Spending the Night with My Guard Dogs

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[@journeybrook9357]

My cats are good guard alerts. A friend came home to find his TV on the yard and door open. They found the burglar at the hospital for scratches all over his face. Go Pablo!

[@cookiesmom2079]

I love my cat, but she would have just watched then carried on with whatever “squirrel!” happened next. 😂

[@mantepseaai6445]

The bed part where Abby was cuddling with you was the cutest.

[@amanda._.04]

the fact that Morgan was able to keep eating his food after Abby throws up makes me giggle

[@GoldShawFarm]

You grow a strong stomach from farm life

[@nathanmiller3182]

I'm like who's Morgan lol 😆

[@zman51]

Great vid. Glad your back!!!

[@biblequotesdaily6618]

"just because she lost her lunch doesn't mean i don't get to eat mine"

[@lakedog3616]

Especially since they looked so similar, lol .

[@Lonesome__Dove]

Abby puking up her food and then re-eating it is the perfect example of what life is like with animals

[@virginiamoss7045]

Spot on. It was caused by feeding them so close together; they (Abby) needs lots of distance.

[@Lonesome__Dove]

@@virginiamoss7045 yep. She felt like she had to eat quick.

[@CrimsonAkato]

i was just having a quick lunch while watching the video and that part was like " oh why now " moment xD good thing the video was so dark u cant see it in detail cuz i really didnt wanna see and think about dogs puking while having my lunch

[@jasminecollins897]

​@@CrimsonAkato Thank you for the warning. I'm eating oatmeal, and I paused it just in time. 😂

[@jonfox4022]

@@virginiamoss7045 You are 100% wrong.

[@edellenburg78]

Morgans wife put him in the dog house for the night. You better order her some flowers quick. LOL Love the content Morgan and thanks for sharing.

[@barbarahouk1983]

New meaning to "dog house ".

[@ninabriesch4184]

It's the Gooze House!

[@ImusNoxa]

I'm really just struck again by your commitment to working with Abby and training her to be a good bird guard dog. She definitely lacks a certain temperament and aptitude, but that hasn't stopped you from working with her and trying to mould her into a good worker. It's really nice to see

[@CarolReidCA]

Abby is still young. She's a puppy, and puppies require work. She still has her puppy energy. I think she'll work out to be an excellent working dog. She seems to simply need the consistent training Morgan is giving her, and she'll be an excellent farm dog. Her energy is a good thing, as when there is a threat, she'll have the energy and enthusiasm to take care of business. Higher energy dogs take more work to train, but when you direct her energies in the right direction, they ultimately make the best farm dogs and will do the work for you. She is a very smart dog. She pays attention to everything around her and to what Morgan does with her. Sure, she plays too, but that's because she's a puppy, and in part her personality. She's different than Toby, that she's female, and that she has different interests and is younger, too. She's quite an amazing young dog. 😍 She's come a long way, and she's still learning. Teaching dogs problem-solving skills is far better than only commands. As Morgan said, you have to teach them not just to follow commands but also why they need to do what you want them to do. Animals are FAR more intelligent than most people give them credit. Talking to them, as if they are children, and from a very young age makes a HUGE difference in their successes as they get older. I always think it's interesting when a human gets hurt, and a dog will go to get help from another human, and people are surprised. Socialization, training, "conversations" (talking to them), and love between you and them go a VERY long way to these incidents. They are far more common than many people think).

[@MasTArrrRR]

​@@CarolReidCA facts. Beautifully said. I'm obsessed with your content just subbed from another video I was watching. Much Love 💕

[@cj3720]

Abby is still a baby! She’ll do good when she gets a little of the puppy goofiness gone.

[@animemusicluver1]

Everyone should have a sleepover with their fur family at least once!

[@Sazuleta]

It is kind of hard when the fur family member actually sleeps in my room? 😄

[@Cate7451]

@@Sazuleta that counts!

[@mlem6951]

I have furry sleepover every night with my cats. Best life~

[@Iamtheman325]

It's probably a great bonding experience

[@kitkatyas]

@@mlem6951 my cat keeps me up all, night but, I do sleep with her!

[@perfectpanther9875]

Everytime you sat on the hammock it just made me laugh as the pole holding the hammock starting bending down😢

[@virginiamoss7045]

I hope he did that for the laugh. I hope he didn't think a hammock there made any sense at all. I think it was a set up; he had the hay bales nice and handy, just the right amount. Still, it was funny.

[@perfectpanther9875]

@@virginiamoss7045 indeed it was funny thank you for the kind comment

[@garycrockett4477]

It was nice to see/hear Abby doing her guard duties. Especially when she spotted the danger BEFORE Toby. Thanks for including that segment. Keep up the good work.

[@CrankyAuntyLinda]

Before you sat on your hammock, the look on your face telegraphed your expectations. 😂👋❤️

[@saraschneider6781]

Oh yes. I giggled.

[@GoldShawFarm]

I could just feel it stretch as I put my weight in it

[@rainerainegoaway9426]

@@GoldShawFarm yes that was hilarious Morgan!!! As a matter of fact I don't think I've laughed so much at one of your videos!! I think it's safe to say that this is my top three favorite video of yours!!! Well done Morgan!! Well done!!!!!

[@CarolReidCA]

Hammocks aren't great for your back anyhow. I'd rather be on the hay or straw.

[@theothermother70]

Abby may not be the perfect guardian dog but she's really good for the heart.

[@GoldShawFarm]

100%

[@gingerbaker4579]

@@GoldShawFarm It's comical her breeder demonizes you when to be very blunt on many other farms Abby would've been kicked to the curb / dumped on the side of the road or sent to a kill shelter. I've watched since she joined & majority she shows limited value as a LGD & I say that from a family who has kept LGDs (sheep & cattle) for 70 years. As a family pet she's okay. And I say that because personality wise alone - forget the health - if she was a properly bred LGD she should act like Toby not be so clingy to you. And this is a growing trend with LGD breeds. "Breeders" breeding animals that legitimate working line breeders would spay/neuter rather than let reproduce (based on personality alone) and selling them to people/families looking for something more "exotic" than a Border Collie or a German Shepherd (that'll explain the number of puppies for you).

[@GoldShawFarm]

@@gingerbaker4579 I agree that the “house dogging” of working breeds is a real problem. And yeah, Abby is a bit more of a companion than I would like for an LGD. That was core reason I had her spayed. Of course, all that said, I absolutely love that dog.

[@robinfoster9287]

Abby is like a family pet. She looks better in playmode

[@corgiw7281]

@@robinfoster9287 - she IS still a puppy, for pity's sake!

[@rosebloodwater13]

18:34 Abby is being a good Cow herding pupper. Just calmly walking on behind them. Not rushing it.

[@hsdinoman2267]

Abby have grown so big since she came to your farm, she is almost as big as Toby now

[@Kirkmaximus]

I'm impressed with the new hoop-coop and how accumulated the cattle have become with Morgan. Sometimes, a night out of the house with the "employees" is the best medicine. ^^ Gwad, those camera shots of the sky was absolutely gorgeous!

[@GoldShawFarm]

Thank you

[@virginiamoss7045]

@@GoldShawFarm Love the time lapse!

[@patrogers8912]

Morgan you always impress upon me of how you are a good person and well intentioned

[@GREENMANYEA]

I love seeing the evolution of the cows how they used to kinda run away to now how they come to you and some even let you pet them is really cool

[@josesun2402]

Loving the night footages, it shows how important the dogs work is.

[@naerwyn239]

Agreed!! The Moon, the Sunrise, and the Sunset were all so very nice.

[@caseyleichter2309]

Slumber party!! This was fun; thanks for sharing. Sleeping on straw bales was probably much warmer than sleeping in the hammock would have been, because you would have been surrounded by cold air in the hammock. One of the first rules of sleeping outdoors is to have something more than just a sleeping bag between you and the ground.

[@luisajohnson725]

Abby sure loves you! It's hard when the dog you got for a purpose doesn't fit that job, but you're giving her a great life regardless. We have a couch guardian Pyr/Anatolian and I would never have any other breed.

[@naerwyn239]

Abby, Toby, the Cattle, the birds, the cats... everyone made an appearance! The skies were beautiful all throughout the video!

[@stefanielaris2173]

Oh I love the timelapses of the sky at night and breaking into dawn. That was gorgeous!

[@Prasmine]

I think it was too much stimulus for Abby, you were out, she was out during night and a tasty meal. Just tons of excitement

[@piperleelee]

Abbie is such a love bug. Beautiful morning sunrise. You are truly blessed with the simpler pleasures of life.

[@lever0811]

camping with the comforts of home just a stroll away. soft cuddly dogs, goodle soup and an army of kazoos

[@GoldShawFarm]

It made for a great night!

[@goswami]

Morgan, you're a content god! If you're ever in trouble with your wife and get sent to the dog house, you can make a video out of the situation lol.

[@GoldShawFarm]

Hahaha

[@rebeccashaffer5710]

Good job Toby Dog and Abby Dog! The night sky with stars were beautiful. ✨

[@valerieellison2483]

"Army of Kazoos" made both me and my husband laugh. Also, goose soup sounds yummy.

[@pistol0grip0pump]

All of that clear night sky, the inky black and stars. You forget that's what it should look like living so far in the city/towns with all the light pollution. Man, Vermont's beautiful.

[@pistol0grip0pump]

Yay!, it's been a while since we had a sleepover/guard duty video! 😃

[@CrystalTheAnimalLover]

Love this video looks like fun being with all the animals at night seeing the wildlife is cool and Toby and Abby are good dogs

[@MC-qb1jg]

Morgan I commend you for encouraging people to seek guidance for things that are troubling. This video is the best. Your animals aren't used to having you wandering in the dark. Your situation is a little different than most with your dogs. I find holding my dog helps me relax and sleep. My dog is a dachshund 🤣.

[@saraschneider6781]

Cuteness level 10/10.

[@FxckinCtownWineMixer]

This is really random but my dogs absolutely love watching your videos! They're so enthralled by the birds, Abby and Toby dog! I won't lie, sometimes i put some of your older videos on just so they have something to watch while I'm working from home

[@johannahhaugen8002]

The timelapses were my second favorite part of this video! My 1st favorite was Abby giving you lots of love🥰 shes a cutie! Toby and her are such good pups💙💙💙

[@GoldShawFarm]

Thank you so much!!

[@jeanenewsome1398]

LOVED the time lapse of the starry night. Beautiful 😍.

[@jackforeman3687]

It goes to show sometimes you don't have to go far to have an adventure even if it's your own in your own backyard good for you

[@tomking6006]

Hoop Coop is looking robust! Good work!

[@marshamercer]

Thank you! We all need to stop the distractions and focus on inner self...soul work as some call it! Thank you for sharing this journey...

[@elizabethharttley4073]

My senior pup has night duty too. If she barks I respect her and go see what's what. If I wonder about an intruder I ask her if she wants to go out. Sometimes I'll sleep on the porch, you're right in having quiet time for thoughts. Carry on

[@mfhthenycflyguy7085]

You’re cramping Toby’s style!

[@skroozscrungus6738]

I agree with the benefits of having quiet time alone. I occasionally go into my netted hammock in the winter, bundle up and just have a night to myself. No outside influence, just me, the hammock, and staying warm.

[@bkm2797]

Maybe an air mattress next time will be more comfortable, the hammock was funny though, and I'm not too sure how comfortable that would have been. Toby and Abby must have enjoyed the company. Thanks Morgan, always good to see what's shaking at Gold Shaw Farm.

[@Undomaranel]

An air mattress outside is asking for it to be flat in the morning. Foam would be better at that point, or even natural material like loam and pine branches. Also, anyone who's spent time overnight outdoors knows you want more between you and the ground/ air than your bag/ blanket... and an air mattress would condense with the cold and be a heat sink.

[@bkm2797]

You are correct,lol, thinking about the location the conditions etc. it makes a lot more sense to have a memory foam mattress and the other things you mentioned. Cheers and have nice weekend!

[@Libbathegreat]

The shots of the sky with the clouds rolling across are just gorgeous! Also that deer with his little antler nubbins checking out your trail cam 😍

[@lararabb8888]

Should you make round with the mower on the outside of your fence b4 winter sets in. JUST to clear the area and make weasels, skunk, mink and other little varmints easier for the dogs to notice.

[@barbmckillop5162]

Thank you Morgan for sharing your night w us along w Toby and Abby. Look forward to your videos you have such great content..🫶🇨🇦

[@rewalos5077]

Thank you so much for the video! It was so calming and relaxing to watch. Especially the fast forward scenes of the night sky and the evening sky. They were so breathtaking. Please occasionally upload such evening/night sky timeskips in your KZbin Shorts. I'm sure I won't be the only one who'd love to see that.

[@seashackf1]

Abby seems to be more of an inside/house dog. She craves interaction and attention where Toby likes it but doesn’t need it nearly as much. They’re so different in that regard. I think she would love living in the house, but Tody would get bored with it and just want to be outside doing what he’s made to do.

[@beckbeck5110]

Toby is there to work & Abby is there for a good time 😆 Love her happy energy.

[@WanderTheNomad]

I wonder if Toby's ever like "back in my day..."

[@alphanerd7221]

He's an adult and she's a puppy. There is no inherent personality difference here.

[@WanderTheNomad]

@@alphanerd7221 you think if Toby and Abby were the same age they would act the same?

[@alphanerd7221]

@@WanderTheNomad Yes. They would. They are the same breed, closely related, and trained by the same guy.

[@tjrocker94]

To quote Henry David Thoreau, " I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived." Sounds like your life motto to me.

[@mikegray1706]

You should buy a night vision monocular or binocular. Amazing tool for anyone living rual/forest. You’ll learn so much more about what’s really going on around you at night.

[@GoldShawFarm]

I actually have one. I forgot to charge it before going out for the night. If people like these, I might make another night video soon.

[@csmith8012]

put a night vision camera on the dogs

[@lever0811]

oh yes, please do

[@jamesdriscoll_tmp1515]

@@GoldShawFarm Pablo's late night floating kazoo orchestra! It was cool seeing the cat involved like that. Does he follow Toby?

[@naerwyn239]

@@GoldShawFarm We definitely like them! :D

[@roachbag6969]

Omg the dogs are so freaking 😍CUTE

[@bluerascal370]

This was a wonderful video, Morgan. Self-care is very important for taking care of one’s own mental health. Thank you.

[@MrsJAZack]

Sinus infection! Its amazing how resilient you are!

[@JohnKirsopp]

Abby was just out of her mind with excitement! Special meal / free at night / spending more time with her family!

[@Beegee1952]

As always both entertaining and interesting. I’m so impressed with your openness about therapy, after all, no different than going to the doctor or the dentist! 😻

[@barbarahouk1983]

As a retired psychiatrist (MD) and board certified in psychotherapy, I am glad to see Morgan being acquainted with the process of introspection. Getting to know one's self honestly helps one to make adaptive changes more easily. A rare number of individuals don't need help doing this, then there are the rest of us. A good therapist is a good guide. I wish Morgan much success on his life's journey. The US federal law requires any physician to tell the reader when any medical information is given, this information does not make a doctor/patient relationship.

[@julielegg1634]

I'm surprised at how the cows are still resisting being handled, after all this time, stubborn bunch! 😄

[@esmeraldawetterwachs8655]

Oh Morgan, the sky, the clouds, the wonderful and very special autumn light... Toby, Abby and all your animals around...😍 what a great idea to spend the night outside! I really enjoyed this video. Thank you ❤ Much love and good night from Bavaria 🙋🏼‍♀️🥰

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[@NatsumiKaname]

Yay! It’s a Toby dog and Abby dog video! 😃

[@goldeaglekroll1596]

Taking a moment and spending time in nature is a good way to reset the clocks. In our modern life we need an adjustment time just to recuperate. This is especially true with those of us who have careers that pull them in multiple directions.

[@RockyM5]

Abby.. lool. Wants to cuddle as much as possible. She's a good girl

[@miaf8393]

Sooo beautiful filmed, with the stars wandering, the sunrise and clouds, birds having breakfast... well done! And very fun, too 😂😁

[@bekind3931]

It was a good night. No dead birds in the morning so good sign for Abby. Maybe not cost-effective, but night vision goggles (no flashlight) paired w/night vision camera (trail cam?) would be great for these kinds of vids. Keep the trail cam on you when you sleep too so we can see the dogs cuddle you. Would also love more w/the dogs. Remember those ‘day in the life’ vids you did way back? Floof mode vs Beast mode? We need more Toby. :)

[@Monkeybunch100]

Allison's garden is gonna be FANTASTIC next year with all this!!!!

[@andreaave4899]

I loved watching the time-lapse shots, absolutely beautiful!

[@HeavnzMiHome]

Love the glow in-the-dark skull on the pullover. I’m sure you’ll help to scare away any unwanted predators.

[@carinakaarli4784]

Nice to see how far you’we come with the cows, from them runing from you to now that you can go upp to them and give them a patt

[@orangekittystudios]

abby is learning so much! i cant help but wonder if she would be more successful as a pet than a work dog. she's so snuggly!

[@darlenelarochelle4011]

She still very young.

[@_Julie_Bee]

I feel like the dogs were extra protective with Ze boss being part of their protégés. It's awesome to watch!

[@ledzepcleo]

I'm 45 seconds into the video and right away I said that s***'s not going to hold you, love you Morgan

[@ss-eu3hm]

You're trees are looking fabulous! All that hard work will finally pay off! Good job Mr. Goldshaw

[@jeffm9839]

Those time lapse videos are absolutely beautiful.

[@dagamerking]

I just so happen to notice that there is a distinct path where Toby gaurds the farm where the grass has been trampled.

[@CarolReidCA]

What an awesome night! No TV, no Internet, no electronics, except the camera, lights, and a notepad... This is a great way to get a better feel of your animals and your farm. I'd love to see more nighttime videos! A night with the birds and the cattle would be great, too! You get to hear and feel what the animals do when you spend the night with them in their environment. It can give you insight on improvements for them, and yourself as well.

[@POLOLOUS3]

I finally thought of the perfect clip to relate to Toby’s constant business face. Keith Ledger’s Joker “Why so serious?” Lol

[@GoldShawFarm]

Hahaha

[@MarkLoves2Fly]

I love this view into your life on the farm! The night video with the dear, coyote, and wild cats made me smile. Please keep sharing your life like this. You are making a difference.

[@Fironnathedarkelf]

I love seeing how much wildlife is on your farm! Thank you for sharing the videos!

[@TheNinjaGumball]

Abby puking with Morgan right there eating his own meal has me in stitches

[@soumilsingh2047]

12:05 This is Morgan , Morgan loves his personal space And then there's Abby who also loves Morgan personal space 😂

[@almalockett7162]

Time lapse shots of farm were gorgeous

[@deetoms8542]

What a fun video to watch, I appreciate the uplifting content for a nice break in the day!

[@lhmcd5538]

I always enjoy your videos. I like your sense of humour. The sky was beautiful. Thank you. May you please take care and stay safe.

[@Chanelchen123]

You have Northern Lights?! That was the MOST exciting thing of all.

[@EllaBee90]

All these stars in the sky, it's so beautiful! These days the Canada Geese fly over our town by the hundreds. It's like we're a resting station. In the morning they fly East to find the fields and spend the day feeding and resting. At around 7pm they fly in the other direction to get to the lakes where they all gather and sleep for the night. There are so many of them that we can hear the gazoos even if they're miles away. In a few days they will all be gone to a warmer region, probably somewhere in the US.

[@jordondax]

For some reason, videos of just being around the farm are always fun.

[@Evolition180]

I’m not part of your farming community, I don’t know anything about farming or livestock, but I do really love to watch your channel Morgan! 👍

[@HeavnzMiHome]

What a beautiful shot of the starry night sky!

[@lesare6509]

Toby is so mature but Abby will get there, just grow up some. Toby is a good teacher. Maybe next time put a sheet on top of the hay!! Definitely spend a night each month or so with the furrbabies! ❤🤗🐾

[@ukan.536]

Lol. I enjoyed this. It's always fun hanging out with dogs.

[@neilscole]

That cloud time-lapse footage was 👌

[@atmosftw]

This video was just ❤the night footage and the dogs doing their work was really great and fun to see

[@aynsleyhoelscher988]

That higher pitched bark seems to mean something is definitely spotted and very concerning. I taught my Akbash dog “show me” which is look at the thing that’s bothering you and bark, helps me try to spot the critters, but most of the time it seems like she’s barking at ghosts 😅

[@LeerinGray]

I laughed so hard at the ducks being an army of kazoos

[@georgiaskuza]

The time lapse of the sky at night was so cool!!

[@judyhaase809]

I love how Abby wants to be close with you 🎃

[@lindsaysullivan2148]

They were so happy to spend extended time with you. 🥺

[@stephaniestreet5281]

Really enjoyed the time lapse segments of the night and morning sky.

[@datmexjew]

That Deer on the trail cam was too funny 😁 🤣

[@rosetealatte9282]

I would love to see a documentary about your farm, Morgan. I imagine it would be called 'The little farm that could." Although you do a great job of showing us all what day to day life is like on the farm. I bet we would find out all kind of things about you that would surprise us. You are such a sweetie, very thoughtful and caring with the animals on your farm. But you can be very stubborn and persistent as well. You remind me of my late and sweet little Chihuahua, Paco. He was the snuggliest little creature ever, but it did not matter what you would say to him or how serious you were when telling him to stop barking. He would still come out with that quiet little "Buff" just to have his say. Just like you when dealing with the bear thing. Kudos for you for getting your 'Buff' out there and not backing down. You're a great farmer.

[@loridyson569]

Thank you for being open & honest enough for a person who seems to have it all together to admit that even you need therapy some times. It makes me feel less ashamed to admit I need help sometime.

[@ChaosNMT]

That's a good reminder for me that I need to unplug more often, too. Toby and Abby are so sweet! Thanks for a great video!

[@alicepetrone1407]

I think you treat all your animals with respect and love ! Plus, I think Abby would make a great guard dog and herder!