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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 30. 06. 2024
- After months of volunteering as a dog walker in Ukraine, it was time for me to step up and bring one of the rescue dogs home. To foster, adopt, or donate: transformastreetdog.org/
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i wonder if some ukrainian children get less financial support than those dogs in the centers
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Ukraine isnât the Third World. I donât know why you would think the children need financial support. The families over there are the same as anywhere else in the developed world. Some rich, some poor but virtually all capable of looking after themselves.
The animals, especially dogs on the street can be treated very cruelly and need help to be taken off the streets and given places of safety. None of the animal shelters are opulent and very few are adequately funded. Most like Lords just get by.
ââ@@marions7423So many dogs have lost their homes and families because of Putin's barbarity in Ukraine.. just as people have..
To imply that Ukrainians are not looking after each other like any other people is insulting.. Not to mention that Europe is caring for millions of displaced Ukrainian families.
In every country even outside of war times there are organizations who care for the needs of people and others who care for the needs of animals.
Watch the video on this channel of the orphanage caring for displaced orphans due to the war and the aid being brought to them..
HE IS ONLY FOSTERING THE DOG,UNTIL THE DOG GETS ADOPTED.
Hey JohnnyFD, thanks for taking on the responsibility for giving a homeless dog a home! Extremely generous of you.
Please, please allow the dog to sit with you inside the apartment. Dogs are extremely clean & will incredibly love being with human connection sitting on the couch or floor beside you.
I think the noise from the traffic below the balcony will scare the dog witless especially considering its previous environment.
The amount of love & loyalty dogs give to their owners is truly humbling.
I would definitely advise to purchase a harness rather than a collar for Lords benefit & comfort.
Dogs are incredible family members.
Mistakes will happen, its natural, but usually very small & easily cleaned up.
Please give him lots of emotional support & you will be given it back.
Enjoy & thank you.
My dogs have always slept in my bed with me.
@@darlamonroe6726 Love that you treat your Dogs so well.
Some dogs I've used a harness. Others a Martingale collar. Some a head harness, especially aggressive pullers, and they've never needed it for long.
Our final step in the potty training process is to have the dog sleep in the bed with us. Once they reach that step they understand to not have an accident, and dogs don't normally want to soil the area they rest in. The exceptions I've observed are anxiety or results of human abuse keeping them locked in a kennel past when they can hold eliminating.
Dogs don't have memories like humans. They remember a hurting hand or foot /the movement that that human did to hurt them rather.
They can be reset just like that with a new owner. Seen it over and over. Clear message about boundaries etc will set things straight = happy doggo
Also, A big No-no to leaving them in a yard or balcony. Couch or beds are for humans, special treat for dogs.
Please donât leave him on the balcony let him stay inside the apartment
It is good that he isn't staying in the shelter so he will be less inclined to start barking like the others. I'm glad you will both have each other. You will need to buy a leash that is reinforced so he can't chew through. If he is nervous, try to sit with him and pat him. When it gets dark he will probably feel calmer. Try to stay with him. It is good that he is licking your arm while you are patting him. He is bonding with you.
Pat, pat, pat to the side 100% agree
As a foster dog guy my best advice is to always put yourselves in their shoes. So much stimulation and confusion going from a home to a shelter to a strangers car to a new world. Itâs scary! Get on her level. Try and see through their eyes. Go slow and open your world to them at their speed. Trust me, they bond to you and trust you quickly when they see that youâre âone of their ownâ and is the leader. Go slow and be patient.
Let her in the house. She will feel so much more comfortable. Get a harness. A dog like that will choke himself and he looks like heâs one of those that will try and dip out of her collar to get free.
Lastly, keep kibble or treats on you in the beginning. If he takes the stairs? Treat. Goes potty? Treat. Sit, stay, shake? Treat.
Absolutely! Positive reinforcement is key. Negative reinforcement should only be used in the most extreme circumstances (such as emergency recall). I use regular kibble as treats, that way I can keep an eye on how many calories the dog is getting - too many treats will ake them fat AND sick.
Good luck with Lord, Johnny!
Johnny good to see you got a friend! A few things from someone who has 9 dogsâŠ8 Labs and a rough CollieâŠget a kennel or crate for Lord. Keep it open when youâre home as a safe placeâŠnever use putting him in as punishment. If you put him in an area when you go out think of anything in that room as expendable. No matter how good Lord is, you step out for coffee and come back to a chewed up pillow all across his space..thatâs what the crate is forâŠeither open cage type or airline transport type doesnât matter. I feed dry food topped with cooked chicken gizzards or chicken livers and use that broth to soakâŠchicken cooked in pressure cooker. I saw Royal Canin at that store itâs pretty good but always try small bag first see what Lord likes. Remember when you change food you may have a day or two with loose poopsâŠadd a little cooked rice to his food to help with that for a few days. Use the 3-3-3 ruleâŠ3 days to decompress from the moveâŠ3 weeks to feel comfortable in the new home âŠand 3 months to really bond with you and accept you as his buddy and friend. Lots of tips online but you should keep him with you when youâre home, I know looks like Lord has an undercoat and shedsâŠmaybe some Husky or German Shepherd in his genesâŠbut the one thing to remember is a dog is a pack animal and once he bonds with you heâll always want to be with you even stronger, even more than food or water.
It is wonderful that you are walking the dogs. They deserved some attention and love.
Animals are the voiceless victims of all conflicts especially this genocidal war. Thank you for fostering and for bringing the plight of Ukraine's animals to light. I became a monthly patron to this shelter thanks to you. Slava Ukraini
Thanks so much Kellen!
Even in peaceful countries like England and Australia there are so many dogs in shelters. Just abandoned or surrendered. Many from irresponsible back yard breeders. So cruel and inhumane.
Keeping him isolated on the balcony will cause him separation anxiety and make him more likely to show destructive behaviour, not to mention how cold it will be in the winter and hot in the summer with all those windows conducting heat. Placing his bed near yours will help him feel secure until he settles in. You need to build trust with him and show him he's part of your family. Sit on the floor at eye level with him and ignore him until he's ready to come to you. When he does, tell him how good he is and reward him with a small treat like Pedigree Mini Bites. They're greatfor training with. You'll need a throw for your settee incase he does jump up on it while your away. Also, some good quality hard rubber chew toys like the Kong Extreme Goodie Bone that you can place a treat inside to keep him occupied for longer. Finally bud, your days of a hair free home, car and clothing are well and truly over. I highly recommend the Dyson Animal Ball and a lint roller. đ
You should get a harness for lord. Itâs really bad on the dogs neck / vocal cords when they pull so hard and the collar chokes them. Itâs easier to control with a harness and then he canât chew through.
Please PLEASE get him a harness!! He needs water after walking, and please walk him every day! He is use to being with other dogs and people, please let him be with you and not out on the balcony for a few days.
And a shorter leash also!
+1 for the harness.
Oh, Lordy (the Dog)! You are such a good-hearted guy, Johnny. But whether it's your car or your domicile or now a dog, you get me to talking very loudly at you on my computer screen. (Can you hear me? LOL!) Stop over thinking stuff. Give Lordy a hug or two and a little room to roam in your apt. He won't hurt anything. And may I suggest getting him a "thunder blanket." It's like a little horse blanket for dogs that snaps underneath. It keeps dogs from stressing out, especially if there's loud noises. Good luck as always! from Mj (one of Merc's community) in northern Michigan đ„°
I love the blanket idea! Howdy from Kalamazoo!đđ
I hope you let him come inside once in a while. Also, you should get a harness. Dogs have accidents. they get sick and throw up and poop sometimes (just like kids) so just be prepared for that and let him come inside! Lol. Congrats dogfather. (never mind. Just got to the end of the video and realized you don't really have a dog. You're just fostering. Haha)
I urge you to start cooking food for Lord. That dry food is made of terrible ingredients. It will lesson your vet bills. Lots of resources online. Also, you need to allow him to come inside the actual apartment. The balcony situation is absurd.
100% the open window on the balcony is crazy and at the very least you can get catches for the double glazed window to still keep the fresh air but keep it closed enough so the pet doesn't get out. But as always Johnny will know better. đ
No solid commercial kibble, and based on his size 1 - 2 Tablespoons of kefir per day, given the dog doesn't have a dairy issue, which in that case you would use water kefir.
Never feed the dog peanut butter. It's terrible for them and creates candida yeast.
Throw bits of veggies in for treats when you're food prepping. I had my dogs including fosters trained to sit at the edge of the kitchen doorway and I would throw chunks if green pepper, carrots, and fruit to them. One dog in particular loved carrots the most.
You are doing a good deed Johnny, but be aware a shelter dog is a bigger responsibility that asks for more skill and patience from the owner than getting a puppy from a breeder...it will be hard, but don't give up...find his interests (balls or treats) and you can easily get him to do what you want (even stop pulling on the leash) by rewarding him for good behavior...Also it will take a week, maybe two for him to totally relax, set your walks either a couple of hours before feeding time or couple of hours after (to avoid bloat which could lead to the stomach tangling itself and then death) and always tell him his a good boy! That's a must, good luck đ
Dude, take it from someone who has been owning dogs all his life..... you really should not keep your dog on the balcony!!!!! Its clear that he/she is a very gentel animal and needs to be around you, not alone in the balckony. Also your dog is big and the would like to move around the rooms, feel that he/she is apart of your family. He/she will not ever feel at home, if you dont let him/her sniff around the aparment and move freely. If thats how your going to keep the dog, then do him/her a favour and take him/her back to the shelter.. so someone who really knows how to take care of a dog, can have a chance and also the dog can have better life then sitting alone on the balckony and only waiting when you come and take him to walks!
I had my dog for several months and she was biting dogs on walks, so I took her for training and then I said I love you to her and it made such a great difference. They really do understand our emotions!
That dog can easily jump out of those windows. Have compassion and bring the sweet soul in the apt and make him apart of your life.
I was thinking the same thing, my dog could get out of those windows with no problem and it's the same size maybe a little shorter.
Why would a dog purposely jump out of a 9 story window? They're not stupid, the understand height.
@@JohnnyFD Animals and people do a lot of stupid things that we would never in a million years believe they would do. I wish nothing but Love and Peace for you. I've watched your channel for years and you are an Amazing young man! Valerie
Last thing you needed was a dog, you struggle to look after yourself !!
Dogs need stimulation and love. Thank you all for being kindđđđ°
never leave him brother]
I think I deleted my comment some how. Congrats !! Youâre going to love him so much. It will all come together. I did the same back in 2021. Eventually you figure it out. Get him a harness so you donât have to choke him with the collar. Keep them on same food. Get him good brand of food. Itâs ok to let him roam around the apartment. Just have to have him on a pee poop schedule. Like 8 am then lunch then dinner then before bed type thing. Research what foods to NOT give him. He will be fine inside your apartment he may even sleep with you. Also have lots of dog poop bags.
I recommend you get him a large crate because he uses it as his comfort place for his security
No, don't put him in a crate, Johnny. That is like imprisoning him. He seems happy on his blanket on the terrace of your apartment. You could buy him a dog bed even though he might not be with you permanently. The shelter would be able to use it if he were adopted. If you bond with him, he could end up as your dog.
He balcony is basically a large crate. =)
â@@JohnnyFD But in winter it could be very cold there
I trained my dog to use a crate. He now only uses it at the vets and groomers. He uses the bed and couch at home. Dogs donât need crates once they are housed trained. The idea of a âdenâ is a myth created by those who need to justify a crate.
It works ! Creat your own reality, i have been wishing you would take one home !!! Enjoy him!
Now lets keep saying daily, the russians will withdraw from Ukraine in 24 and Ukraine with 91 borders will be free of the Russians for good and begin their membership to Nato..... lets create that people !!!
Hi Jonny, please donât leave him on the balcony or close the door when he is there. If you do he will try to force us way out! Dogs donât like being confined or left alone. He will get used to the balcony only if he has access to the house. Make sure you do not leave him alone on the house for a few weeks and never leave him on his own for longer than 4 hours after that. If you do your apartment will be chewed and scratched up! Iâm talking ripped furniture and the doors scratched up! I hope you know whatâs coming. While your with him, heâll be right as rain!
I guess you've never heard of crate training...
@@JohnnyFD Youâve got a point but leaving a dog in a crate is really not that right in the first place, even if the dog is trained. It doesnât mean heâs happy about it .
Have you ever heard of a wolf den? Dog's prefer small places. You're applying your human preferences to the dog to want a big space, for them it's more stressful to have to guard it.
@@JohnnyFD Maybe Iâm not a professor but Iâm sure a wolf den is not a metal cage with a closed door that you are forced to stay on against your will. If I were anthropomorphising it would be like comparing a bedroom to a prison. Iâm not being pedantic but I have a dog who is 14 years old and if I had no choice but to leave him on a cage on his own I would not like it. Itâs just my opinion and not something I expect everyone to agree with but I actually know that my dog would much prefer to roam freely around the house and thatâs good enough for me!
He'll identify the elevator with trauma if you force him in there. Use treats to walk him in and your voice to reassure him. You might want to give him a daily joint supplement like Yumove.
He has to have some time to get used to all the changes, to get used to you. It will take some time for him to settle in nd his real personality to shine. Let him come inside the home with you. You can throw sheets over the furniture, the relationship will grow much closer and the quiet will calm him faster. Thank you for adopting him. Many people adopt and regret right away not understanding it takes some time for the dog to settle in. He looks like a sweet little guy. Enjoy being a dog dad!
He's fostering...
Be careful with that window, dogs will jump from them if they want to leave in a hurry. I had a husky that tried to jump from a 2nd story window because he was hot, I came home and he had broken the glass and almost jumped. Anyway, not saying it will happen, but maybe you can put up a baby gate or buy some sort of tall screen that you can lay next to it. Dogs are pretty simple to take care of. They have to go outside in the morning, mid-day and before you go to bed. Usually after they eat they will want to go out. You don't have to feed them 3 meals a day, one is enough as long as it's high quality food, then maybe a couple treats in the evening or when you eat dinner. Getting them on a routine is the biggest thing, once you do that, they become happier. One last thing, never tie a dog to anything from which they can jump from, they can hang themself. I had to experience that the hard way, I had to run into the house for a quick second, tied my dog to a picnic table, came out and found it dead. Freak accident, but it can happen. This can be remedied by using a harness, not a collar.
A good friend of mine from Ukraine, who lives in Kyiv and also has a dog, saw you on the street with your dog.
She also said, that you have put this dog on the balcony, outside, where the sound of sirens and bombs can also be heard from time to time!
When I watched the video,
I was amazed at this thoughtlessness you do to a dog, who just needs warmth under the blanket 24/7 and many many hugs, because he has been away from his owner for so long!
You're making me puke.đ€źđ„ș
The next time you lock Lord on the balcony, make it so that you go out on the balcony and Mr. Lord goes on the sofa for the warmth of the house. đ€đâđŠș
Hi Maria, you or your friend are both welcome to adopt Lord and keep in on your sofa warmth under the blanket 24/7. I'm only fostering him temporarily to save him from being stuck in a small cage all day with no one to walk him.
If you think it's better, I can bring him back to the shelter tomorrow.
@@JohnnyFD Now we see, that it easy to you give him away.
It's up to you, what you do, but do it right for his health. đ«¶
Mr. Lord need real love đâ€ïžđŸđâđŠș
You only took Mr. Lord to get more attention from people đ€đ
Don't think, that your ego would look better on the outside.
What a sweetheart. He's absolutely adorable! đ
The Furminator is a little pricey, but worth it. I've used them for years and it helps pull out more loose hair than a normal brush.
I'd also recommend getting him a harness for going on walks. It's really easy to slip out of a collar with the leash attached, especially with there being cars around and with him being a little timid and unaware of his new environment. I became a harness convert years ago when my dog slipped out of her collar in a busy shopping center parking lot and ran back to my car. She had never been to the pet store before, and probably panicked thinking it was the vet.
Johnny, I know how difficult to be an owner of one dog, but I have learned from experience that it would make a dog's life so much better in quality if you get two dogs in your home. We all live busy lives at certain times, and for a dog to have another dog to keep it company will just increases both of their lives exponentially. You will benefit by not feeling guilty leaving your dog alone in a small apartment when you are out doing your things like going to a party, meeting friends at restaurants that do not allow dogs, and meeting people at their office where no dogs are allow. I like a male dog with a female dog. Male and female are usually best match for getting along with each other. A female dog will calm down the male dog a lot. They even makes collars that helps you walk both dogs at once.
Not in a small apartment with dogs kept on a very noisy so called balcony
Can't take care of himself.
While I agree two dogs are better than one, heâs only fostering. Unless he decides to keep him permanently, a second dog will make it harder to adopt them out. They usually get bonded and bonded pairs are hard to find families for.
Dogs can be cute and etc... I remember taking on a dog for 14 days. He was a retired police dog, German Shepard. Massive dominance behaviour on his part. I grew up with similar dogs, but he was hard to handle. It went well after the first day and half. You just have to feel each other out. And establish boundaries and rules, while giving affection etc.
Thank you Johnny. You taking him will give more space for others. Fostering is way better than being stuck in a small cage! For any dog. Good on you. As I have said before, you are a good man.
Thank you Carol!
Johnny WTF the girl in the pet shop spoke English, you were getting the other girl to translate and she was responding to you in English.. comeon..
Thanks for being there for these animals, they really need any kind of caring they can get! Is a very big tradegy how the animals and ecosystems in one of the biggest countries in the world got so hurt, by malfunctioning humans. I remember the Kherson flooding and also read that they are moving dolphines from Azov seađą
You need a full harness for him and possibly a pulling buddy collar to help him stop pulling-leash hooks under and to front so when he pulls, it pulls his head down and to side wo the pinching collars. Put a blanket over his crate,, it will make him feel more secure and enclosed in his safe space. Take him to vet and obedience school so you learn how to deal w each other. Our last adopted doggo didn't eat for days. Access to balcony off limits till you are better acquainted. You need to let him get used to house, familiar w smells, rooms etc.
I read a few of the comments and stopped watching because it hurts me to see people who donât know how to include a dog in their life. I hope youâll take the advice of the readers who know how to raise and treat a pet. Theyâre so much fun and will change your life in the best way if you treat them right. I know you donât mean to be cruel; just need some guidance.
Relax. It's been 1 day.
My dog had never been in a house only outdoor kennel for 2 years but no accidents inside house. They learn they want their kennel clean and go outside for bathroom
Perhaps his own bed inside would be a good idea.A thick folded blanket .His own space.
That would be a good idea and may keep the hair at bay.â€
Respect Johnny! You are a good human. Thank you
Johnny, your dog is about the same size as my Australian Shepard! He eats 1 1/2 Cups of food twice a day (with green beans and pumpkin). I think your going to need a bigger bag of food! It's going to take him a while to get use to your new area! Give him lots of love. He is going to get you back in shape! đđ Maybe he can hold the camera for you! đ€Łđ€Ł
Hhaha thanks! I already ordered a 14kg bag of food. I was just testing it to see if he liked that brand or not before committing.
Yeah, let him live and roam within the home with you.
What are you doing Johnny?? What will you do with a dog when you continue your travels?? A very selfish choice from your side and keeping him contained on the balcony is disgusting! Poor dog who has already been through enough..You have disappointed me..
It's another virtue signal by heroBoy.
Jonny has done an amazing thing. He is a long term foster and Lord will have company, peace,quiet, his own space and his own toys. He will also have walks every day.
I have lived and volunteered at the shelter, thatâs why I set up the dog walking group. The dogs donât always get walked because there arent always volunteers. Fostering Lord means that he will get to be trained, build confidence and learn to be a proper pet again.
It doesnât matter where you live as long as you have love to give.
Well done Jonny. You will do great.đđŸđâđŠș
@@RedHeadHaze -Wasn`t very impressed with the fact that you thought a youtuber who travels all the time was a good idea for Lord but then we are all different.
@@lorrainehansen9770 if you paid attention to Jonnys reel he is a foster Dad. That means he gets to look after Lord, play with him, love him, train him, then when someone gives Lord a forever home he can foster another dog or go travelling.
Fostering is great for a CZcamsr who is willing to commit to looking after a dog for a few months before he travels again.
He is highlighting the charity, showing that if you canât commit to owning you could foster instead and getting some good content (which is how he makes his living).
Lord will thrive in his new environment and Jonny will be a great foster Dad.
You need to make constructive comments or go and troll somewhere else.
@@RedHeadHaze Nowhere is it made clear that Johnny is just fostering Lord in that video...good try but no cigar..
@JohnnyFD: beautiful dog! So cool that you foster him!
If he keeps pulling on the leash (which is dangerous for his throat btw) do this:
when he starts pulling, do NOT pull him back as with this you reinforce his behaviour !!
Instead, when he starts pulling you immediatelly just turn round, you give a short commant like 'come on', and you walk in exactly the opposite direction with him; the moment he starts pulling again, you again turn round with the short command, and walk in the opposite direction.
Even though this walking up and down will look crazy - you do this until he stops pulling and may looks at you like "what the heck is this human doing?"
And with this, you start winning: NOW you got his attention!!
The doggy will learn to figure out that he may well get where he wants to go BUT only if he does not pull on the leash!
Trust me, this works and it stimulates the dog's brain to figure out what you expect from him. He looks intelligent and with such methods, you make yourself interesting for the doggo.
That's good advice, I remember seeing that once on a dog training show.
â@@JohnnyFDYes. Victoria Stilwell. Look up her videos. She is ace.
Good one Johny.
As a fosterer myself it takes a bit for them to settle when they get to a home. Be patient.
Get yourself a matt for the boot of your car to keep it protected.
That brush you had in your hand looked the sort you are after, gets his undergrowth hair and maybe a vaccum for the house.
Only thing I did notice was the window open in balcony, can you screen it somehow, I am a bit scard that when you leave he may decide to jump or escape out of it.
Congratulation, I have always loved your way with dogs(especially) and cats. Thanks again for supporting Ukraine in all you do.â€
A balcony, Johnny? Oh, no. Say it ainât so.
why not? he clearly has no backyard there, it's a small apartment
You prefer the dog stay in a crate most of the day???!!
There are toilets you can buy for dogs on balconies. They are square patches of grass with drainage underneath. You can train him with treats to use it. Then he can be let in and out when he needs it. You wonât need to keep him on the balcony once fully trained. Iâve trained mine to use fake grass in a gated dog run that I built using gates. Buy toys and exercise him so he doesnât destroy the apartment. A dog is only as good as their owner †I hope you bring him in during sirens †Congrats on becoming a fluffy parent!
It's so nice of you to help this dog, but have you discussed it with your landlord? If the contract prohibits pets in the apartment, you will be asked to move out. Have you thought where will Lord stay when you travel in Thailand?
A harness would help better control him. You can use a bottle from the hair section with water to spray him when you misbehave when you are training him. CZcams probably has good training videos. He definitely needs toys to chew on. A bored dog gets into trouble. Try to keep him in the balcony only when you are gone or at bedtime. The better you train him the easier it will be to find him a home. I used to foster dogs. I don't anymore just because we have two small dogs and lots of chickens now. Ray and Rachel from Texas
May I advice you to watch some of Cesar Millan's Show, or just watch some of his content on youtube. You'll be a happy dog owner.
Having a dog in a quite closed and small space, specially in a flat like residence can be challenging for you and the dog.
P.S : You've done a great job by calming down and not letting the dog get too excited, and taking a walk regularly with lord.
EDIT: LOL.. forget my advice.. just watched till end of video.. you actually knew Cesar Millan.. Good for you Sir.. ! LOL
My advice exactly. I knew he was familiar with Cesar's methods before he said it. He just need to watch several hours more. Especially how to be a pack leader. How to stop walking if dog pulls. Calm energy and then start walking when dog relaxes. Not when dog decides to walk. Quick, exact timing when dog realizes when it has done good. Patience, lots of patience.
Thatâs great!!! Lorde is a lucky dog! I know if he pulls you can just stop and hopefully he calms down. Otherwise maybe a dog training session just to get things going. Also a plush bog bed, some toys by the bed and giving him a groom usually helps dogs feel better. I used to give my dog a groom every 2 to 3 months or so and when he got really dirty. Depending on the breed some friends with dogs take their dog to the groomer monthly for shampoo and cut. I m not sure Lorde needs that kind of schedule etc. But, heâs already happy with the routine you guys have!!! †Your heart has opened to Lorde and he will never forget you even when he goes to his forever home! Your story here is heartwarming!
Why do I get the feeling this isn't going to end well..
Because I think it won't work, sadly
I'm glad you finally got a dog. I hope you keep it! It is time for you to have some responsibility. The dog is well-behaved and why not let him have full access to your apartment. This will help get you ready for fatherhood, which is way more stressful and takes a lot of patience but very rewarding. You are a very good person Johnny!
Heey Johnny im happy to see you fostering a dog, what a cutie! Will you do this for the long term or a few months?
If i can say one thing regarding dogtraining. Is that the only thing two dogtrainers agree on, is what the third one is doing wrong. You know what to do best with time and guidence.
If you want to see how your doggo likes treats. If that works it makes training so much easier. Good luck im very happy for you.
See ya đ
Thanks! I'll be keeping him for a few months while they build the outdoor area for the shelter and get more volunteers.
@@JohnnyFDyour gonna fall in love with him and not give him up đ
He drags because he's full of energy... You can never outwalk a dog on leash. But he needs to get rid of that ENERGY somehow. See if you could find a tennis or basketball court etc, that you could let him free in? See if he likes to play with a tennis ball etc there... If you get him to run once a day, he'll be much better with his energy - and he'll be easier to walk on leash!!!! For walks (not training), as I suggested below, a Flexi is helpful with dogs you can't otherwise let free. :-)
I was also surprised you keep him in balcony, but assuming its just for training purposes that its his place really. As in Uk people also don't have space to keep dogs so people just let them roam the house so they have more space, which obviously requires more grooming and cleaning house of fur, but well dog is like a baby that needs your attention. Im just curious to see how this will play out when you will get bored and want to travel, where will dog go, with you or you will just dump it on someone.
There is a lot of people out there that don't like the balcony situation , I can relate to them but I do realize that Johnny has given Lord an upgrade , the bacony is much bigger than the cage. I'm sure in time Lord will win his way into the apartment ...Bravo Johnny I'm like # 739 ....Zulu
He's so sweet. What a nice addition to your little family. đ.
Iâm so happy for you two! This will be a great endeavor for you. I am just echoing what others have already suggested- welcome him into your HOME, NO balcony. Also, a harness is the way to go!
Again, you have a heart of gold đđ!
He's so sweet. Good Luck to the two of you, and lots of fun together. The window issue is a little sketchy right now, especially when you leave.
Could you get a dog tag for him? With your phone number? JUST IN CASE he escapes... hehe
First thing in the morning he will need to potty first thing. Youre doing a good job and listen to the people here...youre getting good advice.
Beautiful Lordy will take at least 3 months to decompress :)
I was thinking the same. =(
â@@JohnnyFDI agree. I left some shared insights based on my 15 years of having canine family members as an adult and experience with fosters infusing one that was deaf.
I guess what everyone is telling you that you will need a harness with the point of connection between his shoulders. This is because a collar will cause damage to his neck. Also apartment living means that he will need to be out every four hours most of the time. Dogs that are force to hold their pee will develop kidney damage over time. He will need some squeak toys to entertain himself. Teach him some tricks and commands so you have a way to communicate. I feed my dogs raw meat only and vegs that I eat. Smart move to get small amount to see what he likes. We are a dog, horse, and parrot family for decades. Put him into his cage at your home so he will feel safe. He drinks water he will need to be taken out to pee. Did you buy treats to use to develop friendship and training? Just small treats will work. He will appreciate it. Limit his stimulation for a couple of days. You will catch on.
I worked in veterinary medicine for years, although this should not constitute or replace medical advice in-person from a veterinarian for your specific dog.
Your dog likely will not choose to jump out the window, but if there's a missile strike or very loud noise, it's not impossible for him to get frightened and look for a place to escape. If the only place is the window, it can happen. He may also fall out the window accidentally if he hangs out on the ledge. Most dogs do have a very basic understanding of height, but it's not as simple as "this is too high for me to survive" and many cats and dogs will jump anyways. A strong mesh screen can help, but large animals can easily pop the mesh out with their body weight. It's also important to note that you do not know how he reacts to separation - when you leave the house, how will he act? Will he look to escape through the window, as it is the only way to the outside? The best solution is to only leave the window open when he is attended to, or otherwise open wide enough that his body cannot fit through the opening. You might actually find eventually that he is good with having the window open and will not jump once you have been with him for a while, but it is never a guarantee that he will not get frightened from an explosion or loud noise - or even excited by a bird or something flying past the window.
Also, there are dog collars which are electrified or will pinch them slightly if they pull too hard. Your dog specifically is bred to be very strong, fast, and they can sometimes be aggressive if not trained well. These electrified, pinch or pronged collars are perfectly ok and ethical to use, despite what you may hear online from non-medical laypeople and non-veterinarians, and are the best way to train large dogs. The dog will simply stop pulling if they do not wish to be pinched or lightly zapped, it is not painful, just unpleasant. They do not harm the dog, and have demonstrated extreme efficacy in dozens of studies for canine behavioral training, and I encourage you to do your own research on medical journals on scholar.google.com. It's very important that they learn not to pull very early on, because it can hurt the owner, the leash can get tangled on other people or children and knock them over, or they may run and attack smaller dogs. All it takes is for the dog to trip you one time, hit your head very lightly on something, and you could severely injured or killed. Once you're confident he will not pull with the pinch collar/leash, you can switch to a normal leash, and he will do much better on regular leashes. There's so many resources online for basic training of dogs! Can't wait to see your adventures with your new dog!
Thanks so much for the insights! I ended up getting a slip collar, non-spike, I only needed use it once, and he learned to stop pulling hard. It worked! Also he never jumped out the window, thank god. =)
Did you give him a bath? Iâm sure he needs one.
Slip lead (cesar milan uses )
I pull forward under the dogs chin turn it (makes a figure if 8) and then Bring up over nose
This then pushes the nose down if they pull ( no pressure on throat if sharp tug no pulls to neck then). Also if walking well ...i knock it off nose if misbehaves it goes back on !!
If they dont like it they soon realise and behave! You may get resistance to it at first, but as cesar says keep going forward and ignire it
Changing directions always bring them to heel too!
Do not! Use a harness .. do watch cesar!
32kg gsh owner .... Have total control with slip lead no longer on the floor (spent lots if time on the floor until i used slip lead hahah)
Infact that blue lead would do it.... use the handle end ...slip in lead put that created loop over dogs head ... Then Under chin extend / pull loop forward twist and pull that second loop over nose. Last point behind ears is where the kead shoukd extemd to you (not the side!! ) good luck.
So happy you fostered one xxx
Algorithm check! đ Liked and commented. Lord is a handsome guy! Thanks for fostering him. â€
Congratulations @Johnnyfd you're gonna do fine, hopefully some of our advice helps, not only will it be good for you both living together, but doing all these things will help him be a more rounded pet, which will allow him more adoption opportunities. I think discipline schooling for maybe at least a month since you are new owner amd he is foster dog w little known background. A pet whisperer will enable you both to establish your roles-that you are leader of pack, etc.and you will feel more secure and confident in your ability which in turn will help him feel calmer, safer and easier to train
give him a bath and a good groom, brush 2 x week. Get a harness. Origen is a good food. Let him inside the house! good luck.
Did you clear it first Johnny with the apartment owners that it's ok for you to have a dog in their apartment? Also what if you get a whim to travel again to Thailand? What are you going to do with the dog? Maybe you should have bought a stuffed animal.
Chill out. He's just fostering the dog for a few months until it gets a permanent home.
That might never happenn â@briankight2046
â@@elsestelema6273 lol. Seriously? Of course anything MIGHT never happen. That's just a dumb comment.
Johnny fostered cats once before in Ukraine and he helped find them a good home. There is absolutely no good reason to believe he won't follow through.
He will try to jump out the window! construct slats if you need the windows open. get a small steak, and stare into his eyes for around a minute as you give the steak.
Dear gawd no. Do not EVER force eye contact with an unknown dog.
And this dog is unknown. That's the fastest way to have a dog bite your face off. Please ignore that advice.
Don't aren't stupid. They understand the concept of height.
"Don't aren't stupid".
â@@JohnnyFD If there are loud bangs from Russian activity, he will panic and try to run. Sort out the windows.
@@JohnnyFDActually dogs are known to jump fences. They are also well known for running off when they hear fireworks. Itâs not that they are stupid, itâs because they donât know how to control their fear mode. You do actually need to consider the safety of that window. My cat almost jumped off a three storey balcony. My dog sometimes canât make the jump onto the couch⊠Iâve had fur babies a long time and a balcony. It would be wise to take this advice seriously.
For medium dog, it should be arround 1.2% x 25kg dogweight = 0.3 kg (300 gramm ) a day, iff the dog gets skinny or to fat adjust the amount. you bought that cheaper dogfood it can be taken more of it. I see that petshop has the Britt dogfood brand thats more quality food for doggo
I have read all the comments. Viewers overwhelmingly DO NOT want the dog to be kept on your balcony. Please reconsider and let Lord freely roam in the house. My dog did and so do the dogs I watch on You Tube and the dogs of people I know. There is little likelihood he will 'do his business' in your apartment as you take him for walks.
đââïž I want the dog on the balcony. Plenty of room there. And johnny takes him out often for walks.
The balcony is bigger than it looks on video, it's around 8-12x the size of the crate he was stuck in at the shelter. I can't have him destroying the apartment as it's a rental. I take him for walks frequently.
â@@JohnnyFD you should get him a crate if he's crate trained.
@@JohnnyFD The balcony is fine! People are being weird!
â@mikedang3
Its not fine at all
He's exploring, let him smell everywhere and pee on everything outside so he gets familiar. I think it helps them get their bearings and know where they are if they get loose etc. Rocco chews through double wood fence all the time then ends up knocking on our front door đ he is a family dog for sure and lost wo us
Im happy for you Johnny having a dog in your life is a gift a freind that are there for you and protect you only thing that they demand is food, love†and walks.
Good on your for taking care of this guy! He seems like a really sweet pup, and he's landed in a really wonderful home. You'll be a great dog Dad! You have good instincts. I also love his colouring, that little brown band on his tail is adorable! Best to you both!
He has gone from a cage to a balcony .it's just wrong it will be freezing in winter and way too hot in summer.
Dog hips might not love lots of steps. Theyâre delicate, and not like us.
You never had as much as a gold fish. Yet you thought you were prepared to foster a dog.
That is not a 8-12x balcony. Looks more like a 4' x 10'
Do you think its better than his crate and lack of walks at the facility, I do.
Johnny, get a harness instead of that collar to walk the dog, way more comfortable for him since he won't be choking all the time and will make it easier for him to follow you on a leash.
So glad you're fostering, Johnny!! Any dog, but have to admit, Lord was my favorite in the previous dog video - he's a special boy!! Good luck, I'm sure he settles in quickly.
Is it a good decision to adopt a dog when your life involves traveling a lot? and what will happen when you are not there?
I didn't adopt him.
He's heavier than 20kg. I'd say minimum 25kg...
Yes you're right. I think he was 20kg when they first found him.
PLEASE as soon as the rescue got that ouside place ready take the dog back to the shelter! You are confusing this poor dog if you really care commit to going to the shelter a couple of times a week and take a dog for a proper walk not just a toilet break.
That so called balcony is no place for a dog đą
Do you realise this poor dog might not get adopted specially if he pulls like he does. How long before you will get itchy feet and want go away again?
Its really cruel to keep a dog there!
Why dont you foster a couple of cats instead like you did before!
Im not saying it to be mean because you admit that you dont know much about having animals. Please reconsider.
Looks like an awesome dog, hope you both have fun. One of my cats hid and did not eat for 2 days after we moved, but now she settled in. Good luck :)
Brilliant what you're doing....get him a proper big comfy dog bed!
I have tears in my eyes. Joni you have a big heart
Thank you! This is a nice comment to read after all the negative ones of "you should do this, you shouldn't do that."
The furminator brush is a beast! Love that thing...
SleekEZ is another good one. Manufactured in the USA!
As they say Jonny, Dog, a manâs best friend, had to get my wee jack russel put down over a year ago now , he was 14, MARLY: was a brilliant wee dog:had him from 3 months old, and in past year Iâve been heavy debating weather to get another, may be a stress for you as your always on the go, but Jonny there great for you for getting out for big walks etc RESPECT @scotland
It's only been one day.. I'm sure he's not planning on leaving Lordy on the balcony all day every day.. Lordy has to digest the initial change and he seems to be still in that mode of walk, lie down and absorb the change and all the new quietly.
Maybe Johnny could use one of those public scooters to be able to let Lordy run on part of their walks. That would burn off some of his energy and give him a chance to really exercise..
Why did you leave the dog on the balcony???!!! đąđ No one does that !
It's a big balcony, it's 8x the size of the crate he was stuck in at the shelter.
I know for sure the dog will be your baby within days! and you'll sleep in your bed together!đ„°đ
So, do you have someone who can take care of Lord when you travel, or is it a more of a short time arrangement. When i got a dog i lost 20 kg of weight due to all the running after and with the puppy.. A nice sideeffect and i wasn't on a diet or anything..
It's temporary until the new shelter can finish building and getting volunteers.
July 2, 2024
Hi Johnny,
Youâre not equipped to take care of Nordie. He needs a big fenced yard with shade. Do not tie him up!
Who's tying him up?
At least Johny is helping the dogs that are innocent victims of this insane war and genecide.
Let the dog inside your apartment. Dogs are family not pets.
The balcony room is tooooo small for Him.please think wath you doing!
Johnny said itâs 10 or 12 times the size of the crate where he used to stay! And he gets to see Outdoors, be in the sunshine, see birds fly by etc. Iâm sure Johnny will walk him very frequently!
Also I think Lord could use a good daily brushing to Minimise the hair, đ and heâll love it, itâs been hot out there too Johnny, those balconyâs mine included can be like green houses my clothes dry quite fast in the heat, open windows will definitely be needed!
First he needs a harness, the pulling on the neck isn't good. All dogs need is love, food and safety as well as good brushes and tickles with lots of walks. You will do amazing. When he's settled and trusting you then you will see the difference. Also get safety catches on the window as he will jump out if he gets scared. It's like child locks. I have them on mine so they only open a little and my cat can't escape. I got them from amazon. Please don't keep him locked on the balcony. He has gone from one cage to the next doing that. You need to allow him from roam of your home.
If he's anything like ours, he'll have to pee as soon as he wakes lol
Gorgeous fur baby! Maybe get him a harness and not only will it be easier to control him but easier on his neck. Well done, Johnny! â€ïž
Be careful of dog fleas. Check his cost every now and then đźđą
Congratulations on your new dog
Johnny return the dog , in my country itâs illegal to keep him on a balcony like that .
Agreeđ
What the hell, let the dog be in the house or don't keep him at all. How would you like to be confined to such a small space it's as bad or worse then a cage
What is wrong with you people! đ This poor dog is used to staying in a crate 10 to 12 times smaller than the balcony, often all week long! His life with Johnny will be so much better - He gets to see the sky, sunshine, birds flying by Etc and he has much more space than before! As Johnny said, he will take him on walks at least twice a day! Iâm sure when Johnny is home, Lord will be able to be inside the apartment with him. His life is greatly improved!
Sure, it would be wonderful if someone with a farm or a large country estate adopted him- but it hasnât happened yet. Johnny is able to be a much better Dogfather than leaving Lord to stay inside a crate at the shelter!
@@SalyLuz-hc6he - So one abusive situation to another. What an improvement.
â@@russianguy1341 relax buttercup
@@russianguy1341you can volunteer to take him in
Johnny, you are gonna be the best Dad this lovely dog will ever have, Thank you for taking him out of the cage. The more love you give him the more he will love to be with you.
Can you put somehing up so he can go view everyone without trying to jump out the window. Welcome to the good loved up life
Nice new addition to your family Johnny. He looks like a keeper.