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  • čas přidán 18. 05. 2024
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  • @MemeDogOfficials
    @MemeDogOfficials Před 14 dny +7845

    Welcome to the channel, ribbosaurus rex ! :)

  • @Maria-tp6ox
    @Maria-tp6ox Před 14 dny +5962

    Ribosaurrus rex is crazy😂
    "I'm walking my ribbosaurus rex so I cant come to work!"

  • @catherinecran9329
    @catherinecran9329 Před 11 dny +229

    7:41 I love how the first thing you taught him in the pool was where the stairs were. Most people think dogs are great swimmers and don’t have to worry, but it’s not uncommon for dogs to swim until exhausted because they don’t know how to get out of the pool. A+++ 🙌🏼

  • @laurenlewis2949
    @laurenlewis2949 Před 7 dny +58

    Being in vetmed, I think it’s beautiful when people, after going for a common name, take a HARD right turn for their next pet and suddenly pick something very unique. Rib! I love it. And no shame to Bear, that’s a classic!

    • @ameliarose47
      @ameliarose47 Před dnem

      They are also kind of in theme with each other because his fur kinda looks like a Rib and Bear obviously looks like a bear being as big as he is and the brown color. So one common, one not, and they still match!

  • @lyslegrande9282
    @lyslegrande9282 Před 12 dny +1070

    He’s just a Short Rib for now🥺 so precious.

    • @dbetts515
      @dbetts515 Před 10 dny +14

      Love Short Rib!!! Soooo adorable. ❤

    • @alyzu4755
      @alyzu4755 Před 9 dny +3

      😂😂🥰🥰🥰

    • @gutsFunnyman
      @gutsFunnyman Před 8 dny +11

      When he grows up he'll be a prime rib❤

  • @lisa_vxng
    @lisa_vxng Před 13 dny +1042

    My only thought here is that you now need a pillow to match Rib because you already have one that matches Bear on that couch

  • @hibryd7481
    @hibryd7481 Před 11 dny +14

    Foxes are naturally curious and friendly. I live in a small rural town and we used to have a few roam our streets at night. I can't imagine foxes ever posing a threat to any animal over 15 lbs. I don't know what happened to ours but I miss them.
    Coyotes are a completely different matter. Hide yo kids, hide yo wife.

  • @morbius109
    @morbius109 Před 12 dny +84

    Double the cute, double the floof! What an adorable little Newf! Welcome to the family, Rib!

  • @Ariel_Waters
    @Ariel_Waters Před 13 dny +1244

    OMG, I love how Bear is at your heels the whole time you're carrying Rib. It's like he's saying, "What are you doing with my little brother??"

  • @danielleking262
    @danielleking262 Před 13 dny +777

    I really didn't grasp how big this dang puppy was until Dr. Mike was bringing him out to the pool. Holy cow. 😅

  • @lochnessie8514
    @lochnessie8514 Před 12 dny +78

    Some things that new puppy owners tend to forget to do during training is to muzzle train and get them used to all sorts of different stimuli, that way they won't be scared of it in the future. Bring him to the vet for a 'fun visit' where the staff just play with and feed him treats so its not a scary place to go all the time. have him wear a harness or a cone for a few hours to get used to (so he doesn't rip it off when he gets neutered) and give lots of treats and chew toys so it's a positive experience. Give him a 'physical exam' often so that when the vet tries to pick up his paws and press on his belly or pick up his tail, he won't be irritated or wary. have strangers (your friends) interact with him in weird ways and play thunderstorm noises or vacuum. Just introduce him to anything at all that he'll need to be introduced to in the future so he learns that it's all safe. Don't have him interact with other dogs just yet because he might not be fully vaccinated, but just. have him learn that no matter what, he's safe with you and safe with people.

    • @courtneymarti8199
      @courtneymarti8199 Před 11 dny +5

      LOVE this!!!

    • @enerioffutt1881
      @enerioffutt1881 Před 10 dny +5

      My cousin, when she got her new service dog as a puppy, played with her feet and her mouth a lot, so now she doesn't mind getting her nails trimmed and her teeth brushed. Unfortunately, a month after getting her, lockdown hit, so she had to pause training. We also couldn't expose her to as many people as we would have liked in the beginning, but it did all work out.

  • @RubyDoesIt
    @RubyDoesIt Před 12 dny +40

    4:20 aww his little kicky legs are adorableeeee

  • @Sunnyleopard
    @Sunnyleopard Před 14 dny +1946

    Why are they so majestic 🥹
    *poops on the carpet * Also rib and bear are adorable

    • @Squeegeeeeeeeeeeee
      @Squeegeeeeeeeeeeee Před 14 dny +101

      I’m sorry, but this makes it seem as if you are the one pooping on the carpet and I’m uncertain if that was the intention or not. 😂

    • @Sunnyleopard
      @Sunnyleopard Před 14 dny +16

      Eh, I don’t really know

    • @TheRealYDA
      @TheRealYDA Před 13 dny +12

      ​@@Squeegeeeeeeeeeeee You Ain't Wrong 😂

    • @NotA_Cookie4ever
      @NotA_Cookie4ever Před 13 dny +2

      lol

    • @taekwondokid
      @taekwondokid Před 13 dny +4

      Lmfao 🤣 ​@@Squeegeeeeeeeeeeee

  • @ignightroad
    @ignightroad Před 13 dny +537

    "They fight all the time"
    When I got a new puppy, my older female was SO crotchety. She'd get up, snarl at her, push her down with her paw--but they're inseparable. Dogs communicate differently than us, and so long as blood isn't being drawn, they're totally fine together. A lot of people thing the 'dog boundary' barking and growling is scary but it's not.

    • @nortalian549
      @nortalian549 Před 12 dny +24

      There’s definitely some settling time where the older dog sets the boundaries with the younger one and takes time for the older one to realize “Oh, you’re not going away.”

    • @MartinFinnerup
      @MartinFinnerup Před 12 dny +15

      Exactly. The effect is even more pronounced with bigger dogs or wolves. They can sound really scary, despite it being the equivalent to casual conversation among humans.

  • @spaceboy3966
    @spaceboy3966 Před 8 dny +10

    “I was normal two Newfoundland’s ago”
    You’re such a father and it’s wonderful

  • @LauraTrauth
    @LauraTrauth Před 13 dny +1033

    You don't need to worry about the vultures Dr. Mike. They are black vultures who look for food (deceased animals) by sight. They watch other animals to see if they have found food as well. We have a pair of vultures who saw our barn cat eating cat food and now come by once or twice a week to get some for themselves. They bring their hatchlings every summer and the bravest one will come up to our sliding glass door and peck on it to let us know they want lunch. But they've never been aggressive to the barn cat at all.

    • @SomeoneNone123
      @SomeoneNone123 Před 13 dny +116

      I hope your barn cat was eating cat FOOD. 😅

    • @Heyyy630
      @Heyyy630 Před 13 dny +66

      @SomeoneNone123
      IK I was like wdym your cat was eating cat😭😭✋✋

    • @spiercephotography
      @spiercephotography Před 13 dny +21

      @@Heyyy630 cats are known to eat dead human when its the only food available, do theyd probably eat a dead cat too 😅😂

    • @JCel
      @JCel Před 13 dny +49

      Vultures got a bad reputation despite their intelligence and often times rather charming character

    • @Tifa4eva13
      @Tifa4eva13 Před 13 dny +22

      @@spiercephotography Same can be said for any animals. Dogs do it too. Tf with this only being associated with cats lol

  • @purplepanda7935
    @purplepanda7935 Před 13 dny +168

    If this is his size as a puppy, baby boi is gonna be irl Clifford

  • @kimmieporter4101
    @kimmieporter4101 Před 11 dny +6

    This breed is from where I was born. I’m from Newfoundland Canada…now living in Ontario, Canada. These dogs are the best loyal breeds and are very protective yet gentle. Especially with children!

  • @CarolynnMc01
    @CarolynnMc01 Před 10 dny +19

    After my Mom passed, I was in charge of her older boxer. who seemed lost and depressed. But she was getting up there in years. I decided to get a lab puppy (for me, primarily). The puppy perked mom's boxer up so much I couldn't believe it! The puppy soon belonged to her. It was an incredible improvement for the older boxer. She would often put the lab in her place when she got annoying but she was never mean, just assertive. It was fun to watch.
    Your dogs are incredible! Bear and Rib are so lucky to have each other, and I know you're thrilled with this wonderful pair! Congratulations on your new family member! All best wishes!

    • @amyfu2047
      @amyfu2047 Před 5 dny

      I hope poor old Roxy is doing ok living with Mike’s dad. Remember her? Mike’s first dog that made him famous to begin with?

    • @nathryl03
      @nathryl03 Před 3 dny

      @@amyfu2047 I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure Roxy was always supposed to be his dad's dog. I remember he talked about getting her for his dad, I think it was after his mom passed away.

  • @spiercephotography
    @spiercephotography Před 13 dny +309

    6:27- Those are turkey vultures! They won't grab live prey, they're nature's vaccuum cleaners and go after road kill/things that are already dead (and one of my favorite birds, they're so cool) so dont' worry! they might be curious, but most of the time they're just soaring around. You probably have some good drafts/gliding winds by your house. Regular hawks, yes, be careful, but turkey vultures you don't have to worry about. What a little cutie, you're such a great dog dad. Welcome to the family Rib!

  • @fleridanfox6150
    @fleridanfox6150 Před 12 dny +458

    one sign of non-aggressive play I always look out for is occasional sneezing. sneezing during play is generally a sign of no hard feelings and just having fun. if there’s ever a problem in play they’ll let each other know for sure

    • @adamkg3215
      @adamkg3215 Před 9 dny +19

      I found this to be such a precious trait in dogs when I learned this. My dog sneezes a lot when we're roughhousing.

    • @tondriasanders6306
      @tondriasanders6306 Před 6 dny +3

      I had a dog who would come up and sneeze to get my attention when she wanted to play. She was the best girl 💜 She was with us for 16 years, had send her home a little over a year ago 🥺

    • @Biosquid239
      @Biosquid239 Před 5 dny

      ​@@tondriasanders6306 sounds like you gave her a good life ❤

    • @rahnesong
      @rahnesong Před 2 dny

      When my GSD and lab play there is so much sneezing you'd think they have allergies 😂

  • @user-cc5bi4fv1q
    @user-cc5bi4fv1q Před 8 dny +2

    You have a beautiful home, Mike. Congrats on your much deserved success! We need more doctors like you.

  • @gilajacobs-ch2rw
    @gilajacobs-ch2rw Před 13 dny +422

    Any dog that goes to Dr. Mike is extremely lucky. They get a nice home, exercise,they get properly trained, such a lucky little puppy to find you. 😊

    • @shyrin36
      @shyrin36 Před 13 dny +21

      Not to mention groomed n fed well!

  • @0aprilanne0
    @0aprilanne0 Před 13 dny +710

    Just as a heads-up from a dog groomer, Rib will be prone to a condition called dilution alopecia due to the color of his coat. In my experience, dilute colored coats are also a lot higher maintenance. The fur tends to be finer and wooly, causing it to mat easy and not shed as well by itself.
    Gray is a registerable color, but gray and white is not. The best thing to do in that situation is see what the stance of the breed club is, or if another kennel club (like UKC) allows it. If no breed or kennel club allows the color, then unfortunately the only way to obtain it is from unethical breeders (if you don't rescue). But like for example, AKC doesn't allow multicolored poodles for literally no reason, but the entire poodle community and every other kennel club is fine with them (besides merle), so you can find many responsibly bred multicolored poodles.

    • @cyn4476
      @cyn4476 Před 13 dny +94

      I had the same thought, I hope that Rib will not develop alopecia like so many do. Mike brushes Bear thoroughly and frequently, so I don't see matting becoming an issue, I think he'll keep the undercoat brushed out pretty well.
      I do not agree that it's only unethical breeders who are breeding the dilute colors (not that there aren't way too many of those). Genetic testing helps keep such recessive genes from presenting and being passed along. I'd rather see a puppy's genetic lineage than his "best in show" lineage, which is all I see the AKC as.
      Speaking as a former groomer, vet tech and, sadly, former owner of a few extremely inbred dogs who were bred to "standard" and turned out to have massive issues. Club standards aren't the end all, as you point out with poodles. Club standards allowed, for example, cockers to be so inbred it's difficult to find a breeding pair that isn't too closely related.

    • @Christinakloehn-ip3tu
      @Christinakloehn-ip3tu Před 13 dny +47

      i have no clue what you guys are saying but its about dogs so um yeah i liked

    • @landotafolla6892
      @landotafolla6892 Před 13 dny +27

      I hate poodles, they think they’re better than me, and I hate that their right

    • @landotafolla6892
      @landotafolla6892 Před 13 dny +11

      The pup ain’t even gray and white, it’s more brown than it is gray

    • @cyn4476
      @cyn4476 Před 13 dny +69

      @@Christinakloehn-ip3tu That made me laugh, thank you 😆
      Breeding for colors that aren't normal for the breed can introduce health problems. Rib's color is not a normal Newfie color. Breeding that color into the line means introducing a gene mutation. That gene doesn't only change the colors, but can change other things too.
      Breeding two parents who have the double dilute gene (aka dd, as opposed to the dark colored gene known as DD) can cause a condition where the pups get patchy bald spots, itchy, rashy skin. The fur on the puppy can look normal until they reach puberty (or around that time) and then something happens where the coat just goes wonky.
      Sadly, it's very common for puppies with dilute color genes that aren't normal for the breed to get this condition. As above said, it's called Color Dilution Alopecia (CDA). It's not fully understood and it doesn't always affect the pups. But it's better to avoid breeding two dd dogs with each other.
      This is a pretty surface level explanation, there's way more that goes into color genes than I've outlined here. I know it's long, but it's actually the fewest words I could use to describe what we are discussing. I hope it helps explain. It's actually VERY interesting, if you want to learn more about it!

  • @amytauber3643
    @amytauber3643 Před 16 hodinami

    Congratulations! He’s beyond adorable!💗💗💗

  • @20iasberry
    @20iasberry Před 8 dny +3

    Bear pillow, Rib blanket behind Dr. Mike. So cute

  • @guinnevereschronicles2225
    @guinnevereschronicles2225 Před 14 dny +840

    He looks bigger than Bear when he was a pup, welcome to the family Ribwitch😍😍😍

  • @lynpepler
    @lynpepler Před 13 dny +489

    Looks like a turkey vulture. Those guys are the clean up crew. They won't harm Rib. He's a cutie!

    • @ameliarose47
      @ameliarose47 Před 13 dny +53

      They're probably waiting to see if Rib kills anything and leaves it for them to snack on

    • @Cheese-zg6ue
      @Cheese-zg6ue Před 13 dny +7

      They will definitely be disappointed

    • @AlaynaSawyer-rr3pk
      @AlaynaSawyer-rr3pk Před 13 dny +2

      Clean

    • @michmill7007
      @michmill7007 Před 13 dny +16

      Just make sure Rib's not already dead before you walk him!

    • @IceMetalPunk
      @IceMetalPunk Před 13 dny +11

      @@michmill7007 I feel like this is just good advice in general, vulture or no.

  • @Deanna-catyXx
    @Deanna-catyXx Před 20 hodinami

    OMG, I love how Bear is at your heels the whole time you're carrying Rib. It's like he's saying, "What are you doing with my little brother??" ❤

  • @user-pk7vy6kx3j
    @user-pk7vy6kx3j Před 12 dny +260

    Mike has an amazing “father of two” vibe to him and it fits so well.❤

  • @johannasmith1760
    @johannasmith1760 Před 14 dny +498

    This is the perfect thing to keep Bear younger and help keep his joints healthy with activity and his mind happy, Bears gonna have a blast teaching RIB how to be an Amazing Lil brothe

  • @VergilLover69
    @VergilLover69 Před 14 hodinami

    *That yawn ABSOLUTELY melted my ❤️ 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹*

  • @TatiQ0
    @TatiQ0 Před 8 dny

    Congratulations! I’m so happy you have a new pup. He’s gorgeous. Bear looks happy to have a little brother. ❤

  • @bella-mccord
    @bella-mccord Před 14 dny +460

    Welcome, little Riblet! He's so cute. 🖤
    One of my dogs passed unexpectedly this week so seeing a cute little puppy helps ease the sadness a bit. Give themboth a big cuddle and kiss from me!

    • @literally_remus_lupin
      @literally_remus_lupin Před 13 dny +14

      I am so sorry i hope you will feel less sad soon

    • @TRADITIONALwife84
      @TRADITIONALwife84 Před 13 dny +9

      I’m sorry loosing a pet is ALWAYS HARD

    • @KrakenIsland64
      @KrakenIsland64 Před 13 dny +13

      Hope you're doing alright. Some don't understand these puppies grow to be our closest family and best friends. They give us what is likely the most unconditional love that exists.

    • @jblover263
      @jblover263 Před 13 dny +4

      So sorry for your loss god bless you 🙏🙏🤲🤲💚🧡✨🙌

    • @mapatterson173
      @mapatterson173 Před 13 dny +4

      I’m so sorry for your loss.

  • @AmayaDyehart
    @AmayaDyehart Před 13 dny +185

    Bear protecting Ribosaurus Rex from all the potential predators is best big brother energy ❤

  • @userismearja
    @userismearja Před 11 dny

    Congratulations Dr. Mike!! Would love to see a video of you training little Ribbie! He's so cute! ❤❤❤

  • @kendallbeckloff3110
    @kendallbeckloff3110 Před 10 dny

    Aww so cute! Rib, you got the best big brother! This video made me very happy.

  • @lindamoulton1560
    @lindamoulton1560 Před 13 dny +199

    You really hit the nail on the head when you said "They don't really fight...they just play battle all the time" that's a great way for puppies to socialize with a non-reactive dog that's in their household/pack (or as my pup is currently learning- don't mess with the cats or try to play with the cats because you will be scratched on the nose, they had her trained in about 5 minutes 🤣) Welcome Rib!!!

    • @rvdb7363
      @rvdb7363 Před 13 dny +2

      Yes, cats are very efficient dog trainers. Our newf also learned very quickly to respect the cat. He wouldn't even try to chase her away when she was lying on his bed. He gently tried to fold himself on the opposite corner of the pillow.

  • @Moli-sk3fr
    @Moli-sk3fr Před 13 dny +575

    2:43
    “Bear was actually super calm, super welcoming…”
    Meanwhile Bear is desperately trying to escape behind Dr. Mike.

    • @jparrish6360
      @jparrish6360 Před 13 dny +47

      He probably meant overall. Most dogs at first are like yeah no what is this

    • @minyoongi4_ever
      @minyoongi4_ever Před 13 dny +9

      🤣🤣

    • @capuchinosofia4771
      @capuchinosofia4771 Před 13 dny +5

      I was thinking the same! Lol!

    • @IceMetalPunk
      @IceMetalPunk Před 13 dny +15

      @@jparrish6360 "What is this child? Did I *ask* you for a child, father? No, I did not, take it away from -- oh, actually, it's kind of cute and sweet. I suppose it can stay...for now..."

  • @collettesaxe9718
    @collettesaxe9718 Před 7 dny

    So wonderful! Thanks for sharing

  • @LauraEllis-ct9mn
    @LauraEllis-ct9mn Před 10 dny +1

    Very well done on your training they can be very stubborn to train but definitely natural swimmers ❤❤

  • @vian101
    @vian101 Před 13 dny +163

    I LOVE HOW BEAR IS MAKING SURE RIB IS SAFE! ADORABLE!

  • @LithNeo
    @LithNeo Před 13 dny +373

    Aw they don't fight, they are playing. It sounds rough but it's just how they are communicating and Bear teaching the pup propper ABI. He looks adorable!

    • @BombshElle_7
      @BombshElle_7 Před 13 dny

      What's ABI?

    • @YungSkrtDinger420
      @YungSkrtDinger420 Před 13 dny +28

      @@BombshElle_7ABI is the learning curve for Ribbers to not fully clamp down on a bite ABI is learning to nibble or softly bite when rough housing and bear is teaching that by not fully biting him and probably tackling him when ribbers does go for a full bite

    • @mapatterson173
      @mapatterson173 Před 13 dny +12

      I have a westie and a miniature dachshund, and you’d expect blood dripping and fur flying when they play. They sound so fierce, but mostly it’s just drool. They are besties.

    • @mossypebbles
      @mossypebbles Před 13 dny +1

      yeah I have a pack of three dogs and when they all play it looks like a vicious snarly dance

    • @LithNeo
      @LithNeo Před 13 dny +7

      @BombshElle_7 Appropriate Bite Index, like Yung said, it's how puppies learn how hard is OK to Bite and use their mouth for things and is something best learned from other dogs/litter mates when playing. Our girl is very vocal when playing, lots of snorting and snarling noises. But she does a lot of play bows and tail wags with other dogs so while it sounds mean, if both dogs are initiating and reciprocating with play bows then they both know and trust one another that they won't take it to far or to rough.

  • @Michelethesportdietitian2b

    Congratulations! Beautiful puppy!

  • @nyx-nuri.08
    @nyx-nuri.08 Před 11 dny +3

    Seeing the interactions of bear first meeting rib just shows how well trained he is!!! You did a great job at introducing them and training bear! And a great job at introducing Rib to the water! Rib is absolutely adorable too! Also those birds are vultures and are strictly scavengers! They won’t get him so you don’t gotta worry about it :)

  • @HnitrZaso
    @HnitrZaso Před 13 dny +113

    Aw, they're just playing, not fighting. Bear is teaching the pup the proper ABI, so although it appears harsh, that is how they are communicating. He has such a sweet appearance!

  • @coaltit
    @coaltit Před 13 dny +96

    Hey Dr. Mike! Chiming in on the wildlife (esp the raptors; I've been working with them for several years) as an expert- the foxes won't be much of a problem for you. They're just curious, but they would never attack anything that much larger than them unless they were a) cornered or b) sick/injured. The biggest risk to little Ribbie would be through rabies via a bite, or from the spread of parvo/distemper/roundworms/mites/etc. As long as he's vaccinated, he should be relatively safe! Coyotes, on the other hand, can be a little unpredictable in certain situations and I'm not familiar enough with the exact risk in your neck of the woods. I think what you're doing re: night walks with Bear is a great idea, even if the risk is still incredibly low.
    As for the raptors, you've got absolutely NOTHING to worry about. I know they look big with that 6ft wingspan, but the Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) in your clip is only about 3-4 pounds and only eats carrion. There's a common misconception that circling vultures overhead means they're waiting for something to die/hunting for prey/etc. Vultures are basically like giant balloons that eat dead stuff- they try to expend as little energy as possible by relying on thermals of warm air, which provides effortless lift if they can enter the thermal from the correct angle. Turkey vultures hold their wings in that iconic "V" shape to take advantage of both thermal lift and also less pronounced orographic lift (which is just a fancy way of saying "air moving over terrain that goes upward, like a hill or mountain"). Your house on top of that hill is likely just a really good spot for them to get some lift to find food elsewhere. Perhaps there is even a roost nearby, which is an area where vultures congregate to sleep for the night and depart early morning for foraging.
    Most importantly: They wouldn't dream of bothering Rib. They're much too skittish and long-lived to risk dying earlier than necessary from an encounter that wouldn't even provide the benefit of food. :) Even a large female Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) couldn't carry that little goober off the ground (females are usually larger than males in most raptors). A bald eagle at it's largest only gets up to about 10-14 pounds. A small dog or a cat would absolutely be capable of being preyed upon in the right circumstance (and have been known to do so, much to the dismay of animal lovers who frequent live camera streams from their nests- alas, the circle of life!). As you said, though, nothing the size of a Newfie is at risk!
    I'm always happy to answer wildlife questions, especially as it pertains to wildlife in the northeast (PA/NJ/NY). Let me know if I can put any other worries at ease! And congrats on the sweet little edition to your family! With his progress in the pool, you'll be calling him little Ribbit in no time! 🐸 Also if you're interested in some cool, peer-reviewed sources on what I shared, I have them, but I know most people will not care lol.

    • @victoriadaly998
      @victoriadaly998 Před 13 dny +6

      Thank you for letting him know! I left a similar comment but hoping to signal boost so that he knows not to worry

    • @brookeworley5140
      @brookeworley5140 Před 13 dny

      +

    • @coaltit
      @coaltit Před 13 dny +6

      @@victoriadaly998 Thank you! And I completely agree- I hope he can feel a little more content and less anxious knowing he's got very little to worry about, but those "new baby jitters" are understandably strong, no matter how many editions you've brought to the family! I'm a complete over-worrier about the people and animals I love, so I get it. Hopefully knowledge is power, here! 🖤

    • @betteryourlife865
      @betteryourlife865 Před 13 dny

      Hopefully he sees this comment! Very educational :)

    • @AndiNewtonian
      @AndiNewtonian Před 13 dny +1

      Yep, I was going to say the same thing about foxes. They're really small -- about the size of a cat -- and very timid. The three who visit our backyard get routinely scared off by the opossums. Even a puppy-sized Newfie would be far more than they'd try to take on!

  • @billgz7841
    @billgz7841 Před 10 dny

    Congrats! Dr.Mike! Rib is precious and I do think Rib brings out the pup in Bear 🤗

  • @abbeyyates123
    @abbeyyates123 Před 10 dny +2

    Rib is so precious!!! What an adorable family you’ve got.
    I have a Newfie as well (Teddy) and I’d love to know how you originally picked the breed and narrowed down to Newfies so I can share more educated reasons (other than big, sweet, swimmers) for getting a Newf with my friends and family!

  • @Courtneyemily91
    @Courtneyemily91 Před 13 dny +130

    He’s such a ham! Floofy little floofster. It’s crazy how big Rib is as a puppy, yet when he’s next to Bear, he looks like a peanut! ❤️

  • @666PercentNotSatansWife
    @666PercentNotSatansWife Před 12 dny +4

    I love how Mike is talking about how gentle his adorable dogs are and two clips later he's carrying the puppy around the pool and being so patient. Like owner, like dog.

  • @AnnaLizzyRose
    @AnnaLizzyRose Před 13 dny +87

    Cuteness overload! Bear looks like he's enjoying his new newfie brother.

  • @Reese-yv7uy
    @Reese-yv7uy Před dnem +1

    I love the Rib! he’s so cute and u are gonna take such get care of him!😊

  • @MeowMeow-sy2mi
    @MeowMeow-sy2mi Před 8 dny

    He is so precious 🥹❤️

  • @MachineGamer728
    @MachineGamer728 Před 13 dny +72

    Whoever did The Camera work and editing needs a raise

  • @onedaysai0
    @onedaysai0 Před 13 dny +206

    He's absolutely adorable, congratulations. For "paw", hold the treat in a closed fist, and when he paws at it, give him the treat. Then start saying "paw" with the same method, eventually only give him the treat when he keeps his paw on your hand for longer and go from there.

    • @RedPandaAllTheWay1721
      @RedPandaAllTheWay1721 Před 13 dny

      yeah i did it too late and taught me dog leave it so i do that and he wont paw he looks away lmao collies are the funniest

    • @Mapleslife
      @Mapleslife Před 13 dny +3

      That's your best bet on teaching them to handshake/paw. i taught mine by picking up their paw then giving a treat and my dumbest dog understood it in a day now thats all he does, gives me his paw for a treat 😂

    • @ToffeeDaWolfy
      @ToffeeDaWolfy Před 13 dny

      I mean, it worked with my dog, who would jump when I did the 'sit' method (move the treat over their head to make them look up and naturally sit)

    • @Uchiha.Itachii
      @Uchiha.Itachii Před 13 dny +2

      u can teach them in many different ways. he has already raised bear, i think he knows how to raise a new puppy of the same breed hah

    • @L.a.77
      @L.a.77 Před 13 dny +2

      I just grabbed my dogs paw and would say paw until he got it it took about half an hour in two days, and he does it pawlessly

  • @AxelGee
    @AxelGee Před 4 dny +2

    Yayy good for you man 😃😃😃

  • @rosemaryhernandez7949
    @rosemaryhernandez7949 Před 10 dny

    These dogs are so majestic. What a beautiful color Rib is. So happy to follow these beauties.😘🌹

  • @patriciahamel5674
    @patriciahamel5674 Před 13 dny +123

    For future reference, they do make giant swiffer sized lint rollers that are on a long handle, which make it a lot easier to pick up fur from the floor.
    Editing to add: It's called the Evercare Pet Mega Roller for anyone who is interested.

  • @clairecaines4051
    @clairecaines4051 Před 13 dny +99

    I’m ridiculously happy for Bear to have a buddy. I love the idea of a dog and live vicariously through Dr.Mike! Beautiful family!

  • @TuluTheVizla
    @TuluTheVizla Před 6 dny

    SO CUTE😍 can't wait to see more of this lil guy and Bear❤

  • @SC-md8wu
    @SC-md8wu Před dnem

    Rib is sooo cute! And bear is such a great big brother! Would love more of these videos!

  • @dannym8472
    @dannym8472 Před 14 dny +181

    It warms my heart knowing your dedicating time to the puppy. they needs tons of love, affection and training when they're young and I feel like some people don't know that/care

    • @slate2720
      @slate2720 Před 13 dny +4

      Ikr it sooo irks me when someone gets a puppy and then keeps it at home and won't expose it to as many things as possible, and I may offer to socialize them with my dogs and they get afraid when they wrestle or anything energy draining and think they have to protect the puppy from everything.
      One of my friends dogs is in this situation and now she keeps complaining about constant barking+destruction because the dog has major lack of stimulation and thus anxiety in many forms. The person who gave her the dog either was cruel or clueless, because the woman has cancer and doesn't go outside very much ... they gave her an Australian cattle dog.

  • @alyssamay9237
    @alyssamay9237 Před 13 dny +38

    1:48 "Look Dad, I'm a mop!"
    Rib is adorable

  • @juliealbers3842
    @juliealbers3842 Před 7 dny

    Omgoodness I love your doggos! They are both so sweet! 🩷🐶🩷

  • @BrieEllen
    @BrieEllen Před 2 dny

    I had a newf/bernese mountain dog mix who we lost a couple years ago. Definitely fell in love with the breed and she was amazing with us when we were kids!!

  • @nelachobotova4045
    @nelachobotova4045 Před 13 dny +87

    you are basically a real father at this point

  • @Corporal_Wojtek
    @Corporal_Wojtek Před 13 dny +32

    I’m calling his Ribosome, and none of you can stop me

  • @nyamedorpd
    @nyamedorpd Před 7 dny

    Best decision 🥳 so cuteee the bond the doggos have already

  • @SMJTLW
    @SMJTLW Před 11 dny +1

    I also have a Newfoundland pup currently so loving this content! Just took him for his first official swimming lesson. So excited for Rib videos!

  • @kekort2
    @kekort2 Před 13 dny +24

    You know what he's got on his face? Rib-eyes.

  • @briana........................

    The squeal I made seeing Rib. That baby back is going to make everyone happy. ❤
    "Rib, that's a plant." Like father like son.

  • @redhippiefiddle
    @redhippiefiddle Před 11 dny

    omg congrats so adorable welcome to the Family!

  • @stephanieward6581
    @stephanieward6581 Před 7 dny

    Aww they're both so cute!!

  • @hurainsahar
    @hurainsahar Před 14 dny +92

    He's absolutely adorable 😍💕! He even barked at his own reflection in the mirror, which was the cutest thing ever 😍

  • @ToxicMrSmith
    @ToxicMrSmith Před 13 dny +74

    I just have to say, i love Dr. Mikes love of dogs, and the fact he's gotten bear a friend is amazing because they can play when he's away for work. Bringing my trust in doctors back Dr. Mike. Love from Australia

  • @JoDwan-gs7ir
    @JoDwan-gs7ir Před 10 dny

    What a cute puppy. Can’t wait to see more vids with big bro and Ribber. Love his eye colours

  • @user-lb2ri7bv8h
    @user-lb2ri7bv8h Před 5 dny

    Aww so cute I was thinking about getting a Newfoundland too hope for the best for you guys ❤️

  • @CCP_yb
    @CCP_yb Před 13 dny +43

    There’s just something unbeatable about seeing a Newf happily swimming and loving life 🥰🥰 I grew up with a Newfoundland dog-a big, black bear-of a boy named Murphy-and over 20 years since he passed, I still remember him and love him to this day ❤ congrats on the new and adorable addition to your family!

  • @hannahoneil7915
    @hannahoneil7915 Před 13 dny +52

    hey mike!!! teaching him paw can be done by you holding the treat in your hand in front of rib in a fist until he tries to reach for it with his paw to get at it. you can reward with a yes in the beginning even the slightest try (weight shift or a slight lift of a paw). you’d be surprised how smart pups can learn paw that way!! then once you have one paw done you can tap the other foot to make him think about that.

  • @RowanShankaras
    @RowanShankaras Před 9 dny

    Congratulations!!

  • @TheWallowingMadman27
    @TheWallowingMadman27 Před 3 dny

    They’re so cute and fluffy. I’m so happy with how gentle you are with them and how you literally and figuratively let him dip his toes into the pool ❤

  • @carolea1629
    @carolea1629 Před 14 dny +59

    😂😂😂😂 *4:10** CAMERAMAN AND CAMERA GETTING NEWFIE WATER ASSAULTED*

  • @kayro0530
    @kayro0530 Před 13 dny +14

    Bear goes to shake off and Mike is like, “Your camera. Your camera. YOUR CAMERA!!” *points to sky* 😂 Thanks for keeping an eye on the tech.

  • @80bbygrl
    @80bbygrl Před 6 dny

    Congrats!

  • @bubblefishez
    @bubblefishez Před 11 dny

    I have a husky and a corso. The chom chom reusable roller works wonders on furniture. It's like 20 or so on Amazon. Furminator for brushing even without an undercoat. Just go easy with it. Dosent cut the coat despite the rumors about it. Shop vacuum or shark no tangle rocket works well for hardwood and linoleum.

  • @ButterflyPic445
    @ButterflyPic445 Před 13 dny +21

    I appreciate that this isn't a normal youtube clout “I got a new puppy! Look at my puppy!” video. It's so raw, real, and educational the entire way. I learned so much from a less than 10 minute video that I'm still in a little disbelief at how more educated I feel.

  • @Courtneyemily91
    @Courtneyemily91 Před 13 dny +15

    Lmao that first time you gently lowered him into the pool, his face was saying “you’re letting me go?!”

  • @oliviasaha1288
    @oliviasaha1288 Před 10 dny

    So beautiful ❤️ love both your beautiful babiessss!!! ❤❤❤❤

  • @Fitzpatrick65
    @Fitzpatrick65 Před 10 dny

    Beautiful pup's.

  • @corenoit
    @corenoit Před 13 dny +35

    The birds at 6:25 are Turkey Vultures. They are quite large, and will do a lot of circling around an area. But they eat exclusively carrion. Black Vultures, slightly smaller and don't have the lighter color under the wing and have a black head, can apparently go after young cattle, but again prefer carrion. A Newfie, even as a puppy, is probably out of the question for even the largest of eagles and hawks in north america. I think Lil Ribasaur is safe :)

    • @khanhhm5762
      @khanhhm5762 Před 12 dny +1

      Oh! I didn't know those are called turkey vultures. Thank you for teaching me something new. I'm glad I sometimes read through comments.

  • @melissag9160
    @melissag9160 Před 13 dny +43

    I smiled through this entire video. Thanks for sharing such a happy experience with your viewers.

  • @tkh1231
    @tkh1231 Před 11 dny

    Love this video, and this man on how much he loves these dogs. You can tell the respect he has for them, and gentle he is with training Rex slowly, like in the pool. Not just throwing him in. Will watch more as Rex grows and love his brother as well.

  • @LauraS_1194
    @LauraS_1194 Před 5 dny

    Cute! Can't wait to follow Ribbie's journey!❤😊👍👏

  • @carolea1629
    @carolea1629 Před 14 dny +67

    ❤❤❤❤ *NOT BEAR TRYING TO RESCUE HIM AWWWW* 🐻🐻🐻

  • @alexcialynne
    @alexcialynne Před 13 dny +46

    Congratulations! I agree about Rib keeping Bear young. My senior pup lived a few more years then expected after bringing home a rescue pup. They were awesome together and she learned well plus we get to see him in her now. Best pet decision I ever made.

  • @1veryfunnygirl
    @1veryfunnygirl Před 11 dny

    ❤❤😍😍🥰🥰 you are so blessed, Doctor Mike! And such a great dog dad!!

  • @pastelcrunch
    @pastelcrunch Před 11 dny

    Awe!! Rib is handsome! I'm glad you went along with the suggestion I offered of Landseer Newfie (black & white) but the brown and white is just as gorgeous even if it's not the registered color he's absolutely beautiful you guys are going to have a great family together! Welcome to your new home Rib!❤❤

  • @BananaSaladAnimations
    @BananaSaladAnimations Před 13 dny +20

    Mike, you should make a channel for Bear and Rib! It would be so cute

  • @saikite
    @saikite Před 14 dny +76

    His eyes are so beautiful, so cute!