Question...it wasn't in the video, but did you use the de-shedding nozzle to get out some of the undercoat while getting his bath if not, why not?? Is it because he's so big??
Hi! The de-shedding nozzle is hooked up in my bathtub, and Thunder is far too large for that. The water pressure in my shower isn't strong enough for that nozzle to work.
@@girlwiththedogs212 another related question: do you ever literally "bathe" dogs? As in put them in a tub of warm water? I would have thought it would help the water to reach the skin rather than shower them but maybe it is too dangerous? I have so much respect for all the hard work you do and your knowledge of and love for animals! 🐾
I used to be a forestry tech in BC and had a Bernese as my forestry dog. If I walked 20 miles a day, he did 40 or 60, roughly. He was so fit I could pick him up on 1 arm, rigid like a board. The advantage of having a Bernese is that they are glued to their owners and don't wander off. The disadvantage was the fur. Mine carried packs and pulled a toboggan, knew 27 commands, and would search for snow in the mountains to roll in, even in June. One time, the temperature was -40C and I was driving my pickup down the highway at 100 km/hr, and the dog had his head out the side of the truck box, and he was smiling. How much frost is that? But wow, the grooming! Talk about fur, I bet the birds of BC made a lot of nests from his cast-offs. Bernese nowadays, don't live for too long. Line breeding has shortened their lives, and the bond between dog and owner is so deep and intense that I weep as I type this, because the grief never really ended. To have a dog who was with me 24/7/365 and then gone, well, that's a big hole in a lonely man's life. Absolutely, the best friend a man could have. They look like big balls of fur but they are resilient and tough, will work themselves to death for you so you have to be aware of this. Don't ever give a Bernese Mountain dog a job that is beyond his abilities to do, he'll die trying, just to please you.
It's a terrible thing to put a dog down. I used to do dog fostering and rescue. I kept the two dogs that were both unadoptable, and needed me, and I needed them. Each one lived 14 years since their adoption, made it to 16. When I had to put them down, that ended my desire to have dogs. Such a terrible to have to do. I can't do that again.
My Berners ALWAYS sat on people's feet and leaned into them as much as possible to get the maximum amount of pets 😂 Its always delightful to see one on your channel!
my girl is 7months old and thinks she‘s a lapdog… sitting on feet and leaning on us is frequent and appreciated… not sure about her full body cuddle attempts on the sofa though… we are working on pawing - not pawing my face that is 😅 they just are huge cuddle bugs, aren‘t they? 🥰
My labradane loki purposely sits on my everyone's feet. I take him to the dog park and hes like "oh dogs.... meh" "PEOPLE" and sits on their feet till he gets thoroughly fussed with then he moves to the next person so they get a turn lol
I worked at a dog daycare and we had one that would stop and try to lean on you if you're walking. My nickname for him was roadblock, he caused many a stumble.
@@yaritzamiranda921 so am I. Hes the biggest 125lb love bug I've ever met. Some dogs want doses of attention but hes a bottomless pit. I actually have 2. Balto is more lanky at 1yo and I'd be suprised if he ever reaches 100lb
I can't afford to get my Yorkie groomed, so I learned how to groom him myself. I've been battling depression for a while and as a result, his grooming has been neglected for almost 2 months. I came across your videos today and have been binge watching them. Watching you care for the animals has helped inspire me to ignore the depression long enough to care for my dog. Today I got his eye boogers cleaned, I got his paw pads shaved, his nails clipped, his sanitary done and I gave him a bath. I would have done all of his groom, but I have physical limitations that prevent me from getting all the grooming done in one day, but I'm going to finish his groom tomorrow. On behalf of Yogi Bear and myself, I would like to say thank you, so very much, for being a light in my darkness.
You did an amazing amount of work what with having both depression and health limitations. I'm sure Yogi Bear appreciated your efforts. I know when I went through a bad bout of depression after my dad died in 2009, sometimes cleaning the kitty litter box and taking it to the trash can was a major accomplishment. I also had just been recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I was so grateful I had my 2 kitties. Those fellas kept me alive through that period. I lost them both in 2014, and I still miss them terribly. Even with another kitty.
I volunteer at my local animal shelter whenever I get the time, and a Bernese Mountain dog came in to the shelter as an owner surrender. I live in NC, and the summers around here can get quite hot, so most people opt out of getting a dog with a really thick coat. This made it harder to get him adopted. The shelter had the idea of doing a "Doggie Days" event where they would highlight some of the dogs that had been at the shelter for a longer amount of time. They made t-shirts for some of the dogs, and had the dogs face printed on the shirt under a funny title. The Bernese Mountain dog had a shirt that said "I'm a Bernie Bro"....I happened to be wearing that shirt when I walked into a store later that day. Someone saw it, and without really paying attention simply assumed that the shirt was in support of Bernie Sanders. They started giving me an earful, and I just stood there listening to them until they were done. After they finished their tirade I simply asked them to look at the picture on the shirt under the words "I'm a Bernie Bro." I could tell they felt awkward because they just walked away and didn't say anything else.
If one comes into your shelter again, please let the Berner Rescue group know. They are good. You can let me know because my Berner passed about 2 years ago and I am thinking that I am ready for another. They are the best dogs!
@@sparkyal43 I'm sorry to hear about your dog passing, but I am glad you feel ready to let another dog come into your life. If one comes into an area shelter again I will definitely contact the group. I mostly work with the animal shelter in my county, but I also work with other shelters in the tri county area on occasion. I can contact some of them and ask them to be on the look out as well. The largest shelter near me is a no kill shelter, and they work with several other shelters nationwide coordinating rescues, and having dogs transferred to shelters where people would be more inclined to adopt certain breeds. I hope everything works out for you.
I had a Saint Bernard when I was a kid and we groomed her in the nearby woods in spring because of the enormous amounts of fur we needed to comb out. Birds would gather her fur for their nests we saw. A double win!
Never in a million years would I have thought "let me fire up the you tuber and throw some animal grooming videos" but here we are and I love watching your adventures in daily life and loving the hell out of it lol.
I've got a Bernedoodle, and believe it or not, they're actually really smart pups. Even so, they do appear to be thinking absolutely nothing most of the time. lol In my opinion, a Berner/Bernedoodle's personality is basically like a person who's an academic genius, but has zero common sense.
@@crystalpreuett9539 poodles have a lot going on in their heads of course your Bernadoodle has a lot going on. A lot of Bernese are smart, but a lot also are dopey.
@@lisalawn1111 with how saturated the field is I wouldn't be so sure. People will happily change groomers the moment a price increase hits. The life if a groomer.
@@lisalawn1111 Maybe like my hair stylist (also owner of salon) she wants to be fair to herself but also stay affordable for long time clients. My stylist also quietly gives big discounts to those on sml budgets. He still does really well and has products but keeps markup sml.
@@janeenharris3074 Everything costs more in Australia though. I bet the Cost of Living would make living there worse even with a commiserate increase in pay.
Thunder’s spa time is a full-time job. He was really a good boi, not a single whimper or sign of distress. He is a very handsome hound whose family is so lucky to have him. Wouldn’t want the kibble bill but that lovable hunk of Berner is a fine example of how rescues can adjust to a new normal when pawrents take the time to introduce them to a brand new world of love.
It always melts my heart to see the dogs who are clearly not enjoying the grooming, but just as obviously trust you and do their best to be good while you work. Such sweethearts! ❤
He seemed really well behaved for the drier this time. Does he make the connection between grooming and feeling cooler and more comfortable now, do you think?
We had 2 Bernese, over a period of 12 years.. both adopted and sadly both passed away from cancer.. best dogs I ever had. Loved them so much.. we had them groomed , one we used a mobile groomer, her was only 85 pounds.. the other was 120 pounds so we took him to a wonderful groomer.. I really enjoyed watching this video!
I picked up an undercoat rake for my Berner to help keep up with his coat between grooms (he goes every 8 weeks). GAME CHANGER. Every time I use it, we get a huge mound of fur. I love it when you showcase the fluffy dogs on your channel. Thank you, Vanessa!
My sister got a Bernese Mountain dog owner to bring her dog to the park last week since she was away and I can't really go with him. When they came back I opened the door and nearly fell backwards. Their dog was HUGE haha He literally looked like a bear! We used to have a boxer but there's no point of comparison. He was in another league. You're a champ for grooming this boy!
I really appreciate that you put the time and cost in the video, people need to take these things into account when they are thinking of getting a dog. You did a beautiful job on this big boy
Yeah, I see **WAY** too many videos of groomers that do free grooms because they feel sorry for the dogs, where the owners never get the dog groomed, and they wait until the dog looks like it is covered in dreadlocks.
Will you ever consider making a video on how you clean the room either to get it ready for the next pupper or at the end of the day, whenever you do it? My sibling brings their Akita Inu over once a week and even though he only stays for a couple hours we always struggle to clean everything up, especially catching all the dead fur which inevitably ends up everywhere in the house. I’m curious as to how you manage this kind of Furpocalypse multiple times per day.
@@deeceepnw we have tile floors. It was more of a hyperbole, but no matter how much we vacuum and wash after every visit, even days afterwards we still find bunches of dead undercoat popping up from god knows where (usually from under furniture in rooms he’s never even been in). It seems to be a common struggle with double-coated dog owners - I remember reading about this lady with a Samoyed, who sometimes finds Sammy hair under the cap of her toothpaste lol.
He's just totally resigned to the fact that you'll have your way with him, so he's just standing there for you. Lovely dog. Well done video as always Vanessa.
I have a bit of a different question: How do you take care of your own skin? Do the water and different products leave your hands and arms dry after a while?
I'm not Vanessa obviously but I am also a professional groomer and was a bather before that (bathed/blowdried all the dogs for the other groomers). I find personally the more harsh shampoos like clarifying shampoos or deep cleaning ones are very hard on the skin and if i need to wash multiple dogs in them per day my skin dries out. My hands and up my arms get dry rashes. Moisturizing creams throughout the day helps. We also just recently got special gloves to help protect our hands
What a gorgeous and compliant fellow! Love the longer version. There is always a sense of disappointment when the short versions end - we have too little time to properly look at the beautiful animals. Many, many thanks for this. We grew up in South Africa in 1940s and ‘50s; had never heard of dog groomers; ours was a Rhodesian Ridgeback (or we were his); keeping him clean was a family affair: Huge tin bath on the lawn filled with warm water; great fun had by all. When he shook himself afterwards, we had our showers for the day.
Please please please do a collab with Molly Burke and her new guide dog named Elton John!!🙏🏼 It’s her first time having a long haired dog and she’s getting the brushing and grooming stuff all figured out and I think everyone would love to see you groom him. I love both of you guys’ channels, I think you’d both have a blast (she’s also from Canada!) 😊😊
I was hoping she was going to use the whitening shampoo on his neck/ chest area. It’s so satisfying when she uses the Whitening and the coat sparkles ❤
I've seen some negative comments elsewhere about the Equigrooming being too sharp or "it's basically razors" so people return it immediately. Would you consider doing a video on how to properly use the Equigroomer at home, maybe also how to properly use an undercoat rake? I had a collie years ago and my groomer was nice enough to show me how. 😅
imagining shaving with your own skin, with razors you have to be gentle or else you’ll knick yourself. i think people are wayyy to rough with the equigroomer so they cut and slice their dog all over. it’s not the fault of the tool per se, but the person handling it not connecting common sense to the tool
I bought the Equigroomer, and I was fascinated by how simple a concept it is! It baffles me that people can't figure out how it's supposed to work. It's not a brush, it's a saw blade... If you run it gently over the coat, the sharp edges will grip any undercoat which has fallen free of the skin, and leave the rest. Genius in its simplicity.
I have tried the furminator and the equigroomer on my cats and my mom’s terrier. I found the equigroomer to be much more easy to use. It’s like the older loop type shedding blades, but offers me more control on a smaller animal.
Bernese are the best. I grew up with one. And the leaning into you is very relatable. Mom used to brush out his coat as much as she could, but he was still lethargic in summer. Even tried to lay very quietly in a corner to skip a walk sometimes. I love how you can see Thunder trying to lean into the blowdrier a bit. And I love how most Bernese, even if they don't like something, never get aggressive. They'll try to pull away, but not get mouthy. It's hard work keeping that entire cuddlebug body off the ground. Of course he gets tired.
One of the funniest parts of these videos is you managing dogs so much bigger than you! Whether they just don’t know how big they are or if they’re deliberately being difficult, your awesome handling of them always wins out. But it’s still hilarious to watch!
I’ve learned so much about undercoats, thank you! The dogs with undercoats definitely need a lot of coat care to treat them humanely. My parents always refused to get a dog that shedded. With 4 kids, 2 dogs (poodle&fox terrier), 2 gerbils, 2 rabbits and a tank full of African frogs, there were plenty of animals that needed care.
Eh it depends I had a dog with undercoat, may she rest in peace, and it basically needed zero maintenance because she blew it out by herself. I bathed her maybe once a year or twice a year if that for like 10 years of her life and 8 or more years was at home in a tub without any high velocity dryer. Mild combing on her butt fluff was all that was needed when she got to be 10+ years old. Many Livestock Guardian Dogs have proper undercoat and basically are never groomed and everything takes care of itself. A LOT of it is genetics and breeding for good undercoat that maintains itself.
Also should mention my dog was stayed and never really suffered from spay coat. Though, she was adopted so idk how her coat was the first 3 years of life which were spent intact running the street having babies.
The leaning is their way of communing with you. I loved that about our dog and it was actually why we bought our Bernese, along with his gentle nature and beautiful coat.
We used to have BMD when growing up, these dogs are the defenition of chill. But gosh, the hair, we would brush ours with three people at the same time, and sometimes even vacuum the dog. She loved it and came running, both for the brush as for the vacuum cleaner 😂
This dog is lucky to have you work on him because I feel you offer a lot of care and understanding for dogs like him who are giants! Beautiful work you did for him and he was such a good dog from what you showed us. Definitely a lot more chilled than some of the dogs you get.
I absolutely *love* how you correct yourself or point out mistakes you made. You are super genuine, not trying to be some perfect person, and it makes you so so so much more likeable. I love this new channel! Please give us that grinch feet moment always, the saying and the action just make myday. More than any other cut, that chaotic fluff nice and tidy.
It’s really awesome to see how much you care about each individual baby. I know it’s not easy, but you get a lot of love back from the animals and that has to feel good!!
We have 2 Berners. The old guy in my icon was late to grooming too. He loves it though, particularly the blow dryer. Maximus weighs 108 lbs. The younger dog is smaller at 85 lbs. and my daughter scrubs him in the shower.
He's being such a good boy this time. I think he's clued in that he feels lighter after letting you work your magic on him. Do big dogs like Thunder ever decide that, "nope, groom is done now, now it's time to snuggle? "
He's adorable!!! Such a good looking groom too! We used to have a Newfie and omg the hair! It takes a lot of time and attention to grooming for these guys but they are SO worth it!
What a good, beautiful boy. He doesn’t seem too freaked out. My golden doodle, two WATER breeds tries to climb in my lap. I have to wear spandex and sit facing the water because he’ll just jump out. Since he can’t escape, he insists on having his head on my legs. I’ve been bathing him since he was a pup. He seems to think water will kill him. He will not play in puddles. He must think I’m immortal because I come out of the shower every time. He still watches with concern
It’s great to see such amazing & professional work. You’ve mentioned in other videos how your grooming salon is set up for the animals’ comfort. I really appreciated that.
My wife and I fell in love with your channel several months ago and watch everything you put out. While watching this vid I wondered what you do with all the fur you gather from all the puppers/Catos.
I've always found BMDs to be the most hilarious breed. Like so many 'big' dogs, they all think they are petit little flowers. I was at a dog show sitting in one of those collapsible 'bag' chairs when one decided it must sit in my lap. I bet you can guess what happened. It rates up there with a friend's Irish Wolfhound trying to jump into my arms because a Papillon barked at it.
The bigger the dog, the more sure they are that they can still fit in your lap. Had a neighbor's 10-month-old pitbull pull the same move on me last week.
He looks more gorgeous every minute in the second part. They both worked so hard, the dog and the groomer, it is eshausting indeed. You both did so well.
He must've had plenty of ladies after the last groom, that's why he behaved such nice this time - he knows that it's worth to get pampered :D. Beautiful dog!
Also Molly Burke is Canadian and gets her guide dogs from Mira in Montreal. You guys should do a collaboration as her current dog is a labernese who looks like a Newfoundland dog
@@sophieirwin3497 That's...not how it works. I can describe an oak branch taped to a birch tree and it doesn't make a whole new species. A breed must be established over many years, usually decades, for unique, consistent physiological traits that relate to a purpose. The offspring of two or more different breeds, whether the parents themselves are purebred or not, are mutts. Conjoining the names of two breeds together does not make a breed name. It's a ridiculous trend that is really quite dangerous; you never know how the genes of those two dogs will react. Many breeds have been bred to establish a baseline temperament. Mutts don't tend to run with those baselines, meaning a dog can be excessively excitable, aloof, or even aggressive.
Question...it wasn't in the video, but did you use the de-shedding nozzle to get out some of the undercoat while getting his bath if not, why not?? Is it because he's so big??
Hi! The de-shedding nozzle is hooked up in my bathtub, and Thunder is far too large for that. The water pressure in my shower isn't strong enough for that nozzle to work.
I was wondering that too
What about the jet setting on the shower nozzle in the shower? Saw another groomer do that when their saveyourfur nozzle was dead.
@@lburton874 what other groomer uses the saveurfur?
@@girlwiththedogs212 another related question: do you ever literally "bathe" dogs? As in put them in a tub of warm water? I would have thought it would help the water to reach the skin rather than shower them but maybe it is too dangerous? I have so much respect for all the hard work you do and your knowledge of and love for animals! 🐾
I used to be a forestry tech in BC and had a Bernese as my forestry dog. If I walked 20 miles a day, he did 40 or 60, roughly. He was so fit I could pick him up on 1 arm, rigid like a board. The advantage of having a Bernese is that they are glued to their owners and don't wander off. The disadvantage was the fur. Mine carried packs and pulled a toboggan, knew 27 commands, and would search for snow in the mountains to roll in, even in June. One time, the temperature was -40C and I was driving my pickup down the highway at 100 km/hr, and the dog had his head out the side of the truck box, and he was smiling. How much frost is that? But wow, the grooming! Talk about fur, I bet the birds of BC made a lot of nests from his cast-offs. Bernese nowadays, don't live for too long. Line breeding has shortened their lives, and the bond between dog and owner is so deep and intense that I weep as I type this, because the grief never really ended. To have a dog who was with me 24/7/365 and then gone, well, that's a big hole in a lonely man's life. Absolutely, the best friend a man could have. They look like big balls of fur but they are resilient and tough, will work themselves to death for you so you have to be aware of this. Don't ever give a Bernese Mountain dog a job that is beyond his abilities to do, he'll die trying, just to please you.
Aww I’m so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful treatise to a wonderful dog.
Sounds like you two had quite the life together. What a lovely way to live. My sincerest condolences. ❤
@@Picachki Time doesn't heal all, but it does blunt the edges. Thank-you for your thoughts.
It's a terrible thing to put a dog down. I used to do dog fostering and rescue. I kept the two dogs that were both unadoptable, and needed me, and I needed them. Each one lived 14 years since their adoption, made it to 16.
When I had to put them down, that ended my desire to have dogs. Such a terrible to have to do. I can't do that again.
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"And he's leaning his entire weight into me" CUDDLE DOGGYYYY
the huge ones always think they weigh 20lbs ;P
@@iHasCaek and the smallest ones think they’re Rottweilers lmao
You will be cuddled. You have no choice in the matter. Your screams will only lead to harder cuddling.
I love how Thunder looks happy, sad, and confused all at the same time. He is such an adorable good boy.
If someone could read his mind, he would just hear 90's modem noises
@@matteocdt5214 MAN this made me laugh out loud really...and i heard the noises
That’s a good way to put it
More like "How can I get even?"
As someone who works in a kennel, dogs leaning their entire weight into you is the most satisfying and wholesome thing ever
I call it "pressure therapy".
Doggie hug ❤️🥰❤️
My Berners ALWAYS sat on people's feet and leaned into them as much as possible to get the maximum amount of pets 😂 Its always delightful to see one on your channel!
I LOVE when dogs do that!
my girl is 7months old and thinks she‘s a lapdog… sitting on feet and leaning on us is frequent and appreciated… not sure about her full body cuddle attempts on the sofa though… we are working on pawing - not pawing my face that is 😅 they just are huge cuddle bugs, aren‘t they? 🥰
My labradane loki purposely sits on my everyone's feet. I take him to the dog park and hes like "oh dogs.... meh" "PEOPLE" and sits on their feet till he gets thoroughly fussed with then he moves to the next person so they get a turn lol
I worked at a dog daycare and we had one that would stop and try to lean on you if you're walking. My nickname for him was roadblock, he caused many a stumble.
@@yaritzamiranda921 so am I. Hes the biggest 125lb love bug I've ever met. Some dogs want doses of attention but hes a bottomless pit. I actually have 2. Balto is more lanky at 1yo and I'd be suprised if he ever reaches 100lb
He may not like to be groomed, but he's being a good boy. And that looked like a generous fur donation for Ace!
He was so much tamer than the Burmese dogs I do. I'd take him in a heartbeat.
He was a very good boi!
@@elaynaterrell3576 *Bernese - Switzerland not Asia. ;-)
the Pomeranian Melvin? the balding chicken wing... poor baby. HE NEEDS FUR DONATIONS NOW!!! Ace is the gremlin doggie
He was thinking all the time about all the treats he was promised.
I can't afford to get my Yorkie groomed, so I learned how to groom him myself. I've been battling depression for a while and as a result, his grooming has been neglected for almost 2 months. I came across your videos today and have been binge watching them. Watching you care for the animals has helped inspire me to ignore the depression long enough to care for my dog. Today I got his eye boogers cleaned, I got his paw pads shaved, his nails clipped, his sanitary done and I gave him a bath. I would have done all of his groom, but I have physical limitations that prevent me from getting all the grooming done in one day, but I'm going to finish his groom tomorrow. On behalf of Yogi Bear and myself, I would like to say thank you, so very much, for being a light in my darkness.
I hope u are doing good now
You did an amazing amount of work what with having both depression and health limitations. I'm sure Yogi Bear appreciated your efforts. I know when I went through a bad bout of depression after my dad died in 2009, sometimes cleaning the kitty litter box and taking it to the trash can was a major accomplishment. I also had just been recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I was so grateful I had my 2 kitties. Those fellas kept me alive through that period. I lost them both in 2014, and I still miss them terribly. Even with another kitty.
Womp womp
I volunteer at my local animal shelter whenever I get the time, and a Bernese Mountain dog came in to the shelter as an owner surrender. I live in NC, and the summers around here can get quite hot, so most people opt out of getting a dog with a really thick coat. This made it harder to get him adopted. The shelter had the idea of doing a "Doggie Days" event where they would highlight some of the dogs that had been at the shelter for a longer amount of time. They made t-shirts for some of the dogs, and had the dogs face printed on the shirt under a funny title. The Bernese Mountain dog had a shirt that said "I'm a Bernie Bro"....I happened to be wearing that shirt when I walked into a store later that day. Someone saw it, and without really paying attention simply assumed that the shirt was in support of Bernie Sanders. They started giving me an earful, and I just stood there listening to them until they were done. After they finished their tirade I simply asked them to look at the picture on the shirt under the words "I'm a Bernie Bro." I could tell they felt awkward because they just walked away and didn't say anything else.
If one comes into your shelter again, please let the Berner Rescue group know. They are good. You can let me know because my Berner passed about 2 years ago and I am thinking that I am ready for another. They are the best dogs!
@@sparkyal43 I'm sorry to hear about your dog passing, but I am glad you feel ready to let another dog come into your life. If one comes into an area shelter again I will definitely contact the group. I mostly work with the animal shelter in my county, but I also work with other shelters in the tri county area on occasion. I can contact some of them and ask them to be on the look out as well. The largest shelter near me is a no kill shelter, and they work with several other shelters nationwide coordinating rescues, and having dogs transferred to shelters where people would be more inclined to adopt certain breeds. I hope everything works out for you.
@@xSamWaynex Thank you, I think that it is wonderful what you do for the shelters.
Next time go with Berner Bro
Ok fine with your story, now tell us did the Dog ever get adopted??
I knew it was Thunder immediately. I would know that vacant expression anywhere! What a good boy, I'm glad he's getting used to the grooming process.
😂 LOL we love this meathead don’t we? Vacant expression 💀
@@stephanieori464 all drool no brain XD
@@stephanieori464 if he we’re human he’d be a himbo
yes my favourite boi...."Elvis has left the building"
@@zathtanks we stan an empty headed king
The shower escape attempts😂 He’s too precious!
Hello dear
How’s your day going today my friend?
My Bernese does this too, using his butt to get out the shower. I believe it is passed down from generation to generation genetically.
Charming!
I had a Saint Bernard when I was a kid and we groomed her in the nearby woods in spring because of the enormous amounts of fur we needed to comb out. Birds would gather her fur for their nests we saw. A double win!
Never in a million years would I have thought "let me fire up the you tuber and throw some animal grooming videos" but here we are and I love watching your adventures in daily life and loving the hell out of it lol.
Same here!
So many of us.
She is tied for my favorite animal groomer on RUclips
@@amberwalsh5767who is your other favorite?! I love grooming videos so if you know of another great one that I don't know about- I gotta know!
@TheKatarinaGiselle Kylie the groomer, she's from Australia and is hilarious but insightful/ educational with her videos
Aw bless him, as I've said on his videos before, there isn't a single thought going though that gigantic noggin of his, and I love him for it.
I've got a Bernedoodle, and believe it or not, they're actually really smart pups. Even so, they do appear to be thinking absolutely nothing most of the time. lol In my opinion, a Berner/Bernedoodle's personality is basically like a person who's an academic genius, but has zero common sense.
@@crystalpreuett9539 poodles have a lot going on in their heads of course your Bernadoodle has a lot going on.
A lot of Bernese are smart, but a lot also are dopey.
Just farts, elevator music, and good vibes rolling around up there
@@crystalpreuett9539 any dog mixed with poodle will be wayyy smarter than a breed by itself
@@crystalpreuett9539 I wonder what this cross looks like, never seen it before
Girl, you EARN every penny. Don't let anyone ever tell you different!
@@lisalawn1111 with how saturated the field is I wouldn't be so sure. People will happily change groomers the moment a price increase hits. The life if a groomer.
She'd make a lot more in Australia. I was amazed at the charge for 3 hours of work. That seemed really cheap to me.
@@lisalawn1111
Maybe like my hair stylist (also owner of salon) she wants to be fair to herself but also stay affordable for long time clients. My stylist also quietly gives big discounts to those on sml budgets. He still does really well and has products but keeps markup sml.
@@janeenharris3074 Everything costs more in Australia though. I bet the Cost of Living would make living there worse even with a commiserate increase in pay.
@@hithere7382 It's housing that's the biggest issue. The cost of housing is ridiculous. Where I live you can't get a modest house for under a million.
Thunder’s spa time is a full-time job. He was really a good boi, not a single whimper or sign of distress. He is a very handsome hound whose family is so lucky to have him. Wouldn’t want the kibble bill but that lovable hunk of Berner is a fine example of how rescues can adjust to a new normal when pawrents take the time to introduce them to a brand new world of love.
I'm Thunders dad. He lived in a barn. He is so good with my grand kids!! Best dog ever.
It always melts my heart to see the dogs who are clearly not enjoying the grooming, but just as obviously trust you and do their best to be good while you work. Such sweethearts! ❤
I appreciated that moment at the beginning. I've known more big dogs than I can count who love to lean on people as a sign of affection.
That's my 60 lb catahoula lol. She leans really hard against everyone 🥰
He seemed really well behaved for the drier this time. Does he make the connection between grooming and feeling cooler and more comfortable now, do you think?
i think so too :3
We had 2 Bernese, over a period of 12 years.. both adopted and sadly both passed away from cancer.. best dogs I ever had. Loved them so much.. we had them groomed , one we used a mobile groomer, her was only 85 pounds.. the other was 120 pounds so we took him to a wonderful groomer.. I really enjoyed watching this video!
Great dogs . Unfortunately full of cancer.
I picked up an undercoat rake for my Berner to help keep up with his coat between grooms (he goes every 8 weeks). GAME CHANGER. Every time I use it, we get a huge mound of fur. I love it when you showcase the fluffy dogs on your channel. Thank you, Vanessa!
How did you survive previously WITHOUT an undercoat rake like seriously
Have you started making your own wool?
My sister got a Bernese Mountain dog owner to bring her dog to the park last week since she was away and I can't really go with him. When they came back I opened the door and nearly fell backwards. Their dog was HUGE haha He literally looked like a bear! We used to have a boxer but there's no point of comparison. He was in another league. You're a champ for grooming this boy!
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I really appreciate that you put the time and cost in the video, people need to take these things into account when they are thinking of getting a dog. You did a beautiful job on this big boy
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Yeah, I see **WAY** too many videos of groomers that do free grooms because they feel sorry for the dogs, where the owners never get the dog groomed, and they wait until the dog looks like it is covered in dreadlocks.
Will you ever consider making a video on how you clean the room either to get it ready for the next pupper or at the end of the day, whenever you do it? My sibling brings their Akita Inu over once a week and even though he only stays for a couple hours we always struggle to clean everything up, especially catching all the dead fur which inevitably ends up everywhere in the house. I’m curious as to how you manage this kind of Furpocalypse multiple times per day.
On one of her videos she did show how she cleaned after a furnado. She also had clips of how she cleaned the bath for smaller dogs.
I had Akitas for several decades-both Japanese and American. Do you have carpet or bare floors? What is your biggest challenge when the dog leaves?
@@deeceepnw we have tile floors. It was more of a hyperbole, but no matter how much we vacuum and wash after every visit, even days afterwards we still find bunches of dead undercoat popping up from god knows where (usually from under furniture in rooms he’s never even been in). It seems to be a common struggle with double-coated dog owners - I remember reading about this lady with a Samoyed, who sometimes finds Sammy hair under the cap of her toothpaste lol.
That quick side eye he gave you at 1:16 after saying "You're much better this time" is golden.
"Hold my fluff lady "
Girl, you must be pure muscle! That is one heck of a work out for you.
He's just totally resigned to the fact that you'll have your way with him, so he's just standing there for you. Lovely dog. Well done video as always Vanessa.
The "butt to the wall, you won't manage to budge me" technique is such a classic Berner move 👌👌👌😂❤️
What a beautiful and sweet dog
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Wow! I bet he left a huge tip!
I have a bit of a different question: How do you take care of your own skin? Do the water and different products leave your hands and arms dry after a while?
Wanting to know too
That is an excellent question
I'm not Vanessa obviously but I am also a professional groomer and was a bather before that (bathed/blowdried all the dogs for the other groomers). I find personally the more harsh shampoos like clarifying shampoos or deep cleaning ones are very hard on the skin and if i need to wash multiple dogs in them per day my skin dries out. My hands and up my arms get dry rashes. Moisturizing creams throughout the day helps. We also just recently got special gloves to help protect our hands
You're amazing. Your lack of grooming shaming, and your willingness to teach, is such a beautiful quality.
What a gorgeous and compliant fellow! Love the longer version. There is always a sense of disappointment when the short versions end - we have too little time to properly look at the beautiful animals. Many, many thanks for this. We grew up in South Africa in 1940s and ‘50s; had never heard of dog groomers; ours was a Rhodesian Ridgeback (or we were his); keeping him clean was a family affair: Huge tin bath on the lawn filled with warm water; great fun had by all. When he shook himself afterwards, we had our showers for the day.
I just love this longer content. It is so soothing. Like therapy. The ASMR. Her soothing voice. The cute doggies. What's not to love.
Exactly
Beautiful baby. And a tremendous job grooming him.
Please please please do a collab with Molly Burke and her new guide dog named Elton John!!🙏🏼 It’s her first time having a long haired dog and she’s getting the brushing and grooming stuff all figured out and I think everyone would love to see you groom him. I love both of you guys’ channels, I think you’d both have a blast (she’s also from Canada!) 😊😊
I was hoping she was going to use the whitening shampoo on his neck/ chest area. It’s so satisfying when she uses the Whitening and the coat sparkles ❤
Gorgeous AND majestic! What a good boy. Really enjoying these longer more informative videos on the new channel thanks.
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I've seen some negative comments elsewhere about the Equigrooming being too sharp or "it's basically razors" so people return it immediately. Would you consider doing a video on how to properly use the Equigroomer at home, maybe also how to properly use an undercoat rake? I had a collie years ago and my groomer was nice enough to show me how. 😅
I wish she did a more in depth video on the equigroomer
imagining shaving with your own skin, with razors you have to be gentle or else you’ll knick yourself. i think people are wayyy to rough with the equigroomer so they cut and slice their dog all over. it’s not the fault of the tool per se, but the person handling it not connecting common sense to the tool
I bought the Equigroomer, and I was fascinated by how simple a concept it is! It baffles me that people can't figure out how it's supposed to work. It's not a brush, it's a saw blade... If you run it gently over the coat, the sharp edges will grip any undercoat which has fallen free of the skin, and leave the rest. Genius in its simplicity.
I have tried the furminator and the equigroomer on my cats and my mom’s terrier. I found the equigroomer to be much more easy to use. It’s like the older loop type shedding blades, but offers me more control on a smaller animal.
Aww he’s so CUTE how can you resist him? That constant smile and jolly eyes🥰
Bernese are the best. I grew up with one. And the leaning into you is very relatable. Mom used to brush out his coat as much as she could, but he was still lethargic in summer. Even tried to lay very quietly in a corner to skip a walk sometimes.
I love how you can see Thunder trying to lean into the blowdrier a bit. And I love how most Bernese, even if they don't like something, never get aggressive. They'll try to pull away, but not get mouthy.
It's hard work keeping that entire cuddlebug body off the ground. Of course he gets tired.
What a huge, well behaved beauty. I just wanna hold him and take him with me 😍
I am also a huge, well behaved beauty. Can you please hold me and take me with you?
You have such passion and dedication in your eyes, it's deeply admirable.
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mhm I wish I could love dogs as much as her lol but I'm a cat person😭💗
That's not something you can actually see. Just your imagination.
One of the funniest parts of these videos is you managing dogs so much bigger than you! Whether they just don’t know how big they are or if they’re deliberately being difficult, your awesome handling of them always wins out. But it’s still hilarious to watch!
Seeing you seated right next to him i just WANT to HUG HIM he's so big & fluffy and sweet
Thunder is adorable 🐕🐾
I’ve learned so much about undercoats, thank you! The dogs with undercoats definitely need a lot of coat care to treat them humanely. My parents always refused to get a dog that shedded. With 4 kids, 2 dogs (poodle&fox terrier), 2 gerbils, 2 rabbits and a tank full of African frogs, there were plenty of animals that needed care.
Eh it depends I had a dog with undercoat, may she rest in peace, and it basically needed zero maintenance because she blew it out by herself. I bathed her maybe once a year or twice a year if that for like 10 years of her life and 8 or more years was at home in a tub without any high velocity dryer.
Mild combing on her butt fluff was all that was needed when she got to be 10+ years old. Many Livestock Guardian Dogs have proper undercoat and basically are never groomed and everything takes care of itself.
A LOT of it is genetics and breeding for good undercoat that maintains itself.
Also should mention my dog was stayed and never really suffered from spay coat. Though, she was adopted so idk how her coat was the first 3 years of life which were spent intact running the street having babies.
Lucky!
@@mariahgrimes207 do you mean me or Kenyon Bissett?
It amazes me what sweet babies Berners are ♥️
My sister had one and he an absolute angel.
Lived to 11 yrs old, too! Amazing guy ♥️
I love the prance in the backyard at the end. The way he is happily meandering around, wagging his tail, totally melted me!❤❤❤
Holy cannoli he has bear paws 😮… such a pretty boy, I bet he was a workout for you
I love this channel. You get to see more of the whole process and how you talk to the dogs, and lots of nice washing and brushing noises ❤️
The leaning is their way of communing with you. I loved that about our dog and it was actually why we bought our Bernese, along with his gentle nature and beautiful coat.
We used to have BMD when growing up, these dogs are the defenition of chill. But gosh, the hair, we would brush ours with three people at the same time, and sometimes even vacuum the dog. She loved it and came running, both for the brush as for the vacuum cleaner 😂
This dog is lucky to have you work on him because I feel you offer a lot of care and understanding for dogs like him who are giants! Beautiful work you did for him and he was such a good dog from what you showed us. Definitely a lot more chilled than some of the dogs you get.
If a Berner doesn't wanna move, it ain't happenin' folks! lol Looks just like me trying to move my Bernedoodle! 😄 They're one solid breed!
*Mutt not breed
I absolutely *love* how you correct yourself or point out mistakes you made. You are super genuine, not trying to be some perfect person, and it makes you so so so much more likeable. I love this new channel! Please give us that grinch feet moment always, the saying and the action just make myday. More than any other cut, that chaotic fluff nice and tidy.
Worth so much more than the monetary value that is charged. The love and detailed attention you give to the dogs is immeasurable. ♥️
That is one huge doggie!!! Beautiful!
It’s really awesome to see how much you care about each individual baby. I know it’s not easy, but you get a lot of love back from the animals and that has to feel good!!
He's such a good boy😍
We have 2 Berners. The old guy in my icon was late to grooming too. He loves it though, particularly the blow dryer. Maximus weighs 108 lbs. The younger dog is smaller at 85 lbs. and my daughter scrubs him in the shower.
Yay, Thunder is one of my favorites ❤ What a goofy giant
Wow! You can see the difference after his groom. He even seemed happier.
at least 5 lbs lighter!
What a handsome boy! He is all clean and looking good thanks to you!
Aww Thunder is absolutely the cutest!! I can't with his cuteness 😍 🐾
I love his name too
He's being such a good boy this time. I think he's clued in that he feels lighter after letting you work your magic on him.
Do big dogs like Thunder ever decide that, "nope, groom is done now, now it's time to snuggle? "
Sweet baby! Amazing the contrast of the size of his paws against your hands!!!
He was an absolute angel.
furnado looks like my living room carpet! But I love my berners! Thunder is beautiful!
I love his lean in; he trusts you.
I really enjoyed the longer format! Thanks so much. This really was a furnado. I love the big bear paws of these bigger breeds. 😀😁
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Girl, you do not charge enough for your services!! Well done. Love your channel.
He looks beautiful, lumbering in the yard after his groom.😊
Beautiful, majestic, and precious dog. Good boy. 😎👍
Thunder is one of my favorites. He's a good, big ol boy!
I pet sit for two of these beauties. They have the best personalities 💕🐾
So glad you have this channel so people can see how much work you do.
Thunder is gorgeous and love these longer videos.
Good People = Good Pets = Good Times
that first clip of him wearing the happy hoodie was perfection 🤣🤣🤣🤣
What a good floof!
I love how he has absolutely no idea how large he is...
Oh my, you were not exagerating with furnado. What a sweet soul he seems to be. I do enjoy your videos, very much.
That was a workout. What a good dog. ❤❤❤❤❤
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He's adorable!!! Such a good looking groom too! We used to have a Newfie and omg the hair! It takes a lot of time and attention to grooming for these guys but they are SO worth it!
These longer videos are oddly satisfying and informative.
Thanks for making clear what is included in grooming this - and every - breed!!! Much respect!
What a good, beautiful boy. He doesn’t seem too freaked out. My golden doodle, two WATER breeds tries to climb in my lap. I have to wear spandex and sit facing the water because he’ll just jump out. Since he can’t escape, he insists on having his head on my legs. I’ve been bathing him since he was a pup. He seems to think water will kill him. He will not play in puddles. He must think I’m immortal because I come out of the shower every time. He still watches with concern
It’s great to see such amazing & professional work. You’ve mentioned in other videos how your grooming salon is set up for the animals’ comfort. I really appreciated that.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA God I love this breed so much look at them
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I think that a “furnado” is the only extreme weather condition I would willingly put myself into! ❤😂
My wife and I fell in love with your channel several months ago and watch everything you put out.
While watching this vid I wondered what you do with all the fur you gather from all the puppers/Catos.
I've always found BMDs to be the most hilarious breed. Like so many 'big' dogs, they all think they are petit little flowers. I was at a dog show sitting in one of those collapsible 'bag' chairs when one decided it must sit in my lap.
I bet you can guess what happened. It rates up there with a friend's Irish Wolfhound trying to jump into my arms because a Papillon barked at it.
The bigger the dog, the more sure they are that they can still fit in your lap. Had a neighbor's 10-month-old pitbull pull the same move on me last week.
For the amount of time, effort and care that you put into this, I'm Not surprised at the price at all. You do excellent work!
Bernese Mountain Dogs are my favorite breed. Love them. ❤️
He looks more gorgeous every minute in the second part.
They both worked so hard, the dog and the groomer, it is eshausting indeed. You both did so well.
He must've had plenty of ladies after the last groom, that's why he behaved such nice this time - he knows that it's worth to get pampered :D. Beautiful dog!
Also Molly Burke is Canadian and gets her guide dogs from Mira in Montreal. You guys should do a collaboration as her current dog is a labernese who looks like a Newfoundland dog
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A labernese isn't a breed that exists. I assume you mean a Labrador cross BMD. Also known as: a mutt.
@@matthewdaltrey4676 you’ve described what a labernese is, and therefore isn’t a mutt
@@sophieirwin3497 That's...not how it works. I can describe an oak branch taped to a birch tree and it doesn't make a whole new species.
A breed must be established over many years, usually decades, for unique, consistent physiological traits that relate to a purpose. The offspring of two or more different breeds, whether the parents themselves are purebred or not, are mutts. Conjoining the names of two breeds together does not make a breed name. It's a ridiculous trend that is really quite dangerous; you never know how the genes of those two dogs will react. Many breeds have been bred to establish a baseline temperament. Mutts don't tend to run with those baselines, meaning a dog can be excessively excitable, aloof, or even aggressive.
He is gorgeous, and such a good boy 💕
He's stunning😍& huggable🤗
and so lucky to have you groom him. If only ALL groomers were like you...bless💕 Loving the extra content🙏🤗🇦🇺