him.
So ,sorry,i know what a lost,and feeling this is.I lost my sweetheart Fidji.she was my everything for then jears,suddenlyshe wasent eathing anymore,here liver and kidneys where done...I am not the same anymore ..
What a beautiful amazing boy you were BUDDY godbless you boy .Im sitting here watching my 12 year old collie dog star she struggling with her joints ive lost already 3 fur babies to that awful illness cancer and every day is a blessing we have left with my old girl i just sobbed my heart out watching these 2 amazing dogs playing together scout loved him soo much and your dad buddy bless him how much he loved you R.I.P BUDDY we all love you .
I'm feeling your pain...... our girl is 13 going 14 .....we are making her comfortable but we are not extending her life..... when she decides to go.... it's on her free will...... It will destroy me when she passes......May she rest in peace when it happens.😊
There is a great book that I’ve revisited each time I have lost one of my 4-legged friends: Goodbye, Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost a Pet, by Rev. Gary Kowalski… when I revisit it, it doesn’t diminish or alter my grieving, but rather, it reminds me to think back to all the experiences we had together and to be thankful and cherish that we had them to share…
That was exactly my purpose in making this video - to think back and cherish the times we had together. It helped me tell myself he had a pretty good life.
Beautiful images of your treasured pal and a fitting tribute to his memory ... the hardest part of real love is saying goodbye but you showed by giving him everlasting peace how much he meant to you
I had 2 dogs: two female german shperd; second one is still living aged 14 and half; dogs are true angels, and even wolves must be. Your buddy looks nice and he is still watching you and protecting you. greetings from italy; a big hello to buddy's soul.
Such a beautiful tribute. Our dog Daisy passed away 3 weeks ago and we made a tribute video and this video popped up and so beautiful and so sorry for your loss :-(
