5 Pet Words I Only Picked Up After Moving to America

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Now that my house is raining cats and dogs, I figured it would be a good time to make a list of some of the pet-related words I've picked up since moving to the United States of America.
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[@Feisty_Elfgirl_5258]

Be careful about spelling things out around Arthur. We did that and our dog figured out how to spell. RIP Thor dog. You were the best boy

[@edwarddore7617]

My dog knows how to spell certain words, but that's cause she's half healer, smart breed.

[@jenniferclark9842]

Our rat terrier Ace managed to learn how to spell his favorite word, walk.

[@Skittl1321]

My border collie could recognize so many spelled words.

[@captainyulef5845]

My grampa's (and our) dog died recently, and he was also named Thor-

[@miscellaneousb]

Yep. We used to spell O-U-T and all 3 dogs quickly worked out that they got to go outside and ran to the door.

[@lmw716]

I’ve lived in the US my whole life and have never heard a dog referred to as bub until this video.

[@justin2956]

I had to think hard about it but I realized Ive been calling my animals bub all the time without even realizing it.

[@ticklemebreathless1394]

We say "bub" and "bubby" for most pets, and even wild animals sometimes. (I'm in a neighboring state to his.) I honestly didn't know it wasn't widely used. 😅

[@Kae6502]

I never heard it either.

[@thedapperdolphin1590]

Same

[@Birdbike719]

Have heard "buddy" or "bud" frequently, but not Bub

[@williampalmer8052]

I've never heard anyone use Bub in that way, though Bud or Buddy aren't unheard of, and sound much friendlier as well.

[@linguaphile42]

Totally right in my experience. Bud or Buddy are friendly and affectionate, but can, on occasion, be used when confronting someone, too. "Hey Bud, watch where you're walking!"

[@DirtyTurtle67]

Lot of Bubbas where I come from.

[@shiichan32]

bubba bubby my dad will call our dogs sometimes bubby baby bubs and bubba

[@Exayevie]

Oh, I'm definitely familiar with bub, bubs, and bubba - maybe it's another regional thing, but all my pets (and even brothers) have been called Bub on occasion.

[@eglol]

Haha, really? I've heard some people say "Bub" in that way before, and especially Bubba. Some mothers calling their sons "Bubba" but mostly from my sister... Who has decided she's just going to say the word completely random with no context.

[@andreefontenot8035]

I think of Bub as a short form of Bubba, which is baby talk for brother. I’ve never heard of a dog called Bub before now.

[@XoADREADNOUGHT]

I've never in my life heard someone call their dog bub. Lived in the US in several states. It's probably local to where you are. It was a common word in the early 1900's and you can hear it a lot in old cartoons and films. But people don't use it these days much.

[@msmhill]

Same - never heard Bub . . . I live in Michigan.

[@shadowkissed2370]

People use bubba or bubby but not often do they use bub.

[@fruitrolled]

I hear bub (and use it) quite a bit. (I live in Missouri)

[@krinniv7898]

Never heard it living in California. I only heard Wolverine call guys that when he pulls out his claws.

[@shadowkissed2370]

@@krinniv7898 I grew up in So Cali and I have heard it there. Not as much as Bubba but it was said enough to remember.

[@trefen2534]

"leash" is definitely more common, but you'll still hear "lead," especially at dog shows.

[@bigscarysteve]

I've even heard it called a line.

[@LindaC616]

And the "gentle lead", for big dog's that pull too much

[@samanthab1923]

We showed English Bulldogs and the leads are the light show leashes.

[@IKSRotarran]

Dog shows also call female dogs something that otherwise isn't allowed on prime-time TV.

[@IKSRotarran]

@Linda C But the gentle lead isn't the leash, it's a harness like thing, put on the dog's head that pulls the dog's snout down when you pull up on the leash. A nice shortcut to not being taken on a Nantucket sleigh ride when you adopt a German shepard from the pound.

[@jamesshillinglaw6884]

I love how Arthur perked up at the word "destroy"

[@sandraditore5343]

Congratulations on your citizenship Laurence. It’s been a joy watching your videos.

[@SarahRenz59]

Arthur looked anxious in the car wash. Our family dog had the same reaction; she just sat in the seat and trembled. Kafka is a little vexed because Arthur has not yet acknowledged his (Kafka's) superiority. He might have a long wait. 😁

[@LindaC616]

I think it was pretty obvious in the last video when Kafka went after him and Arthur hid out in the kitchen with Tara. I think he knows who's boss

[@XSemperIdem5]

I noticed he was doing a bit of the whale eyes at the car wash too. I thought they were going to use some treats to redirect his attention during the car wash but didn't look like they did.

[@mercster]

I bet you're one of these boring cat ladies who says "You don't own the cat, the cat owns you!"

[@maryclarafjare]

😂

[@chrismiller5198]

Superiority and seniority.

[@esmith712]

Arthur was so intently listening to you and watching every hand movement. What a cutie

[@caseyleichter2309]

"Leash" is used most often, though I have heard "lead"- usually by professional dog trainers. (I have to say, I really liked the fake-out at the end, there. I knew the bag didn't contain what it seemed to contain, but the suspense of finding out what was in there was fun.)

[@thomasmacdiarmid8251]

He certainly could not have held it under his nose for so long if it was as suspected.

[@julieb3996]

my biggest "pet peeve" is buying a bunch of those bags only to find out they are too small and poorly made

[@TheErador]

I didn't think it was gonna be poo in there, unless Arthur had done a massive jobbie. But also there really should be something more environmentally friendly than plastic for poo bags by now.

[@edwarddore7617]

Yeah, when I first saw the poop bag I was like, um, but I knew it wasn't

[@jeffe4297]

The look of contempt and disdain on the cat’s face. Lol.

[@TheCJTok]

We have a cat 💝 and she’ll give our 2 50 lb each dogs a stare down and they are actually scared of her. 😂 She has no problem hissing and growling at them if they get too close to her personal space. Big babies. 💙💙

[@jcortese3300]

Arthur's ears need their own channel. ❤

[@karyon1007]

💯💯💯

[@LindaC616]

😄

[@margaretpugh7579]

Hehehe - very sweet 😀

[@arcanelore3791]

You're so right.

[@LadybugLuv]

My dogs ears are like that. They flop a up and down every time he runs, and they are so soft like silky velvet. I am enchanted by them, also I'm surprised I haven't rubbed the fur off of them.

[@413smr]

American apartment dweller here. I once yelled at my cat after the usual "petting" session that ended in a bite. I yelled, LICK DON"T BITE then worried that the neighbors had overheard. Also, FWIW I have no idea what you're talking about re: "Bob".

[@Oldleftiehere]

The word Laurence said was BUB not Bob.

[@jmcg6189]

​@@Oldleftiehere But the dog may begin to wonder if his name is Bob.

[@vucub_caquix]

I think it's an Indiana thing specifically lol lil bub was from Indiana

[@amyschmelzer6445]

@@vucub_caquix I think you’re right about Indiana. My in-laws are rural Ohioans. I have heard my nephews called “bub” and “bubby” on numerous occasions. “Sis” and “sissy” for the nieces. Personally, not a fan of those words for a human so I don’t call them that. For a pet it doesn’t bother me.

[@philosoraptor777]

I can relate, I came to the US in 2015 and for the first 3 months I felt like I was in a movie. Just the cars, the dimensions of things, the signs, the sirens - all familiar from movies.

[@ktburger659]

I’m from the US and that’s how I felt when I went to London!! 😆

[@philosoraptor777]

@@ktburger659 Ha! That's awesome. At least it balances out. 😆

[@nope24601]

To ask our dogs if they wanted to go outside to relieve themselves, we'd say "Do you want to go out?" Or, "Do you want to go outside?" Sincerely, a Northeastern Pennsylvanian. P.S. I've never before heard anyone refer to a pet as "bub."

[@pkmcnett5649]

Same here, we do not use the bodily function words.

[@ladykatie3958]

“Go out” and “go pee pee potty” are the words used over here in my family in Ohio. I think this one might just be personal choice rather than a regional thing

[@nope24601]

​@@ladykatie3958 Ohio isn't exactly the same region as NEPA. Heyna, or no?

[@jasonrodgers9063]

The phrase I always used to tell my dogs to pee / poop was "do your business".

[@toneddef]

"Busy, busy" is what I use.

[@chouseification]

We were fully in the "go potty" camp.

[@barbaraphillips9230]

Same here. Or go do your dog business

[@ABC1701A]

We always just asked the dogs if they wanted to out to the toilet, I've never seen the point in using babyish terms [and other than talking to a baby who on earth would refer to ''going potty''] which only sound stupid.

[@lindickison3055]

I used the ASL letter "P" for needing out for "business". If she needed out, she'd let me know by clicking her teeth! Thought of that one herself! And if she just wanted me fou something else, she'd toss her head and prance❤

[@NoahFroio]

I love that Arthur and Kafka seem to be totally cool with each others company and even want to play together. That is wonderful!! Good job, Kafka for accepting your new family member!!

[@danielleking262]

I've lived on the west coast, east coast, and now in the north, and never heard anyone call their dog "Bub" as a nickname, lol btw, love your cat, over and across multiple times for pets, then ditches you 😄👌

[@Pocchari]

It’s very common in the south! For anyone of the male persuasion, not just dogs. We have a family friend whose little boy is called Bub and I actually have no clue what his real name is. 😅 It starts as a pet name but can stick with a boy into adulthood, just like Bud or Buddy.

[@farrahupson]

I think he's mis-hearing people saying "Bud".

[@danielleking262]

@@farrahupson that's what I was wondering, because "Bud" is said a LOT more

[@rheoster]

Your puppy has mastered the puppy eyes, so adorable. And your cat has mastered the death stare, haha. I enjoy your videos a lot! It's always fun to learn about other cultures and also what they find unusual about our culture :)

[@heather-dc]

I rode horses, and we called the line we attached to the horse a lead. It makes sense.

[@TheErador]

But that's a rein! We're a confusing nation

[@monicapdx]

​@@TheErador Rein only if it's attached to a bridle or hackamore/bosal, when you're riding. Lead, or in full, lead rope, attached to a halter when you're *leading* them on the ground. 😁 That goes for English or Western style riding in the US.

[@Timeisirrelevant]

Lead rope. (Attached to the halter.)

[@suzanneterrey4499]

@@TheErador No sorry. Lead is the attachment from Halter to your hand, so, you can lead the horse. The Rein you have in your hand and is attached to the bit of the bridle.

[@samlukas2299]

My dog learned what spelling walk meant. I had to change to pedestrian event. I fear Arthur will be just as intelligent. Adjust, evolve, overcome

[@Mick_Ts_Chick]

I love "pedestrian event." 😂 If I ever get another dog, I'll have to remember that. Your last name was my German Shepherd's first name!

[@joools1953]

Perambulate. 😂

[@evil1by1]

Dogs aren't that smart, what they are very good at is association. If you make "set of noises" before "action that always occurs after" they link the 2 events. This is why so many people who think they have good verbal recall end up with dead/lost dogs on walks. The dog can associate the cues with the action in "this" place under "those" circumstances, but being a dog they dont make those same connections if any of the inputs change. So they understand come in the house and yard but if you don't practice come while distracted in a high reward environment they may not get it. They may think of come as a request when you got nothing better going on as opposed to a command.

[@ABC1701A]

Spell frontwards then spell backwards, then start using the thesaurus which is what mum had to do for the dog we had growing up.

[@lauraellen189]

I am from St Louis, and I have never heard Bub for a dog. Your little puppy is such a quiet little guy!

[@Tb0n3]

Pretty sure it's actually Bud. Buddy.

[@Navyuncle]

That's because you live on Cherokee St.

[@Navyuncle]

@Laura Ellen just get on I 55 and drive North for 6 hours and your can tell Laurence in person.

[@farrahupson]

I've never heard it either and have always lived in the U.S. But I do hear and use "Bud."

[@johnw8578]

A well-intentioned warning: If leaving Arthur alone in the crate, take off his collar. Puppies are all kinds of escape-artist and the collar can get caught up in the crate and strangle the pup. I heard it happen to others from my trainer, and my dog almost hung himself when I left him alone with the collar on for 5 minutes when I went to use the bathroom (his crate was in the living room where I could watch over him)! After that, it was collar off EVERY time he went into the crate.

[@timesthree5757]

Crate? Are you shipping him somewhere. Kennel is the word yer looking for.

[@pkmcnett5649]

We called it "crate" because it is CRATE training. Our dog broke out of his so we stopped using it.

[@bekaz13]

@@timesthree5757 Crates can be for storage too. The kennel is where the dog goes when you're on vacation ("holiday" to you) and can't bring him.

[@timesthree5757]

@@bekaz13 a kennel is a nice word for cage.

[@timesthree5757]

@@pkmcnett5649 we call kennel for kennel training. A crate is for shipping a box is for storing.

[@lawrente]

Congratulations on adopting Arthur. Love Khafka, too!

[@lindaduncan7181]

Your family is BEAUTIFUL!! Kafka and Arthur are precious, your wife is lovely, and you were ADORABLE as a little boy!! This video made me really happy 😊

[@DavidHSouthernGent]

What an adorable dog. You made a good choice. Hope you have many happy years together.

[@AnnieWarbux]

What a very happy adorable dog. I'm so happy that you rescued him. 🤗 Ceasar Milan is a good "instructor". I learned a lot from him. Even if someone doesn't have a dog, many of his tips and tricks help people deal with other people's dogs.

[@isaacdogkeith9230]

Love your videos! Also, I love Tara too much not to say anything about the lack of a headrest in the car. Even in the slightest accident whiplash and probably worse. Much worse. Take care of your beautiful selves!!

[@occheermommy]

I have commented on this in previous videos. It is a great way to get a hangman’s fracture. It is super dangerous.

[@gl15col]

Arthur respects that Kafka was there first, and so is the Alpha. That will save him a few savage beatings...

[@karenmorrisette5027]

Laurence, my first dog (i was 42) was a service dog that i rescued from a shelter and i didnt like the name she was given by her abusive former owner. So i changed it to Krymsan cause she was a reddish brown. But 99% of the time i called her Booboo and thats what i had engraved on the box that now holds her ashes. She was murdered right in front of me by a hit & run driver. Two yrs of major depression and one failed suicide attempt later and God told me in no uncertain terms that he still had stuff for me to do so 5min after i prayed for a reason TO BE here he put my boy TOBE (toby) in my path (see what i did there? TO BE = TOBE). I rescued him off the streets of nashville tenn in april 2012 (he'll be 12 in aug) and we havent looked back since. Oh, and i totally forgot about committing suicide as soon as i saw him. He is the dog i had prayed for back when i was 10yrs old. God just took his time giving him to me, 40yrs i waited. I was 50 when i got him and now im 61, he'll be 12 this aug. Even tho his name is officially TOBE, i still call him Booboo. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@evil1by1]

Jesus nobody murdered your dog. If YOU had leashed your dog it wouldn't have gotten hit. You cannot expect drivers to cause deadly crashes to avoid your mutt in you failed to secure that ran in the road. What a pathetic waste of oxygen

[@kayhansen9229]

I'm so sorry that happened to you with your former baby I probably would have been the same and glad you have your Toby now to be. I'm about to turn 66 and I need a new dog but first I need a home I'm homeless living in a cheap motel trying to find what they call a tax credit apartment something cheap enough to live off my $900 SSI a month I wanted marriage and children too but I'm too old for children still hoping for marriage. But a dog would help. Anyways bless you.

[@karenmorrisette5027]

@@kayhansen9229 I'm just now seeing your comment. What state are you in and are you tied to that state?

[@kayhansen9229]

@@karenmorrisette5027 I live in Texas Houston area I'm still looking for an apartment. I'll probably stay in the area for now at least.

[@ktburger659]

So sorry for your loss. You sound like a really great person with a good heart. I’m glad you waited for Toby to arrive, he is lucky to have you and vice versa.

[@Diamondarcher3]

For my family, leash is the handheld one and lead is one that’s attached to a pole or something

[@gypsydaisy]

I think that you may be using the shortened version of “bubbie” which is a term of endearment. A cross between baby and buddy. 💕

[@bigscarysteve]

More probably from the German word "Bube," meaning "boy."

[@gypsydaisy]

@@bigscarysteve that could be! I call my son bubbie from baby/ buddy ☺️

[@LindaC616]

Or Bubba

[@markedis5902]

Used to say to our dog “do your business “. I’m not sure if we were expecting him to trade shares, do a coke deal or just take a shit

[@Kempster_K]

I haven't heard people call their pets bub, but I'm one who refers to my male pets as Bubba, sometimes. My in-laws have called their baby boy "Bubba" as well.

[@kaycox19]

Ha! Arthur ADORES you Laurence! Watch how he looks at you! Thanks for another video

[@riggs20]

Your channel is such a delight! Arthur and Kafka are great. I think you’ll be at a million subscribers in no time at all! 😁🐶🐱

[@KittySnicker]

Aww your pets love their daddy!

[@malagastehlaate230]

Kafka seems to tolerate Arthur ok... though I see he gets a bit agitated ... (noticed some tail flicking... means a totally different thing from a cat than from a dog.)... I love them both so cute! How has he been getting on with storms? We had a couple of big thunder storms the last couple of nights with hail ... I noticed my 1 cat moved her bed both nights from across the hall to right outside my bedroom door... either she was wanting comfort... or she thought perhaps I needed protecting from the storm... I'm not sure which... I assume though it's more likely that she was scared.

[@ubombogirl]

i LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your map pillows!!!! and yes, being a native hoosier i spotted the one with indiana straight off. 😁

[@OptimusPhillip]

I didn't realize "stroke" vs "pet" was a regional thing. I just thought they were synonyms. Sure, "stroke" is used in... other contexts, but I didn't think it had that bad of a connotation.

[@jenniferhanses]

@Smoked Bear "Pet" as in a sexual sense only came into the language in 1921. Pet as in showing affection to an animal came into English from Scottish in 1629. So it was used as a euphemism for sex in a time that coincided with the rise of kids driving cars and "petting" in the backseat. And it lasted in the language for maybe 40 years before we dumped that slang term because no one uses that phrase any more.

[@barbaraanderson2449]

In Scotland we say “clap”, as in “clap the dog” instead of “stroke” or “pet”

[@jenniferhanses]

@@barbaraanderson2449 LOL To me that sounds like you're either beating the dog or "clapping" him in chains.

[@ClickBeetleTV]

It might have just been a vocabulary shortfall for the in-laws. I would have known what he meant.

[@vucub_caquix]

​@@jenniferhanses and for younger folks, "clapping" is a euphemism for sex lmao 😂 as in: "clapping those cheeks" 🤣 🍑👏

[@dollhousegirl7153]

I cannot believe this man isn't on actual television. This show is terrific! Thanks for the content!

[@julia2jules]

My neighbour in England used “go hurry up” for go potty. A friend used “go busy busy” we never had a command with our dogs.

[@ellenmcdaniel1550]

We use the word lead for the rope for the horse/mule/donkey and leash for dog.

[@chrisstott4100]

The only word I spelled out when I had dogs was the T word. Treat! 😅 I am from Indiana ,but have never used the word Bub to talk to my dogs.

[@bellablue5285]

Mine I'm quite convinced know 'out', 'food', and 'biscuit' definitely have to spell the first two if I don't want to get them spun up

[@LindaC616]

​@@bellablue5285my niece had two adopted Matts. The first one, the orange one, was very smart. She would recognize her name, Sam, Samantha, Bouvier (which was one of her last names), and Bouvs. They had to start referring to the dogs as the orange one in the brown one so that they wouldn't catch on. And after a while, when they started to spell walk, she would pick up on that too

[@lindaduncan7181]

My mom and I couldn't even spell around the dogs, they were WAY too smart. We spelled "pizza," they'd start looking for it. We'd talk about toppings without saying that p-word, the one stuck his nose out from under the blanket. I'd call and order, both of them would take stations at the door and window to wait. It was utterly absurd. 😂🤦‍♀️

[@jmcg6189]

We couldn't say that we were going to the Lake. We had to spell out Lake. It was in Wisconsin and meant he could run free and jump in the lake. He would get quite excited. Of course, he could see us getting ready to go there.

[@bellablue5285]

@@jmcg6189 it's been a while so I don't know if mine would still pick up on it, but when they were younger, if I said anything about "the house" my labs would immediately start bouncing around because that meant my parents' house, which has a pond aka emergency water source since there isn't a water/hydrant system where they are (and my dogs would often swim and splash around in it as it goes a few inches deep on the perimeter to like 8 or 12 ft in the center). Good memory, I'd forgotten until I read your comment

[@lesterstone8595]

You and your wife seem to like bright colors. I can't wait to see your home fully decorated. 🟦🔴🟨

[@Magicwhitespot]

It’s so fun to watch these being an American living in England right now for few years.

[@nrd515]

I got my dog Gus at 4 months old, and the next day I went to the car wash, and it scarred him for life. I had never had a dog that seemed to care about the car wash at all, so I didn't even consider that it might terrorize him. I thought he was going to die by the time it was over. He was scared of about everything. Rain, wind, people with cords or hoses, fireworks, of course, and just about anything else you can think of, except other dogs. Arthur was not having a good time at the car wash, but his stress level was not bad compared to Gus's. He rolled over on his back and went stiff and shook until it was over with, and it took about 15 minutes before he stopped shaking. 14 years of that being scared of everything, and he was scary strong and had an amazingly strong bite, but he was always scared. Then came King, who was scared of only two things, the vacuum cleaner, but only the one at home, an identical one at work didn't bother him at all, and a ceramic Cocker Spaniel. He never noticed it for 2 years, then one night, he locked eyes with it, and it outstared him. Once he was shown it wasn't alive, he was fine, but he would never make eye contact with it again. I would move it around and he would avoid looking directly at it. King and his sister Molly were basically fearless, except Molly was scared of the vet and hated day care. Fireworks and storms didn't bother them at all. It was so nice not to have to go through the month or so of fireworks terror every year around July 4th.

[@Nunofurdambiznez]

LOVE Tara's glasses!!

[@jillkoop5682]

I just love little Arthur. He really is adorable! For a while there I was afraid Arthur went bye-bye because you haven't really featured him in any of your recent videos. However I am delighted to see he seems to be fitting in quite well! Hope to see him in lots more videos in the future. ❤

[@beanboy89]

8:15 Would advise that you (re)install the headrest in the driver's seat of the car. The headrest is an important safety feature and can greatly reduce the risk of head and neck injury in a collision.

[@stephanierehak1029]

One important thing to know about the ASPCA is that it is not an umbrella organization, and any money you donate to it will not be shared with your local SPCA. They are a New York based shelter and a lobbying group. They do important rescue work (with camera crew in tow) but the animals they rescue get dumped on the local shelters operating on a fraction of the budget. The same is true of the Humane Society of the US, except they don’t even operate a shelter. They just do lobbying and highly publicized rescue missions, in which most of the “rescues” get dumped on under funded shelters. You can donate to either organization and feel good about doing so, but if you really want to help animals in need, consider donating to your local shelter. The ASPCA’s top 10 highest paid employees make over $200k a year, with the top brass making just under a cool million.

[@laurasell2353]

I started calling my son, Bub, because he didn't like me calling him babe when he was a teen. It was my way of keeping my term of endearment for him without it sounding uncool to him.

[@lyndarina9839]

I think the newest version of Bub or babe is Bro. I hear it being used all the time, even sometimes to females.

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

​@@lyndarina9839 I think that would be closer to the replacement of "dude". "Dude" is slowly going out of style to be replaced with "bro" or "bruh", and is usually used in a general sense. While initially aimed at guys, I think it can sink in and accidentally be used towards women as well. As a woman, I've used "dude" as an expression towards women. And this is also similar to referring to a group of people, regerdless of sex/gender, as "guys", as in, "Hey guys, are we going to the movies this weekend?" It's used more like a substitute for maybe "you all/everyone". Okay, this had more layers than I intended to write, lol.

[@lyndarina9839]

@@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley Love your reply. Thank you.

[@AlyssaBalan]

I too say 'bubs' to my son. It was buddy more when he was younger. Somewhere along the lines it turned to bubs.

[@visassess8607]

It's a parent's job to be as uncool to their children as possible

[@Dunybrook]

I thought it was called a lead because you are supposed to lead your dog around with it. Great video.

[@samanthab1923]

It is. At dog shows

[@Phiyedough]

Yes, "lead" sounds like you are providing guidance, "leash" sounds like you are imposing restrictions.

[@cindysmith9213]

Most dogs I've walked did the leading. They were usually in front of me.

[@jrm2716]

​@@Phiyedough that's exactly what it is.

[@trcy9742]

I've never heard of Bub and have never used it for my dog. That one is new to me.

[@Oldebookworm]

Bub is a new one for me. Never really heard that used I have heard as well as used ‘Bud’ As in Buddy , my friend and companion. I am 71 and was born and raised in the US

[@ksyrahsyrah4983]

Never heard anyone referring to their dog as “ Bub.” Now, “BUD”, is a commonly used term of endearment for dogs. Maybe it just got lost in translation…😏

[@Diamondarcher3]

Nah, it’s bub too. It’s probably regional more than anything else because I also live in the Chicagoland area. My dog’s unofficial name is bubsy

[@Pocchari]

@@Diamondarcher3 Definitely regional. It’s a common nickname for boys in my part of Appalachia. I’m actually really surprised so many people haven’t heard it used before!

[@DonnaleaSpencer]

Arthur is so cute! All full of puppy energy. Or was that Laurence? I forget.

[@anitas5817]

We use “hurry up” in place of “go potty”. Just sounds nicer. My dogs know what hurry up means and while we’re out walking, they know what they’re supposed to do.

[@skunked42]

That dog has AMAZING ears.

[@MERollered]

I want to say THANK YOU for making a seat belt for Arthur in the back. We have a similar set up but our leash is tethered to the anchor system in the back. But I see too many dogs able to wander in the car and its super dangerous. Not only can they get on your lap and cause a distraction (its how we got rear ended at a red light by an SUV going near 50, she was trying to push her lab off her lap.) But also its safer for THEM if you get into an accident. If you're ever in a bad accident (hopefully never tho) dogs are often confused and scared. They can get hurt if they aren't tethered or they can run off after an accident when a good Samaritan helps or a emergency responder opens the door to help passengers or get Arthur out. Some people never find their dogs after that and its horrible for everyone involved. So THANK YOU! Edit: It also is safer for people trying to help, my dog feeds off my emotions and goes on guard if I am upset, in pain, or panicked. I wouldn't hesitate to say that I was panicked because of the accident and if something happened to a spawn or my husband that Iverson wouldn't hesitate to bite anyone approaching me in any threatening manner.

[@marianbarber7279]

In the UK it's now illegal to have a dog loose in the car , for all the reasons you give. Unless they're behind a fixed dog guard (mesh screen) they have to be harnessed and attached.

[@evil1by1]

Well that and a dog becomes an X pound projectile in an accident and even a medium sized dog can kill you or a passenger if it strikes you in an accident.

[@StannisBaratheonOTK]

"Potty" is certainly an American English word not taught in Europe. My cousin once had an exchange student from Switzerland. We were in the car going to Walmart and my cousin said "I have to go potty when we get there". The Swiss girl was super confused as to how a trip to Walmart was going to involve a party.

[@Phiyedough]

In UK you can buy a potty, a plastic bowl used as a toilet for small children. It is used in the transition between nappies (diapers) and using a normal WC.

[@Visshaldar]

i'm from the south eastern US and we use bubba as a term of endearment for little boys, significantly younger male relatives (i still call my 22 yo nephew bubba) or for your brothers.

[@Space_Debris]

Dogs have a memory and love understanding your routine.

[@sallycapotosto6927]

I have to say, this is a cute dog.

[@lyndarina9839]

I agree. That video of Arthur sitting on the car seat looking over at Laurence is precious. It also gives us a better angle of Arthur than just of his back. How adorable are Arthur’s cute little short legs. Wonder if he is part Corgi? And so calm, not yappy at all.

[@mikehilbert9349]

But you will find the word lead used for the leash you use for livestock

[@arthurgreenberg4363]

In the 1980's we received from Britain the phrase "Walkies" in a high pitch tone.

[@gillgetter3004]

I remember the word Bub from a TV show of my youth, although can’t remember which one? Had a boss who called everyone on the crew Butch, he’d say hey Butch and we’d all look at him!

[@terriehumphries6028]

The word Bub is more of a terms of endearment now. Your dog is just so cute by the way.

[@bigscarysteve]

I remember when it was borderline insulting. Things never stay the same.

[@adamskeans2515]

unless it's used by Wolverine

[@BitterBetty76]

Yep that's how we use it❤

[@adamskeans2515]

@@BitterBetty76 my sister used to call me bub all the time

[@lisagogal261]

I was with my Dad and two nephews in our truck one time when Dad decided to take the truck through the car wash. We had our pup Morticia with us as well. She went absolutely nuts in the car wash, trying to bite the brushes and suds through the window. My father started yelling and swearing at her to calm down. Watching her going nuts, spit flying and my dad going nuts, spit flying was so funny. My nephews and I were laughing hysterically which got my father even madder. A favorite memory of mine!

[@wela8]

I love your videos. They are informative but hilarious as well and that so called British humor is alive and well. Love it and congratulations on your 500k achievement. Now to 1m.

[@Br0nto5aurus]

While "leash" is the standard for dog owners, there are a lot of American uses for "lead" including a horse's lead rope, and in the context of dog showing and grooming. I usually think of leashes as having a loop at one end and a clip at the other. I think of a lead as a leash without a loop at the end.

[@joeyhemlock]

Hope to see Arthur at the dog park soon!

[@JeannineDobson]

Laurence, I think it really doesn't matter whether you call it a lead or a leash, just as long as you remember to "lead" Arthur through his walks and adventures.

[@childcrone]

Speaking of which, harnesses like the one shown are very easy to lean on and essentially teach dogs to pull.

[@ronjones-6977]

He'll never get Arthur trained with that dumb harness. Those were designed by fools that never learned to control their dogs and kept slipping their collar.

[@mopar_dude9227]

@@ronjones-6977eah, just like all of those fools that train seeing eye dogs, therapy dogs, police dogs, and military dogs. What a dumb a$$

[@mopar_dude9227]

@@childcronenot if you train the dogs correctly. Dog harnesses are used by many that train work dogs with no problem whatsoever.

[@childcrone]

@@mopar_dude9227 Of course. Those people know how to train with harnesses properly. Most people do not. :~)

[@rustyknott-W.D]

I am getting a new puppy on Monday. First one in 8yrs! I sure hope I remember how to "get 'im brung up".

[@elgatofelix8917]

On behalf of the late great Norm I'd like to congratulate you on your doghouse ownership.

[@aff77141]

6:40 one thing to note is that "bub" is different from "bubba", with bub as you mentioned being more derogatory whole bubba is the opposite - - a nickname for brother or an otherwise imposing but sweet man, and has become a catch all for male pets in general, and variations thereof becoming associated with it

[@bigscarysteve]

"Bub" is probably derived from the German word "Bube," which officially means "boy," but it's become derogatory in the same way it is in English.

[@KendallFire97]

I left a comment on the video that you introduced us to Arthur, where I mentioned that he seemed like he might be deaf. I can't help but feel like the more we see of him, the more he acts like he's responding to your actions rather than your voice. In any case, it seems like you've all adjusted well to the new addition to the family. He's adorable.

[@artscience9981]

One of the things I like about Lawrence’s videos aside from the humorous comparisons of British and American life is that he seems to find joy and humor in the ordinary things of life.

[@unowen9668]

We need a t shirt with Arthur on it. My roommate's dog is called Bubba.

[@vertigoneaway]

I'm only 30 seconds in but I just had to comment that I already can't handle the puppy's cuteness as he watches you do the video!

[@monicapdx]

Aww, I loved this one. Lots of both your pets! Scritches to them both. LOL, my *second* thought after 'stroke' was Billy Squier's song "The Stroke".

[@nathanharmon8971]

Bub is most definitely a term of endearment. It comes from a babyish way of saying brother (bubba). Like many things in the US, however, we use that affectionate term when we want to demean someone, suggesting that they are childish and in need of coddling. maybe I'm wrong, but that's the feel I get.

[@bernadettelawson2916]

Sweatpants? 😂 You’re definitely lost if you missed that one. Love it x

[@Phiyedough]

I wear them all the time but in my mind they are "track suit bottoms"!

[@FireStormintheTARDIS]

Nice vlog. I call my cat, Bub, Bubsy and Bubby sometimes. It's not his name, obviously, but I have also only ever heard it as a term of endearment. Having said that, I am a Brit living in the US. By the way, where did you get the material for those throw-cushions, I really like it. I wouldn't mind some Brit style map material.

[@LindaC616]

I think you can order things like that online. We have purchased blankets or scarves for fulbright's that work with us for a year at Barnes & Noble. Bed Bath & Beyond will probably sell you a small cheese board or a large cheese board of your state, with the names of towns and local attractions burned in.

[@Mick_Ts_Chick]

I also noticed those on his couch and liked them. 😊

[@partfish6290]

I live in PA and we call our dog Bub! It's just kind of a cute silly nickname.

[@seantyler7401]

I definitely tell my dog “go potty”. Especially in the rain when in need her to go in the backyard. But majority of the time, I ask her to go for a walk.

[@alboyer6]

In michigan you are more likely to hear Bud or buddy.

[@jennamakesbugs]

In the South, 'Bubba' is the term of endearment for the boydog, though I call my guy Bubby.

[@JimDixon55104]

I have only known 'Bubba' as a nickname for a man, and I think it is based on a toddler's mispronunciation of 'brother.'

[@jennamakesbugs]

​@@JimDixon55104Dogs can be brothers, too ;)

[@joannemorris4451]

I call all of my pets Buddy. This is because I can't always pull the right name out of my very full memory of pet names. And taking the chihuahua to the car wash was a disaster; she was terrified. Thank you for your charming channel!

[@LeeBerache]

I know this is random, but I really like the stairs behind you!! Great color combination! 😍😍😍😍

[@jbs454]

You should do a doggie DNA test on Arthur to see what breeds he is. Would make a great video!!!!

[@PedroBenolielBonito]

Come on, now. He is very clearly a purebred 'Heinz 57', with a lineage spanning back across the centuries.

[@lpeterman]

Not from the South or Mid-west, I'm a transplanted Canuck from British Columbia and I call my (adopted from a shelter) 12 yr. old Aussie shep "Bub" all the time. (His "official" name is Rufus.) Then again, I also call him "Mr. Rufus" and "Rufus T. Merriweather" and lots of other (unprintable) names as well. Goes to show, how regional dialects don't matter when a handy nick-name is required. Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and you know what? They are all correct.

[@lindsaymiller5346]

I’m from the Midwest and call my Aussie “Bub” all the time! I also live only about 10 minutes from the Canadian border; maybe a crossover?

[@lpeterman]

10 minutes, you say? That's close enough; I bequeath honorary "Canuck-hood" upon thee. (We need the boost in population...)@@lindsaymiller5346

[@AmandaWspoon]

I heard Bub as short for Bubba, usually as in brother. I still call my older brother Bubba even in our thirties.

[@vickilindberg6336]

"Potty" may be regional. We're in Minneapolis & we say "do your thing" but that may be more a personal choice. Arthur is certainly growing fast.

[@Michelle7.17]

I remember watching an episode of Top Gear and Jeremy Clarkson told the audience a story about how he was going to bone somebody’s dog 😮 That means something COMPLETELY different here in the U.S. 😆

[@Phiyedough]

I'm from UK and have never heard anyone say that!

[@thekowboymom2710]

Are you sure it's not bud? For Buddy?

[@vortexathletic]

My cousin’s family says “Bub”

[@kevinbarry71]

It is bub, it's a Midwestern thing, never hear that in the Northeast. It's a very old slang term. I don't think it has anything to do with what you said

[@hello-cn5nh]

Bud as in Bud Bundy

[@nevermore3193]

I say bub, I call basically any animal I don't know bub, bubba, bubby or bubbers. I'm from the pacific northwest but my parents are Midwestern. Not sure where I picked it up.

[@huchlvr]

@@kevinbarry71 I grew up in the Midwest and lived just outside Chiccago for several years and never heard that term.

[@marna_li]

For my parents' dog, the trigger phrase is "Go out for a walk". Not always. But when he feels like it is time. And dogs also connects grabbing your phone and earbuds while putting on your jacket as a sign for going out. How often he just gets disappointed... he is a Rough Collie.

[@JMulvy]

When we use "Bub" with another human, it does have a bit of condescension to it. Like "don't mess with me , bub." - Logan, Wolverine from X-Men, but I usually hear it as "Bubba" when used as a term of endearment, like my sister does with her dog, Buddy.Technically, the term lead is reserved for the retractable version and leash is the fixed-length one, you also hear lead when you use it to restrain the dog to a pole or tree, something stationary.

[@AtarahDerek]

Laurence's in-laws were like, "Not only am I kinkshaming you, I'm also calling the ASPCA." And that's where Laurence actually learned the difference between the RSPCA and the ASPCA.

[@magic8ball1982]

To be fair, that particular kink needs to be shamed. lol

[@ABC1701A]

@@magic8ball1982 Which one, petting dogs. Because I fully agree with you, that is definitely NOT appropriate.