This Dog Ain't Goin Anywhere Now!

[@xpurg8d]

Bella is fabulous, and it's a joy to see you training her with kindness. A good dog will do absolutely anything her human companion wants, if she just knows what that is. Emilie is going to enjoy seeing how you are around this new female creature in your life. As for your desire to have some seasonal variation in your trees, we have a Chinese Elm that is deciduous, but it's the first to produce a heavy crop of bright green leaves in the spring, does extremely well in our hot summers, turns a brilliant yellow in the fall and is the last tree on our street to lose it's leaves when winter is near. It's the most trouble-free tree we've had on our property in the 45 years we've lived here.

[@suzannecrookshanks8257]

Had to lol seeing Bella covered in mud from her digging. She's such a doll. "A Star is Born!" She obviously trusts you & is devoted to you, plus, the two of you are already demonstrating the cooperative partnership of tending to your property. Bella knows her purpose which fulfills the expression of her genetics. All of these things are beautiful to behold! God Bless!!! ❤

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

Thank you!

[@norma2310]

Bellas is looking happy and very relaxed since the last video. Omg, the hole she dug and the mud all over her was priceless! She looked quite proud of her accomplishment! Go Bella!

[@brittawrolson5936]

My gosh but Bella is a beauty! Her calm (and yet super alert) nature makes such a perfect guard dog for your yard🥰. She is obviously is very smart as she instinctively remembers the sting of the hot wire fence!👍🏻

[@cynthiasmith4799]

The biggest belly laugh at Bella and the digging. Thank you for so many smiles.

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

You’re welcome 😁

[@ckredmagna]

You constantly being outside with Belle and engaging with her is your key to success. The more you do with her and provide consistent direction in her behaviors, the more you can trust her. Still want the Bella go pro camera ❤

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

It’s coming 😉

[@johnlord8337]

Good progress with Bella. If you have the open area BEFORE installing the pond, then putting in the foundation NOW (concrete blocks flooring and sloping walls) it will save immense time, instead of fillling in all soil, then having to redig out pool area (and having a soil bermed area on the shoreline. One can then line the pond with plastic and/or clay stuccoing and have that ready for the fill in, and tuck the plastic liner under the eventual berming. Depending on your raspberry and blackberry canes - knowing which species is which - cutting old canes, or cutting new canes, each species has their own pruning needs (post-frost). As well as cutting off all old foliage - forcing the canes into early dormancy - and having excess sugars pounded back into the roots for maximum Sprin recovery, foliage growth, and new canes appearing. You might be cutting back all those vines running through the pumpkins vs espaliering them across their original trellising. YouBoob has some great vids on cane cuttings, helping how to prune, when, and which canes are cut. Also all canes and leaves, dried out, don't waste and compost. All vitamin C in them, so crumbled leaves (pull out the stemmy portions), and blender up the dried canes into Vit C powdered tea - and all will work out great. I'm definitely going to watch you "try" and cut down and cut back all those young eucalyptus/gum trees, and then cover them over - and not expect them to NOT grow new shoots and new shrub-trees in their area. One needs to get that tractor in there and totally "root out" the entire root structures of that locale so this doesn't happen. Then there will be peace in the land ... Still wonder when you are going to relocate those bulby flower plants in the cow meadow over elsewhere across the estate, so the Dexter doesn't get a chance to chew on them - and have disastrous results.

[@laurie6123]

Bella's a beauty. You can tell by the looks on her face that she is very intelligent.

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

I think so 🙂

[@pamelao9803]

You HOPE we enjoyed this video?????? You better believe we did! The pumpkins are great and so colorful. but the star of the show was evidence- laden Bella! we have an Alaskan Malamute and she is also a hole digger. The bigger problem is she hates water so cleaning her is a little tricky. I so love watching Bella - she seems a lot like our dog ( her name is Luna). Big and lovable! Thanks so much for sharing your life and family - I think you have reached the point of being my favorite channel!!!

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

Thank you so much!

[@JL-hw5hu]

​@@littlehomesteadbigdreamsYes love Bella! & this channel thanks for sharing.

[@carissalizotte8977]

Dogs, like horses can usually sense the electricity with their whiskers. She’s smart!

[@LizN1966]

What a very good girl she is! Y'know, it's been awhile since you showed so much of the property in one video, and it's easy for viewers to forget just how much space y'all have. The gardens are coming together beautifully.

[@amberl2639]

What a great dog! She is a testament to responsible breeders and also your commitment to training her to your property. Love the pumpkins. 🎃

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

Thank you so much!

[@kath-phlox]

Bella is lovely, she's proving to be a good LGD. My labrador use to dig, the evidence was on her nose, like a small pyramid. Waiting for the next episode :)

[@darla123]

The pumpkins look great! Bella looked so cute covered with dirt. She didn't do it!

[@ChaosOrZen]

She was framed

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

Of course she didn’t 😂

[@377caprice]

Animals have much better hearing than us. Bella can hear the fence is on. My horses always knew when it was off. 😮 Make sure no weeds or anything else ever touches any of the wire. Even the smallest stem will short it out. She's such a good dog she probably wouldn't ever leave. She's obviously loving life there with you and the chickens. 😊

[@charlotteseden9303]

Bella is so cute. I just love her face and the way she looks at you. I'm so happy that she is of the leash now so now you have a garden buddy!

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

Us too!

[@debbiep7419]

Yay, Bella. She is doing SO good! I don't think you noticed at the time but she was backing away while you were stringing the electric wires - she knew what they were. You got an amazing pumpkin harvest - so beautiful and varied. I highly recommend the Chinese Pistache tree. I just recently started researching something called a rain garden that you might want to consider for your berm. It will help stabilize the soil and prevent erosion while looking good. Love seeing how your property is evolving.

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

Thank you!

[@leighannf.4730]

Bella is just the sweetest thing! Oh, you are so blessed. Love her!! What a great addition to your homestead and the channel.

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

Thank you so much!

[@carolyncarlon9870]

Too funny (who dug this hole?) one of my favorite dogs was a hole digger in Ramona CA. I always laughed! It kept her cool. And as a Montessori teacher, one of my favorite children’s books was The Diggin-est Dog by Al Perkins. Made everything right again.

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

That’s awesome!

[@mountaincreekhomestead]

Wow you did amazing on the Pumpkins🎃 they are gorgeous 😃🍃🍂🍁🍃 Bella was so cute with that dirt all over her face😂🤣 She was just trying to get those gophers out of the gardens for Daddy😁🐕❤

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

Yes! She did it for me 😁

[@nellanddudley]

Look at that tail wagging away. Happy dog. ❤❤

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

Always 😊

[@ronalddevine9587]

Bella is SUCH a treasure. Enjoy her.

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

I will 🙂

[@pamelacochran9521]

Bella is awesome! Dogs can smell the electrical currant on the fence which is why she wouldn't go near it. Awesome LGD

[@juliemcgugan1244]

She can hear it, too, when it is live.

[@scuttlezebra2963]

Omg i LOVE her!!! So happy you guys found Bella, she looks pretty happy to have you too ❤

[@steveegbert7429]

Oh the joys of LGD ownership! They love to dig themselves a den, even on flat ground. I always though it was a carry over from their wolf-like behavior. I found that generally, once they figured out that electric fence hurt, they could sense the pulse in the wire and it was something to be avoided. I think you have a pretty good dog there Brian.

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

Thank you!

[@craighalle7892]

That was a great video. I really love the big pumpkins for carving and roasting the seeds. Plus, some seeds can be saved for next year's planting. I saved 9 seeds two or three years ago, and they all grew! I recommend bundling the leash and attaching it to Bella's collar with a rubber band, so she doesn't get it caught on something that would not be good. Our neighbors golden retriever was crawling under the fence and coming over to visit, which I think they fixed, and I sure miss seeing her. When she came over, she ate 2 little bunnies and a dead bird, which could explain why Bella was digging, maybe to dine on a gopher. Maybe not the healthiest diet for a dog. May the Lord keep blessing you and yours. See you next time.

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

Thank you so much!

[@conniedavidson1807]

Bella looks so proud of the mud covering her. She is precious.

[@LytonaKirtz]

Bella is amazing. What made you think Bella did the digging? She looked so innocent. Garden looks great. We had our first frost on Wednesday. I’m not ready for winter and the snow and cold.

[@shirleythomas2136]

Bella may be digging for gophers. She is a sweet dog❤.

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

Thank you!

[@wynonamayo3723]

The really heavy pumpkins are cooking pumpkins. Bella is beautiful. You are so blessed to have property large enough to make her happy and contented.

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

Thanks so much

[@rebeccazody1278]

Bella is precious. You are making so much progress.

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

Thank you! 😊

[@sparkleflair]

Bella knows what that wire is. Did you see her at 6:11? She looked at it and backed up! Smart girl! Literally Laughed Out Loud at how dirty she was after digging that hole!!! :D She wanted that mole for sure!

[@amberl2639]

I saw that too. When Brian was putting up the wire, she looked at and backed right up!

[@juliemcgugan1244]

Yes, Bella can hear that wire when it is live. She knows well from her birth home what that sound and the sight of the wire means and that she is not allowed to cross it.

[@SirDydimus86]

I'm glad someone else noticed her backing away from the fence. And because she KNOWS you can place it in the problem areas instead of a collar. I personally am against the use of collars, we don't like the shock ourselves so why should we put another life, that trusts us implicitly, through the trauma? 🤷 That said, there is a collar I saw that you can virtually control the perimeter via app. So if you went on holiday you could take her along. Love the pumpkin harvest!! Had to get some of those bluish green ones this year myself!

[@jeannamcgregor9967]

I think you could grow mimosas where you are: they a sort of umbrella-shaped and are perfect to look down upon when they are blooming with those lovely pink feathery flower puffs. The only drawback is that they are deciduous...

[@chrisreck2195]

Omg she is beautiful and so smart. Blessings on your new best friend.

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

Thank you!

[@debbieduggan6796]

I don't know why you'd think Bella was digging. 😂 Just because she was covered in mud? 😅 She is so cute, I can hardly stand it. 😊

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

😊 thank you

[@momhartzler]

Such beautiful pumpkins! I have never seen blue before 😲 Loved seeing Bella acclimate and play! ❤

[@kathyshinn1007]

Great video! Bella is gorgeous and a sweetheart. As for the hole, maybe she was going after the dreaded gophers. :)

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

I think so too!

[@Nancy-zk9dj]

What a great piece of land, love what you're doing with it. Love Bella too! We had a huge pile of dirt once and a Red and White Setter who loved to dig. All you could see was his tail. He'd come out so dirty, I'd say, "Take a bath!" and he'd run to the pond. Dogs are such a wonderful thing ❤

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

That is awesome!

[@krickette5569]

When you get ready to choose trees, remember that Cedar trees (my favorite) carry a disease, Cedar Rust, that will kill off your apple trees. I'm not sure if other evergreens carry it but it might be a good idea to check. I don't grow apples because I'd rather have the Cedar trees. Bella is Sure progressing nicely! I laughed So loud when you showed her after she dug that hole.

[@guntaweiland3428]

Lovely dog. She was an excellent choice I’d say❤

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

Thank you! We think so 🙂

[@halcyonyorks4454]

You know, Bella backed away from the fence while you were stringing it up, too. She's one smart cookie! Look at a ll those pumpkins! And a Muddy nose and paws ... hmm... 😂 ❤

[@yeevita]

That is a fantastic pumpking harvest! You can eat the young pumpkins like summer squash. Bella is adorbs. It is not her fault she came upon the pre-dug hole and got her paws muddy checking the new land feature. Deodar cypress, redwoods and italian stone pines grow very well and are gorgeous. At my father's place, I planted a grove of cypress and redwoods and a bit over 10 years later, they are a lovely grove. The Italian stone pine is a lovely specimen tree now, too. I always do a tree hug when I am over there. The city planted a line of chinese pistache along the street there and it now gives beautiful shade and fall color.

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

Thank you!

[@ruthannap6446]

I love seeing your face when you look at Bella. You found a great friend in her, and she loves you and her caretaking job already. This is a good video (as usual) and it’s great to hear how you think things out. Your pumpkins are spectacular! They look perfect on the path to the cottage. I’m so glad you mentioned Blue Pumpkin. I checked them out a couple of years ago because you’d talked about them in a past video. I texted with and appreciated Brian, same name as you, who helped me with questions I had. He couldn’t be nicer, and they have SO MANY cool seeds! Hopefully next year I’ll be able to garden again, and I will buy my seeds from them. I highly recommend this company, too. And looking at how interesting your pumpkins turned out, the proof is in the pudding (my grandmother used to say that). Your property is really starting to look great. The cottage takes it over the top. I just love being able to see what you do. Thank you!

[@gailgreenberg6953]

You and Bella are just great together! She seems to be doing just so well...2 remarks though: Don't let her start to dig, once she does it will be very hard to stop her and please make sure she has treatment for fleas and tics! Best of luck.

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

We had her treated when we took her to the vet 🙂

[@MJ-fb2zq]

So cute, can't be mad at her she's too adorable. 😅❤

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

I know 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@JL-hw5hu]

Bella is adorable & fun to watch she loves you too. Thanks for sharing.

[@kristinregine4798]

your cottage and the planting always amazes me. Such great colour choice.

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

Thank you so much!

[@peggygreenhill494]

She seems as happy to be with you as you are to have her. So cute!!!

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

Thank you!

[@karlaloves2garden]

Love Bella!! She is such a wonderful addition to your family! I laughed when I saw her coveted in mud! Just like a kid!!!

[@scuttlezebra2963]

I like how she backs away from the wires when you’re putting it I up. She already knows to stay away from that! What a good girl, she’s super smart. Cannot wait to see her in your videos!!!

[@lindysmallwood2039]

I laugh so hard when you showed Bella after she dug the hole. She is adorable. Wow you produced a lot of pumpkins. Looking forward to watching Bella mature into an amazing dog. Blessings ❤️🌺

[@judyschimek8316]

We had a horse inside a electric line about knee high. It was raining and I went out to the barn to check on him. I tried to hop the line and only got buzzed so I wouldn't worry about Bella. She's probably smarted than me.

[@annienewman8312]

doggos can see yellow and blue, so good color choice.

[@joy-unhinged]

I appreciate so much seeing all the irrigation headaches that we don't know until we know...

[@hillbillyshadetreefarm5732]

The look of guilt on Bella's face says it all! ❤😂 ~ Rhonda

[@Adina7223]

Your new best friend is so sweet. She will protect you and your family so well.

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

I think so too!

[@cris_miko]

Love Bella!

[@diannasgardenmenagerie967]

Bella is so beautiful, when she was standing at full attention she looks like she is smiling! She also look just like Toby dog. And you look super happy with your four legged farm partner🌸

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

Thank you! I am 🙂

[@BestCaseForRealEstate]

I would not be sad if this channel becomes Next Level Bella--- I can see why you love her, I want her :)

[@deewinston5651]

Bella is certainly happy. I loved her expression when you were talking to her after she had dug the hole. Guilty! Years ago I was at my Aunt’s, who has long since passed. It her backyard, she had this tree that was covered in beautiful big blooms that were different colors. Some a light pink, so,e medium pink, and some a deep rose color. She said it was a Confederate Rose. I believe it’s in the hibiscus family, but they can become trees. Like a hibiscus, freezes will make the canes die back, but it comes back strong in the spring. My grandson who loves to garden has several, a large bush size. They love full sun, but even though my backyard has a huge live oak, it still thrives. You probably don’t want anything that dies back, but it would be pretty somewhere else on your gorgeous property. ❤️

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

Thanks! I’ll look into iy

[@madlynbarileau1114]

I can understand your excitement about having a great dog. I love dogs.

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

She’s the best!

[@debbiek1699]

Bella is such a good girl ❤

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

She is!

[@ambertietz9095]

Lol... They are the best dogs right up there maybe even surpassing Golden Retrievers. I swear the bond is so different than other dogs. It's almost supernatural maybe that is why they are known as guardians.

[@user-mc3tp5sd2z]

So, how many pumpkin plants do you think you had, and how much space did they take? I was hoping to see the best dog ever get a bath. She’s adorable and who could be mad at that dirty cute dog? She’s got the looks, temperament, and smarts. She’s a triple threat good dog! Plus, she talks! 😁

[@TheGiddyGardener]

U r so sweet w her and you can tell from her demeanor that she’s more comfortable

[@juneramirez8580]

I Hope next season I will get my pumpkins and gourds planted, every year I forget. Bella is a cutie and smart too

[@camicri4263]

Nice pumpkin harvest! Bella is so cute 😍! Blessings 💕🤗

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

Thank you so much!

[@gardenfreshtotable]

Great Pumpkins and loved Bella. I had one pumpkin come up on it's own and it is huge. Can't wait to get a weight on it.

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

That’s great!

[@juliemcgugan1244]

Does Bella get any multi-vitamin/mineral complex? Sometimes (not always) dog nibble at dirt in the yard because they are craving certain minerals and vitamins. As I said, though, that's not always the case, sometimes they just like the smells and decide to have a bite and see if it tastes like critters, too. Really looking forward to seeing how Bella settles in and integrates with you and your family!

[@carolzhou8478]

Bella is so much like my Cheshmay, an Akbash, also a guarding dog. They are wonderful breeds.

[@MichaelRei99]

I’m glad you didn’t hit your head with the stake driver!!! The only sure fire wire to test an electric fence is to put your tongue on it! 😂

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

Thanks for the tips!

[@jorazor5172]

Bella is doing so well. ❤

[@toniearnest1861]

Love seeing Bela !!! 🥰❤

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

Thank you!

[@tiffanyhoffman-almueti3697]

Looks like you've got some blue jarrahdale pumpkins and possibly some casper mini white pumpkins which are both excellent for pies! 🤤 Beautiful harvest! I live in the same general area in SoCal as you and i just harvested mine as well. I highly recommend pumpkin cheesecake and roasted pumpkin soup 😋

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

Sounds great!

[@brendajackson294]

Thank you for a happy and uplifting video. I would like to know what variety the blue pumpkins are. Enjoy the cool weather.

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

jarrahdale I believe

[@gardengatesopen]

Yes, just trust she knows it's electrified. Like you said, she was already trained for it. You're all good with that! She's a GREAT DOG!!

[@juliemcgugan1244]

Yep, indeed! Bella can hear that wire when it is live. It's nothing we could hear, but Bella certainly can.

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

Thank you!

[@zelavie]

I love the hole digging reveal - made me laugh! Bella is such a pretty and well-behaved girl!

[@thizizliz]

Perhaps Bella is gopher hunting. I guess she'll learn with your help. Man, those pumpkins!!!! Wow. Your imagination is coming to life more all the time. What a showpiece this place is becoming.

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

Thank you!

[@docgrannrsgardencooking8719]

Bella is doing so good.

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

She is

[@barbstcyr304]

I’m think’n you have another life long partner! When I was watching the video I was thinking how much work both of you have done since you moved in! Tons of work! Beautiful

[@tomloveday615]

use a knife or zester to score the "face" of a jackolantern in one of your pumpkins and then leave it in the chicken coop for a while. Really spooky outcome.

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

I’ve been thinking about doing that

[@lyndawilliams7873]

Love all the pumpkins and of course sweet Bella.

[@cantnv1]

I want your dog, she is so smart and just wants to please you!! 13:09 HILARIOUS!!

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

I’m very lucky!

[@lisakruger5289]

That's a nice looking batch of pumpkins! Great job!

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

Thanks!

[@debbiemcdonald3462]

Love the guilty look when caught dirt covered by the hole and the pumpki haul is impressive! I like the blue pumpkins!

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

Thanks so much!

[@Nan54424]

Bella is a beautiful smart dog ! She must have been going after a gopher 🤣

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

That’s what I’m thinking

[@heatherjackson6685]

Love Bella she looked adorable covered in all the dirt with a guilty look on her face lol !! Also love all the pumpkins I think I will try to grow some next year!!! :)

[@Janner-bs2bi]

Animals can sense hot wire. My Gelding had a hot wire fence for years. He enjoyed visiting with the neighbors gelding during the winter months wasn't I wasn't riding much. He would 'sneak' up to the fence stretch his neck as far as he could to 'check' if it had grounded out. Dollars to doughnuts, if it was, he was over at the neighbor's (good friends) swappin' gossip with Riley.

[@moogoomoogoo5990]

Great pumpkin haul. Great dog.

[@ItsAlwaysSummer]

Omg a Pyrenees! They are my soul dogs! ❤❤❤. What a beauty!

[@ECole-le7we]

Bella is sweet, smart, and beautiful. She will be a great LGD and a great companion. She might also be a gopher hunter! P.S. Foxtails can work there way into the dog's bloodstream. You're a really good pet parent; so you probably already know that.

[@RevLetaLee]

She's a beauty.

[@joeh4796]

Love to see you with Bella.

[@user-mc3tp5sd2z]

You might want to consider oak trees. The Calscape native plant finder site lists them as the number one tree for a wildlife host and pollinators. Plus, imho they are amazingly beautiful.

[@cathycrowder2226]

Bella is doing great! Did you ever look into Premier fencing? A lot of new homesteaders use it. Could be pricey though.

[@tamararoberts9307]

Bella is so beautiful 😍

[@Lynn-kh5rs]

I think Bella was figuring out what you were doing with the wires. While you were running the 3rd layer Bella approached, stopped well away from the wires, and then backed up. As this was w/o power applied I don't think you are going to need to worry about her getting shocked. (Unless she is at full speed chasing a predator and forgets)

[@trobinson89]

😂 Bella with dirt all over her nose and paws had me cracking up. She's such a cutie. 🥰 I am really enjoying your homesteading/vlog videos on this channel. I'm subscribed to your gardening channel, and now I'll be subscribing to this one.

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

Thank you!

[@vickismallwood2082]

Brian you have come so far since you and Natalie purchased this property. I love Bella she is a wonderful addition to your family.

[@littlehomesteadbigdreams]

Thanks so much!

[@lyndelgado6138]

Emily i think

[@volmom2316]

When I do fence I cut the copper in half and do each copper about 4 foot from each other and wire them in succession. Btw if it ever gets really dry and you aren’t getting a good pop, just water those copper rods. They need moisture to make the physics works, and why they are so long/deep. Beautiful puppy!