If someone had said to me a few years ago that I was going to love watching dogs getting groomed on youtube videos I would have laughed in their face. Ha ha ha and here I am loving these videos!!!
I was just sitting here thinking, why am I watching this, I don't know, but I watched it to the end, and I watch every one of her videos on both channels.
I have a super hairy herder that just suffers trough the summers. Watching your channel made me realize she doesn't shed properly! I have brushed her a lot always, but it made next to no difference. So I bought some better groomkng stuff following your example. After washing her twice and a lot of brushing she is a different dog! And summer has been so much easier for her. So thanks for what you do! :)
Wow! I've only had experience with small breeds that don't shed much, so your story was fascinating. I enjoyed learning something. 👍 I'm so glad to hear that this channel helped, and that things are much better for you and your dog!! 🤗
Yes indeed, sometimes you need different tools or different products than what you have on hand, to help keep your own pet’s coat clean and healthy. I’ve learned how a lot of different tools can be used from watching Vanessa’s channel - curved shears have always baffled me, but now they are one of my standard tools. Different kinds of dogs need different tools; nice thing about these channels is you can compare your own Wet Noses to the ones being groomed, and see what sorts of tools Vanessa uses to address different things.
I agree - bathing loosens the old undercoat but the biggest difference is using a professional blower - try it and see how much undercoat comes off your dog even if it was brushed before 😉
I have a Dog that’s part German Shepherd and part Rottweiler. She’s never not shedding and she suffers through the heat of summer and I’m right there with her.
@@patpierce4854so true! I've had yorkies for the last 20ish years and adopted a Cavalier 2,5y ago. For the first 1,5 year i understated the amount of sheding for a double-coated doggo. And started my journey with different brushes, tho i've learned on this channel that i should use two types - dematter and a regular brush. That's great that we can learn sth good for our furry kids AND support other pups at the same time ❤
@@mousiebrown1747 my now departed Aussie Shepherd hated getting her paws touched with the fire of a thousand suns and never had a bad nail trim, she just hated it
My dog and I hold paws every day. It helps her anxiety around her paws being touched enormously. Start slow, then over time do more by feeling gently between the toes and touching her nails. Patience and consistency has made it so she doesn't panic when someone else needs to handle her paws.
Haha...my 13 yr old Springer never got used to anyone handling her feet. She still hates it and will avoid "shaking hands" or even a treat on her foot. This never worked for her - but it is worth a try for all dogs.
Besides my great Pyrenees I have a mix lab/BorderCollie/ German Shepherd ( when we rescued her both her parents were there it was kind of neat) dog and since he was a puppy I would sing to him I want to hold your hand, it just became a thing so he’s actually quite good about letting you hold his paw he actually prefers it. Lol
From that strong of a fear reaction…I have a feeling someone cut one or more of her nails too short in the past…which hurts. I’ve actually seen groomers/vet techs who will cut the dog’s nails down to where they think they “should” be regardless of where the quick…aka NERVE…is! As they just use the powder to quickly stop the bleeding & think that’s the only issue!🤬 And just one really bad experience can make a dog distrustful & fear aggressive. But her owners can do as you say to help get her past it.
Awe it would be so cute if she had end of the year superlatives for the dogs she grooms. They could have a puppy award ceremony and play date… most well be haved, most improved, best singing etc
Pet professional here! I’ve been bit by a dog because the parents failed to tell us their beagle was food aggressive. They accidentally broke out of the yard while I let another dog out to go home, they grabbed a plastic bag of food, and was trying to tear into it. I grabbed them under the waist, and grabbed the bag on the opposite end of where she had it in her mouth, and was doing everything as safely as possible to avoid being bitten. Well, she lunged out if my arms, grabbed hold of my thumb, and wouldn’t let go. Later we found out she was found on the streets, and is very food aggressive…. They’re lucky no one was majorly hurt, but my boss was also bit while trying to get the dog off me, and we both bad to get tetanus shots because of it. Always, always, ALWAYS tell us if you know their is an issue with the pet. We aren’t going to judge, we just want to keep ourselves safe. If we knew she had the food aggression, we’d have done things differently, and neither of us would have been bit
It took me a while to convince my wife she needed to get over her embarrassment at her dog’s aggression and be honest about it to anyone who needed to know. She would say things like “oh he’s a little grumpy puss sometimes but normally he’s a sweet angel” which really meant “he’s bitten me and my wife for touching his paws, grooming his tail or taking food from him”. Now when we go to your groomer or vet, she is very upfront about his bite History especially because I’m there to correct her if she isn’t
@@marietighe6328 huh? I’m seriously confused why you’re upset that this pet professional holds owners responsible for being upfront about bite history to protect themself and the staff?
@@CircussCake so true…I have 6 bozo cats … I use the Furminater comb to get undercoat…had it over 20 years. They love it with a moist towel bath. . So 4 are long hair. O is medium . And 1 is just an idiot. So I’m right there with them rolling ….
I love how Millie decides after she's shown her teeth for the nail clip, "oh, evil human is going away" and wags her tail ... she doesn't know Vanessa's determination!!!!
Your inherent ability to quickly read a dog's body language is amazing. You know how to work with the limits the dog sets, and still give them the best groom they will allow.
@@pigcatapult I agree, though I also think some people learn it more easily than others (as with everything in life). Seems to me she has a lot of experience, empathy and is naturally adept at what she does. It's certainly a treat to watch!
Vanessa you made Milly look so beautiful and were so patient with her when you realised she didn't like her paws being groomed/nails attended to. Her coat was so white and clean. Vanessa you do amazing work , offering your services free to owners that have rescued dogs or perhaps financially don't have the means to pay for their dog to be groomed . They care enough , about the dogs welfare to approach you about a free groom . Thank you Vanessa x
My 1st pyr showed up on my doorstep. He was filthy,severely matted and starving. He weighed 73 pounds. Had to shave him. When it came to baths,at 1st he would shake all over. Once the rub down began with the shampoo,he would melt. Drying him was impossible. He would not stand for the dyrer. I would set up 8 box fans. All blowing on him. He loved that. After 3yrs he was healthy at 210 pounds. Solid as a rock and strong as an elephant. He still hated blow dryers.
Poor Millie. When you put the Happy Hoodie on her, she sort of took on a dejected look. On another note, that blow dryer made her go POOF - haha! What an adorable girl!
Every time I see you scrubbing down these dogs, I imagine them all saying, "Ohhhhhh, that feels so good." Love your videos Vanessa, and your commitment to getting them the love and care they so deserve. The world is a better place because of you:) *Please get a short stool with wheels on the bottom and save your back.
As someone already suggested, you absolutely need to bring the "Girl With The Dogs Annual Awards" to life. I've seen RUclipsrs from a different niche do something similar. They use a poll service where people can suggest nominations for every category. Then, you pick the nominees. Then, a second round where people can only vote on nominees. You count the votes and "present" them. Some categories to consider might be: - The Lord/Lady of the Dance: The best tapdancer of the year. - The Underdog: A dog that was said to be horribly aggressive but turned out to be misunderstood and sweet. - The Grinch: The dog with the grinchiest feet - Crazy Cat: The most dramatic cat of the year. - The Howler: The best singer of the year. - ...
Same. I also watch Post10 - a youngster who clear culverts and storm water drains of trash, as well as culverts in wilderness areas of beaver blockages. Also very calming and satisfying to watch 💖💖 Hope you have other coping mechanisms for your anxiousness 🌸📝🕊️
These big dogs look sooooooooo cute when they are all lathered up but they don't like it but cannot do anything about it. They make the cutest "this is torture" face.
Product name: Happy hoodie Most animal reactions: Head down and default "sad face" lol It's such an interesting reaction from them to me. At least it makes most placid and well behaved!
Yeah same, big dogs look soo huggable on video but make me anxious in real life. I keep watching though because they're cute and Vanessa is really good with them and I like seeing that.
I absolutely LOVE dogs, but I am severely allergic (even Bishons!) and so I cannot own one. So I a LOVE watching these videos. There is also something so very gratifying about watching their make-overs! Thank you for sharing all of these lovely animals with us. Furnadoes Forever!
Have you tried seeing an allergist? I had a horrible allergy to cats but after several allergy shots, I now own a cat and have zero issues. (Not sure if a dog allergy would be similar)
@@TheXingsterWhere I live you get a therapy of amount x. This can last/help for years. Sometimes you have to repeat the therapy after y years. My dad got shots over 20 years ago and had no problems for 12 years. The shots you can get now should be better, but the effects may vary between people. Good luck to you!
The dog's body definitely look like a Saint Bernard but the coat looks like a retreiver. She is a beautiful dog. Sensitive to her paws, you are a wonderful groomer.
I always smile when you put on the Happy Hoodies because the dogs never "look" happy. We have two LGDs (Great Pyrenees x Anatolian) that look exactly like her!
I have 2 Anatolian shepherd mixes, both rescues so exact crossbreed isn't known (our vet says DNA tests aren't particularly accurate, so don't bother) but the big male is pretty beefy and heavily built (120 pounds) and has large dew claws so we think he's got some Pyrenees in him despite being more of a brownish red color. The 90 pound female is long-limbed, lanky and tall; I joke that she's part giraffe! She runs like a cheetah or an antelope, agile,, fleet and fast. They are very chill and awesome with strangers and children, but they both have strong pray drives; whenever they've seen sheep or goats they act like they want to eat them rather than guard them, and woe be to any squirrel or chipmunk that wanders into our fenced yard!
Absolutely! Now, I find myself relishing dog grooming videos. There's truly nothing more captivating than witnessing a perfectly groomed, clean, fluffy white dog. The beauty is simply unmatched 😍😍😍
I thought I was insane for using so much shampoo on my short haired dog. Good to see that you hold the bottle to the body to get what you need where. Paint your wall olive green. You’ll see every coat color against it. Also. Arizonan here. Love love love the storm asmr
I have a great pyr/heeler that acts exactly like this. I have gone through several vets that couldnt look at his ears. We finally had to sedate him to examine him and trim his nails. Other than his ears and paws, he is super sweet. You do an amazing job.
I had a really sweet looking senior yellow lab type dog who got her nails trimmed at vet appointments because she was aggressive for the nail clippers- touching paws was fine but when she saw the clippers she went ballistic. Vet did his exam and I asked the tech to put her in a muzzle, the vet overheard and said no, no muzzle she’s fine. I reiterated that she did not like having her nails done but for some reason the vet was adamant that the tech not use a muzzle. Vet left, I told the technician to just get the muzzle to be safe and he declined because the vet said she was friendly. She immediately turned into Kujo when the tech approached with the nail clippers and I said “See?” with a smile and asked him if he would please get the muzzle. The vet didn’t see my dog get angry so when the tech went to the back he again told the tech no muzzle needed, popped his head in, petted the dog to see that it was friendly and in the meantime, the tech slipped a soft muzzle in his pocket, gave another half ass attempt and finally, FINALLY we used the muzzle and there was no incident. I’d had the dog for 14 years at that point and knew it was a toss up that they’d be able to do it at any given time. Eventually we learned she needed a muzzle, she preferred being on the floor not table, and that she felt much safer if I was in the room holding head and distracting her. She lived to be 17! I picked her out at the pound when she was 8mos to a year old ❤️ she was an excellent dog but definitely had some quirks that made her so much more enjoyable to have for so many years.
As an owner of Great Pyrenees and Chows, you did an awesome job with the dense undercoat which can be so incredibly thick and endless it seems 🤣. Pyr and Chow owners both need these tools in their arsenals to brush their dogs in the spring especially the tail. This is when their undercoat shed like mad and it can lead to matting. A lot dogs do not like to have their nails clipped so I am used to seeing dogs react like this. I only have had one pet that did ok with having them clipped and I thank the Humane Society who found the baby kitten at five weeks and got him used to baths and nail trims when he was barely bigger than a can of beans.
I watch these videos in bed before going to sleep and genuinely they are amazing. But they are top tier with the live thunder in the background. It’s absolutely so calm on top of the already calm video. Love it
Love your videos! I admire how you use your success on youtube to help dogs and cats who need the time and care to be groomed properly! Keep up the good work!
Can’t wait to get our brand new Great Pyrenees pup started at the groomers! I’ve learned so much from your channel and others about how to take care of their gorgeous fur. Our other dog was half GP/half retriever and he wasn’t fond of his feet being touched either. But he didn’t put up a fuss. He had brown fur, but double coated. We brushed him daily. Our new pup is only 2 months old so she has a bit to go before we introduce her to everything.
A RESPONBSIBLE breeder will a have had those pups on grooming tables, getting nails cut and getting used to being brushed starting at 2-3 weeks of age (I cut nails weekly starting right after birth). You should get the pup up on a surface/grooming table right away to learn to chill while up there and start handling her feet and brushing her every day.
@@lasgsd1 I understand your reasoning. I am brushing her daily. I wasn’t sure on when to start cutting nails, so I was going to ask the vet on Monday at her 9 week appointment. Don’t worry. We have an incredible breeder who has done amazing things working with the pups getting them super socialized. And I’ve been touching the pup’s feet a lot drying them off. I’m sure it’s going to work out. I brushed our other dog regularly and cut his nails. I didn’t learn to trim his feet until later on in his life, but he was a gentle soul and let me practice after I watched a ton of these videos. I didn’t do a great job and will seek help from a professional this time but I’ve got a plan. GP’s don’t need full on baths all that often. Just brushings, checking for hot spots, matting etc. and ours will be an indoor dog with a big backyard to play in, not a dark dog, so she will stay cleaner. Thank you for your concern. Our breeder is very reputable.
@@jeno264 again, I understand the reasoning. But another reason is the cost. That’s why I’m doing as much as I can at home. The professionals are worth their money for sure. But I have to cut corners a bit as we live on a single income with 3 kids. We never had our other dog professionally groomed and he never had matted fur or irritated skin or was even dirty as far as I could tell because I clipped his nails monthly, brushed his hair daily, fed him some of the best and most expensive dog food on the market, we have a grassy backyard, he didn’t like water, he never had fleas, we didn’t take him many places bc of his size so he just wasn’t exposed to a lot of stuff, etc etc. He was the gentlest dog you could ever meet. We have 4 kids who could do anything to him and we are home all day bc we homeschool. This new pup will have a similar experience. I’m not worried. The irresponsible thing to do is what these owners did and another owner did a few videos back and not bring a dog in for years and expect you to get all the knots and matts out of your farm dog that you never brush. So, compromise and doing your best is fine.
When I walked by pet grooming salons I had never imagined the amount of work it entails. This is very educational. I wish my grandfather was alive to watch this. He loved animals and would have enjoyed this channel so much!
Millie has a magnificent coat and looks very well cared for. I hope she gets more accustomed to a doggy pedicure as she gets older and feels more safe about it.
My, that WAS some noisy weather you were having! I hope that lovely Millie is able to learn not to be so afraid of having her paws done. Have a lovely day!
Sounds a lot like how some toddlers are angels for the childminder but monsters at home... might mean she doesn't like it regardless but with you she feels safe to express it? I dunno, I've never had dogs but I have had cats and dealt with little kids.
What a fluffy dog! She looks adorable. I really love the longer format videos, and the way you're always trying to make the experience as comfortable as possible for the animals💜
Thinking how cool it would be if there could be a chart of sorts of dog coat types and tools to and not to use... Have watched MANY of your wonderful videos, and have had to go back to try and reference, lol, which tools to use on our variety pack of pups. 😄
Awesome job with Millie. She is now beautiful and clean again! I just love your channel, and the way you tell the truth about the condition/conditions the dogs are in. I know that each and everyone of them are so happy and grateful for you and your expertise as well as patience.
You are a credit to all dog groomers around the world ❤❤❤!!!!! You really have a special touch with the dogs that you work with!! Millie did have a Furnado but it wasn't as bad as I expected 😂😂😂. Thanks for sharing this Vanessa!!!!!! Great Job 👍👍
Poor baby. Someone really must have hurt her paws in the past (as you said, she’s been quicked). I hope with more grooms she becomes more relaxed and trusting. ❤
I bet you Cujo didn't like having his nails clipped either! It seems like it's particularly her left forepaw that she does not like having touched. She's so beautifully white she looks fluorescent.
That’s what she looks like to me also. I wouldn’t take the shelter’s word for it. I adopted a pup from my local shelter and they told me he was a Pekingese. He didn’t look like it to me so I did a DNA test (this was back in 2008, so it was fairly cheap). Turned out he was mostly shih tzu and part Tibetan spaniel. Like 3/4 to 1/4 respectively. She did really good though after a bit. She relaxed a bit and allowed you to work on her feet without TOO much fuss once she realized you weren’t hurting her. Hopefully she’ll keep coming and will learn to trust people handling her feet again.
Was told my rescue was a Shepherd/collie mix. DNA showed 40% collie, 40% Norwegian elkhound, & 20% Pyr/whippet/etc mix. Funny thing was, my super-shy dog loved the neighbor's grumpy dog, which was a Norwegian elkhound. (Grumpy liked her also.) Slight similarity in coloring, but that was all.
No rescue near me has the funds for DNA testing. They just do a "best guess." My rescue was from a farm hoarder situation out-of-state, so I was curious.
I’ve volunteered at shelters. Frankly, they don’t have a freaking clue what breed a dog is. They look at dog pictures then when it comes to the dog the first picture that comes to mind is what they call the dog. It’s nothing but guess work! I’d say 80 percent are wrong. That goes for vets too may be 75 percent wrong. Guess work. Have it professionally done!
It's funny you mention you'd have guessed something like Pyrenees/Golden, because I agree with you, but after the groom I started seeing more of the St Bernard!
Your editing is fantastic. Decisions about what to cut out, when to speed up, what commentary we're interested in... spot-on all around. Love this content!
I think that a lot of people don’t react the best way when a dog is difficult.. They make it worse with a defensive attitude. You are an angel and you have a calming way.
I have a 1 1/2 year old Great Pyrenees pup. Wish I could take my boy to have him groom as good as she does! She always amazes me with her patience and understanding ❤❤❤
Your videos are so comforting, Vanessa. I watch them religiously and I'm not even a dog person! Also the thunder in the background of this video in particular is so soothing, especially since the dog doesn't seem to be afraid of it.
I wouldn’t be surprised if we learn the idea of an intact double coat keeping dogs cooler in hot temps vs clipped isn’t accurate. It’s quite common in climates with 100+ degree days to do a belly clip which appears to help with them cooling off almost instantly.
She is soooooo beautiful. You did a fantastic job on her. If I had a big house on an acreage, and could afford vet visits and lots of high quality food for her, she’d be my best buddy.❤❤❤
My dad's hunting dog (English Setter) had deep ear canals and was constantly prone to ear infections. I worked at a vet hospital and would make sure his ears were clean and dry and would give him the antibiotic. He was a much happier dog when his ears didn't hurt.
This dog needs antibiotics asap if he isn't on already. Those ears looked horrible. The cotton pad literally looked like it was dipped in the mud. Poor doggy!!
I look forward to seeing your Spa Days at Vanessa’s lol. She was a really well behaved pup,until her sensitive Grinch Feet were touched. If it’s any consolation,my hubs has super sensitive feet,and he can hardly touch his own . 😂 Thank you for continuing to EDUCATE the owners , it’s so important.
My year-old Aussie was fascinated by this video. She frequently keeps me company, watching entire videos when I put them on the TV. She really liked this dog, with little whines nearly all the way through….
If someone had said to me a few years ago that I was going to love watching dogs getting groomed on youtube videos I would have laughed in their face. Ha ha ha and here I am loving these videos!!!
Oh, yes!
Ditto. And I don't even have a dog 😅
@@amalgamangelI have a cat, I prefer cats.
But I love to watch these dogs getting groomed.
I was just sitting here thinking, why am I watching this, I don't know, but I watched it to the end, and I watch every one of her videos on both channels.
Same! I don’t have a dog or have time for one. But this is satisfying!
I have a super hairy herder that just suffers trough the summers. Watching your channel made me realize she doesn't shed properly! I have brushed her a lot always, but it made next to no difference. So I bought some better groomkng stuff following your example. After washing her twice and a lot of brushing she is a different dog! And summer has been so much easier for her. So thanks for what you do! :)
Wow! I've only had experience with small breeds that don't shed much, so your story was fascinating. I enjoyed learning something. 👍
I'm so glad to hear that this channel helped, and that things are much better for you and your dog!! 🤗
Yes indeed, sometimes you need different tools or different products than what you have on hand, to help keep your own pet’s coat clean and healthy. I’ve learned how a lot of different tools can be used from watching Vanessa’s channel - curved shears have always baffled me, but now they are one of my standard tools. Different kinds of dogs need different tools; nice thing about these channels is you can compare your own Wet Noses to the ones being groomed, and see what sorts of tools Vanessa uses to address different things.
I agree - bathing loosens the old undercoat but the biggest difference is using a professional blower - try it and see how much undercoat comes off your dog even if it was brushed before 😉
I have a Dog that’s part German Shepherd and part Rottweiler. She’s never not shedding and she suffers through the heat of summer and I’m right there with her.
@@patpierce4854so true! I've had yorkies for the last 20ish years and adopted a Cavalier 2,5y ago. For the first 1,5 year i understated the amount of sheding for a double-coated doggo. And started my journey with different brushes, tho i've learned on this channel that i should use two types - dematter and a regular brush. That's great that we can learn sth good for our furry kids AND support other pups at the same time ❤
Millie is a beautiful well behaved pup for most of her groom, until her doggy pedicure. Then she's like "no mam, keep your paws off mine."
Getting Planet of the Apes vibes, “you damned dirty ape!” perhaps not expressed so unequivocally.
And that is a strong and stubborn breed. Not mean, based on the 2 I have had. But they do set their minds on things, sometimes.
Maybe she had a bad experience with toenail trimming at some point in her life..maybe cut too short???❤❤❤
@@mousiebrown1747 my now departed Aussie Shepherd hated getting her paws touched with the fire of a thousand suns and never had a bad nail trim, she just hated it
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My dog and I hold paws every day. It helps her anxiety around her paws being touched enormously. Start slow, then over time do more by feeling gently between the toes and touching her nails. Patience and consistency has made it so she doesn't panic when someone else needs to handle her paws.
That's both sensible and adorable
Haha...my 13 yr old Springer never got used to anyone handling her feet. She still hates it and will avoid "shaking hands" or even a treat on her foot. This never worked for her - but it is worth a try for all dogs.
Besides my great Pyrenees I have a mix lab/BorderCollie/ German Shepherd ( when we rescued her both her parents were there it was kind of neat) dog and since he was a puppy I would sing to him I want to hold your hand, it just became a thing so he’s actually quite good about letting you hold his paw he actually prefers it. Lol
From that strong of a fear reaction…I have a feeling someone cut one or more of her nails too short in the past…which hurts. I’ve actually seen groomers/vet techs who will cut the dog’s nails down to where they think they “should” be regardless of where the quick…aka NERVE…is! As they just use the powder to quickly stop the bleeding & think that’s the only issue!🤬 And just one really bad experience can make a dog distrustful & fear aggressive. But her owners can do as you say to help get her past it.
I do this with my cat! It’s the only way I got her to trust me to trim her claws
If you give out an award at the end of the year for the Grinchiest Feets… she has my vote!!
Awe it would be so cute if she had end of the year superlatives for the dogs she grooms. They could have a puppy award ceremony and play date… most well be haved, most improved, best singing etc
This would be fabulous! Or maybe people could vote for them!
Best dancer, best use of puppy dog eyes, most damage to eardrums...
An annual award show for doggie grooms... yep, sounds like something I'd watch.
Pet professional here! I’ve been bit by a dog because the parents failed to tell us their beagle was food aggressive. They accidentally broke out of the yard while I let another dog out to go home, they grabbed a plastic bag of food, and was trying to tear into it. I grabbed them under the waist, and grabbed the bag on the opposite end of where she had it in her mouth, and was doing everything as safely as possible to avoid being bitten. Well, she lunged out if my arms, grabbed hold of my thumb, and wouldn’t let go. Later we found out she was found on the streets, and is very food aggressive…. They’re lucky no one was majorly hurt, but my boss was also bit while trying to get the dog off me, and we both bad to get tetanus shots because of it. Always, always, ALWAYS tell us if you know their is an issue with the pet. We aren’t going to judge, we just want to keep ourselves safe. If we knew she had the food aggression, we’d have done things differently, and neither of us would have been bit
No Kidding.
It took me a while to convince my wife she needed to get over her embarrassment at her dog’s aggression and be honest about it to anyone who needed to know. She would say things like “oh he’s a little grumpy puss sometimes but normally he’s a sweet angel” which really meant “he’s bitten me and my wife for touching his paws, grooming his tail or taking food from him”. Now when we go to your groomer or vet, she is very upfront about his bite History especially because I’m there to correct her if she isn’t
@@marietighe6328 huh? I’m seriously confused why you’re upset that this pet professional holds owners responsible for being upfront about bite history to protect themself and the staff?
oh no. bad training. . my 2 year old beagle is sweet as pie and food aggression is not tolerated. hope you are ok
I try to always trade for items with our dog to avoid developing any resource guarding. So far so good.
There is nothing more beautiful then a perfectly groomed clean fluffy white dog.
Right! Especially when they are white!
Seeing the finished product of pristine, snow-white fur is so satisfying.
Hoe long does it take before a great roll in mud does it tale to shatter you view? Lol. Good deal
@@gailremp8389 It's just funny when dogs roll in mud, you can always clean them off afterwards! Let them have their fun, hygiene comes after.
@@CircussCake so true…I have 6 bozo cats … I use the Furminater comb to get undercoat…had it over 20 years. They love it with a moist towel bath. . So 4 are long hair. O is medium . And 1 is just an idiot. So I’m right there with them rolling ….
I love how Millie decides after she's shown her teeth for the nail clip, "oh, evil human is going away" and wags her tail ... she doesn't know Vanessa's determination!!!!
"See, I won! hey, what's that thing? what're you doing with my head?! MMMF! MMFFF! MMMFFFF!"
I love your response to them showing their teeth or growling
“ that’s just rude“ sweet&funny
The pure look of “fine. You can blow dry but I’m not going to look happy about it”. She is so cute. I had a Pyrenees/Husky. Fur for days
Spin wool out of the hair and learn knitting 🤣
I think it's wonderful that you give tap-dancing lessons as well as grooming all that beautiful fur.
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Your inherent ability to quickly read a dog's body language is amazing. You know how to work with the limits the dog sets, and still give them the best groom they will allow.
I don’t think that’s inherent. It’s a learned skill
@@pigcatapult I agree, though I also think some people learn it more easily than others (as with everything in life). Seems to me she has a lot of experience, empathy and is naturally adept at what she does. It's certainly a treat to watch!
I appreciate that you educated the owner about not shaving the dog. Thank you!
Vanessa you made Milly look so beautiful and were so patient with her when you realised she didn't like her paws being groomed/nails attended to. Her coat was so white and clean. Vanessa you do amazing work , offering your services free to owners that have rescued dogs or perhaps financially don't have the means to pay for their dog to be groomed . They care enough , about the dogs welfare to approach you about a free groom . Thank you Vanessa x
She is gorgeous 😍.
I love when you do their "grinch feet". It is so satisfying. You are awesome.
My 1st pyr showed up on my doorstep. He was filthy,severely matted and starving. He weighed 73 pounds. Had to shave him. When it came to baths,at 1st he would shake all over. Once the rub down began with the shampoo,he would melt. Drying him was impossible. He would not stand for the dyrer. I would set up 8 box fans. All blowing on him. He loved that. After 3yrs he was healthy at 210 pounds. Solid as a rock and strong as an elephant. He still hated blow dryers.
Poor Millie. When you put the Happy Hoodie on her, she sort of took on a dejected look. On another note, that blow dryer made her go POOF - haha! What an adorable girl!
I felt bad for her but it was so cute at the same time. Happy Hoodie became the Hoodie of Shame.
The Saddie Hoodie :'(
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Interesting how calm she was by the 3rd paw. She was like, oh it hasn't hurt yet. Great job building that trust!
She may have St Bernard in her, but she doesn’t have the dreaded drool…
Exactly... makes me gag!
@@pamlippert9662me too 😬
Praise the Lord and pass the drool rag!
Fo reference ftw.
I don't see the St. Bernard at all.
Every time I see you scrubbing down these dogs, I imagine them all saying, "Ohhhhhh, that feels so good."
Love your videos Vanessa, and your commitment to getting them the love and care they so deserve. The world is a better place because of you:)
*Please get a short stool with wheels on the bottom and save your back.
What a good girl! I would have guessed she was a mix of retriever and Coca Cola polar bear 😄
This is so cute! 😊
Nice. 😂
She is not a mix, she is pure breed. I had one she looked the same but this girl is just missing a yellow strip from her ears to her eyes.
@@larslange5482 I think I'll believe the DNA test over a random person on the internet lol
😅 hah! Polar bear genes for sure.
As someone already suggested, you absolutely need to bring the "Girl With The Dogs Annual Awards" to life. I've seen RUclipsrs from a different niche do something similar. They use a poll service where people can suggest nominations for every category. Then, you pick the nominees. Then, a second round where people can only vote on nominees. You count the votes and "present" them. Some categories to consider might be:
- The Lord/Lady of the Dance: The best tapdancer of the year.
- The Underdog: A dog that was said to be horribly aggressive but turned out to be misunderstood and sweet.
- The Grinch: The dog with the grinchiest feet
- Crazy Cat: The most dramatic cat of the year.
- The Howler: The best singer of the year.
- ...
I genuinely love these videos, they’re my ultimate comfort watch when I’m feeling anxious, thank you 💜
Same.. ❤ Take care.
I love her videos but I am terrified for her when a dog reacts aggressively! 😳
@@MommaF8 Especially when the dog is bigger than HER.
Same. I also watch Post10 - a youngster who clear culverts and storm water drains of trash, as well as culverts in wilderness areas of beaver blockages.
Also very calming and satisfying to watch 💖💖
Hope you have other coping mechanisms for your anxiousness 🌸📝🕊️
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I have also watched Post 10 in the past. He's a bit peculiar but he gets right in those culverts and clears them!
These big dogs look sooooooooo cute when they are all lathered up but they don't like it but cannot do anything about it. They make the cutest "this is torture" face.
Product name: Happy hoodie
Most animal reactions: Head down and default "sad face" lol It's such an interesting reaction from them to me. At least it makes most placid and well behaved!
i’m actually scared of dogs irl, but i love watching vanessa’s videos. they’re so satisfying
Same here. I get terrible anxiety from them but I do love the videos!
Yeah same, big dogs look soo huggable on video but make me anxious in real life. I keep watching though because they're cute and Vanessa is really good with them and I like seeing that.
Same here
I absolutely LOVE dogs, but I am severely allergic (even Bishons!) and so I cannot own one. So I a LOVE watching these videos. There is also something so very gratifying about watching their make-overs! Thank you for sharing all of these lovely animals with us. Furnadoes Forever!
Since losing James, due to age, these videos ARE my "Dog Fix".
Have you tried seeing an allergist? I had a horrible allergy to cats but after several allergy shots, I now own a cat and have zero issues. (Not sure if a dog allergy would be similar)
@@kaceyreed1284 Do you get these shots every so often, or did you get x amount and then done?
@@TheXingsterWhere I live you get a therapy of amount x. This can last/help for years. Sometimes you have to repeat the therapy after y years. My dad got shots over 20 years ago and had no problems for 12 years. The shots you can get now should be better, but the effects may vary between people. Good luck to you!
@@kaceyreed1284 Yup. Sadly.
I understand her fear. You sometimes never get past a bad experience. She's a beauty 😍
The dog's body definitely look like a Saint Bernard but the coat looks like a retreiver. She is a beautiful dog. Sensitive to her paws, you are a wonderful groomer.
I was thinking the dog seams a bit bigger bodied then a normal GR.... I can see the big body coming from the Saint Bernard.
She looks like a pyrenees with no mix to me. Has double dew claws and the appropriate coloring on her ears. Very pretty either way!
I think its in the head where you can see the Saint Bernard after the bath and blow dry. It's a bit thicker than you'd see on Golden Retriever.
I love knowing which cologne the doggos get sprayed with before leaving. She was a good girl for most of the groom.
Please check the description of every video, she had mentioned every product used for that groom video with online link
I adore your positive affirmations when the dogs are a little bit fearful!❤
I always smile when you put on the Happy Hoodies because the dogs never "look" happy.
We have two LGDs (Great Pyrenees x Anatolian) that look exactly like her!
I have 2 Anatolian shepherd mixes, both rescues so exact crossbreed isn't known (our vet says DNA tests aren't particularly accurate, so don't bother) but the big male is pretty beefy and heavily built (120 pounds) and has large dew claws so we think he's got some Pyrenees in him despite being more of a brownish red color. The 90 pound female is long-limbed, lanky and tall; I joke that she's part giraffe! She runs like a cheetah or an antelope, agile,, fleet and fast. They are very chill and awesome with strangers and children, but they both have strong pray drives; whenever they've seen sheep or goats they act like they want to eat them rather than guard them, and woe be to any squirrel or chipmunk that wanders into our fenced yard!
Absolutely! Now, I find myself relishing dog grooming videos. There's truly nothing more captivating than witnessing a perfectly groomed, clean, fluffy white dog. The beauty is simply unmatched 😍😍😍
I thought I was insane for using so much shampoo on my short haired dog. Good to see that you hold the bottle to the body to get what you need where.
Paint your wall olive green. You’ll see every coat color against it.
Also. Arizonan here. Love love love the storm asmr
Green is a terrible color to use on the internet. As is blue.
@@parryyotter what, then, is a good color to use on the internet that shows the contrast of all fur types?
The hyperspeed clips crack me up almost as much as the pup’s perpetual “are you finished yet?” look on her face.
I have a great pyr/heeler that acts exactly like this. I have gone through several vets that couldnt look at his ears. We finally had to sedate him to examine him and trim his nails. Other than his ears and paws, he is super sweet. You do an amazing job.
I had a really sweet looking senior yellow lab type dog who got her nails trimmed at vet appointments because she was aggressive for the nail clippers- touching paws was fine but when she saw the clippers she went ballistic. Vet did his exam and I asked the tech to put her in a muzzle, the vet overheard and said no, no muzzle she’s fine. I reiterated that she did not like having her nails done but for some reason the vet was adamant that the tech not use a muzzle. Vet left, I told the technician to just get the muzzle to be safe and he declined because the vet said she was friendly. She immediately turned into Kujo when the tech approached with the nail clippers and I said “See?” with a smile and asked him if he would please get the muzzle. The vet didn’t see my dog get angry so when the tech went to the back he again told the tech no muzzle needed, popped his head in, petted the dog to see that it was friendly and in the meantime, the tech slipped a soft muzzle in his pocket, gave another half ass attempt and finally, FINALLY we used the muzzle and there was no incident. I’d had the dog for 14 years at that point and knew it was a toss up that they’d be able to do it at any given time. Eventually we learned she needed a muzzle, she preferred being on the floor not table, and that she felt much safer if I was in the room holding head and distracting her. She lived to be 17! I picked her out at the pound when she was 8mos to a year old ❤️ she was an excellent dog but definitely had some quirks that made her so much more enjoyable to have for so many years.
Your patience and perseverance are far beyond anything I could muster. You clearly are doing what you were meant to do in this life.
As an owner of Great Pyrenees and Chows, you did an awesome job with the dense undercoat which can be so incredibly thick and endless it seems 🤣. Pyr and Chow owners both need these tools in their arsenals to brush their dogs in the spring especially the tail. This is when their undercoat shed like mad and it can lead to matting.
A lot dogs do not like to have their nails clipped so I am used to seeing dogs react like this. I only have had one pet that did ok with having them clipped and I thank the Humane Society who found the baby kitten at five weeks and got him used to baths and nail trims when he was barely bigger than a can of beans.
I watch these videos in bed before going to sleep and genuinely they are amazing. But they are top tier with the live thunder in the background. It’s absolutely so calm on top of the already calm video. Love it
Love your videos! I admire how you use your success on youtube to help dogs and cats who need the time and care to be groomed properly! Keep up the good work!
Can’t wait to get our brand new Great Pyrenees pup started at the groomers! I’ve learned so much from your channel and others about how to take care of their gorgeous fur. Our other dog was half GP/half retriever and he wasn’t fond of his feet being touched either. But he didn’t put up a fuss. He had brown fur, but double coated. We brushed him daily. Our new pup is only 2 months old so she has a bit to go before we introduce her to everything.
A RESPONBSIBLE breeder will a have had those pups on grooming tables, getting nails cut and getting used to being brushed starting at 2-3 weeks of age (I cut nails weekly starting right after birth).
You should get the pup up on a surface/grooming table right away to learn to chill while up there and start handling her feet and brushing her every day.
It's best to start now. Trim her nails, bath and blow dry now. The sooner the better. you can do this yourself at home.
@@lasgsd1 I understand your reasoning. I am brushing her daily. I wasn’t sure on when to start cutting nails, so I was going to ask the vet on Monday at her 9 week appointment. Don’t worry. We have an incredible breeder who has done amazing things working with the pups getting them super socialized. And I’ve been touching the pup’s feet a lot drying them off. I’m sure it’s going to work out. I brushed our other dog regularly and cut his nails. I didn’t learn to trim his feet until later on in his life, but he was a gentle soul and let me practice after I watched a ton of these videos. I didn’t do a great job and will seek help from a professional this time but I’ve got a plan. GP’s don’t need full on baths all that often. Just brushings, checking for hot spots, matting etc. and ours will be an indoor dog with a big backyard to play in, not a dark dog, so she will stay cleaner. Thank you for your concern. Our breeder is very reputable.
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@@jeno264 again, I understand the reasoning. But another reason is the cost. That’s why I’m doing as much as I can at home. The professionals are worth their money for sure. But I have to cut corners a bit as we live on a single income with 3 kids. We never had our other dog professionally groomed and he never had matted fur or irritated skin or was even dirty as far as I could tell because I clipped his nails monthly, brushed his hair daily, fed him some of the best and most expensive dog food on the market, we have a grassy backyard, he didn’t like water, he never had fleas, we didn’t take him many places bc of his size so he just wasn’t exposed to a lot of stuff, etc etc. He was the gentlest dog you could ever meet. We have 4 kids who could do anything to him and we are home all day bc we homeschool. This new pup will have a similar experience. I’m not worried. The irresponsible thing to do is what these owners did and another owner did a few videos back and not bring a dog in for years and expect you to get all the knots and matts out of your farm dog that you never brush. So, compromise and doing your best is fine.
One of the reasons I have so much respect for Vanessa is her Situational Awareness...she is always WATCHING! Awesome Job! ♥🐶👍
When I walked by pet grooming salons I had never imagined the amount of work it entails. This is very educational. I wish my grandfather was alive to watch this. He loved animals and would have enjoyed this channel so much!
Millie has a magnificent coat and looks very well cared for. I hope she gets more accustomed to a doggy pedicure as she gets older and feels more safe about it.
I admit it. I binge watch this channel. Thank you,Vanessa for the ultimate "paying it forward". ❤❤❤
It always tickles me to see tiny Vanessa grooming these monstrous dogs fearlessly!
The white cloud shook so hard, she created thunder!! Love her!!
my favorite part of your grooming is always the cute paws at the end :) I also enjoy you educating us on the breeds you work with.
My, that WAS some noisy weather you were having! I hope that lovely Millie is able to learn not to be so afraid of having her paws done. Have a lovely day!
My dog only bites me for nails. If a complete stranger is cutting her nails, she’s a total angel
Sounds a lot like how some toddlers are angels for the childminder but monsters at home... might mean she doesn't like it regardless but with you she feels safe to express it? I dunno, I've never had dogs but I have had cats and dealt with little kids.
What a fluffy dog! She looks adorable. I really love the longer format videos, and the way you're always trying to make the experience as comfortable as possible for the animals💜
I ❤️ her big smile after you took the muzzle off!
Thinking how cool it would be if there could be a chart of sorts of dog coat types and tools to and not to use... Have watched MANY of your wonderful videos, and have had to go back to try and reference, lol, which tools to use on our variety pack of pups. 😄
Awesome job with Millie. She is now beautiful and clean again! I just love your channel, and the way you tell the truth about the condition/conditions the dogs are in. I know that each and everyone of them are so happy and grateful for you and your expertise as well as patience.
The final head rubs and the look on her face tells "all is already forgotten". This is one sweet heart dog.
You are a credit to all dog groomers around the world ❤❤❤!!!!! You really have a special touch with the dogs that you work with!! Millie did have a Furnado but it wasn't as bad as I expected 😂😂😂. Thanks for sharing this Vanessa!!!!!! Great Job 👍👍
You are so good with all the pups. You really calmed Millie down while handling her paws.
Oh she’s feisty with her feet! Beautiful pupper! 🩷
Millie looks beautiful after her groom, her coat so gorgeously soft, despite not liking her paws touched, she behaved really well. Loved watching.❤
She’s a beauty. Such an adorable smiling face.
I just wish you were able to get more owner reactions! I love to see how they like teir dog's new look.
Yay great pyr mix -mine is mixed with Anatolian Shepard, akabash, komodor, and lab. He looks mainly great pyr like her.
Poor baby. Someone really must have hurt her paws in the past (as you said, she’s been quicked). I hope with more grooms she becomes more relaxed and trusting. ❤
I bet you Cujo didn't like having his nails clipped either! It seems like it's particularly her left forepaw that she does not like having touched. She's so beautifully white she looks fluorescent.
08:25 Omg her standing there with her face against the wall is just the sweetest thing ever. What a beautiful baby she is
That’s what she looks like to me also. I wouldn’t take the shelter’s word for it. I adopted a pup from my local shelter and they told me he was a Pekingese. He didn’t look like it to me so I did a DNA test (this was back in 2008, so it was fairly cheap). Turned out he was mostly shih tzu and part Tibetan spaniel. Like 3/4 to 1/4 respectively.
She did really good though after a bit. She relaxed a bit and allowed you to work on her feet without TOO much fuss once she realized you weren’t hurting her. Hopefully she’ll keep coming and will learn to trust people handling her feet again.
Was told my rescue was a Shepherd/collie mix. DNA showed 40% collie, 40% Norwegian elkhound, & 20% Pyr/whippet/etc mix. Funny thing was, my super-shy dog loved the neighbor's grumpy dog, which was a Norwegian elkhound. (Grumpy liked her also.) Slight similarity in coloring, but that was all.
If they DNA tested why would you not take their word lmao
No rescue near me has the funds for DNA testing. They just do a "best guess." My rescue was from a farm hoarder situation out-of-state, so I was curious.
I’ve volunteered at shelters. Frankly, they don’t have a freaking clue what breed a dog is. They look at dog pictures then when it comes to the dog the first picture that comes to mind is what they call the dog. It’s nothing but guess work! I’d say 80 percent are wrong. That goes for vets too may be 75 percent wrong. Guess work. Have it professionally done!
@@mrychards6682they are lucky if they can afford medication let alone DNA TESTS! It’s all guess work!
The thunder really made this particular video calming to me. 😆 Millie is such a cute dog 💛
She was so happy to find out nail clipping and pad trimming doesn't have to be painful with that tail wag.
Tail wagging is often a sign of conflict and anxiety. That wasn’t a happy wag, but I’m sure she was glad to not be hurt 😊
A slowly wagging tail does NOT mean the dog is happy -- it might just be waiting for an opportunity to lunge!
I love seeing the before and afters. A whole video of past clients would be awsome.
I'm a cat lady but I would love a dog like Millie. What a very good girl she is (except nails😂)❤...and oh my how beautiful!!💜💜💜
What a beautiful dog, she seems like a total sweetie and was just scared poor baby.
Awe she's such a cutie
Beautifully done as usual!! Her family should be very happy with this groom!
It's funny you mention you'd have guessed something like Pyrenees/Golden, because I agree with you, but after the groom I started seeing more of the St Bernard!
Oh my rescue has the same panting and get stressed easily too. 😅love how gentle and patient you are ❤
Shes such a beautiful marshmallow 😍
I just love watching you handle these dogs and getting the respect you have for all of them.
Your editing is fantastic. Decisions about what to cut out, when to speed up, what commentary we're interested in... spot-on all around. Love this content!
Millie is a delight and she deserves all the treats for enduring trauma.
Millie seemed to settle right down with you doing her nails. And her paw pads, she is a good girl! And you are awesome.
I think that a lot of people don’t react the best way when a dog is difficult.. They make it worse with a defensive attitude. You are an angel and you have a calming way.
I love that she is teaching us dog behaviour as well ❤️ not only how to groom our dogs ourselves 😊
I have a 1 1/2 year old Great Pyrenees pup.
Wish I could take my boy to have him groom as good as she does!
She always amazes me with her patience and understanding ❤❤❤
What a beauty!!!
Why is this so relaxing to watch. You did a great job! Thank you for making all these dogs more beautiful 😍
Millie is beautiful ❤ She’s very sweet, too. Except for that paw touching. 😊 She looks like a big, huggable cloud ☁️
Your videos are so comforting, Vanessa. I watch them religiously and I'm not even a dog person! Also the thunder in the background of this video in particular is so soothing, especially since the dog doesn't seem to be afraid of it.
I thought she looked like a Merema at first! What a gorgeous dog!! 💕😍
Maremma
It’s wonderful to watch a real pro who loves her job at work!
I wouldn’t be surprised if we learn the idea of an intact double coat keeping dogs cooler in hot temps vs clipped isn’t accurate. It’s quite common in climates with 100+ degree days to do a belly clip which appears to help with them cooling off almost instantly.
seeing millie start to trust her nails and paws being touched is so so wholesome and lovely too see how much a good experiment means to an animal ❤️
She is soooooo beautiful. You did a fantastic job on her. If I had a big house on an acreage, and could afford vet visits and lots of high quality food for her, she’d be my best buddy.❤❤❤
She is such a pretty dog and You've done a wonderful job in bringing out her beauty. But you always do!
My dad's hunting dog (English Setter) had deep ear canals and was constantly prone to ear infections. I worked at a vet hospital and would make sure his ears were clean and dry and would give him the antibiotic. He was a much happier dog when his ears didn't hurt.
This dog needs antibiotics asap if he isn't on already. Those ears looked horrible. The cotton pad literally looked like it was dipped in the mud. Poor doggy!!
All of the dogs she grooms are so cute, I just want to hug them all when they are all squeaky clean and fluffy.😎
I look forward to seeing your Spa Days at Vanessa’s lol. She was a really well behaved pup,until her sensitive Grinch Feet were touched. If it’s any consolation,my hubs has super sensitive feet,and he can hardly touch his own . 😂 Thank you for continuing to EDUCATE the owners , it’s so important.
My year-old Aussie was fascinated by this video. She frequently keeps me company, watching entire videos when I put them on the TV. She really liked this dog, with little whines nearly all the way through….
Such a sweetheart. Love your intuitive sense. You are a gem ❤
What a lovely dog! She looks so good after your grooming!👍👏👏👏👏❤️