Mr Marshall Diaries Ep 5 || He's HUGE || Tough Times || First Snow || Swapping to Years.com Meals

[@helenrebecca263]

Hi, great to see you all again. Can't believe how big he's getting. He's absolutely gorgeous ❤ I remember thinking we'd made a terrible mistake when we got Rosebud. There were so many times i thought i was hopeless, i struggled training her and did think of giving her up. Don't get me wrong, I'm so glad i didn't, but at the time, it just seemed like a constant battle every day, always pulling things out of her mouth, stopping her eating the furniture etc. It's hard work. I honestly thought she had a death wish with some of the things she tried to eat 😂 She's 9 now and is much calmer but still gets up to mischief every now and again, i wouldn't have it any other way 😊

[@MrDavidMrIan]

Thanks Helen. Hearing stories like this gives us some comfort and hope - so we appreciate you sharing your experience with Rosebud. Xx

[@leighmarksophie664]

I’ve had dogs for 20 years now and all this is so relatable. I currently have a boy Bo, he is a bed pisser! I have to have baby gates in the bedrooms and sometimes he will piss when we are in the bed! Gets me down! But we love him and it is infrequent touch wood!

[@MrDavidMrIan]

Oh no Bo !! The couple Of times it’s happened to us it also got us down. So frustrating. Glad it’s infrequent though. We’re expecting things to get worse as soon as Marshall hits puberty, which should be any time now... the dog trainer warned that as soon as he starts cocking his leg to wee the fun really starts 🤦🏼‍♂️ Give Bo a belly rub from us! Thanks for watching and reassuring us that we’re going through usual stuff!

[@Steven-ns3rg]

Think you'll be renaming him Digby soon! 😂 Lovely dog❤

[@MrDavidMrIan]

Ha!! It had crossed our minds! We’ll be getting a saddle for him soon, Steven!

[@RichardBlenkinsop]

During covid we adopted Larry a 6 month old pup who'd lived rough on the streets in Bulgaria. I fell in love with him instantly and he bonded with my wife pretty quickly but it took him 18 months to come to me which at times was really tough. Now he flies up the stairs in the morning when we open the bedroom door and lies next to me on his back, legs in the air and wont go anywhere without his morning belly rub and cuddle. You also realise a dirty carpet or a suprise poo you've just trodden in , isnt the end of the world and youd rather haveva dirty carpet than no dog. Best R

[@MrDavidMrIan]

Awww. That must’ve been a long 18 months for you Richard. We’d like nothing more than for Marshall to be comfortable and relaxed in the living room and bedroom so that we can spend evenings with him, but he just won’t settle. He scratches at the sofa and carpet or goes on a bite fest, so we end up having to shut him out. It’s heart breaking. Hoping he will grow out of it. Your mornings sound wonderful with Larry (and such a great name!) - we hope we can get there at some point.

[@lynshaw8691]

Bless you both. He's gorgeous and obviously very loved. ❤❤

[@MrDavidMrIan]

We do have a whole lotta love for the big man!

[@juliajones2283]

I’ve raised 2 human males successfully and never had a dog just rabbits but I can see a dog is very similar with needing all your time and patience ! Marshall is gorgeous like his daddies. Xx

[@MrDavidMrIan]

Bless you Julia! It is very much patience, patience, patience and “stop humping” - so very much like raising boys!

[@louisarosina]

I think anyone who has raised a puppy can relate to everything you’re going through. It’s tough and sometimes you wish you’d never got a dog but it is so worth it in the end. My dog Teddy was a naughty puppy and I can remember times when I thought I hated him. It took about 18 months for him to settle down but he was the best dog. Really loving, smart and funny. He was my best wee pal and we had a wonderful bond. Everyone loved him. He died a few months ago, he was nearly 14 and I was devastated. You’ll get there and it’ll all be worth it and you’ll have a lovely companion you can’t imagine being without.

[@MrDavidMrIan]

Oh Louisa, so, so sorry that Teddy has passed. So lovely (and reassuring) of you to share your experience. Even though days are still a challenge with Marshall we can’t imagine life without him. We hope we have what you had with Teddy. 🫂

[@helgabullabong]

Wow, he's grown so much! When i first started watching i thought you had another dog staying with Marshall. He's adorable. Early years are challenging. Good job you haven't got a budgie. Our dog ate ours! 😳

[@MrDavidMrIan]

Oh blimey, poor budgie, Helga 🤦🏼‍♂️ And yes, people are surprised at his size when they’ve not seen him for a while.

[@lindabaker6099]

Thanks for keeping it real, he is gorgeous❤️👍🏻

[@MrDavidMrIan]

Thanks Linda. Xx

[@sandydisneyfan8355]

Hang in there guys! You have 2 years of puppy behaviour and mischief. Golden Retrievers love water, they love to run and chase, and they will dig. It's in their DNA. Keep working with dog trainers to get him to not pull on the leash or to jump on people. It will work if you keep at it with daily training. Best of Luck and don't give up!

[@jovivaliant78]

Marshall is beautiful. Hang in there, it gets better! Marshall reminds me very much of our springer spaniel who must have thought his name was something far worse than Oscar from what I spent most of my time screaming at him 🤣 (he’s 15 1/2 years old now & a brilliant dog)

[@MrDavidMrIan]

Thanks. Always reassuring to hear stories like this! Every day brings a new challenge... and new joy!

[@neleh0201]

Thank you guys for being so honest about your experience so far. We're thinking of getting a puppy and I feel like I know more about what we're getting into now! x

[@MrDavidMrIan]

We wished we’d seen at least one puppy video along the lines of ours. None of the ones we watched had anything like what we’ve experienced so we were convinced we’d done it all wrong... and then when we started to google “my golden retriever is the devil” ALL the stories came up and we discovered what we were experiencing was pretty standard. Not sure we’d get another puppy - we would want to side step going through this again - so would consider a rescue dog. Hope you have an easier experience when you get your little one! Having the spring /summer will be on your side... never get one in the autumn or winter as the weather is not your friend!

[@rebeccaperry443]

Oh Marshall is gorgeous!

[@MrDavidMrIan]

He’s not bad, is he, Rebecca. 🥰

[@carolinehodges3507]

He is absolutely gorgeous it is hard at first but it does get easier, I have 2 cockerpoos and the love is so unconditional they are my fur babies xx

[@MrDavidMrIan]

Thanks Caroline - we’re so grateful for the words of encouragement and for lovely people sharing their puppy parenting experience as it reassures us that we’re not completely hopeless!!!

[@carolinehodges3507]

❤ xx

[@fozzymup268]

The little girl giving Marshall a hug sounded so happy! It's great he's getting all these positive interactions. Love the Marshall diaries. Best Wishes 💕 🐕

[@MrDavidMrIan]

Yes! Thankfully many people want to come say hello to him... and he’s been known to do an excited wee when they do so... sometimes it goes on them. Oopsie 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@joakablondie]

Marshall is absolutely gorgeous 🥰 the love that you both have for him is beautiful to see, he is a lucky doggy! Now to persuade my husband to get one 😂 x

[@MrDavidMrIan]

Bless you Jo - but dont get a puppy!!!!

[@joakablondie]

@@MrDavidMrIan 😂😂🤣 any dog will do! Although our 🐈 might not agree!

[@edwardacton3242]

He looks like he has calmed down a little

[@MrDavidMrIan]

A bit! And then there are moments where he still goes cray cray, Edward. Really crazy! He’s a force to be reckoned with when he has zoomies.

[@edwardacton3242]

@@MrDavidMrIan When my GSD was a puppy he was much the same although he was bigger, i think he was a little more calm the Marshall. Keep up the good work and eventually he will be the greatest dog going.

[@tammydee9700]

Awwwww he's so big now! My dog actually settled down after her 2nd bday. So good to see your faces! Have a wonderful week. Xx 😊💙💙🦋

[@MrDavidMrIan]

2nd Birthday!!?!!?!! Jeepers! We know we’re not out of the woods yet... far from it! Sending hugs TammyDee x

[@Tigerguisippe65]

❤ He is gorgeous ❤

[@MrDavidMrIan]

Awww, thanks Fay. He is... until he isn’t! 😂

[@janerider195]

Gorgeous Mr Marshall…such a lovely golden colour

[@MrDavidMrIan]

He’s getting darker (and patchy) as he gets older, Jane!

[@craigmarshall1978]

What a difference 🐕 Love the story of Marshall going to puppy school, going in all “Cock of the walk” and evolving into a “shy violet” 🤗 ❤

[@MrDavidMrIan]

Would like the shy violet more often 😂

[@craigmarshall1978]

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[@craigmarshall1978]

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[@craigmarshall1978]

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[@ClareBarthram]

We have been through all the same things with our little boy Arnie. He is now nearly 2 and has calmed down a lot. He likes walks but goes absolutely mental when he sees another dog. We are taking him to Centre Parcs in the summer, we hope he doesn’t scare off the wildlife. Keep going guys, you’re doing great.

[@MrDavidMrIan]

Enjoy CP... interested to hear how you will find the experience is with Arnie in tow.

[@ClareBarthram]

Thanks, could be interesting. But he will get lots of Wilkie’s. Xx

[@jazzydebs]

Awwww, hello Marshall - woof woofs!! You're such a big boy, quite a handful for your Daddies!!!😛🤣 Fab to see an update guys, you've been pretty busy!!!😍Thank you for the catch up & have fun all of you.... x x

[@MrDavidMrIan]

Just a tad busy, Debbilicious. Definitely feels like there are less hours in the day nowadays! Thanks for watching xx

[@leehamilton8344]

Marshall looks great. You knew he was going to be a big fellow. Have a lovely week.

[@MrDavidMrIan]

There’s big and there’s big, Lee!

[@leehamilton8344]

@@MrDavidMrIan lol.

[@johnmewis8375]

thank you so much for your videos. This is the first video we have seen of raising a new puppy that relates so closely to our experience of getting a new puppy! It is so hard but ultimately very rewarding. And does get better...saying that out cocker spaniel 4 years later is still much the same...

[@MrDavidMrIan]

Ha! Good to hear that it gets better... 😬 And we’re confused why all the videos we saw before we got Marshall were all super positive!!?! Did make us wonder what we’re doing wrong... and then the comments over this series have reassured us that our experience is quite common, John.

[@johnmewis8375]

@@MrDavidMrIanYes, my mum used to breed golden retrievers when I was a child and I thought puppies were easy and simple things to look after. The realisation dawned on me about 6 weeks into having our own dog that I had absolutely nothing to do with looking after them back in the day.

[@andyb1577]

Hi Guys and Marshall looking well My God he's grown so beautiful just like his 2 beautiful Daddies ❤❤❤❤❤

[@MrDavidMrIan]

Bless you, Andy. He’s a beast!

[@traceybird7753]

Or !!!! Mr Marshall looks like Dug from up !! Wow wow ! So good to see him and you too guys . Adorable x Thankyou so much for the catch up xx

[@MrDavidMrIan]

He does, Tracey. Although quite glad he can’t talk! Glad you enjoyed the catch up with him x

[@sam050703]

My goodness I can’t believe how much he’s grown!! We’ll likely be adding a new pup to the family later in the year as we lost our old girl recently and this is just reminding me how much hard work puppies are 🙈🤣

[@MrDavidMrIan]

Sorry to hear about your loss. Not sure we’d go through it again. An older door, yes, and maybe (possibly) a different breed. But thankfully (hopefully) we won’t have to any time soon. Whatever you decide you’ll be loved unconditionally (until you take a toy away or cut off a tag so they can no longer gnaw on it 😂)

[@sam050703]

@@MrDavidMrIan thank you. She was 13 which is a good age for a Dalmatian but it still breaks your heart. We have indoor cats that we show/breed so we don’t really want to risk an older dog just incase there are issues with them getting along. I’m sure we’ll jump in hearts first and then I’ll be swearing for the next year or two about how much work it is 🙈🤣

[@karinafirby3274]

Awww that was a treat, I'm just recovering from an op.that cheered me up. Thank you xx

[@MrDavidMrIan]

Awww, get well soon Karina! X

[@JKuci]

I've been looking forward to this update! Thanks!

[@MrDavidMrIan]

Thanks for watching!

[@michellewyles4868]

I have a golden retriever she is now 3 yrs old. She was crazy prob until she was around two then calmed but now at three she is lovely . Goldens love to ignore you at times and just give the side eye 😂 we live in Australia and she loves the beach but only to paddle up to her waist she doesn’t like to swim!

[@MrDavidMrIan]

We definitely get the side eye from him, Michelle! 😂 There are currently glimpses of wonderfulness that brings us regret when it doesn’t last... it’s tantalising and taunting us into what we could have! 😂 Thanks for sharing your experience x

[@michellewyles2573]

You’re welcome. If it helps anymore I did remove my girl Bella from puppy/dog classes as I found the dogs just playing and charging about made her more hypo. And also wanting to be too playful to any dog when walking her. I just walked her calmly with treats and to quiet open spaces for a run. She learnt to be less crazy and she bypassed dogs without getting over excited. I learnt this from a dog trainer online who said to make a dog less hypo to remove them from other hypo dogs and dog parks . They can still be sociable on a calm walk.

[@gregfreshwaters.4363]

It’s only tough when you are doing things right. Shows how caring and loving you both are. Great to see 👍

[@MrDavidMrIan]

Ha! Pretty sure it’s tough when we’re stuffing things up too! But THANK YOU for the encouraging and kind words x

[@harrietb9648]

Every dog when eating something they shouldn’t be are the same 😂😂

[@MrDavidMrIan]

So very true, Harriet !

[@pawsitivelykate]

aw he’s so big now!! 😍 I totally get the puppy depression though, I had kitten depression when I first got our kitten Peanut last year. She was an absolute terror. We had her in one room so that she wouldn’t roam the whole house, but because of that if either me or hubby left the room for a minute she’d meow and meow and meow so loudly, would start ripping up the carpet and everything, it was tiring! I feel silly saying it because she’s not a baby but it was still tiring. She’s still a bit of a terror but she’s definitely a lot better and manageable now especially as she now has free roam of the house now 😂

[@MrDavidMrIan]

We get it, Kate, we get it! Sorry you went through it, but glad Peanut is better now. Hope that continues 🤞🏻 And great that you’ve pushed on through - Peanut is lucky to have you both xx

[@MISSLEONAJB]

Hiya 🤗 Marshall is a beast, you weren’t lying 🫣 he is like having a full time job - I feel for you both and I can see how it has been tough, especially for you Ian (I feel like David copes better from your videos but tell me if I am wrong - he worries less maybe?) where as I’d be exactly like you are. As he gets older hopefully things will continue to get easier. How is the new food going? Ok I hope. Sending lots of love ♥️ xxx

[@MrDavidMrIan]

Cheers Lee... we’ve both had days where we could have walked away, but thankfully not both on the same days! Every day is something new for sure! And new food is going well so far. He loves it. And he’s already on more as he’s even bigger now 🤦🏼‍♂️ Hope you had a great Monday x

[@ErrolJ]

Oh it's lovely to see him and you two as well. Seeing Marshall in these vlogs is always a shock in his growth, do you know when he'll stop growing?

[@MrDavidMrIan]

We know, right, Errol? He doesn’t stop... we think he’s about two thirds at this point. But we don’t know for sure . 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@jackieroberts7180]

Hi guys your doing a great job with marshall, he's so cute, totally agree with you about the raw food and salmonella it's a debate my husband an i have he says it's better for them raw but i pop it in the microwave for 4mins an cook it,an Reggie our boxer loves it cooked, hence him weighing 42kilo😂 keep up the good work with your fur baby❤

[@MrDavidMrIan]

42kg??!?! Blimey. You’ll know it when Reggie stands on your toe, that’s for sure! 😂

[@elainelaird14]

Ah the joys of parenthood 🤣🤣

[@MrDavidMrIan]

Ha! The joys indeed, Elaine... heading into teenage months any week now! 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@katherinebrake9174]

Hi, can I recommend wolfworthy dog food. Love seeing how much he’s grown x

[@MrDavidMrIan]

Thanks Katherine. Always good to have some alternate recommendations!

[@katherinebrake9174]

We have lab puppy who is same age and we wanted a natural food but dry. Would recommend x

[@MrDavidMrIan]

@@katherinebrake9174 It’s cropped up on our Insta a few times.

[@usroadtripper]

Every one of these videos just reaffirms my decision to have a cat instead of a dog haha

[@MrDavidMrIan]

Haha! We loved having a cat... and agree that it was a different experience, that’s for sure!

[@bohomarie30]

Have you seen the film Marley and me? Marshall reminds me of Marley 😂

[@MrDavidMrIan]

We’ve not... but always worried that dog films end in death 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@bohomarie30]

@@MrDavidMrIan oh give it a watch! It will make you laugh and cry..very relatable too for dog owners.