A few moments from our weekend

When Dad’s working on the weekend, there’s a whole pack to help me look after the kids. Not just a few, about 16. 🤣🤣 And with 5 German Shepherds and a Rottweiler in there, it sometimes feels like I could just step out and all would be ok. Their parenting methods are very hands on and a little helicopter style, but the kids love it, no kid is ever left behind and there is always one standing beside them to take a fall.
All the dogs at the farm love the children. The puppies make beelines for them over us adults.
Banjo couldn’t choose between puppies and kids. Both are his favourite. At one point I wonder where he is, and low and behold he’s over by the puppy playground babysitting the puppies through the fence. Looking back to the house like, cmon over here and let me in there with them.
So we all go over to the puppy playground. The littlest shyest ones love Evie. They happily follow her skipping around. Evie is that kid that sings to herself about rainbows and unicorns, daydreaming always, and loves most especially the smallest of anything. So the littlest puppies and the shyest ones she obsesses over, and they return the adoration.
At dinner time, Maggie is learning more signs. Wait/hold and free. She’s doing really well. Another big lover of the children. She must have had a young family with little ones at one time.

[@patriciapiper6294]

The adopters missed out on something wonderful with that Freddo. He seems like the ambassador for good dogs everywhere.

[@la.chameleon]

Love & the right training made Freddo into a wonderful, protective (in the best way) family dog. It is just so sad that he had to wait so long for doggy happiness. On the other side of the coin, at least he will be able to live out his senior years blissfully happy.

[@Sunny_B4]

Freddo is a very, very good dog. Too bad so sad for the ones that passed him up.

[@connieandgwennie1450]

They certainly did but it was meant to be because he is now living every dog's dream! Plus, we followers get to see him all the time which suits me because Freddo is one helluva beautiful boi!! Love you Freddo! 😻😻😻😻 (Still can't believe he had no applications though. 😿)

[@debg0103]

Ambassador for Rottweilers everywhere 😀

[@archievillavert3089]

I totally agree My baby rotties are my daily fountain of healing Screw those who gave up on them!!! My gifts their loss…

[@rnggall9640]

'lick, lick, lick...' maybe just save the baby! LOL so funny!

[@Danika_Nadzan]

Wonder how long it would have gone on if Sam wasn't there...🤣🤣

[@juliem.1324]

Barney's mouth bubbles, at dinner time, cracked me up! 🤣🤗

[@ARMYVETWWGWGA]

Luke’s sign language training with Maggie is amazing and inspiring to watch 😊

[@EllieTheWheaten]

And she seems to learn so fast!

[@shszady]

Makes me so happy to see gentle Maggie respond to Luke's hand signs. She's one smart doggo.💖

[@joannebayron1509]

The love ❤️ at farm so infectious Heaven on earth 🌍 blessings always thank you Sam sharing with us your family time

[@bobu1024]

🥰💯

[@martylaska2016]

Been a sad few weeks here in the States. My heart needed this. Thanks

[@jacquelinemeijer-irons2383]

Indeed

[@kathleenardrey5094]

Agreed.

[@trishs2cats83]

The drool bubbles on Barney -- too cute!!

[@kymvik]

Freddo looks sooooo goood, his condition is just fantastic and he always looks like he has won the lottery :)

[@bobu1024]

🥰💯🎀

[@christinecook6310]

He has definitely won his lottery 😎

[@marietheresa7866]

Freddo's adoption is a win-win 🏆💪 for both sides. Cannot love Sam and Luke's family nor Freddo enough❤❤

[@marietheresa7866]

St Francis if Assissi must be smiling down upon this Haven of Love for all creatures great and small, starting with the voiceless. Way to go by spreading such Empathy and Compassion all around. Banjo on his "Chew-stick" makes for such an endearing picture.

[@jacquelinemeijer-irons2383]

Maggie is doing great! So cool to watch her progress.

[@Dharmarenee]

I love how the puppies new or old gravitate to the GSDs.🤗🤗

[@maryhupf4915]

Hmmm, I wonder who is in control of water fetch? Freddo, has everyone trained to stay while he you swims to the ball. He is definitely in charge! Love you Freddo.

[@elizabethdumas4147]

Love to see the children and dog interactions. I feel sorry for kids who were not raised with dogs/ animals. They teach us unconditional love, compassion, and forgiveness(when we accidentally step on their tails). They quickly forget any transgressions. We need to be more like them.

[@angelgirl7832]

Freddo is a true love bug. He just needed someone to trust. Now you couldn't ask for a better more well trained dog. I love watching him play with the kids, he's so gentle, especially around Wolfie. And Banjo is the puppies pillow for snuggling. What a good big brother❤️❤️

[@springerrescue2608]

Freddie, my fav💕

[@augustaj3952]

Seeing Miss Shadow happy, wagging her tail, joining the games 💜🙏😍

[@eagrundling8783]

👍🥰💯🥰

[@jessbernard5838]

couldn't be happier seeing Shadow content.

[@helenlovegrove7746]

I’m astounded by shadow’s progress, I was so anxious about her. I was unconvinced she could change & used to watch almost holding my breath with fear of what might happen. She looks like a different dog, her coat is silky & her face is soft with gentle eyes. Obviously Luke’s knowledge & experience was a huge factor in her rehabilitation but I’m still amazed watching her now.

[@patriciapiper6294]

@@helenlovegrove7746 me also.

[@williamreed5470]

The farm is the closest thing to heaven that I've seen on Earth. All these happy fur babies and the way you all interact with them is very uplifting. God bless you all for everything you do.❤😇❤😇

[@barbarasmith9455]

How hilarious to see Bailey or was it Barney drooling bubbles while Luke was serving the meal bowls. I love seeing the dinner ritual, and the special training the sweet Maggie is getting. The entire video made my heart sing. I get such joy from the Evans family-the children, Luke and Sam, and the bow-wows. Seeing how the 5 German Shepherds and the Rottweiler are Nannies by nature for the children and puppies. This channel is a gold mine. Much love from Pennsylvania.

[@romaynecarlin7764]

hi all! who didnt smile watching this?? no one!! my violet and red are growing leaps and bounds. love 'em so much! excellent work w/sign language girls... xoxo

[@susanelmer1550]

Fredo is awesome. Seems he often has a piece of slobber on his face. 🤣

[@thecelestialcheerleader]

At this rate, I see Wolfe running the farm by his 5th birthday 🎂 🤣💪 He's going to be one tough little boy!!

[@sharondamisch4856]

Luke: "Lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick!" Sam: "Maybe just save the baby...hahaha!" 😂 11:47 Evie should try her hand at musical theatre with that imagination and gift of song. I bet she'd love it! 🎭🤩 Dinnertime and everyone is showing their good manners. Barney is so anxious to eat that bubbles are forming at his jowls! He loves his salmon! ❤️🐟

[@maryleebutvill5174]

I agree with you 🐕🐾🤗

[@joannebayron1509]

The bubble 🫧 was adorable 🥰

[@janicedozier4773]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ediewall6360]

I know... LOL!!!

[@thecelestialcheerleader]

"Maybe just save the baby?" How you reason with your alpha male husband 101 🤣🤣🤣

[@debtopley927]

Haaa!! 🤣 Love the bubbles on Barney's muzzle at dinner time!

[@heathergustafson4237]

Really! You have to throw some respect in there for your pug that keeps up with the best of them and mingles well. That is a star pug 🤩

[@timeforchange6818]

Elle's a pack leader. So cute how the GSs follow her around. Puppies love Eve too. These dogs will never realize how good they have it, well, except for Freddo, Shadow, all those that came from the world outside the farm.

[@suh4771]

Banjo is going to be such a leader at the Farm. What a beautiful boy he is. Lovely video Sam, thanks.

[@eagrundling8783]

What a wonderful place to be, where everyone can just be themselves.

[@elizabethtatum-soprano]

Look at Maggie's great progress!

[@samd8631]

Five German Shepherds, and a Rottweiler....it is such a joy to see them all...and very much "paws on" when it comes to helping!

[@judycooper1730]

Barney blowing bubbles, bring on the chow. Maggie is doing so well with her doggy sign language, she is very impressive.

[@Spike-ck5tj]

It's so impressive how you manage family life let alone the doggy day care. I am sure Lukes military background and Sam's organisational multi-tasking skills all come into their own. It's day care everyday! Youre a great team. 👍

[@nadineheaphy6773]

It is hilarious watching young Evie leading the stafy pups on their adventures. Banjo is such a wonderful nanny to all these pups. Watching the relationship between all these pups and their humans is so heartwarming. Maggie is very intelligent young pup it is fascinating to watch her training with Luke. Thank you for sharing this lovely video Sam. Take care. Much love to you all. 👋🤗🥰🐾🐕🌎🏡👭❤

[@juanitalantang8636]

LOL!! Barney looks like he's wearing bubble earrings with his saliva hanging to the sides like that. (17:35)

[@LeahHudrick]

Not long after following DDFT, I found myself thinking, there is something really special about Evie pre Wolfric. You’re description of her personality is beautifully stated. With that being said, Elle is unique in her own way and Wolfric is unique in his own way. It’s so refreshing to watch parents parenting their children in the manner in which they should be, free to develop into their own unique personalities. 🐾❤️🐾❤️

[@suzieq23ify]

My face hurts from laughing so hard but I think either Bailey's or Barney's bubbles put me over the edge. Hysterical. What a wonderful life for everyone and every pup at the farm. Thank you for sharing.

[@anneterry3660]

Boxer bubbles. These video make every day better, dogs sort themselves out and Luke gives them some guidance when needed. My appreciation to all of the folks at the farm, Evie, Elle, and now watching Wolfie become mobile never fail to bring a smile.

[@Eurocatbaby]

Watching Banjo going to check on his puppies was so cute. Miss Pink and Mr Red following Evie was so sweet. I don't think Enzo knows what to do about playing crocodile with Miss Violet. Shadow is so patient with the puppies. Sam has the best line ever, "Maybe just save the baby." Watching Enzo go over and making sure Miss Red and MIss Violet and Mr. Orange are playing nice is so sweet. Feeding time is fun to watch.

[@Danika_Nadzan]

Sam's comment was hysterical...and even more so because she said it so calmly!🤣🤣

[@dIggl3r]

"maybe just save the baby" hahaha! Yes!

[@benignitumor]

omg, Barney's bubbles! 😂😂😂

[@jacquelinemeijer-irons2383]

I laughed out loud, it startled my pooch, Maggie.

[@denitalowe9866]

Hilarious!

[@benignitumor]

@@jacquelinemeijer-irons2383 omg, 😂 I looked at mine and asked "why can't you do that... " 😀

[@bobu1024]

🥰💯🩳

[@jeannejessup7203]

Those German Shepherd puppies are something else. What gentle souls! I love Elle's choice of clothes. I have noticed over the two years of watching, that she has a flair for fashion! What cute kids you have ! Hope that you all got some rest this weekend. You do rest, right? :)

[@monicarothbeck7393]

It's so nice to see how all the dogs get along and he is getting his children to respect animals to.

[@ediewall6360]

“ Mom, can you lets us back in the puppy playground?” Me too!!

[@thecelestialcheerleader]

Best invitation ever!!!

[@leighsparkman2886]

Dear Sam and Luke, you are raising the most amazing children. Their generation will continue to honor and protect nature and animals because of the examples you give them. They are all sweet, loving, giving souls...just like their Mum and Dad.

[@dshey6802]

Historically GSD's are herding dogs. Banjo is herding the puppies. It's adorable to watch.

[@EllieTheWheaten]

He seems to have endless patience!

[@Danika_Nadzan]

Banjo makes a great manny!🥰🥰

[@midnightsYYZ]

As soon as I saw Elle,Evie and Wolfe playing with the dogs on the bed, all I could think about was John Denver’s “Grandma’s feather bed”… Seemed appropriate 🤔😁

[@jillbentley8926]

Great to see the Evans family having such a nice weekend. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 That Evie sure is a cutie-patootie. Love her singing! Laughed out loud seeing the Miss Red & Miss Violet tag team with Enzo.

[@kp8381]

Love these wknd videos. Maggie doing so well. Puppies growing so strong, shadow,freddo and a the pups are so fun to watch and then to top it off Miss V, and Miss red having the best life ever. Kids are so happy. Thanks for sharing.

[@paulasweeney7358]

I can agree that you have about half a dozen helpers on kid-herding! They're so attentive. Banjo and the puppies racing at the fence was too cute. Of course you had to go play with them. Love how mellow Shadow is amongst the chaos of puppies and kids. She's so at peace. Maggie's doing so well, faster than I expected. Evie's going to be your opera/movie star, she's so happy in her own space - especially if that space is full of puppies. That's wonderful. Boy, look out when Wolf figures out how to shape those words - he's got a lot to say. I think those shepherds would turn themselves inside out if Elle wanted them to, lol. Great video!

[@bobu1024]

🥰💯

[@patpilley7192]

So many special characters. So many stories. I could watch them all day. Doggy daycare is my 'go to' channel every day. Love it. Thank you for cheering me up without fail. Currently without a fur baby (in training for the disabled) 💕 Waiting for my next recruit to socialise. They are all so special. When they are with me they watch intently too while we both relax.

[@leechamberland9569]

Miss Red sure likes to bark at the goat (from her safe spot on other side of the fence -LOL). Lovely family moments all around! Thanks for sharing. :)

[@juliemay2912]

I'm in my element watching Luke and Sam's kids interacting with the the furry boys and girls. Really sweet! Who needs Dreamworld or Wet and Wild, when it's here right in the backyard! So entertaining to watch.

[@lindafrazier8799]

Mighty fine life for those castaways! I'm so proud of you all!

[@fayegeorgeo9807]

Evie is the pied piper of puppies!

[@wendyfellowes3337]

Evie singing and walking around with no shoes on and no care in the world❤️Love watching Enzo begin the protector just like all the other shepherds, beautiful thing to watch Weekends are fun and anything goes❤️❤️❤️

[@joannefoster891]

Much as I adore the daycare doggies, I just love the family dozen and a few extra ring ins, its so calm. Looks like a nice sunny weekend for you after all the rain you've had and warm too, the girls in shorts and t-shirts! Little Wolfie is adorable in pink florals, a hand me down from the girls I'm guessing! The puppies are so cute and growing so fast. Well done to Maggie with the signing commands, she is one smart dog! Thanks for the video it was really lovely.

[@Lifewithpersians]

Lili is such a beautiful girl. Love watching her when she jumps around with a stick! Sweet lili 🧡🧡

[@sweetcaramel1962]

Everyone happy, healthy and having fun! Maggie is doing quite well and Barney and his Boxer-bubbles...so cute! Evie is a precious young lady and so is Elle. Have a great weekend 😊

[@barbarasmith9455]

Boxer bubbles! How perfect🤣

[@cheryl1]

That was an absolutely lovely video. Elle certainly loves her furbrothers and fursisters … so sweet.I can see both girls having a future with animals. Auntie Sam, loved when you said “save the baby” those puppies were ready to lick him to pieces … another perfect video. Thanks for sharing. 💕🌴🦩

[@lindanicholas1705]

Thank you 😊 💓 ☺ for sharing your weekend with your family and fur babies. Much appreciated.....Bless.... .

[@aussiebird]

So much to see & love….Maggie lovin life on the farm and learning manners, sisters barking at the goats, puppies cuddling GSD’s & Banjo keeping a loving eye on little puppers, Lily’s kind & hopeful face…great vlog thank you for sharing 🙏

[@elizabethgibbens]

What a wonderful way to spend a Sat., kids, dogs and puppies playing together. Watching the puppies and Miss Violet is so entertaining and relaxing. Thank you, Sam.

[@pksaal]

These are some of my favorite videos. Thank you for sharing !

[@laurahall479]

Banjo could have a collar with Farm Ambassador on it. He is so gentle and welcoming!

[@mandicarleton7734]

Maggie is doing really well x

[@SheNiteOwl]

She really is and you can tell she is trying hard to learn.

[@trishasheriff5012]

"Let me just rest under this excavator in the dirt for a bit, thanks." lol

[@joannewagner1910]

I just love the expectant look on Freddo's face! He is such a handsome dog. Hello, darling Shadow and Maggie, and all the dogs and the Evans family!

[@jaimibradford9751]

Such beautiful precious faces…. The doggies eyes….💓🐾

[@jmdec20]

Can't help but wonder where the hand signals for Maggie came from but I'm watching!! Very interesting. she's attentive.

[@jodiannlovett9161]

Smiling soooooo hard my face hurts. Love your beautiful, busy, rewarding life.xxx

[@colormezebra2841]

You all have done such a beautiful job tailoring the attitudes of the shelter dogs. They know how to be happy, how to trust again, and simply be in the moment. Well done. They appreciate your efforts 10-fold.

[@rhondabeeson1884]

What a wonderful weekend 😀. Bronson 🐾 and I did the million paws walk this morning in Bathurst. A great day for socialising . No better way for a great weekend Family and Fur friends 🙂🐾😀

[@wendyclark8216]

How beautiful, soothing 😌 & gorgeous to watch them all so quiet, calm & happy. I l9ve to see your children interacting with all the 🐕 🐶 dogs, puppies 🐶 kitten & whatever else they come across on the farm 🚜. They are so natural 💙 ❤️ happy-go-lucky & well adjusted children who are going to make wonderful adults..

[@maryjaneerb7927]

Shadow has come so far…I am so proud of her…it so so wonderful that Banjo and his sisters have stayed together…wolf…watching the curtain trick…amazing love….

[@robyneyahya8651]

What a beautiful autumn morning.. dogs all look happy... kids are having fun... family are together... a joy to watch! I thought I had had a good childhood... but I am jealous!!

[@debg0103]

I know right! I'm jealous too 😂

[@thatsandgirl3046]

💯%

[@Danika_Nadzan]

I can relate to dear Tilly at the logs on the bush walk (at 3:00)..."I'm workin' on it..." and then Miss Red hops on by...😏🙄

[@thecelestialcheerleader]

She doesn't seem to bend like the others 🤪 Oh sweet Tilly girl. She nailed the co-pilot gig the other day though 👏 😍😁

[@Danika_Nadzan]

@@thecelestialcheerleader That's because she was large and in charge as Head of Everything!😁😁

[@bobu1024]

🥰💯💛

[@Danika_Nadzan]

@@bobu1024 🥰👋👋😎🏜Hi Bob, good to hear from you...I hadn't seen a comment for a couple of days, and was hoping everything was ok out your way!

[@bobu1024]

@@Danika_Nadzan 🥰been busy my sister had a stroke, hospital and rehab now 👍🏜🌞😎🌵

[@maggiemac5572]

Banjo is like the Pied Piper and he doesn’t even need a flute.🥰 Love watching the children being children. Elle and Evie have such different personalities, both adorable. You’re going to have to put a gps locator on Wolfie when he gets going upright. I think he’s going to be like greased lightening. Great video today.❤️🌻

[@sherinowell255]

It's so wonderful to watch the girls, dogs and puppies. Soon Wolfie will join that mix! I wonder which shepherd will take on that assignment?? They may have to make that shift work cause he is going to be a busy boy for sure! Loved Barney's Boxer bubbles!! Always love watching the Misses and their antics. It was great to see a shepherd run down and check on Miss V when she was knocked down playing with Miss R and the white puppy. As soon as it was clear all was well, back it came to the kids. Evie singing is a sure sign of a happy girl!! I know I would be singing as well. Best line today was Sam saying "Maybe just save the baby!!" Thank you for this wonderful slice of life! 🐾💜💓🐶🐶🐶👀🌞🌧🥰

[@Sqeedledee]

Mah boi Freddo DOMINATING the fetch game.

[@lynngore9872]

A lovely family Sunday 👪 ❤ Banjo is so gentle with everyone guarding 2 legged and 4 legged like the big brother he is ,love him😍 The girls are growing fast and so good with the dog's 🥰 I love the Shepherds( aptly named) gathering around the girls and pups keeping a look out following Banjo's lead 💕💕 and dear Tilly, alittle greyer but so lovely 😍 👌 🥰💕,yes I do have a soft spot for the Matriarch of the Pack ,have a fab evening xxx ❤💕

[@susanelmer1550]

Loved the silent music you played when the puppies were running along the fence with one of the gs on the other side.

[@jostewart4048]

Beautiful moments from your weekend. Everyone is so relaxed and mostly calm. I realised something watching the puppies in the playground - another plus to the many pluses of adopting one of your beautiful foster puppies is they already climb stairs which is something most puppies don't know how to do.

[@christinemcnamara6161]

The part with your children and the dogs on the bed very cute 😇🙏😇

[@janetbleistein2820]

Your family is so lucky. People get up and try to figure out where they can go for a family outing. All your family has to do is walk out the door and you have everything. You have given your kids the best of everything. I’m sure they already know how very lucky they are. God Bless your family. 🙏🏻❤️❤️

[@melaniekaufman7984]

And youre daughter playing with,the pups and haveing a cuddle.Sooo precious

[@palmtree789]

I just love how Shadow is such a natural part of the family! I just love watching her. Sam, that piano ragtime is perfect for the puppies. We should call it either "Puppy ragtime" or the Dylan shuffle", lol. I just had a weird vision of sometime in the future, Evie coming home for the weekend from drama school in Sydney (Elle would be in vet school), serenading the latest bunch of rescue puppies with her one act play! 😂😂 Thanks for sharing these lovely family moments! Love, support and prayers, always from Tampa FL US.❤❤🙏🙏🐾🐾🌴🌴

[@annrossi8554]

If only people could get along like this. "Whaat a wonderful world this would be."

[@Vro-]

Maggie is doing so well, the twins violet & Ms Red are getting so big! The shepherds so act like guardians to the puppies & the girls and those bubbles Barney were blowing were just the cutest!

[@Carmen-vw5rk]

Such beautiful moments. Grateful for the video. It brought happiness and smiles.

[@globalartproject5627]

Didn't realize that GSDs were so parental.

[@rlight7666]

I bet Elle and Evie's nightly bath time routine is filled with dirt and memories!

[@lindabillings6428]

And maybe a pup or 2...!!!🥰🥰

[@rlight7666]

@@lindabillings6428 True 🤣

[@annaheeldawes8608]

I love how Banjo is an equal opportunity player/ snuggler . Doesn’t matter who it is he will go there. And the playing with the puppies through the fence is just too cute. Love to see Banjo breaking away from his sisters and putting himself out there more. Great to see his progression. 🐾❤️🐾

[@stevelehman7637]

Love just watching your precious furbabies. All get along so well. It would be hard to choose just one favorite. All of them melt your heart. Thank you for sharing with 🇺🇸 us. I can never get enough of those adorable furbabies, everyone of them.

[@carihuston4143]

Barney puts a whole new spin on drooling over food… Blowing Bubbles!!😂🤣😂

[@heatherhenry1746]

Barney with those huge drool bubbles waiting for his meal😊

[@bobu1024]

🥰💯

[@maryjane8321]

Shadow is so thankful and loves you💕

[@hevchip741]

The bubbles made me lol, so funny. Evie is a very lucky girl to have all those puppies that like her singing.

[@patkindle2785]

One big happy family, Sam, Luke, Elle, Evie, Wolf, and all the dogs and puppies enjoying a beautiful fall day together.

[@ediewall6360]

You are my favorite people and dogs in all of Australia !

[@jenniemorgan2575]

I have to say first up, Barney you restored my faith in boxers with your drool bubbles. I was starting to think they had bred drool bubbles out of the boxer breed. I always had extra tissues around at meal times when my Boofa was still with me. I miss that boy and his cheeky antics. Weekends at the farm are such a fun time, the girls running barefoot in the grass with the dogs right behind them. Wolfie having his say about what they and the dogs big and small are doing. Sam, you are the master of one liners, I nearly fell of my chair when you told Luke “ maybe save the baby”. Thanks for a speak into your fabulous weekends at the farm. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@bobu1024]

🥰💯

[@deborahharris4165]

I often how many loads of washing are done weekly ... and the folding ... whew ...