Out of Control Staffy Has Eaten 3 Sofas! | Full Episode | It's Me or the Dog

[@Danceswithbees]

I think this is the first time I've ever seen a family come to that decision on this show (and I've been watching since it aired live on Animal Planet). Very courageous of them to put the dog's well-being above their want to keep her.

[@RandomFosterKittens]

There was the US family with the dog who lived by the pool, but that was an obvious decision.

[@melaninmonroe007]

I agree! There are people who were condemning them and said how can you be selfish and just give up on a family member like that and blah blah. I think it’s SOOO much kinder to realize you don’t have what it takes to give this dog the best life. I hope Molly is doing good ❤

[@burnished]

I was thinking the same thing. I seriously hope they find her a great home, some dog breeds are just not good matches for certain families/people. Its far more important to find them the best place they can be than keeping them unhappy and destructive.

[@isasantos8577]

There was that family with two dogs: one old, getting blind and very lovely who they had since it was a little puppy, and a young one, very destructive, that they basically would keep outside, living next to the pool and basically neglected. They started training with both and had progress, a very good one actually, but they recognised they would always see their senior dog as their priority, and since the young one was neglected and would be violent with the other dog, they decided to find a new home for it and focused completely in give good quality for the other dog last days.

[@christophernorri]

Hello how are you doing today?

[@heyy_5123]

The potential that dog has for sports omg!!! I love her

[@mob999]

You can tell that even though they meant well and wanted the best for Marley, they lacked enthusiasm during training. Their faces were skeptical for all the sessions until the last moments filmed, and even then there was doubt, not in Marley, but in themselves and whether if they can keep up with her. It's valid to admit that. I have a rescue pit/staffy mix and she requires daily running and training, a lot of time and dedication. I love her with all my heart and would never give her up, but it's totally valid to admit you simply can't dedicate that much time. Hopefully Marley went to someone who can give her the exercise she needs! She looks so much like my pup

[@fdm2155]

Also the dog probably needs a high energy active family with the time and drive to do all of that training. It's a big time commitment.

[@Carolinagirl1028]

I really felt for them and for Molly. I have been there. We rescued what we thought was a corgi/beagle mix but ended up being a Staffy/Pit/Basset mix. We loved her dearly but she was way, way more energy than we were prepared for. In addition she her and our cat were a recipe for disaster. We spent hundreds, if not thousands, on enrichment toys, chews, and specialized training. We were utterly exhausted and yet still knew we weren't fully meeting her needs. In the end we realized we could either keep on going, barely getting by, or we could find her the life she truly needed and deserved. It was one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make but I knew I owed it to her to find better for her. She now lives with an very active couple who have two other high energy dogs and several acres of land. We get updates all the time and she has really blossomed since being with them. It is never an easy decision but sometimes you have to see past the stigma of 'rehoming' and make the best decision for your pet.

[@Danica.Powell]

They are absolutely gorgeous dogs but they do need a lot a lot of work and it only works if you have the time. Incredible people for understanding.

[@janetdobie9722]

It's important to get the right type of pet for you It's a thoughtful and wise decision they made

[@afibuffygirl]

The dog has the sweetest face I swear. Absolutely precious

[@anngreen3495]

Good for you, Hortense. It's got to be the right dog for the right family. I admire your courage and pure understanding.

[@keric3730]

It's like a family of book worms and artists having an extremely competitive hockey player son.

[@christophernorri]

Hello how are you doing today?

[@anngreen3495]

Your comment made me burst out laughing. And it's so true.

[@hoshiko22]

So we get rid of the kid.

[@antoinettenovella1630]

That encapsulates my experience completely with my Staffy, luckily I share her with my more energetic family members who love her as much as I do. She is dying now but still has quality in life in terms of eating, drinking, walking, showing joy in life but we know it will not be much longer now. She is eating and drinking and still loving walks but her body is not digesting any of the nutrition fed and she is dying of malnutrition. She has been a source of so much love and joy but we are adamant she will not suffer.

[@karyannfontaine8757]

Love the agility training and Marley has taken to it well. She is clever and can learn many things. I hope her owners find the perfect person for Marley who can spend a lot of time with her.

[@christophernorri]

Hello how are you doing m

[@isasantos8577]

I admire their decision. Sometimes, work hard is nor enough and you have to be realistic. I know, for example, that I could never have a husky, both me and the dog would be miserable, since I cannot keep up with their energy and they can't keep up with my bookworm lifestyle. Hope the dog get a good family and will be very happy

[@aussiecountry9320]

Very true, and sometimes it comes down to the individual dog. Even in higher energy breeds not every one will be energizer bunnies and there will be those who are energizer bunnies and then some. And sometimes you get a dog and going in think it will be a good fit for you but as time goes on you learn they unfortunetly arent.

[@HoneySun16]

You guys described staffys very well. Marley is a perfect example of how they act. With training, treats, exercise, & love they become the best loving friend. I wish people researched the dog before they choose a dog. It took me forever to leash train my staffy but eventually things changed 😅

[@DutchIsraeli]

"I love it when a plan comes together" 🤣 so do we Victoria!

[@christophernorri]

Hello how are you doing today?

[@victoriabeckfinat225]

I am DYING at the mom describing Molly's eating anything like a rat LOL

[@christophernorri]

Hello how are you doing today?

[@shawn-oldaccountl6748]

As someone who has pet rats, I can confirm, this is exactly what a giant rat would do. With rats it is not a matter so much of lack of physical activity, although that can worsen it, but it’s more that it is actually a very healthy, natural, essential part of their life, it’s an instinct for them and it can be detrimental if they DON’T chew on anything. With dogs it is pretty much solely a sign of anxiety.

[@Kate-is5mz]

@@shawn-oldaccountl6748 Don't rodents all have those teeth that basically continuously regenerate because of their adaptation to manipulate the environment by chewing through it, that would just grow in on their head if they didn't chew anything? Or is that like just *some* rodents?

[@shawn-oldaccountl6748]

@@Kate-is5mz I am by no means an expert on rodents lmao but I don’t know of any that don’t have those teeth.

[@reginasaribjanova5050]

She is incredibly smart and nice dog, hope she ll find a great home.

[@christophernorri]

Hello how are you doing?

[@eiramiam9703]

They are the best dogs. They just need proper training and a schedule. Absolutely the best family dog hands down. They are so sweet and loving.

[@bronwynbennett922]

Weighted dog vests help TREMENDOUSLY with exercising strong energetic dogs! No more than 10% of the dog's weight maximum. They get a better workout in much less time. My half boxer half staffy LOVES his!

[@taraem5573]

Oh what? This is the most unexpected end of all history of It´s me or the dog I think! 😮😢

[@dannym.1930]

I hope we get an update on Molly. Such a sweet dog.

[@christinekillen3852]

yes I was wondering if she found a home

[@christelm1695]

Thats a high energy dog

[@christophernorri]

Hello how are you doing today?

[@Ahhhhhhhhhhh705]

This dog would love a young couple (or just a young person) who loves hikes and going out. It's obvious they care about their dog enough to admit they're not the best match.

[@kunolacarai]

High-energy dogs can be great pets, but only if you're able to keep up with them.

[@parsatheengineer]

I respect their decision. I have a dog that is very similar to Marley and he needs very much exercise and training to be easy going and happy. These kind of dogs are not for everyone and I totally understand why.

[@CristineTot]

They should have gotten a low-energy dog if they wanted to leave it at home for long periods. Like a pug or a French bulldog. I have a FB/Boston Terrier mix and he's somewhat active, but an hour of exercise every day is enough to keep him happy and calm. Just a game of tug or fetch, which can be done inside the house, is ideal especially for small apartments. For this family, making the decision to find a new owner for Marley was the best one. You can see during the sessions that they weren't too enthusiastic about going through the training. I hope she finds the perfect owner for her.

[@Kiraiko44]

High energy, determined dogs aren't for everyone, they really need people who can match their energy. They realized they're not the best family for Marley, which I know is hard on the family and it'll be hard on Marley but it'll be for the best for everyone in the long run.

[@PirateOfTheNorth]

If you get a high energy dog then you need to make time to walk them. I’m glad the family came to that conclusion and will hopefully find her a good home instead of dumping her in a shelter.

[@charlotte_69]

Victoria is a badass when it comes to dog trainings. i love watching her. a hero.

[@hgordon5217]

Our Pit bull/Staffordshire Terrier pup is exactly the same.

[@crewlworld]

My dog is spitting image of Marley and he is a staffy x kelpie. I get up at 6 am every day for his run rain or shine. We have a strict schedule including meal times, treat time, yard time and snuffle matt time☺ It is possible to have a high energy dog it just really requires commitment, time, and motivation. It was a very brave decision for family to decide to rehome her.

[@cassiekay8633]

Oh please do let us know what happens to Marley ! I think she would be great in another home with a dog who wants a best buddy to romp with in a huge back yard ! I hope she finds the forever home she needs and deserves !

[@JinapherShakur]

I've never seen that happen before. Personally, I couldn't or wouldn't ever re-home any of my pets, but I think in this case, it's better for the Marley. They didn't seem that interested in the trainings, or the effort they needed to put in. I have 2 six month old pit bull puppies, and I had 2 before them, so I understand what they are going through, but it just makes me sad.

[@pandoravex4791]

Hello to all the future people!

[@fayesalmon390]

Hello

[@gilbertoramirez3371]

Hi

[@Jordan_the_shih-tzu]

Hello

[@cristiaolson7327]

Marley reminds me of my pit/Queensland mix. So. Much. Energy. Super high prey drive. Smart a d affectionate, but very naturally impulsive. Thankfully, my dog isn't destructive, but that has a lot to do with knowing in advance how energetic and busy, not to mention smart, she was likely to be based on her lineage, so I started from day one with tons of puzzle toys, appropriate chew toys, and safe distractions/outlets to prevent her from ever developing a taste for furniture or shoes. We also have a small indoor agility set, which she enjoys, and a tennis ball launcher for wearing her out. However, I would never trust her with a cat, ever, as the terrier prey drive is stronger than my faith in her training. It does make her a natural though for nose work, as that desire to seek and hunt also makes her quick to pick up and follow smells. I adore bully type dogs, and in my experience they are some of the most affectionate and people-focused breeds, but you definitely need to know what you're getting into with such energetic animals.

[@kateat2]

well besties, we gon be here a while.

[@Jordan_the_shih-tzu]

Yep

[@Kayden9129]

You right about that bestie

[@myatheyokaiwatchfan11]

Yep

[@toga4431]

Yep

[@LePoneyDuVoisin]

Yep

[@laurenschenck5355]

She is so cute and so beautiful dog sweetheart ❤

[@TokeTiger]

She’s a beautiful dog!

[@laurenschenck5355]

Poor things it is hard choice and they made the right choice for her and which is most important and for them to have a the right dog for them 😊

[@laurenschenck5355]

YOU ROCK VICTORIA ❤❤❤❤

[@TrineMoller]

Why not investigate the dogbreed you plan to get before you buy a puppy?

[@racheltorres9067]

I have 3 and one would do this alot until she got trained and got toys for her so she don't mess up things

[@yogiyoda]

I don't know why they didn't crate train, introduce chew toys, puzzles, basket muzzle, and treadmill?

[@crewlworld]

I dont think this girl is a pure staffy. I think she may be cross kelpy. For dogs like this its good to go to enclosed dog areas as close to daybreak as possible before anyone else. Play fetch with a ball and let her burn her energy. The reason why she is on the hunt is because shes full of energy. A street stroll is just not sufficient.

[@maisiemalone5802]

Ok this is just a guess But I think that's a dog

[@suemcdowell9723]

I'd love an update. Did she find a better fitting home?

[@christinekillen3852]

yes Me too

[@TheSnuffy1994]

Our staffie does exactly the same with poking his head into every garden and around every corner of a fence/wall. And I must admit it gives me quite a bit of stress. We are very lucky to live near a forest so he only needs to walk +- 10 mins past homes. After that he is super calm and the walk is enjoyable. He often responds very well to a simple "come" whe he does see a cat. But just today (after a pretty intense encounter) we were wondering if maybe we could use a squeaky sound to distract him. We walk him for +- 3 hrs a day btw. He really is the best of boys I ever did meet but if we could make him less reactive to cats that would just make part of the walk more relaxed so we're going to try that now.

[@deannak1841]

Ahhhh, we need an update… what happened to Molly, I’ve never seen this before. She was such a smart dog! You have to know what kind of dog you’re getting, too many times ppl choose them to make a statement, they aren’t social credit, fashion accessories or for your ego. I feel ppl would go to the Humane Society or other rescue, and have that explained to them, but often they make it too hard to get a dog. For instance, over the years I’ve paid for dogs to be fixed and vaxxed, but they see that and assume I get but don’t keep them, despite me explaining that they weren’t mine, n that it wasn’t true, so I’m just saying they can be unwelcoming n intimidating.

[@drmsd14]

It was painfully obvious these people were out of their depth with Marley. Not a stitch of training or proper exercise to be seen. They really put her in a terrible position.

[@mmjudith269]

Why people doesn't choose a dog that can be comfortable living in small place. A Terri needs space. You don't need to be to smart to see this poor dog is suffering.

[@monikahrabakova8334]

I start to watch the episode and first comment is telling me the dog is gonna be rehomed. Perfect..

[@marleneclough3173]

Staffies are energy on wheels need lots of expertise training and work

[@chickendotz8366]

I respect their decision.

[@etcetraetcetra3173]

That dog is so beautiful.😍

[@HoneySun16]

She is and very smart ! They had a good pup on their hands. Just didn’t want to put the necessary time to train is all

[@laurenschenck5355]

Time and patience most important 😊

[@coralopatka]

That is hella waiting🤯

[@eva-w]

27 seconds in - hope to god they give her up to a suitable home!

[@christophernorri]

Hello how are you doing today?

[@goldennel2349]

See y'all on November 14th everybody

[@awho33]

What a difficult, selfless decision

[@laurenschenck5355]

SO EXCITED!!! ❤

[@SelenityXoXo]

I don't understand why they didn't just crate train her. If my dog was destroying things when left alone that would be the first thing I tried, along with calming and busy things to keep her occupied in a productive way while I was gone. But this family was just so checked out, I think they thought that Victoria was going to perform a miracle and completely change the type of dog that she is, which isn't possible. I'm glad the decided to give her up, and hopefully the new family can give her all the love and attention she needs.

[@shareathought769]

It seems cruel to me to keep a high energy dog in a cage all day. I think some homes are not right for certain breeds. This dog needs a home with a big yard and owners who are home more.

[@hallaloth3112]

You can see this decision coming from the start. No enthusiasm at all even with the initial walk, much less the agility. And honestly, no apparent concern for the stress their dog shows when they go out. It doesn't seem like a 'brave' decision to me. . because honestly, they don't show much emotion or attachment for the dog at all. I don't think they are bad people, but I don't think they are pet people who would connect with an animal like someone who is. At the end of the day, I'm glad they did the right thing and found her a good home.

[@MeepYAY]

Why is thing so long till it starts Edit: 109 DAYS?!

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Great video!

[@serenascaccia8180]

Amstaff = nightmare I have two of them, good luck people 🤣

[@bethanya3103]

see yall in 106 days lol

[@unwelcomejohnny8933]

Wait why is this premiering in 109 days? I thought it was going to premiere on the first of August or smth

[@roxzywolf]

Why do people NOT crate their dogs? It blows my mind. Get a bicycle and take her for long runs. Provide more chews than she can play with. Stimulate her.

[@christinekillen3852]

yes I was wondering why Victoria didn't suggest crating

[@SheMumbles]

I'm so not surprised at the outcome =/ Right from the get go you can see these owners don't want to put the work in. Even until the very end, their facial expressions scream "I don't feel like doing what you're suggesting" So glad Marley is going to a home that actually wants her

[@vanclemmons]

i don't agree. i believe that they really tried but they just realized their limitations. not everyone is super hyper from the get go but that doesn't mean that they were bored or anything. they participated properly, you can see that in the video

[@Eventide215]

They did everything Victoria wanted them to and taught them. They kept it up as well. You don't know what their work schedules are like, their social life, what the daughter's plans are (she's 18 and will likely be moving out soon), etc. You know nothing about what went into their decision. You just have your own judgmental attitude based on things you know nothing about. There was nothing wrong with their body language whatsoever when you take into consideration cultural differences. Also just because someone comes to the decision that a dog doesn't fit their family doesn't mean they don't want it. They clearly want to keep Marley and would love to but they have their own limits that just don't fit with what the dog needs. If they didn't want to keep her they would have just gave her away and not called for help.

[@RandomFosterKittens]

They look like they are exhausted. I have fostered dogs like this and barely coped, and I have a lot of empathy for this family. They care, but they don’t have the resources, skills and energy, to train this dog. Whoever gave them that dog didn't care that it was a bad match and everyone suffered. They should look for an older dog who wants nothing more than to cuddle on the couch and a walk around the block.

[@vanclemmons]

@@RandomFosterKittens exactly! Honestlt, I think giving a high maintenance dog to a family with 2 kids (and possibly only one parent?) is a huge mistake. That’s an insane amount of work even if one child is already a teenager and capable of doing things on their own.

[@aussiecountry9320]

@@RandomFosterKittens To be fair it could verry well be that when she first came or if she was from a shelter she was a lot calmer of a dog and then once she settled into the home her true energerizer bunny personality came out.

[@bethanytalbot2445]

Would recommend not using lb / pounds for weight, or at least adding the amount in kgs. I have no idea how heavy this dog should be, and I'm from the UK.

[@kimlampkin]

Wow wait until their landlord see the damage . Not going to be pretty. Better start fixing ASAP.. wow..

[@lonewolf6287]

Hmm this dog is going to be hard to place as it has at least a mild form of separation anxiety. No one wants a destructive,anxious, high prey drive dog that’s just reality. No amount of walking will fix this as this is a learnt and practiced behaviour. I never crate trained my dogs but this is the type of dog that should be in a crate when no one is home unfortunately.

[@saviojardim1244]

She looks a lot taller and leaner than a normal staffy. Probably has some pit in her as well

[@reebok7317]

Should've got the dog a spring pole

[@kristineolver3268]

I hate it when people get a dog with no idea of their needs and then wonder why they act up.. she is a beautiful intelligent dog and her owners failed her.

[@AndiSchneider]

I get so upset when people get dogs and then when they aren’t perfect get rid of them, that’s why shelters are overcrowded. I have a leash reactive rescue who is terrified of other dogs because of trauma as a puppy. She isn’t a danger to anyone, just needs patience as she learns about the world and that other dogs are safe too. I would never give up on her. They seemed done with this dog from the moment they spoke their first word. They have no desire to train her like she needs. I pray that she is with people who will love her.

[@Angela-ns8ux]

Poor little staffy she so cute .. and they turn right around and give her away but since they decided to get a better owner ok

[@js9248]

This is exactly why we crate trained our dog. I am not understanding why that was not an option.

[@tanyasobsessions2131]

i think the dog would have chewed through the crate or would've been impossible to get to go in once she make that connection with it and also i can see the dog hurting themselves to get out based on what she did to the house itself.

[@exotherm42]

Because outside of the US, it's not generally seen as a viable solution to lock a dog in a crate for hours. Besides, the reason she destroys stuff is because they didn't train her to be able to stay alone and because she's bored out of her mind. Crating her would solve the problem for the humans but in this situation, it would just be cruel.

[@sladjanamilenkovic894]

I have adopted all off the dogs

[@Tweeks_Blueberry_Boyfriend]

10 More Days Guys💀

[@iunrealistic9397]

What the hell…

[@mrssippy2946]

Lol...i know right 😂

[@lilymartens5436]

Kennel!

[@quinnkerry-rockov4]

Marley definitely looks more like an APBT then a Staffy.

[@leahgahan8326]

Let’s hope not, as they are considered “dangerous dogs” by the UK gov. APBT, PBT, are seized and euthanized if reported

[@leahgahan8326]

So unnecessary and sad.

[@christophernorri]

Hello how are you doing today?

[@RunaKeeps1]

I won't be surprised if these people have a big vet bill.

[@neko_my_cat]

maby not a big vet bill but definitely a high bill to fix the house

[@laurenschenck5355]

OMG! That is so dangerous not safe 😮

[@kaydenl3]

What is dangerous? I saw nothing wrong. If you’re talking about the agility course you probably haven’t had a dog like that before, they are very tough and it would be very hard for them to get hurt anywhere there

[@lucasroughton5793]

Does anyone know how to contact this person cuz I have a friend who needs a person like this to train their dog

[@Galaxykittycat33]

In the description I think

[@myatheyokaiwatchfan11]

Me too

[@pphedup]

BEWARE -- This video has been uploaded many times. KZbin clickbait keeps claiming it's new. We love you, Victoria, but stop recycling your vids, please.

[@Matrix-ciro]

Hello

[@Pinklemonade1363]

Hi

[@Fairygroveyt]

The music in this episode makes me feel uncomfortable..

[@hannahgachagirl5164]

Hi future me!

[@charblue5353]

Hey Future me how’s school going? Getting bullied yet?

[@sladjanamilenkovic894]

If you see it come help mee and the dogs please

[@kcmyers107]

Stop naming your dogs Marley😂

[@CandySphynx]

Wow that had to be one of the worst families I've seen on this show, and not for the decision they came to. Poor Marley.

[@tanyasobsessions2131]

why do you say that? i'm just wondering, that's all.

[@yolanda4686]

I can’t believe they’re letting that dog play tug with that small child. They’ll be the next tragic story on the news.

[@lizcoz4714]

False

[@yolanda4686]

@@lizcoz4714 well if your dumbazz says it, then it must be true 🙄

[@groundcontrol436385]

I'd love to know how Staffordshire Bull Terriers got exempted under the UK Pit Bull ban. Staffies are the very definition of pit bull. What lobbying group did this?

[@flavianofloris4459]

Puppies are awesome then grow up and you have to deal with the dog... A lovely fish is better for this family

[@akshuization]

Do Ur research before getting Ur puppy on which dog matches Ur energy.. it's that simple.. instead of putting both dogs and ur life in misery🙄

[@nangyalarbab3510]

Ye

[@Julia_indianna]

Oh god it ISN’T healthy to eat furniture mate

[@ritavaswani8387]

Umm is this a mistake- 💀

[@christophernorri]

Hello how are you doing?

[@sladjanamilenkovic894]

My dog doeas not listen to aniteng I am shoud do what

[@chromeclaws]

it baffles me that ppl in the uk insist on putting their cats outside unsupervised. that's so ridiculously unsafe for the cats, for local wildlife, for OTHER cats. it's bizarre that this is just so culturally accepted.

[@szpetnas]

She is quite tall for a female staffy 😮 sorry but this dog is staffy mix Also this muzzle is terrible 😢 waay too small 😢

[@BlueKeyAnimations]

Damn Bri'ish... Is it Molly or Marley???

[@christinekillen3852]

lol I was wondering that too, and I listened really hard. I believe they are saying "Marley", but some in the comments are calling her Molly.

[@omargosh]

Same, was wondering this the whole time I was watching the video, haha. Even the autogenerated captions can't make up their minds, lol.