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Severely Matted Cocker Spaniel Mix Gets a HUGE Transformation
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Damn. You transitioned a Puli into a Spaniel.
You should advertise species change services.
The poor thing will feel cold for months after this.
@ilNulla-o4nno he won’t he’ll be inside they take him out to potty then back in the house
@ritaclark493 Yeah, but i can only imagine how much my boii is freezing.
@ilNulla-o4nIch wurde 1958 in Deutschland geboren. Ich bin mit einem Puli direkt aus Ungarn aufgewachsen.
DAS ist kein Puli im Beitrag. Aber vielleicht sehen echte ungarische Pulis ja anders aus, als in euren Vorstellungen
Started my monthly donation today, Vanessa. Thank you!
If you are willing to share this kind of info, the cost of a groom, specified in either Canadian or US dollars, would help me in determining the “right size” monthly donation. I am allergic to dogs, my husband is allergic to cats, and we have no friends who have a monthly grooming bill, so I’m needing your guidance. Thanks, again!
Marley came in a sheep, and left a handsome, but very sad dog. Hope he feels better physically and emotionally soon. Thanks, Vanessa.
Marley might be feeling naked and embarrassed. I get it…lol..
I was thinking the same thing. He’s such a handsome dog, but those eyes tell a sad story. Hopefully with the love and care he’s getting now he’ll start to feel safe again. Dogs can bounce back amazingly when they’re shown kindness. Have you ever adopted or rescued one before?
"came in a sheep" is no exaggeration. Poor guy was so matted his fur literally came off like a fleece.
Temperment of a little lamb as well. Perhaps Marley will be a happy dog once again. Thank you for your efforts Vanessa!
Sorry I disagree! He was totally shut down when he came but was happily running around and wagging his tail before he left. Great job again Vanessa!
At the midway point of his shave he looked like a dog wearing a dog costume
Perfect description! An oversized dog costume!
😂😂😂
He looks so much better!🎉
Hahahha... I thought the same. Kinda like when I look at myself in the mirror wearing my big ol' fluffy bathrobe.
Perfectly described. I'd say it started when Vanessa 'unzipped' the costume from the back.
In my house we say that after a groom they feel "naked", and that's why they look so embarrassed. So after picking my dog up from the groomer, we always hype him up about his new haircut. He doesn't understand anything, but he looks a little happier.
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Aww this is the sweetest thing. I love that idea of hyping them up ❤
My schnauzer would hide behind a chair in the corner after a groom. We would say she was embarrassed. After a few days she was fine :-)
They understand a lot more than you think they do 😮
Well akshually… he probably DOES understand. Thank you for being a kind dog lover!!
18:54 want to go on a walk? activated my dog!
That’s why I usually watch these videos with headphones XD
His ears perked up, that wad done perfectly to get him through the motion ❤❤
Mine too 😂😂
Thank you for not bashing or encouraging bashing of the owner. People's circumstances change - someone who is a fit, capable pet owner today may not be in a year or so. Life changes. While we all would have liked to see Marley's coat taken care of sooner, it's clear they've put work into this boy throughout his life. Thank you for being part of your community and helping those who, for whatever reason, aren't able to physically help their pets.
Why is he going back? Doesn’t seem like a good place for him.
would you say the same thing if it was a child instead of a dog?
@moonhaus.rachaelHOW is your comparison even relevant??
@moonhaus.rachael ...um, yes? If a kid shows up to a hair salon, and their hair is a matted mess, due to a lack of brush, and just being thrown into a ponytail for the last year, I think everyone is just glad it's--finally--getting taken care of. It could be the parent was not brushing as thoroughly as they should have, because maybe the child has a really sensitive scalp and any knot-pulling is painful, maybe a parent was misinformed on how to care for their child's hair type, or maybe the kid was just away at summer camp, and couldn't be bothered to pick up a brush, because they're 12, and heck those at-home-grown-up rules.
It's not always nefarious...often times things like this happen due to snowball effect of sorts, when the good turns bad, and the bad gets worse, an at-home solution fails miserably, then the worse gets worse-er, and suddenly having to figure out how to fix it is a massive undertaking.
So yes--major props to the people who can push past their own possible feelings of shame or embarrassment, and taking the steps to get their pet (or kid) the care they need.
@rebeccasanford8607
I imagine it’s bc a lot of pet owners see their pets as similar to having kids- that is, vulnerable creatures under their care. It’s out of empathy towards the pet, though here it’s at the expense of the owner, and I don’t think that shaming people is the best way to get them to change. Especially if the current circumstances are difficult to change immediately, such as physical or mental illness
So, let me make an obvious comment. 😊
I was disappointed to hear this isn't available in the US yet because I really want to help.
I mentioned it to my daughter and she suggested I "pay it forward".
I contacted the groomer who works through the local veterinarian in our small town. I donated directly to her for whoever needs it.
She loves the idea so much she started a fund for other locals to donate to! 😁
Maybe your local veterinarian can help you, wherever you are! 🤞
What a beautiful thing to spread!
that's a great idea and I'm so happy it worked out. I'm not in a financial situation to assist in these types of things but I do care and I do appreciate those who try to help pets in their communities. I groom my own dog at home and inform friends/family on tips or small groomers in town for services. Every little bit of support is helpful. You're daughter is a gem
That is such an amazing idea! It reminds me of buying a coffee or meal at a coffee shop for those who need it.
@tavali2097 When donating, every little bit helps, even if it’s a few dollars, especially when several people are donating! It all adds up! ❤
While they're not operating in the US, I'm pretty sure they can receive donations from anywhere.
I’m so proud of him for doing better as the grooming went on.
Yes, I felt the same, that he did his best...even though he was ready to get in his harness and GO!!!!
You could see, even as she had just shaved his face that he started to look up and around. Still nervous. It must be hell to be 'trapped' with all that fur around your face.
@humaneleaguelancPAGO!!! Hahaha….that was for sure! 😂🤣
@humaneleaguelancPA Had to have a quick scoot first, just for the sake of a funny ending to the video.
I work at a pet store within your region and I MET MAX. I did a double take and asked and was absolutely starstruck
Who is max
@gracieallenrules I think Maxwell ? One of her pomeranians
Max, a very matted cocker spaniel/poodle mix from 2 years ago
The tag line is" I am his last resort" on the thumbnail, if you want to look for it.
I once took my long haired cat to a new groomer. She had some matting in her haunches. I usually groomed her myself, and she had been to a couple different groomers before. Everyone including me had an awful time grooming her, but she never had an issue with me afterward. The new groomer told me how wonderful she was for grooming. I was shocked. Right after we got home she promptly bit me. lol. You just never know. Never blame your groomer unless you have irrefutable evidence of wrong doing!
So nice that you really wanted to do pup’s nails because you realize vet prices are insane! I was unemployed last year but my cat needed a groom I could barely afford. Groomer refused to clip nails because one claw was about to (but didn’t yet) grow into paw pad. Vet quoted crazy money and unnecessary procedure to the tune of $400! I was able to safely trim the nails on that paw at home with no problem. I’ve found a new more reasonable vet, a better groomer and great job since!
Good!
A way to “get out of a job” whether it’s a dog groomer or a veterinarian nail trim or a wedding photographer is out price, out charge the service. In other words “whomever” doesn’t want to do the job per se, but hey, if are willing to PAY ME, I will.
he actually looked happy when his bath started. I think he was feeling a lot better.
I agree with you! He seemed 'happy and handsome' at the end of Vanessa's grooming.
The condition of this dog breaks my heart. Thank you for helping him
He was so scared, but still let you do almost everything. What a huge improvement.
My Rottweiler got a huge hematoma on his ear. I took him to the vet, he said nothing to be done and that his ear would probably droop. I put him in a happy hoodie kind of setup with his ear pinned back along his head and neck, that it could get maximum blood flow. After a few days the hematoma reduced and his ear healed perfectly. No droop. Just sharing my experience, you do you. 💕🌞🌵😷
I was amazed how well he tolerated the face shaving, or for that matter washing his face.
For me his reaction was "just remove all this stuff from me as fast as you can".
I hope the owner's situation improves soon, for both them and Marley ❤ He looks like a new dog
unfortunately, we both know that the owner's situation is the harder part to achieve here... the dog is clearly emotionally neglected as well... and it looks pretty unrealistic to rely on such charity to keep a dog groomed which, in reality, the owner cant afford to keep bec breeds like cocker spaniel and poodle are higher maintenance with their fur.
The owner shouldn't have a dog, or any pet. This is clearly not a scenario where they had a bad month and couldn't afford grooming. That dog deserves better.
A coworker of mine had a red English cocker spaniel she was keeping in a crate due to food aggression. I took her, poor little girl was matted so bad her ears were stuck to the side of her head and she couldn't even turn her head, she had to be shaved completely to get rid of all the mats.
She was so happy after her groom, she never showed any food aggression and was a wonderful family pet for ten years after. I still miss my little Penny.
Mats hurt a lot people don’t realize how bad it can actually be
Did you report you coworker to the humane society? They don't deserve to have a pet.
@DDlambchop43 No, but at the time our county had no animal control or humane society to report too.😅 She never had another dog. We did talk about how wrong it was to do that to a dog. Her mom talked her into taking Penny and she regretted it. I was just happy I was able to get her out of that awful situation.
@DDlambchop43 did you report this dogs owners to the humane society?????
What a piece of vomit human that coworker. Hope something bad befalls her personally and she feels pain and discomfort like the dog did.
Oh that poor pup. Honestly, he was so good, given how scared and shut down he was. The difference in his behaviour from the start to the end when you had his harness back on him was like night and day! ❤
Yes!!! That was an amazingly quick learning curve/turnaround. It makes it obvious that he wants to trust people and wants to please people. Precious guy!!!
Mats hurt, they are afraid of more pain.... but as these mats come off, they are relieved of the pain and fear. They are able to feel good again
I was at a petting zoo once and the lone Llama had just been shaved. His sheep friends had not. He looked ridiculous and soooo embarrassed. I can understand a dog hiding under the bed from sheer embarrassment after being shaved naked!
@christineharrison7815 It seemed like he really enjoyed the bath!
What a spectacular improved difference between before & after pictures! You made Marley look as handsome as he actually is! I hope Marley lives a happy life.🎉
Even though Marleys paws are not perfect it was still a great groom, he looks way more comfortable and will have a better quality of life
He did his best to be a very good boy.
He was so so so good and so happy to let it happen really he just dont like his paws touched
He really did try and he actually CHANGED during the process!
‘Play with your dog’s feet’ The best advice I got from a vet when I was a first time dog owner and brought my new puppy in for vaccinations is when the puppy/dog is cuddling with you and they are so relaxed they are half asleep. gently play with their feet, separate their toes, touch in between the pads,gently massage the toe beans - they will probably pull their paw away, retrieve it and persist until they relax, do with all 4 paws. This dog improved over the length of a groom with someone he didn’t know - imagine how much better he could get with having his feet and legs touched in a familiar environment with someone he already knows? I might also suggest to the owner to pickup a set of dog clippers and use a #13 blade and clip the dog like once a week - because he was clipped either a #10 today, the few times the owner will be doing this and not actually clipping any fur but it gives both the owner and the dog a chance to’ practice’. It might be a month or two before any fur is actually trimmed but by then both dog and owner will be pretty relaxed with how to hold and being held. And if the dog’s fur is kept short, no matting and the haircut is much faster.
I said the same thing. My dog likes her paws and toes messaged.
I always gave my Mali a little foot massage before sleep. With a little coconut oil on her paws, especially in the winter, it would relax her to the point of snoring. Especially as a senior. My girl. 🥹
Ares told us to turn on my husband shaver as well to get used to the sound it made while playing with the paws . My husband owns a woodworking business so sounds meant nothing to them, but We couldn't touch her front feet she'd sit there for him but not me. We bought a professional ANDIS clipper after paying the groomer twice$$ it pay for itself in 2 cuts 17 years later it's still going strong knock on wood with 2 SHZ JUST BOUGHT A BLADE IT'S CRAP MY OLD DULE ONE WORKS BETTER. BUT THE GROOMER AT THE PET STORE WAS AMAZED IT LASTED THAT LONG ,WE TOOK GOOD CARE OF THE BLADE BY OILING IT
Oh my gosh YES! THIS! I’m a veterinarian and I also advise people to play with the puppy paws to desensitize them. It makes my job so much easier down the road.
@janeveinotte9850Andis is one of the best.
My daughters dog has a hard time going for walks after a groom because his butt hole feels the winds to much and he doesn’t like it. All is okay after a few days. 😂
Someday someone has to explain to me why I love to watch these kinds of videos 😂 I'm not a dog groomer, I don't own a dog that needs grooming, I don't have the slightest idea why I'm constantly watching this channel 🤷 These dogs must feel so much better afterwards ❤
I watch these, personally, as I am a Dog Lover. And, for her sense of humour. When I see the Cat Videos, I do push back, slightly, from the Computer, and make sure my Coffee is out of Arms Reach.
20:47 Marley can say what he wants i think he likes being pampered !
Thank you to the owners who contacted Vanessa and made sure their dog got this relief. He is a good boy !
Hopefully they can maintain him.
Hopefully whatever situation is going on at home settles down because he looks so sad. Hopefully he can become a happy good boy soon.
thank you? wOW ok so waiting a year to relieve your dog of pain deserves a thank you? what an odd way to look at this.
@No_nope_yeslook, we have a Pin of Shame contender!!!!
@No_nope_yes yes let's stomp on people who are already down. Good way to look at it. This will encourage people to reach out for help for sure.
Excuse you... That's clearly an overgrown teddy bear. You can't gaslight us. (What a sweetie!)
There was a DOG in there?!
What exactly is the size of a standard teddy bear?
@JTD472 When you place a 2 arm hug around the middle part, a one arm hug-bear is a toy, if you need 3 or more ... yup...overgrown
You’re not wrong 😂 That fluff makes it impossible to believe that’s just a regular dog.
Okay, I’m totally crying as Vanessa talks about the groomers who have reached out to her to offer help. Barely a Dog Rescue will help so many pups.
that was defiantly a dog that needed a good groom i bet he feels loads better now
another good groom by you
I definitely agree with you.
Sweet Marley! Prayers for his parent(s) for the help they need and for sweet Marley who was SO good!!!! ❤
I really feel for this good boy. I'm hoping whatever is going on at home gets better for his sake.
If "whatever is going on at home" causes such severe neglect of one's dog then his owner should surrender him to a rescue group as he deserves better- Much better. His personality indicates that the neglect extends way beyond his lack of coat care.
@treasuretrovel3816 How much of that reaction is what has happened to him and how much is personality. He reminds me of my aunt's little dog: Sweetie was afraid of everyone, despite never being mistreated or neglected by any humans. (Previous owner and bitch's owner known to us.) Sweetie was the runt of a large litter and WAS neglected by her bitch. She would only allow 5 people to even touch her and could not be professionally groomed. Fortunately Sweetie had a coat that I could easily manage with scissor cutting it (as she was also terrified of the clipper used on the previous dog).
@treasuretrovel3816 It seems like a lot of assumptions are being made in that statement. While I am upset at how matted and nervous this dog was, you don't know and can't assume the owner's situation. The owner recognized they needed help with grooming him and sought out a professional. That is a huge step! Please be kind to this owner. Unless they are purposefully abusing and neglecting this dog, there's no reason to jump to such conclusions.
@treasuretrovel3816 i agree. yes, we shouldnt judge, but that poor dog. thats imo not excusable
100%.
Something about how you groomed this dog made it look like you were a marble sculptor creating a beautiful golden dog out of a rough piece of stone. ❤
I was thinking she was grooming a lion (as she was shaving the matted coat and removing it) and revealing a truly beautiful dog. Similar thoughts!
such a beautiful statement. alive internet theory
Can't say enough how amazing Vanessa is. In almost every case, with animals that obviously are extremely nervous, they eventually come around, to at least feel better by the end of the groom and I believe it is truly due to Vanessa and how she treats them. You truly are an angel on earth Vanessa. Thank you for all that you do.
She definitely has a gift. 💛💛💛
Can’t you put his harness on during the nails clipping?
That is such a good little dog. You are so good with him
The dogs will shake their head even if the ears aren't matted. Because they have their ears shaved it feels so different to them and so weird and probably a little itchy because it's the fur is gone the weight of it is gone
@gardengirl318I agree completely
I wonder if some owners get so stressed about their dogs care that they too shut down. I hope his family come out of their current circumstances with a lightness and hopeful attitude. Our animals pick up on our moods so staying calm is best for all concerned. Marley needs a lot of love, maybe being allowed on the bed for shared cuddles occasionally. Good luck little fellow and thank you Vanessa for your kindness and goodwill. You make the world a better place ❤️
This is crazy - it's like you were given a tangled mass of hair, and you carved it into a dog!
What a sweet gentle boy. I’m so glad his owners found his way to Vanessa so that he could get the grooming and support he needs.
27:13 That's so smart, to hold up the opposite paw to prevent him from moving the one you're trimming. I saw you do it earlier in the video but couldn't figure out why!
Ohhh you are right. I was trying to figure that out before. Thank you for posting 😊
It was interesting to watch you and him as the paw saga went on, because he was already be learning that he wasn't going to be hurt. HUGE progress.
So sad that he had to learn that in the first place though :(
Wow, the change.
Asking him if he wants to go for a car ride got my dog excited about a car ride I didn't know we were going on. Now I have to take my dog for a car ride.
Such a different shape of dog once you remove the wookie coat 🤗
And the boots with the fur.
I hate seeing dogs this shut down. It genuinely hurts my heart.
Hate it! Hope whatever is going on with his owner improves and that things get better for him! The poor baby was so afraid and just..defeated? It was awful
@bridgetkenny9048Terrible owners. The dog’s miserable.
Terrible owners. The dog’s miserable.
@TS-xn1mc don't say this. you have no idea what is going on at home. example: I have had 5 operations in one year, two of them emergency, live alone, have a legal case regarding my home, was not able to bend over for most of last year (try to keep house when you can't bend below the waist), and my list goes on. by the way, my neighbors and I just found a lost doberman yesterday evening roaming our street who was very frightened but super friendly to all of us. I've never seen a sweeter dog. We are trying to get him unlost right now and avoid taking him to a shelter. maybe he was dumped because his owners couldn't feed him. if we had decent support services for humans, many of these situations would never happen. Vanessa herself reminds us not to judge all the time.
@anomardolphinbut still, you don’t subject an innocent animal to this. They depend on humans for a good happy and healthy life. If they can’t support an animal, they need to rehome them. Point blank period
Vanessa not all heros wear capes. Please never stop as you are so kind and calm with dogs that are nervous. I'm from the UK and I'm going to buy an extra groom when my dog next goes for his so they can pay it forwards.
Bless you 🙏❤
I’m from Lincolnshire, united kingdom I donated to help the dogs and cats who need help thank you for the work you do been a sub for about 1 and a half years sending love and hugs to the us
That dog looks like he's been depressed for a while. Poor thing. i hope he cheers up soon.
the way the fur was coming off reminded me of shearing a sheep. And the half way look did nothing to change that thought. Dog dropped a fleece on your floor.
Right? By the halfway point it really did look like a sheep shearing. Hard to believe all that came off one dog.
yes exactly, looks like he's been peeled!
Thank goodness you were able to help him, you’re so awesome for all you do!😻
Exactly! It’s really amazing the difference a little care and compassion can make. Stories like this always restore my faith in people. Do you follow a lot of rescue stories like this?
Normally when we see dogs come in this matted, they are in equally sad shape underneath all their wool. It was so nice to see how good his condition was under all of that mess! What a handsome boy
Yeah. Often severely matted pets are either emaciated or or overweight. He's in very good physical condition for being so matted.
I'm assuming his owner is elderly or sick and doesn't have the mobility or physical ability to groom him or afford the constant maintenance he requires.
He's actually a beautiful dog--thanks for working through his issues!
i feel so bad for marley for being neglected, but also really bad for the owners for being in a position where they couldnt take the proper care for their dog. i hope the owners situation improves for both themselves and this lovely doggo
I wonder if someone accidentally cut his paws or quicked him in the past. His reaction to the nails in particular was... interesting.
It could also be the poodle. Every poodle and poodle cross hated having their feet touched.
@lorimctaggart2755my border collie is a poodle...
@lorimctaggart2755 He didn't react severely to having his feet touched, he only reacted that way when she tried to work on his nails. Clearly someone quicked him in the past when cutting his nails
@lorimctaggart2755most dogs don't like their paws touched. Especially the front paws. Breed has nothing to do with it.
@biggesttrollevertell that to the French bulldog
I like the new camera angle. Honestly less dizzying to have it on your chest instead of your head
Also, he might have been good for the groomers before the home situation got bad... Idk, dogs react to stressors like grooming differently if they're stressed at home
Showing the dog halfway clipped with the fur sticking up shows just how long his coat was. I bet he felt so much better when that all came off! See 14:19 .
Ohhhh 8:20. The little nose going, the panting, looking around- that seems like the point at which he decided Vanessa and the clippers weren't going to eat him, lol. What a sweet boy, I bet he feels so much better.
Is it me or is it satisfying to watch the hair being shaved?
he was so good especially for the circumstance, what a good boy
This poor baby. It seems once he realized that he felt better with his matted coat removed, he calmed down a bit.🙂
For the ear hematomas as a boxer breeder - if we had uncropped pups - we would tape the ears down - with the tape criss crossing under their chin like a bonnet strap. (To prevent flying nuns or turned ears) This prevents the ear from being abused with shaking and allows it to heal. A bleeding ear is actually better than a not bleeding ear. As when it doesn’t bleed - it instead swells; balloons; and separates the two sides of the leather. And when it dries creates cauliflower ears.
The taping is non invasive; and can be flipped up on top of the head to allow an airing period each day - while supervised.
21:10 he actually looks almost happy to be in the bath 😊
He is cute. Sweet boy
Probably felt good 😊
13:52 And, here we see the cross section of the Canis familiaris
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As a cocker owner I really appreciate the hard work you did to free this sweet boy from his matted coat.
20:00 he looks happier❤
This old man has been through a lot. Sweet sweet baby.
Seemed to be keenly aware of everything Vanessa was saying.
I hope Marley and his people keep on an upward path and have a great future.
Marley seemed a little embarrassed when he jumped on Vanessa while in the tub. He was like, "Sorry lady but I've seen some things." 😢❤
After getting all that matting off and a bath he must feel so much better.
2 person dog for paws.
He looks like a different dog, but happy.
The transformation is like a very skinny person taking off a thick puffer jacket, lol
At this point a little light humor was a good idea 👌
2:20 Aw. He’s like a little wooly sheep 🧡
If you told me those were pictures of the same dog without having watched this video, I wouldn’t believe it. Hope things get better for him and his owner
When u're a size 4 and wearing a size 10 coat! He's so tiny under all that matting
Marley is a beautiful boy and im so glad you were able to help him. I bet he feels so much better without the matting.
He was scared to even come near you. At the end, he got to trust you. Love you Vanessa. You are Amazing
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Exactly! At the beginning he was so hesitant, but by the end you could see he felt safe.
24:58 Imagine suddenly being shaved bald. I'd be acting differently too!
😂 True! That’s got to be a big adjustment going from all that fluff to none.
Clearly this dog was traumatised by it's nails clipped but the positive affirmations you gave at 18:54 just warmed my heart you're a professional and understand dogs so well ❤️ i don't own a dog but if i did i know they'd be a safe and loved in your care complete peace of mind and faith in you as an professional love to see it! As always well done xx
Anyone else see the thumbnail and start humming Stairway To Heaven?
You can tell he learned the difference between the clipper and the nail clipper. The first side he was so like, no- no touch my legs. Then the other side he was like, okay this thing doesn't touch my nails, we good. He seems like a very smart doggo, just maybe a wee bit traumatized with his nails
9:25 I can only imagine how he was feeling, I'm guessing like every single stand of hair was being pulled on for half a year or more. I'm so glad there's people like you to help these families
half a year ? where did you get that from V said a year or more. So ya living in pain what great owners. NOT !
@No_nope_yesplease stop judging! Show some empathie.
@lydiaravenstijn5671 yes for the dog !
I watched a guy shear a really wooly sheep in Scotland and this groom really reminded me of this groom. My heart breaks for this dog and his unfortunate past experiences with grooming, but he is with the best groomer in Canada!! God bless you Vanessa. Amazing as usual.
Omg!!😂 He does exist!!❤❤❤
What a behavior change just from getting that heavy coat off. He seems much more active.
he is in LESS pain. matting is extremely painful. This is disgusting to do this to a dog ! they dont tell you they are in pain if its a injury of course the animal would cry out but he is in constant pain. How the owners didnt know this makes me madder, he suffers in silence as its constant pain. HE is used to it by now.
Looks so much happier after this treatment! A noticeably happier Dog ❤
Why do I have a feeling that Marley had his nails clipped way way too short once upon a time and he's been afraid of that ever since....
You've been pulling off some astonishing transformations lately, but this is particularly so, I wouldn't have recognised the before and after as being the same dog.
I bet he is relieved all that heavy matted fur has gone
These are the dogs i work with as a trainer. it's always an honor to earn their trust and show them that there are people and places that can be safe.
Bless you
She checked the clippers to see if they were warm. Bravo!
i have a pup that is no go for nails as well i have have 3 medications now to give 30mins to an hr before just a nail trim my girl is only just under 11 mths but we fear in her first 3.5mths of life something must have happened she is still fearful of people its a very slow process for sure ♥
By the bath he was a totally different dog. His whole expression looked much more happy and relaxed. Poor bub. I hope his situation improves soon.
Exactly! His expression changed so much. You could really see him start to feel safe.
Seeing his little body half way through the shave was wild. So much extra weight taken off. He is so relieved! 💞🤟💞
For real, when his little face came out of that giant wool sweater 🤗
Thank you. I know he was pretty shut down but I believe he was happy to feel freedom of movement, and he's definitely going to feel better moving forward ❤
Poor wee bird….. I can’t only imagine how uncomfortable the dog has been. Thank you for showing him the love deserves❤
He looks great! Poor baby. Thank you Vanessa!
By the way, thank you very much for showing the ear hematoma! I couldn’t figure out what one would look like and I want to be able to identify them if they occur in my long-eared dog (miniature dachshund).
17:16 i think narration prob def helps most adult doggos bc they know human language to a certain extent and makes it less scary to know what youre doing 😊😊
My dog was traumatized for her nails at some time in the 2 years before I got her. It took several years before I was able to even touch her paws without her turning and snapping or lightly biting my hand. That almost never happens now but if she’s acting sensitive I put a cone on her that’s too long for her to reach my hand. So far that has worked, no broken skin ever. Like you said it’s, fear driven defensive behavior not aggression.
The patience of pet owners is such a magnificent human trait! Bless you.
26:05. Poor baby, he is trembling so much.
Only half way through the video, but at least he looks like a dog now rather than a sheep in need of a trim.