The Dog I Couldn't Groom... the 1st Time: Part 1 - The Prep Work
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- A special thanks to all the viewers who gave such valuable information and advice from the first video - "The Dog I Could Not Groom". I am very grateful for such a dedicated owner who want's nothing but a happy and peaceful life for her dog, Sunshine. Another person I am thankful for is Alex Valdivia of AV Dog Training.com. Thanks for all the helpful tips, the encouragement and support! Anything is possible as long as you believe. "If your dreams don't scare you, they aren't big enough!" Brian Tracy
"he can bite me, it's okay, let it out" LMAO
Jun, I so enjoy watching your work as groomer, you are so calming and soothing for the animals. I myself have a 9-10 year old Maltese who has become very difficult to groom. My regular groomer has told me she can't do it anymore for fear he'll get hurt. I wish you were here in Massachusetts to help my little guy. Please keep being you and helping our fur babies! 🐩
He is not brushing out mats, really he is brushing in coat conditioner....He isn't yanking or pulling!! More massaging all over! Mat split combs are a blessing to a dog if you know how to use them properly!! Great Job!!!
Kandi Cox Thank you so much!! I love that you're a groomer too! Thank you for the support!
I love it I think! Awesome, you can ALWAYS learn something new everyday..Even 17 years after I begin, I will confess that....I have problem saying I watch other techniques to get ideas and advise. I compare all that is said then try to mix it all together. I like how you work with the pets, I think it is great!! Thanks :)
Kandi Cox I'm always watching other grooming videos and vet/dog health related videos. There's so much information out there that it is does get tough to sort through. I agree with you - find your own style that uniquely you. We all follow the basic fundamentals, but because we are artists the technique and style will always be a little different. Kind of like choreographed dancers. They're all doing the same moves but all the dancers make the moves uniquely their own. I love to watch the ones who smile the most and really get into it :-) Thank you so much for all the nice comments. Just a reminder, you recognize qualities in others that you possess yourself. Namaste :-)
Jun, don't listen to all these jerks saying mean and nasty things. You were very kind and patient with Sunshine. His life was probably Hell before his new mommy got him. I adopted a Maltese last December. I groom him myself because he doesn't trust people. It took him a long time to trust me. He still won't let me near his mouth or feet without a fuss, but he never bites. My vet has me give him Benadryl. It helps. Sunshine is so very stressed that he should be sedated because it is just too much for him. I'm sure he has been through enough stress in his life. But you did great with him. I would like to have seen you do the head and seen the end results. Keep up the good work.
Olivia Hardin Wow! Thank you so much for your kind words! Comments like yours help motivate me to keep doing what I love to do most, groom dogs so they can be comfortable in their own skin.
Is your maltese doing better during his grooming session? We recently came across a tip that may help although we have not personally tried this yet. But we heard giving a fearful/aggressive dog 1 melatonin pill, he should calm down so you are able to groom him. If you try the pill, please share your experience with us! Thank you so much for your support!
Omg, yes. It's not so much about GET THE DARN GROOMING DONE BUT MORE SO TRUST WITH THE ANIMAL.
+Carol D., Thank you so much for the helpful comment! Looking back, I think you're exactly right. Now that I have this experience, and helpful tips like yours, I'm a much better groomer because of it. Thank goodness the purpose to life is not to live it error-free :-) But to learn from our mistakes and continue to become better.
You are my inspiration...I'm studying to be a groomer right now...I love the way you handled him...I love that you allow him to be...I cried watching this...I could only imagine the pain he must have been feeling...he's pretty old boy...Thank you very much for giving me courage and for inspiring me...You're the best
Wow!!!! Thank you so much for this comment! You are my inspiration, and I love that this video touched you and inspired you. I'm very touched by this, and I know that you are going to be a great groomer as well! "You spot it, you got it." You can only recognize good qualities in others if you possess them yourself, which means that everything you see in me is actually because you have those qualities in you. You are the best, and I'm so honored that you support my channel. Thank you!
You said he is 14 yrs old - chances are good he's got joint pain adding to his problems. I will say you handle him very gently, good job on that! Poor little guy is so freaked out.
I wouldn't even try to comb him out for the prep, I'd be using better clippers (Andis are faster and cut better and are also quieter) and go over him with a 7F. He doesn't seem to mind the clippers as much as the pulling on his coat. Also, I agree that using a regular grooming noose would allow you to hold him a little tighter without the concern of him choking.
In any case thank you for your care for this little dog and, yes, some of them are just like that and some are ruined by even one bad experience.
BIG kudos to this patient and skilled groomer! :)
***** Thank you so much!
Accolades to Jun the Groomer and your videographer! Thanks so much for the helpful video. :)
He has such a calm unflustered demeanour. Well done, for showing this dog that biting doesn't work and in the end calm submission is all good.
Kim and Jun- you two are the sweetest angels of people ever; so kind, so very compassionate. You inspired me to adopt a "senior" dog today from the SPCA here in Tacoma, WA. I am watching RUclipss as I will be attempting to do the grooming
myself. I gained confidence, Jun, by your comment that it's okay not to get it perfect, just keep learning therein how NOT to do something. Thank you!
Mari Larsen Thank you so much for your kind words! 😄 How has grooming been working out for you? Remember that practice makes improvements 😉 Thank you for watching our videos!
You're a great groomer man! I would let you groom my two german shepherds anytime. You're patience surpasses anything I have visually experienced, you can definitely see you're heart.
Thank you so much for the kind words, Brittney Williamson! I'm so happy you enjoyed watching this video, and thanks for leaving a feedback!
I'm a really docile pup and have never been mistreated and have lived with my humans since I was 8 weeks old. And even though I am a gentle guy all other times, I don't like to be groomed either. I do get aggressive when my legs or face are groomed. I made my human watch this video and she learned a lot about how to help me calm down and understand I'm not in danger.
You are totally torturing this dog! Seriously! Why are you using a de-matting tool when you are taking the fur short anyway?! Duh?! You should have clipped that fur off before the bath! Why are you doing that to the dog? It's clear the dog is not socialized with being brushed(or maybe it's old?). That dog bit through garden gloves?! Biggest load of crap I've heard in a while, seriously but not limited to the dodgy background music throughout this video! Leave the dog alone man seriously.
agreed.
+584shaun Thank you for the feedback :-)
Wow! U did great! I have a toy poodle n she is about that size but she is a very good dog....
stariara Thank you so much! Toy Poodles are so much fun, and they are amazing companions. This one is a very rare case with a lot of unknown history. Unfortunate, but he has an incredible owner now who is dedicated to his wellbeing. Thank you for watching!
would you give advice on fixing a car engine if you have never fixed one? Or tell someone how to build a house if you hadnt ever built one?? If you have never GROOMED a dog let alone a matted,older,agressive dog why are you trying to give this man advise?? Stick to your day jobs folks!!
the person who gave the advice was a 13 yr old kid...the kid was just trying to help and according to the groomer, it actually helped. i understand what your point is, but the kid clearly stated they knew nothing about grooming but was considerate enough to offer a possible solution. lay off the kid.
Sarah Harris I appreciate that! But I also understand where +Nikki C. Roccafella is coming from. Sometimes a fresh new perspective on things can actually be very beneficial :-) But I also get what you're saying as well. I wouldn't give nutritional or behavioral advice regarding dogs because that's just not where my specialty lies. I really do appreciate both comments. :-)
You are such a caring, intuitive guy - I am so impressed with the work you do.
Jennifer Lunn Thank you so much! I really appreciate that :-)
JUn, I found you because i have a Mini poodle bichon mix and a bichon...i got them at 2m...i just want to trim them when i need to , i dont want to shave them...i have not taken them EVER to a groomer....i HAVE to LEARN TO DO THIS MYSELF...i enjoy seeing you work, but i actually thought watch the grooming videos might make me feel like I COULD take them and leave them. I know that is NEVER Going to be the case. THANK YOU FOR SHARING AND HELPING ME LEARN kat ak
This Groomer is patient and caring !!! He deserves a Gold medal !!!
Know way is he being cruel in ANYWAY SHAPE OR FORM!!! and anyone that thinks that is totally ouit of order!!!!
This poor little 14yr dog ,has so obviously been totally abused and negleted and fortunately NOW has a new loving owner,that 100% knows he needs help and has brought him to a Groomer "that can hopefully" cope with the aggression his cruel previous owner have caused ~ SHAME ON YOU ....WHO EVER U R??
I adopted a Maltese as a baby and though she does not bite, she HATES to be groomed .... she's NEVER been abused ... so hope people realize, some breeds just don't want to do what we want them to sometimes! BTW .... wish you lived in my area, I'd certainly bring her to you .... you are absolutely amazing with him! :)
***** Thank you so much! You're absolutely right. Not all dogs that behave badly have been abused. We forget that they have their own thoughts and feelings, and we don't always know what's going on inside their furry little heads ;-) Some dogs just don't like being messed with, just like some people don't like to be touched. Then there are other dogs that won't stop hugging and kissing on you while you groom them.
I love how you handle Sunshine. As a retired groomer I can say I've been there! I agree 100% u made the right decision as far as continuing to work with him. It's obvious he is very stressed to the point of it being dangerous to his health. As much as tranqing him is dangerous as well at his age I believe it's his only option. Poor little guy. Kudos to you for hanging in there with such a difficult little dog!
Thank you so much, Cindy! Once a groomer, always a groomer :-) I know that physically we have to throw in the towel at some point, but perhaps you can write a book or a blog on some of your personal experiences that may be helpful to other groomers. Just a thought - sorry, I'm sure you weren't looking for any advice on life ;-) LOL!
You are an awesome groomer!
It is so sad to see that he is so stressed because his owner/previous owner couldn't prevent him getting so matted.
Alice Connell I think they did their best. Some dogs, especially purebred dogs like Poodles are just born like that. It's like a birth defect from too much inbreeding or unethical breeding practices. I'm not saying that you're incorrect, just that there are other factors to consider as well. His mother said that nobody has ever hurt him as far as they know, and they think he was born like this. That's why finally at 4 he was turned over to the shelter, and the shelter deemed him too dangerous to adopt. He was on death-row, but the day he was scheduled to die the lady who owns him now saw him and just couldn't let him die. He actually attacked everyone but her, and he bonded with her immediately. I wouldn't feel too bad for this lucky guy. He actually has a great life at home - spoiled actually :-) LOL! I do understand your feelings too, and I'm so happy that someone with such a kind heart like you supports my channel. Thank you so much for watching!
+Etta Lee Thank you so much for your feedback! Very informative and helpful information, and I will be sure to take your advice into consideration. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge with me, and I'm sure others can benefit from it as well. I appreciate the support!
Hey Jun! I'm a dog groomer at an animal hospital in Canada and I get a lot of these types of dogs! Just wanted to let you know this video came in handy for me the other day. Had a dog that was super aggressive and scared. Even had him sedated but he fought through it lol He was very similar to this little girl in your video. All in all it finished fine thanks to your video! Thanks for the useful tips!
I have a toy poodle that is 12 now, I've had him since he was 2-3 months old. He behaves just like this while being groomed. He is not abused and never has been. He is the little love of my life. I don't know why he behaves like that though. He hates loud noises so maybe it's the clippers? He barks at my alarm clock and timer on the stove. I just groom him in stages so he isn't stressed out for a long time.
I love the worthless torment and brushing of the dogs matted ears ... really !!!! buzz those ears down ... this guy really has no idea ... really brushing out matted ears ... you caused this poor animal more torture ..what is wrong with you ..
You have so much patience and you handled this dog really well people commenting here about you not handling it well i think have never really groomed a dog that aggressive and old.. i think u were really good, i love all your videos and this dog is really old so it would have anesthesia risks involved and that would risk its life way more.. and about the aggressiveness? why don't you muzzle the dog?
however thank you for all you videos :))
krish k Thank you so much for this comment! It's so encouraging :-) I actually tried getting a muzzle on him the first time I tried to groom him, but that didn't go so well. He flipped out and went #1 and #2 all over my table while doing crocodile spins! It was crazy and we had it up on this channel for about a year before we had to take it down because it was causing too much of a negative reaction. So long story short, we decided not to use the muzzle on him anymore. LOL!!! Thank you so much for watching!
I hate the thought of a little dog being restrained by a collar round its neck. If it fell off the table its wind pipe would surely be damaged. It would be much better to have someone else to help with the grooming and forget the collar...soooooo dangerous for the dog.
It is so sad to me to see a dog that seems to feel so afraid of a grooming. What had to have happened to this poor dog in it's life to make it that afraid and aggressive towards someone trying to help him? It breaks my heart to know that there are people out there who would hurt and animals and have no regrets or feelings at all about what they have done.
ok, i have not read through all previous comments.. so apologies in advance!!!
I am sorry.
I am a mobile pet groomer just a tad over 1yr old newbie in the business. I love all animals (spiders are not considered an animal in my world) I enjoyed that with poor Sunshine, that is basically a typical 1st time client of mine in the mobile world, constantly. I am one to try things and slowly introduce grooming to the sweet animals who have been forsed with that life to them . I have introduced atleast 5 new puppies to a grooming regeme and they are tolerant 1yr on and cank now enjoy it, They are affectionate and looking forward to galloping and coming to me ( WHICH I AM PLEASED ABOUT) :-) I have only turned away ONE client so far and reason being that i felt it TOO DANGEROUS that the dog would lunge toward my hand constantly whether clippers or impale on scirrors.. (done it with scissors, i will offered to wash and trim or clip all over this poor girl but with exception of the head as was too ddangerous for me) I have alot of patents and willing to spend the far long extra time on a pet for no extra charge just to TRY and help through their pet through the next cycle of its life and try and NOT introduce bad habits... Please PPL SEND ME YOUR VIDEOS OF THINGS GONE WRONG AND HOW TO HANDLE THE ANIMALS YOU NEEDS TO RESTRAIN TIO GROOM!!! Always eyes and heart open!!! XX
Marko Celin Thank you so much for watching our video, and I really appreciate you sharing your experiences. We understand each other, and I think that its so wonderful to be able to meet other groomers with the same passion! Thank you for the support!
Yeah, I wanted to keep some length on him the first time I saw him but he's way too stressed for that. Thanks for watching, jules knight!
I adopted my toy poodle when she was 12 years old. She came with tons of medical and behaviorial issues. She hated being groomed, she was a terrorist. 4 1/2 years later, she's 16 now and healthy. She loves being groomed and stands perfectly still. You're doing great and it's not easy. People want to judge but you don't really know until you've done it. Stay calm and keep the bandaids close by. :) I love being a toy poodle Mom so much I just adopted an old 18 year old filled with cancer. She's now cancer free and healthy. She's also learning grooming can be a wonderful experience. Love does change everything♥
+suzzie3868 Wow, you're such an incredible person - I can feel the love coming from you with every word you type. Thank you for being such a wonderful person - even if nobody gives you any recognition for the lives you help. I'm sure that the love you have for them is the reason they are doing so well in your care. I really appreciate the encouragement, and for you taking the time to watch and comment on this video :-D
Wow, you really care about dogs, more than I can say for some others who do grooming. Thanks for having a heart and compassion that you do.
you know something with all the abuse that happens to animals on a daily basis around the globe . such horrific things that people do to animals that to see such a gentle compassionate man like yourself handling this little dog who obviously had some traumatic experience but to see the way that you work with them ,the patience that you have and the solutions that you employey and the advice that you take from other people and just your overall demeanor is fantastic . it's beautiful and the world needs more people like you .I applaud you for your your gift and I think the world is blessed to have you in it. animals are very lucky to have you in it as well keep up the good job and you know some people are mean well with advice sometimes they just perhaps come across rather well not as nice as could be but I think they mean well .you're very very good person with great character and you take advice and criticism very well .kudos to you. much success to you .never change.
Nikki C. Roccafella Thank you so much! I learn and grow from all the feedback I receive, and I'm so grateful for it all. I really appreciate you taking the time to write this comment :-) It touched me, and I'm so happy that you liked this video. Thank you!
I think your great, very caring kind man 😊
I've been grooming for 20+ years and learned the only gloves a dog or cat can't bite thru are welding gloves. You can feel pressure tho. Akso I don't let the dog bite on my gloves, cause older dogs can very easily break a tooth or have one fall out. I always use a muzzel; but only if i have to. Dogs need to learn at there first grooming you are the boss and they are not to bite. But I also totally understand that a dog has feelings and he might not feel like being groomed that day, or just grumpy, so I talk to all of them as if they were my child and at the end of the day, I never forget to tell them how good they were and how pretty they are.
Lexy Merrick I really like that! I completely agree that dogs have their own individual personalities and moods. I've heard that even show dogs are sometimes pulled out of competition simply because they are having a bad day. I also agree about the muzzle, and I was concerned about him hurting his teeth. But we tried a muzzle on his first visit and that did not go well at all. Unfortunately, this was the safest way that I could think of other than sedation. I did recommend that he does get sedated for his future grooms though because it took over a week for him to physically recover from the experience. I could imagine him feeling like an 80 year old man would after wrestling with a young man for a couple of hours. He was beat! LOL! I love your approach, and thank you so much for the feedback.
Nice job! I have groomed many dogs just like this...I have never tried the gloves and usually muzzle the dog because I refuse to get bit. You did a great job though but agree the dog is to old.
Thank you so much for the comment, David! I really appreciate you watching our video!
You are very patient Jun! Thanks for being so professional and sweet!
It's hard to even watch this, the poor soul! God bless you for you patience with him.
Konnie Nazario You're telling me! This was no easy task, and I really had no pre-planned strategy beforehand. I just told myself that I'm going to do whatever it is I have to do to keep myself calm and confident. I was trying to keep myself from giving into my fears. Thank you so much for watching!
is he passing out I'm going to watch this story. I haven't been on in awhile 3 rescues are like 3 kids plus I do all their grooming it's a handful
It takes a good heart to take on a tough grooming gig. Great job, I'm sure they thank you later lol :)
you should show this to your aspca
You are so calm. That's awesome.
Notice how it's taking awhile longer for him to change ? You keep petting him too soon. I'm sure you know by now but in case you didn't realize lol. It's better to wait for him to fully relax before rewarding him with affection so he knows for a fact that it's what you want
Also, when he bites , for you to be quiet and not correct him, makes him think it's okay as well lol. You have to be in charge without being aggressive (yes that's possible)
Hong anh Nguyen You don't always have to correct a dog that is panic biting as sometimes they are in such a state that they don't hear the corrections or they can make it worse. If I were in this situation, I'd keep my hand in the position, put the dog in a submissive and relaxing posture, correct once or twice, and wait until the dog calms down to move my hand. I also wouldn't let the dog tense up again. One if the things I do to release tension in my dog before I trim her nails, is give her a thorough massage. It works wonders.
Maybe put some wheels on your grooming table so you can push it against the wall while grooming, so dogs can't fall off.
Poor old dog. What stress for the poor thing with an old heart.
Poor little thing. Maybe he was in pain, his hind legs seemed off.
FacheChanteDeux Yeah, it looked like that was a possibility. Thank you so much for watching!
The cone of shame.
Yo my dog is treated like a spoiled baby all her life and behaves just like this thru grooming. My groomer had to sedate her. I wish I knew how to groom her at home but she not having it
Hi. I'm also a groomer, and I work on shelter pets a lot. The BEST video I have ever seen for safely handling a dog that needs help like this is called 'Agressive nail trimming' by Christina Doughtery. I may need to check the spelling.... She shows and explains a LOT about techniques that help a dog acclimate to being groomed. Speciffically nail trimming, but she uses the exact same techniques I use as a groomer to acclimate any high stress or traumatized animal.
Christina Doughty... Checked the spelling. I have this video saved so I can train an apprentice with it someday (hopefully soon)
I really like how you handle this situation..kudo to u
Thank you! I appreciate your feedback!
Woah, relax there jules - LOL! It's ok that people get upset with these videos. They are concerned about the dogs and their well being - there's nothing wrong with that. Plus they don't know my intentions so they may just be looking at my actions without considering my intent. But I always say, Intent vs. Impact - even if I had good intentions if the impact is negative than I should reconsider what I'm doing. Thank you so much for understanding me!
Was he a stray dog before being adopted?
you're a sweetheart
This is amazing. I usually have to muzzle Charlie (my pup) 19 lbs. and he is the same way. I learned so much from this video. I will try the "shhh" method... And I will try a cone. I wish there was a groomer like you in NYC because right now I would pay anything then to have to groom Charlie. Thank you for this informational and highly educational video.
The tranquil music is good. As a gov't Auditor dogs would misbehave and when I played a tranquil outdoorsy cd music with streams, birds chirping and wolves howling, wolves/pups noises in play...the dog stopped instantly. Maybe you can try that.
I have a Pomeranian whos behaves like that. I hand reared him from 12 hrs old.He has never been harmed or injured he is 4 years old. If I try to brush him not only does he freak out he actually comes at me and attacks me even when I am not touching him. He was groomed 3 times a week as a puppy.This behaviour started at about 10 months old .He was castrated at 7 months old. I consider myself to be a knowledgeable dog owner having done rescue for many years and owning my 10 dogs.ACP does not work for him. I am reluctant to muzzle him as I want to make certain that he can pant,also think it may make the aggressive behaviour worse .He is probably behaving like he does because he knows that he will get away with it but knowing that still doesn't help me..Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!!!!!!
What coat conditioner do you recommend for a Pomeranian ,also can you recommend a detangling that really works
As a Groomer watching this makes me cringe. Just shave him down with a 10 and call it a day. With this temperament and age it's more about health and that he's comfortable than "cute". He doesn't need to go through all that brushing it's just stressing him out even more. Smh! I literally was screaming "just shave it!" Into my phone.
I'm sorry I had to Crack up June u r so patient, I pray for this virtue daily. u r great man. I have now taken on the responsibility of 3 rescues now and I just got a toy yoke and she is like this she won't bite me she bites the Clippers but their temper is CRAY CRAY LMAO
U r the Jeri master .Thanx for givin us hope. I'm always afraid to make it worse, but wish we could do some ness. work. I'll use ur breathing tech. It should help. Some recommend benidril, but who now dosage . Thanx brother ur the realdeal
This dog reacts exactly like my toy poodle Samson. Samson has never been abused. We have had him since he was 6 weeks old or so. I love him like crazy, but he is almost impossible to groom. I have never even tried taking him to a professional groomer because I fear he will bite them, as he has bitten me. I like the leather glove idea! I'll use that next time. It takes me several hours to get him clipped,, doing it in installments. It is very stressful for both of us. Samson is almost 9 years old and it never gets any better with each time. I have tried soothing, treats, calm voice, gentle brushing, introducing him and letting him check out the tools, nothing makes it better. I just think some dogs are neurotic for unknown reasons.... Poor babies. He acts as though I'm torturing him. It's really EXACTLY like this pooch. When we're done, he's just a happy little boy running around like nothing happened, and I'm a basket case! LOL Although, reading through the comments, I happened upon Carol's. I did accidentally nick Samson slightly with the clippers when he was a pup. :( Perhaps that is all it took to ruin him. I will look into possible sedation for next time.
+Karen Clarke Wow, it sounds like you have a tough case. Would you be open to bringing him to me in Utah? I work with an amazing team of behavior specialists who can help us groom him. We're in Draper, Utah and the place is called K9 Lifeline. We're conducting a 3-Day Grooming Workshop next month from the 24th to the 26th, and you can bring your dog with you. If not next month, maybe we can schedule a private session with you and your dog, Samson. The details are on our page: www.k9lifeline.net under the GROOMING tab. I hope you can make it, because I love to work on cases like this :-)
Karen Clarke Hi Karen! We hope you and Samson have been doing well. We came across a comment that I thought would be helpful for your situation. Have you tried melatonin? We personally have not used it yet but we were told 1 melatonin pill will help calm a fearful aggressive dog without making him drowsy. We hope you have found or find a solution to make grooming a more pleasant bonding experience for you and Samson. If you try the pill, let us know how it worked for you.
I would buy yourself a "Groomers Helper" I would not groom with out one. It keeps the dog steady on the table and avoids 90% of bites. I love it for fussy seniors no muzzles needed. Also a dog would not fall off table since they are lock in on the tables arm.
Bonita6901 Thank you so much for the suggestion! I really appreciate you watching our video!
A past experience, this dog was used a muzzle but the grooming was going even harder. When a pet gets scary, it poos and pees are normal. That is why we suggest a groomer has a person with you when the grooming is ongoing, that person could be a pet owner (in this particular dog) or your assistant. (four hands are always better than two hands) This arrangement is for compassion and for the better control purposes (clean up a messy table). A right leash of a grooming table is important for you to control him, (yours is a walk-dog leash) if it's necessary trying to hang his head straight up, a pet might be resulted in more alert and sit still. Put a secure hook on the pole,;a pet would not fall off from the table (it will cause an accident) and also he cannot bite you when you are managing its body. If you know the dog a bit, please try to find a right time to groom its face ASAP because a bitten dog who almost always has a relaxed time for a groomer to do difficult spots. To apply gloves for protections are fine, but sometime they make your hands inflexible or cause pets injured by blades, find the thin leather gloves when a pet has been tied up probably. Besides, a groomer should be aware his arms as well. Simply saying, right tools, right moments and speeding up grooming time.
He's so scared of being hurt that he'll hurt himself to avoid it. I adopted one almost this bad. I did the grooming myself, and I'm not a pro in any way. I took lots of time, did everything very slowly, talked to him, hugged him, and gave him pieces of bologna or hot dogs to change his way of thinking. I also did things for only 5 minutes or so at a time. Put him down on the floor, give him bologna, let him take a break. It worked and he trusts me much more. The owner should do stuff with their own troubled dog at least once a week, very slowly, quietly, gently and with lots of love and praise and really good treats like bologna and lots of breaks! Don't force this on them for long periods of time! The dog can improve. You have to handle them with kid gloves.
I wish i could know if you had a shop and if you did where it is at. I have watched your videos and especially with this little guy as he is the same kind of dog as mine. Honestly I would really trust you with my dog. I don't understand why some people gave you grief about the first video wish i could have seen it. But dealing with and aggressive dog is not easy and many organizations as much as they would like to say that they are all humanity aggressive dogs are the first to be euthanized. Everyone is like an iceberg you can see only the outside but underneath you won't see the struggle that they are going through. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. And for having the courage to do something many would not do, groom an aggressive dog. Now i can try and groom my dog with more confidence.
12ADarkAngel Wow! I love this comment, especially how you ended it :-) You can, and you will groom your dog with confidence. As the wise Jedi Master, Yoda would say, "Do not try. Do, or do not. There is no try." LOL!! I'm pretty sure you're not a Star Wars fan - and if you are that's pretty awesome! - but you really do have everything inside of you that you need to pull it off. I really appreciate all the kind words of encouragement! My shop is located in Chamblee, GA; which is in the Metro-Atlanta area. If you're ever in town, I'd love to groom your dog for you! Thanks again!
I watched other aggressive dog grooming videos and it appeared to a constant tug of war in dominance. Most if not all of the dogs were severely abused by the owners, in my opinion but there were mats in the face of a shitzu that were the size of a nectarine . Now that pet should be notified to the animal cruelty officials. I
Why should the dog trust another human being which grooming is aggressively forced on them in a rushed manner. Then there's a big "Oh yes, we did it, he's groomed. The dog is panting the whole time, enough so that the have to give the animal a break.
I see that your approach is much calmer and the animals are not as abused. You're awesome. I subscribed with you and unsubcribed with them. They video was making me so tense. I couldn't watch their videos anymore.
Great job.
This dog is old and learned long ago that sudden movements mean disaster for him. Some groomers also fail to consider that a dog may have pain from old fractures and injuries. A simple squeeze on the leg could be agony.. Maybe he won't let go during a bite because of what happened to him in his former home once he did let go. I admire Jun for taking his time and understanding that the dog's behavior is learned, not personal.
I know how difficult dog grooming can be, my hands show the proof. A helpful hint, instead of brushing excess hair around the face and ears, scissor most of that away first.... as long as they let you it's less stressful. This has helped me so much, especially for dogs like sunshine.
14 years old...dang... Don't think I know any dogs who made it past 10 or 11. This guy's still such a fighter, too.
You are amazing with these dogs my poodle is very aggressive after a very bad experience. I cry watching how amazing you are. God bless you 🙏
No no no. Putting my veterinary hat on...I could have sedated this poor dog and done a full dematt in a fraction of the time ...without causing any anxiety, stress or fear whatsoever. Putting an old dog like this through such an ordeal was uncomfortable to watch and completely unnecessary. Aside from the sheer terror of the clippers and being handled in general, the dog probably had senior mobility and joint pain making her fear aggression even more distressing to witness. Sometimes you really shouldn’t teach an old dog new tricks. I hope the owner didn’t ask you to do this again and if she did I hope you sent her packing to the vet.
Jun, you are awesome! I appreciate you filming these grooming jobs to show that it is possible to groom these scared babies. Do you charge extra for the time involved in getting them over the biting? How do you set your price on these jobs?
This dog is aggressive and trying to brush out his mats is so wrong!!
You should just shave him down to save the pain, as mats is,painfull ggrrr...
Poor guy looks like in his previous home he was pretty abused :/ by the way if he was 14 in this video he is 72 in people years (you don't times it by 7 to get the actual age ;) )
I would tend to let the dog bite the brush (not the Clippers running, maybe once or twice. It teaches him, "hey this hurts"). Then it would think twice before bitting again.
I have to give my dog anxiety medication from vet before grooming. She does not bite but she hollers even if she is not being touched. She hates grooming. She is a toy poodle. I prefer using the medication as opposed to her getting worked up and stressed. Do not want her to jump and get injured by the scissors by accident.
Do you groom them before you bathe them? The matted ones wouldn't dry. Will it mess up your blades if you groom a dog before bathing?
Thank you so much for your informative comment, +Autumnprepper :-) I really appreciate the pointers, and I promise not to use a noose to kill a dog ;-) Wow, 31 years is a long time to be in any line of work and I bet you are very skilled at your craft. I'm sure this information that you shared will help others watching this video as well. Namaste :-)
+Jun The Groomer Ive learned in my short career age aint nothing but a number.
I have custom made grooming harnesses for all of the dogs that I groom.
Did you use a noiseless shaver? Also, why not bathe this dog first. So why not give him drugs, if this is the third time, he needs meds to relax him. Those shavers get hot too. I appreciate you being so kind to this precious baby.
I dunno how you did it LOL gloves or not I'd have probably been like AGHHHHHH!!😂😆 totally not calm! You both did a good job. That pup will be tired of struggling before long hopefully, and then you can just finish his groom. What a tough job! At least you're understanding😌
Jun if you get a H-Frame instead of the grooming arm you currently use, you will be able then to use both the regular grooming noose and a belly strap which will stop them from falling off the table ;)
Kudos to the groomer, it takes patience and time to do this although I'm not sure I'd let the dog bite me lol! my fingers and hands are my livelihood. I am fortunate enough to work at a vet and they will give a light sedative to calm him and would monitor him. He has obviously been handled roughly in the past and the owner didn't work with the dog to desensitize him to being handled. I really like the caring attitude of this man, he seems really genuine.
i watched the first attempt & then came to this... sorry to say that this is a waste of time if even the owner cannot brush the dog, judging by the condition of the hair in this video & the last. this means the dog will always have to be shaved down due to matts. the owner might as well continue to go to the vet because that is a lot of work for just a shave down!! more power to you & you are awesome for having the patience & determination to even try!! hope she paid you as much as the vet!!
Jun this i s the owner's fault..never ever let a dog get this bad..if you cannot look after them, then you don't need them..i think you are doing great!!!
Im not a 'professional' but i have clipped my cocker MANY time and i got given a matted poodle to clip, yea it sucked
& also if the dog is 14 that is wayyy too stressful for it's age. dogs become seniors around 7 so that dog is beyond old & if it stresses too much i am scared it will have a heart attack , i've seen it happen before , so be careful & put the dog's health first. i work in a corporate salon & we're not even really allowed to groom dogs that old.
sweetie, please get longer gloves or something to protect your forearms. also, have you all thought about sedation grooming for this little guy? great video. thanks!
As a groomer I really appreciate this video. You executed this groom perfectly. You stay so calm, cool and collected throughout the whole groom. You are such compassionate groomer. Thank you for doing such a great job caring for this old dog.
Too right ~ i have groomed "many" a negleted dog and the ONLY way is to shear close
Far too stressful and painful to even attempt to tease out matted knots and tangles
The doggroomer2012 has done THE ONLY kind thing possible...well done m8!!
yOU should NOT be allowed to groom animals the dog is clearly stressed and you are dragging a comb through clearly matted hair!!!! How would you like it if I stuck chewing gum in your hair and started pulling on it!!! Totally inexperienced do not put this dog through that again !
Jun,if this is the dog you had in your car and spent all day getting to know and managed in the end to groom,
what have the owners been doing in between.It is in a worse mess than it was first time,and l believe it should
go to people who care.It has already proven itself to be a good dog and companion.
The very idea that some people will terrorize such a dear little puppy to such an extent is so heartbreaking. This poor lamb is needing such love, such patience. You're doing a good job inspight of it all.
the best tool to groom a dog like this is phenobarbital, in high doses, the owner has clearly failed, the dog is clearly a risk to people, and the dog should be put down before someone gets hurt. And the owner charged with failing to contain a dangerous animal.
Poor little doggie, who knows what happened to him or her before, sure was abuse some how, Iam glad the groomer is patient with this poor angel...maybe need to move the grooming table against the wall to keep the dog safer..
I wish I could find a groomer like you. It is so important for the young dogs to have positive experiences the first few times at the groomer. It sets the stage for a lifetime of haircuts. My geriatric poodle had become arthritic and for the last three or four years of his life I groomed him myself. He would come home stiff and on occasion he would actually limp for few days. (I did a pretty good job, it just took several days) Too bad I am in Southern Georgia.
You are so very gracious with some of these comments. I'm a groomer too. I love your calmness and gentle handling of the dog. It's difficult to keep calm as groomers also get scared and frustrated. We are human. The most difficult part is to keep the dog from hurting himself trying to snap at you or get away from you. You handled this dog well while getting a very needed grooming done. I would just suggest skipping the combing and just clipping everything short with a snap on comb for safety. Great show of patience and kindness!
so glad to know that there is a Groomer out there that knows how to handle a frightened and difficult dog! Don't they teach that in Grooming School? Thanks for your patience and understanding and kindness!
my dog is an eight year old Shitzu, and there seems to be no Groomer here in the City of Pittsburgh that can do what I just saw
you do in this amazing video!
why not try counterconditioning with treat?
+bananian We did that. We tried hot dogs, cheese, and some other dog treats. He was not having it though! He would practice extreme avoidance and then get vicious if we got within striking range with the treats. So we dropped them in front of him, and he wouldn't even look at them. I really don't think that treats would work with this guy, but maybe I'm wrong. Maybe someone else could get different results. But I did try :-) LOL! Thank you so much for watching this video!
Jun The Groomer
Did you do it gradually or just shove cheese at him while going straight into trimming?
P.S. I would have called that owner and told them to pick the dog up! oh and when the dog flips out and hangs itself...QUESS WHOS FAULT THAT IS??? YUP THE GROOMERS! WE ARE BLAMMED FOR ASSHOLE DOGS THAT DO THAT SHIT! not worth it dude!!!
LOL! As groomers we do what many others refuse to do because of our love for the dogs and the people who own them. We are love and patience expressed in physical form in order to help them with their grooming needs. For me, it is always worth it. :-)
Your amazing. Hands down the most amazing thing I've ever seen.
I have two male Shih Tzu's (father and son) and although they don't bite the one tries laying down on whatever spot it is that I'm trying to use the shears. When I finally get him to lay down on his back to groom the underneath part he turns into like a "frozen chicken" forcing me to constantly pull out his leg while trying to shear him with the other hand. His son is just as bad and is always trying to jump in my lap! It's extremely tiring, so I procrastinate knowing what I'm in for!!I've invested in a hydraulic grooming table to hopefully make it easier on all three of us, but I tell you by the time I get done with both of them (around 10-12 hrs. depending how cooperative they are) I've had it and they're both just as happy as can be running around wagging their tails and wrestling. I know a lot of the problem is that they're both just spoiled-rotten, but last time I went to the vets he gave me some medication for both of the little squirts, so we will see if it helps. If they'd just stop flinching at my every move (I've never nicked either one of them) and fighting me every step of the way we'd have it made and I'd probably be able to get them done in half the time or less. What I really need is a couple more hands! lolAnyway, I just wanted to let you know that your patience with the little guy in the video is something everybody including, myself needs to practice on! Regardless, of some of the comments you can see that the little dog has had some kind of negative trauma in his life, so I commend you and your partner how patient and calm you were. Thanks for the video!!
+LifeX2Find Wow, I think that what you do is commendable as well! I know how difficult it can be, and I'm very impressed with how committed you are to helping your fur babies. I actually wrote a book called The Art of Grooming, about how to approach the grooming sessions and the philosophy behind why we groom. I think it would really help in your situation. I also wrote several blog articles about grooming products and other grooming issues that I think would help you in your grooming sessions: furrificspaw.com/about. Thank you so much for watching our videos, and for sharing your experiences with me. I think that you're amazing, and your dogs know how much time and effort you are putting into them to help them feel better.