Talking to My Dog vs. My Husband

Who made this mess? Oh if it was Sunny that's ok... also Penn, do you really need to drink your water so loud? #comedy #dogs #dogsvshusbands
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[@elizabethrainbolt9443]

Meanwhile, Sunny's thinking, "This is the best episode ever. We should do more like this!"

[@OttoTheWeim]

“A dog is the only thing in this old selfish world that loves you more than he does himself” - Josh Billings

[@maridambrosio523]

You guys are the greatest....and I ❤❤❤ Sonny😊

[@kagomeshuko]

@@maridambrosio523 Sunny. She's a girl.

[@nikkibest5010]

So true. Dogs are Gods greatest creation.

[@AsharKoase]

All dogs love is food.

[@carolc2574]

No matter how much you train a dog, they are always as innocent and tender, loving and authentic as toddlers. They are pure souls and that’s why we love them so much.

[@shalawndudley2094]

Sunny's acting skills are top quality 👏

[@jimdennis2451]

OH C'MON ON! She broke the fourth wall so many times!

[@Sixbears]

“The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog.” ― Mark Twain

[@kinetic.finley]

I think it's an introvert thing. If I went to a party (pre covid, of course) I always end up finding the dog within minutes and end up in a corner reading a book with the dog.

[@Bethany29]

Istj meyer briggs personality here.. and can totally relate. Even at family gatherings.. Kids: off doing there thing. Hubby and brothers: playing football or watching it Sister in laws: gathered in kitchen talking. Me: In the living room on the couch with my brother's black lab.. watching TV, on my phone or reading while petting and snuggling with the dog. Same thing at my own house except curled up with my kitty.

[@cynthiasmith7634]

Happens to me with their cat.

[@reginagrobosz8807]

Totally me 👍

[@chriswesterman5331]

"Pre covid" - lol. Stop watching television. Maybe the brainwashing will stop.

[@ladyagnes9430]

I'm not an introvert....I just love dogs. I was always the person who walked past the kids & cute babies & went right for my friends/family's dogs.

[@hambydandy334]

I have a car magnet that says "My therapist has a wet nose" with the outline of a dog's nose on it. Dogs will always be better than people.

[@angelarrivas]

🥰🥰

[@jayamilapersson4030]

Lol dogs are better then ppl is that a frost parody?

[@guineapigsnthings]

​@@jayamilapersson4030 frozen* and I don't think so but the Holderness family should totally make one!

[@letrosezburn1495]

I have a shirt that says Cats... still cheaper than therapy

[@alphanerd7221]

@@letrosezburn1495 So is chlamydia.

[@earthcat]

OMG YOU GUYS NAILED IT! The dog's face be like: "Mama done gone cray...but I can work with it."

[@heatherjay8802]

“The more people I meet, the more I like my cat” (applies to dogs & other pets too!) A saying on a magnet I bought in 1993 - and still agree with!

[@kebert2thumbsup]

I have this magnet that says. "the more men I meet the more I like my dog"....it should say LOVE my dog.

[@susie9893]

This is actually based on a line from an L.M. Montgomery story (it's hilarious: Quarantine at Alexander Abrams - find. Read)

[@heatherjay8802]

@@susie9893 will check it out. Thank you!

[@chadhenderson5514]

The truth will set you free.

[@heatherjay8802]

@@susie9893 I forgot about checking this out until today, but worth it, so thank you!

[@karenaqualey4700]

I like ANYONE'S dog more than people.

[@netmeg1119]

Let me introduce you to Cujo

[@geekmastermind]

@@netmeg1119 Still better than people.

[@kellykeefe4300]

@@netmeg1119 nothing wrong with Cujo...he is just a poor sweet boy who got bit by a bat

[@seppyq3672]

Absolutely!

[@bitsiebubblebee7129]

Same here. People generally disappoint.

[@oceanrattie]

Sunny's like, "Whatever this video is, do more. I am getting so much love."

[@lizb128]

This is so accurate! 😂 Husband snores: "ugh stop snoring! I'm trying to sleep!" Cat snores: "Awwww, she's snoring! It's so cute!"

[@richardbraakman7469]

Well I've told my cat to purr more quietly because I'm trying to sleep :) (It doesn't work)

[@kebert2thumbsup]

my cat snores.....loudly. 😂 when I lived at my parents and my mum snores, I'd say mum. mum MUM! until she'd wake up in the other room and I could hopefully fall asleep! ac

[@TheBlestmomof2]

I totally like my dogs more than people. My dogs are always happy to see me. They never complain. They're never too tired or too grouchy to give love. And they act like everything I do is newsworthy. Plus they protect me when I'm in the bathroom. Nobody else does that!🐾🐾💕

[@kn3765]

LOL, the bathroom protector! Dogs are expert bathroom guards.

[@donnaj.2689]

🤣 too true❣

[@salemwitchchild]

@@donnaj.2689 Lol my dog is there to protect me. My cat might push me in if I don't turn on the water for her. Haha

[@alphanerd7221]

Looks like you've never had a dog.

[@abbylifewithlove]

“ I do like the dog more that the people in my house “ same

[@keapaws]

Of course we love our pets more... They are forever innocent, love us unconditionally and don't throw tantrums. 💕😉 I love how insightful and down to earth you guys are when you discuss your real lives and the typical foibles you deal with like the rest of us. 😊❤️

[@ericaenchanted]

"Don't you DARE bring MUD into MY house! Take off those shoes, leave them outside!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@emily1983]

My welcome sign says dogs welcome people tolerated. So me.

[@beth8775]

We have that on our doormat 😊

[@jenniferhighstreet2300]

I have that too lol

[@kellykeefe4300]

My doormat says that

[@annarehbinder7540]

Here it would be Cats welcome people ehum perhaps...

[@UnlimitedYou]

I love ALL animals more than people 🤣🤣

[@lillywinkler9843]

I treat animals better than people

[@madelinelofrano5550]

lol same!

[@corathekat1898]

Me too!

[@angelicaquiggle2591]

100% true. Always.

[@heynoname470]

OMG same 😂😂

[@suestarmom]

When I was a kid, I asked my Dad why it seemed he loved the cat more than me. His answer was "You haven't ever brought me a dead mouse in your mouth." I thought all families were like this with their pets.

[@angelaguirre4694]

oh my gosh. that's funny and sad at the same time.

[@bugwar5545]

@@angelaguirre4694 If you believe that story, I gots some prime real estate for you in Florida.

[@staylor8854]

I actually bought my sister a 2 tees. The first says “I’m only talking to my dog today “ the second says “ I like my dog and maybe 3 people “. I had to get on her good list somehow. 😂

[@eileenwelter90]

My almost 8 year old ask me once who’s her favorite and without skipping a beat I said “Dolly is my favorite.” Dolly is the golden retriever. She doesn’t wake me up, she doesn’t open the door while I’m in the bathroom, and she is the most excited thing when you come in no matter if it’s been 5 mins or 5 days. She is stoked to see ya.

[@donnaj.2689]

My Corgi understands every word that comes out of my mouth------my husband doesn't. 🙄 Of course I am never angry or short with my furbaby & I love dogs in general more than people!!

[@tobiahmadison4389]

Sunny is a gorgeous dog! Does she know any tricks? She is very patient and calm.

[@katemccrea6963]

Sunny straight up smiled and said "What you going to do about it?" lol

[@QNFirefly]

You know I was writing a comment and my fuzzy baby came in had snuggle with her first. Yes we all love our dogs.

[@amyjimenez3913]

Do you have to make noise when you drink lol 😂

[@Forgotten_Lore]

I don't say this in public in real life because more people in my real life care to judge you on the fact you care more about animals than humans but I have found my own peeps on here. I am proud of loving animals more than humans, humans are pretty much the reason this world is going to pot (and yes, I am probably part of the problem) but still, as much as I do love that 5% of the worlds population I still prefer animals. They know how to live in this world and not destroy it and only kill each other if need be, the majority of time they take care if their young etc, they are far better at being human than we are, we could learn so much from them.

[@reginagrobosz8807]

So true ❤️

[@Grim_Sister]

“She looks miserable!” Sunny: (looks delighted just to have Kim’s attention) Edit: Cuddle with my fluffy kitty > spending time with people

[@lyndaschneider1963]

My adult kids tell me I do more activities with my dog than I ever did with them! We'll, maybe I do and maybe it's because my dog is ALWAYS happy to go anywhere with me and never complains if I have to change the plan at the last minute😄

[@shellimv]

Oh my goodness! You have a window into our life! My husband has always said he wants to be reincarnated as our dog because he’ll be better treated. “Cinder Ella” is our 4th dog in 49 years of marriage to one husband... 😉🐾🐾

[@RebeccaKeppel]

How could you not love the dog most? They are always happy to see you. They are never cranky. They always just want to be with you and love you.

[@Maverick81529]

My dog has the whole family trained to do his bidding for him. But when it’s his bed time it’s like he kicks me out of my room

[@ashleyridenour7604]

I definitely like my dog more then most people. Now that's unconditional love right there 🥰🐶🐕❤

[@bigdaddycountry7]

yep, cats too!

[@loiselder6627]

Of course I love the dog more!! This was Sunny's video! She finally got the lead actress spot! Yeah Sunny!

[@jeannebrumbaugh7969]

I love your "takes" on life, love, and family! I look forward to your creations every day! Your presence makes a huge difference in my life! As a mom of several 4 legged babies and a feathered baby, too, I fully get the totality of the love!!! Thank you! 😊

[@newyorkpeggi]

"I don't need TV, I can just look at you!"

[@gratefulot360]

Your dog is admittedly wonderful and deserving of all of your praise. Well done.

[@AmySpivey01]

Love this one. My husband has passed away but I do luckily have my dogs to keep me going some

[@carrie893]

So sorry for your loss

[@kathrynbaker5188]

Oh so sorry. I’m glad u have your pups with you.

[@rturney6376]

So 😢 Sorry for your lost 😞. PleAse be careful, the worse thing about dogs 🐶 is they don’t live longer.

[@CampMelp]

My first kitty was named Sunny and I will always always love that name for fur buddies. ❤️

[@trish9059]

“That is such a good poop!” I’ve said that!

[@mariacleto1502]

Reasons why my husband doesn’t want me to have pets ...

[@Cynthia-uf9ro]

A surprising number of men are jealous of their women's pets.

[@bowlnow824]

I am not jealous of the animals. Of course my wife and I are total animal lovers.

[@dawnhoward5537]

😆😆😆

[@jesuschild07able]

I don’t think I could handle that. I be bringing home one anyway.

[@annarehbinder7540]

is there a refund?

[@susanrussell8195]

This is so much the dogs in my house. I’ve heard my husband tell the dog how beautiful she is and how much he loves her 10x more than he’s ever said it to me. We’ve been married almost 30 years and our dog is 5 years old. Of course, I’m the same way with the spoiled, rotten dog too.

[@thealbanianlorg6542]

Hm. A family dog does help with mental health though. Even if you could be doing things better, training, enforcement, etc. AND treating your humans better, having a sweet furry companion to care for and care about that takes you out of your head, out of yourself and into the the moment and positivity and love, exercise and a unique companionship has all kinds of (selfish but good selfish) benefits. This is good for everyone but especially good for people who deal with the things Kim and many, many people deal with - possibly being an infj Meyers Briggs type, introvert, a little ocd, anxiety/depressive, etc. unfortunately or fortunately, dogs like sunny - sunny dogs like Sunny 🙂 - are very important to have around. Sure people can become better pet parents / owners, but the degree to do that is a personal call everyone needs to make for themselves (if they’re at least baseline good and responsible owners) and one thing at a time. The important takeaway for me in this video is to appreciate how much love these bundles of fur can provide and improve all our lives with. They come with their problems, sure - and expenses and necessary compatible lifestyle, and work and time and effort, and you can’t take them everywhere you go or travel, but if you can afford and manage to have a dog / and have a compatible lifestyle for a dog (they take time and effort s little like children), then they can add immeasurable happiness to life in general. Dog and animal lovers everywhere might really like the books by Ted Kerasote “Merle’s Door” and “Pukka”. Stories about a man and his dog/s and their lives in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and their adventures in nature that have you wishing we could all live like that.

[@gmunden1]

Sunny is a doll. She is the perennial baby of the family. ❤❤❤

[@augustusgreen7881]

Can you do a skit when Sunny the dog can actually talk

[@darkdaygirl]

That would be SOOOOO cute! What a great idea! Augustus, who do you think should do the dog’s voice? Sunny’s a girl dog btw, and all of Penn’s female voices end up with a really bad southern accent, (🤣😆🤣😆) but that could be kinda funny too!

[@dblake3806]

@@darkdaygirl lol been done before. Search for “Talking Kitty Cat 22 Dogs Can’t Talk” totally hilarious! By the late Steve Cash

[@guineapigsnthings]

​@@darkdaygirl kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnK6oadqqJaGi6c The dog talks at the end of this video :)

[@susie9893]

Yes!

[@rturney6376]

There is a great 👍 book 📕 called the “Art of Racing in the Rain”. It is written in the 3rd Dog 🐕 😂 You should do a skit on it. . The dog is the only one who knows what really happens in the house. The best listener.

[@lorettacaputo6997]

The more I am around people, the more I love dogs. A person with a dog gets me to speak to the person more than if that person was alone. And by the way, the dogs train us. That is how they evolved from the wolf pack. It works out better for them in the long run.

[@naomia.spring1053]

Totally related to this!! :) was cracking up the whole time. Thank you- it feels good to laugh!

[@megantimberman8218]

So accurate! 😂My husband actually noticed me being nicer to the dog. Lol

[@annaontour4346]

Sometimes you can tell your dog stuff you can't tell the other people in your house. Dogs can keep secrets very well.

[@editsall3902]

Wait I love they shirt your husband is wearing 👍🏼😁👍🏼

[@marsthecandybar9675]

Adhd is awesome ✨

[@editsall3902]

Yesss it is I have it and it’s is

[@jayes8191]

In my next life I will come back as a Holderness pet. Laughs, cuddles and treats galore 🐶

[@cindland]

Kim: oh come here and hug and snuggle with me Sonny: looks at camera silently thinking “helllllp meeee”!

[@rebeccainspiringhope4357]

Lol!!! That’s what I thought!!

[@guineapigsnthings]

Sunny* but exactly

[@cindland]

@@guineapigsnthings thanks, I wasn’t sure on that part. 😅

[@guineapigsnthings]

@@cindland No problem, happy to help!

[@jessawickeuphasia3034]

Oh yeah, our dog rocks... Lol and your dog is soooo cute who could not love those fluffy ears!!

[@thealbanianlorg6542]

1:56 - I call the dog “my little fluffer nutter” too. 😲🙂. When I saw that, I was like “right?” I’m not the only one! This is a natural nickname for our furry friends! 😁 inspired by the very catchy name for the sandwich made of peanut butter and marshmallow fluff.

[@laurajones6486]

My dog likes my husband more than me. She cuddles with him all the time and I am sitting by myself. She settles for me when he isn’t around.

[@THEATERLOVER14]

Same 🤣🤣

[@bjbonn1022]

It's hard to be one of 2 bitches. Get a neutered cat with claws. Only you feed him. Even the score.

[@staylor8854]

My Sophie does the same thing! It’s like,” you’re retired I see you all day, daddy is gone working and needs me.”

[@bjbonn1022]

Sounds like you're well-trained. 😉 Keep loving them!

[@trish9059]

Slip her some bacon!

[@pattijohnson997]

Your content is always spot-on. Thanks for the morning humor. Thanks for doing what you do.

[@nscarano_99]

The all powerful Flufernutter!!!

[@edschermerhorn5415]

So many great t-shirts have come out....”I love dogs, people make my head hurt”....”I like maybe 3 people I have met, and 400 dogs I have seen on the internet....”

[@bonniespruin6369]

How can we NOT love our dogs more than other people! They are our babies! 😀

[@stefs3460]

If people were as adorable, sweet and pure of heart and as deserving as a dog I would treat them as well as a dog 🥰

[@ilener1698]

Pets are fur babies. Don't understand the problem here, mom is just caring for her fur baby. There is only so much you can "train" any animal because in the end the will never evolve like humans. Forever fur babies and that it that.

[@sallyhamilton7202]

I like dogs more than most people... any dogs. Any person. There are like 6 people in my life that matter more than a random dog.

[@barbarawild2478]

Oh my poor husband! I think I've done all of that to him! Great fun! Thank you!!!

[@nerdymichelle]

Lol, this is me! It’s like the dog can do no wrong.

[@lgottman418]

Of course I like my dog most of all the inhabitants of our home!! Does that question even need to be asked? 😂

[@brandiwilson31204]

I do like my dog more than the people sometimes! Not my son though, he’s 10 and is my “snuggle buddy”! 🥰

[@donnaj.2689]

That is not healthy or natural. Your son is 10 & too old to be his mother's "snuggle buddy"--- do you not realize that that!?

[@teresahowick5197]

My 12 year old son is my snuggle buddy too. He’s starting to pull away a bit but he’s still snuggly. I’ve still got my 9 year old snuggle buddy.

[@mariana457]

I don't see anything wrong with that 🙄🤷

[@silvergirl8581]

My 11-year-old son is mine & will be as long as he wants to be! And I think the love between a mother & son is THE most natural, normal thing in the world! I have an older one, too- so I know it changes & that’s ok. But I will never turn down a snuggle from either of my boys. (And once in awhile, I force a hug on them when they’re not feeling it, haha. Grumpy teenagers won’t act like they want love, but they still need it sometimes!) Nothing wrong with a parent showing love for their child!! They need all the love we can give them.

[@DSE233]

@@donnaj.2689 If her son wants to snuggle w/her then I c nothing wrong w/it.

[@staceyknoell6339]

Too much truth in one video. I was the hold out on getting a dog and now the dog is my favorite. I am the dog's favorite. We don't need anyone else! (Penn, like the haircut. You are my husband's hair goals.)

[@tinaperez7393]

Concur on the haircut. Looking good, Penn! 😁 (And concur with the video and how pets wiggle their ways into our homes / hearts - especially the never-pets people! The joke's on us). 🤗

[@paulbeesley5743]

I watched that with a tongue in cheek attitude as I have two cats who get away with everything with my wife, Hilarious I really enjoyed it. Never stop doing this type of content, it's fun, up to date, true and well it's a bit of fun we can all laugh at. 😂😂

[@deedeewilliamson4162]

Dogs are the BEST!

[@Sandra-sueLGT]

This is hilarious! It home with me, as this is how I am with my kitty. My husband can relate to the human side.

[@teresarydberg1450]

I'm totally like this with our dog. He's my little baby and yes gets away with more stuff than my husband does. LOL

[@JERDN]

Binge watching Holderness videos today 😂 Perfect pick me up!

[@kimberleyhunter6815]

Sunny looks like a golden retriever. My sister has one of these, a male named Scout, and he's so gentle and happy. My sister didn't need to train him that much. She really only needed to make sure he didn't knock down small children when he is excited about something. I also thought that Sunny looked annoyed at Kim in some parts of this video. But not when she had the treats.

[@marysimmons5446]

My husband actually gave this advice to our newly married SON: "don't have kids, just have dogs, they are so much better".

[@ladyagnes9430]

I said the same thing to my human kids. They all insist I prefer the canine kids.....& I never deny it.

[@lama6911]

I did this, no regrets

[@susie9893]

Except that it's harder to travel when you have pets than children. Oops, did I just give away my preferences??

[@bigdaddycountry7]

@@susie9893 I guess it's according to whether you like traveling or not....lol

[@susie9893]

@@bigdaddycountry7 LOVE traveling. Feeling severely curtailed

[@NB-rs1qk]

That is sooooo how it is in my house. Lol. Spot on guys!🤣

[@michelle_nolan]

Sunny was ready for her debut and to be the star of the video!! You better have her under contract!

[@pistolguts7416]

I love my cats more than my family! All pets are better than all people anyway.

[@mikeclancy4881]

I want that adhd t-shirt.

[@thealbanianlorg6542]

It’s on their merch page! 😁

[@KeepCalmandCraftOn]

OMG! I'm dying🤣🤣🤣 You hit it on the nail EVERY.FREAKING.TIME!!!

[@theresab2503]

We joke all the time that our dog is our favorite family member and it's not far from the truth!! We don't call it spoiling, we call it LOVE!!!! They give us so much joy. I don't even know how we would have gotten through this last year without our pup!

[@dowen3950]

That’s because you have a golden lol best dogs in the world

[@timmothycopeland4866]

I don't know, I got a border collie that's pretty spectacular

[@elroy8272]

Goldens are always big kids with the most sensitive and biggest hearts.

[@MathAdam]

My cat likes herself more than she likes the people in her house.

[@pzzldmom]

I absolutely love my dog more than the people in my home. She snuggles and gives me kisses. They leave messes.

[@reggaespiritdance]

Dogs are angels on earth, seriously hard to complete with that energy....

[@diannajepson8708]

What's not to love about Sunny?!?!😁😊🤣😘💖

[@Ratsstash]

My Family Ranking 1st Dog 2nd Kids 3rd Husband

[@lorisiccia5914]

I love my dog more than people.🐕🐾🐾💙 He gets me through everyday.

[@alexz3346]

“Story of my life”, has never been more true.

[@eellalovesyouu]

*Human dies in movie* Me: oh well he wasn't that great of a character anyway *Literally any animal dies in movie* Me: *Sobbing*

[@Milehighsnake98]

John Wick: kills a lot of people for killing his dog. Me: Now that's The hero we need.

[@trish9059]

Me too! If a dog dies in a movie I don’t even want to see it. My mom thought I’d enjoy that movie where the family dog dies and is reincarnated into their next dog several times. Forget what the title was. I was sobbing- like Mom, do you know me at all? Lol.

[@catfishcave379]

I feel the same way about people - I’d much rather snuggle with a cat.

[@nityanadimpalli4036]

This is the quality Sunny content we need!

[@TandBKount]

This had me dying by 1:39... and loving it until the end... SO RELATABLE IN MY HH... My husband and I joke that I feed our dogs better than him (custom food, farm sourced (majority of our food but also for our dogs), pampered to have the best health and longevity as we learn from the past health issues). I've trained my dogs but we have an understanding on boundaries.. Cuddles Rule! Doggie asking to be rocked is a regular thing! We actually got new rocking chairs 2yrs ago to be more comfortable rocking them. We have many custom songs and a few books for them too. They love to be engaged in people activities. Great Job on the skits!

[@missouriprideusa6241]

When my pug was alive, I told everyone that she was my favorite child. When she passed, my cat moved up to my favorite child. Now that I adopted an eight week old foster, she's my new favorite child. 😅 By the way, did I mention that I have a teenage daughter in college and a teenage son? And another cat? 😂

[@bigjohn08865]

😄

[@susie9893]

Your other cat must be pissed

[@missouriprideusa6241]

@@susie9893 Nah. She hates the dog. Now that my daughter moved out, she took the cats with her. It's just me, my son, and my dog. My dog is still my favorite child.

[@susie9893]

@@missouriprideusa6241 I was kidding but all good

[@urbanhomesteadhoney]

Umm.. I think the man is pretty darn special too.. Ur a lucky gal!

[@jamieleach9322]

You dog is not poorly trained! She is so sweet!🐶🐕💜

[@djfenn5049]

“There goes my alone time”’ YES.

[@ellabattistoni7645]

My dogs name is Sonny because he’s a boy. One time a girl crossed his name of my paper and wrote Sunny

[@elainemunoz3675]

We keep saying y’all stalk us because well everything on their videos are true

[@alyssasmovietakes8895]

Perfect syncronization of "you should train your dog. MAH!" Tha mah with Penn's flick was spot on.

[@susanhawk8730]

I'm watching this while cuddling my dog. My husband is in the other room on his computer.