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I can not get around the fact that he is already sedated. He probably experienced some really bad things😢. thank you for giving him a chance.
So I live in a house with a dog that suffers a very similar situation. It is mostly the breed but yes the way it was raised determines how severe that behavior is. Humanity kind of bred a neurological disorder in that particular type of dog. They're considered a ratting dog. Basically terriers and schnauzers are merciless at hunting down rodents. They're two types of every breed of dog working line and show line if you ever buy from a breeder always make sure you know the difference but you are not that fortunate to be able to pick when you get a mixed dog
Or maybe that's just a really shitty dog..?
@@pralayaryanNot all small dogs are like that, and having a dog since a puppy doesn't mean anything if you don't correctly train and socialize them. You can literally see more videos on her page of small fogs that behave normally without being sedated and she herself has two pomeranians that are not aggresive. They also said in the video the dog was a stray and a rescue and if you pay attention for two seconds you'll see this dog isn't simple agressive, it's TERRIFIED.
@@pralayaryan He's a rescued stray. You're real confident in saying nothing bad happened to him, huh?
Didn’t realize that. Poor dude. He must’ve had a rough life at some point 😭
Accepting an aggresive dog to groom after 4 groomers said 'no way' is super brave. Kudos.
The more groomers said no the more thankful would the owners be if you managed and also a more fun challenge.
But she won’t groom him again either.
@@tx_gal6518 - Honestly, this is probably one of those rare times only a vet should groom him. Vets aren't groomers. You can't always expect the most beautiful haircuts, but having mats kept under check IS a health concern, and a vet office can safely provide the anesthesia he may need. She got him shaved down enough where the owner may possibly be able to handle his haircare from there, especially since she showed the owner some tricks to cutting his hair. That was amazing, and I wish the poor dog and her owner all the best!
@@edmis90 No. Not a given at all. Some people fly higher than us lot and everything is their due. Take a "special needs" dog but can't bother to do anything by themselves. What do you expect ? If she 'd tipped a 20, we'd heard about it. What we hear is : NO MORE ! Let the fun challenge be for the owner to get her fingers out of her ass and try the DIY way. She would have done a minimum before if she wasn't as entitled as her dog thinks it is.
@@tx_gal6518 but she was also the only one that helped teach the owner what to do
Props to the owner for rescuing and building a strong enough bond with this poor pupper. He at least has someone in this world who he loves, who also loves him.
It'd be nice if a groomer like you could host a class for owners of traumatized/aggressive animals like this one so they could learn at least the basics of grooming.
I think the same
My family in law has a Yorkie with that behavior and he definitely needs groom
She kind of just did 😊
I hate that there are people in the world that would hurt a animal. Animals are so innocent and deserving.
Animals are dying in Ukraine, all the information is in my profile
Or try and help the poor animals
So everybody is aware this is not a “mean” dog this is a traumatized dog. He’s acting aggressive because he’s in fight mode. From his point of view he’s in danger and is fighting for his life. It’s quite sad. You can hear him start whimpering at one point.
Exactly!!! And he had to be in fight or flight mode for far too long!!!! Persevering in such conditions doesn't look kind to me! Kindness would be several short visits - not enough profit in that!!! Glad she won't have him back!!!!
You are on the money there, this isn't a bad dog, it's a frightened dog with some terrible habits
Agree, and it's so sad that this has happened
@@margaretmcgregor5686 Vanessa does not charge her clients anymore.
I agree, but the twisted love being shown to him by rewarding him every time he attacks is disturbing. This dog will never recover if praised for attacking everything he does not like in the name of "oh my poor little doggy is so scared I better praise him for attacking so he feels better"
He obviously loves his owner. If she keeps working with him, he could fully recover. Big props to her for rescuing him.
Some dogs should be put to sleep. All biters should.
@@emhu2594very close minded response, most dogs like this have suffered abuse of some kind, and their responses are a learned behaviour to keep them safe, if you can help these poor animals you should.
@@emhu2594The same thing could be said for the people who abused this dog before he was rescued.
Some people DON’T deserve pets.
@@emhu2594 If this was a bigger dog then no doubt it would be put down by now. i KNOW that a smaller dog can't do as much damage as a big dog, but they can cause still cause open wounds and injuries on a person. Obviously correcting this behaviour can take a long time but if the animal is seeing no improvement after a while then it should just be put down for the safety of others and it's own well being. yes i know this dog is scared, im not that oblivious to that fact, and yes most of the time behaviour like this CAN be corrected, but not always, therefore some get put down for their own benefit and safety of others , this is because you cant give the dog the best life if its living in constant fear and you cant actually go near the dog. other hand this dog doesnt need to be put down as the behaviour was seeing improvement so this dog has a chance at living its best life not being scared.
@@moobean exactly thank you!!!
I rescued a dog from a very similar situation and he was far from aggressive! He was the most loving funny and adorable little dog I’ve ever had he was my best friend and I wouldn’t have ever traded him for anything I miss him so much.
This is so heartbreaking. When she asked "who hurt you?" ... often times we all kinda use it as a joke and this time it really wasnt. He was definitely traumatized somehow :'( im glad she did everything she could for this poor guy!
Who hurt you should never be a joke anytime just using empathy😊.
@@bouchecaldwell330 gonna have to disagree. Voice inflection should make it obvious which manner it's being asked. I ask my cats this all the time because I've had them since they were kittens. However, I never ask my dog this because I got her from a shelter when she was estimated at 2 years old so it's very possible she went through something. There are few men she trusts so idk if she was hurt by a man or what her deal is there.
Don't use it as a joke. It's passive-agressive.
Groomer here. he actually may not be traumatized. Some dogs have MASSIVE reactions to grooming if they were never trained or exposed to groomers as puppies. Small dogs, especially, tend to be more tempermental. On average, while I was still working, smaller dogs tended to have more issues. People assume that because they're small, they either dont need to be groomed at a young age, dont think about it, or just think they will be easy to groom as adults. A lot of owners do not know how to properly train their dogs either. It could very well be that this dog was traumatized, but in my experience- usually the aggression is due to no exposure as a puppy with an extreme reaction. Often times when dogs reach adulthood and are like this, it can be very difficult to retrain them.
@@xxKuroKajixx true true! I find it really annoying when people don't feel the need to actually RAISE and train a small dog breed because it's small and “my little princess can't even hurt you” but the dog is going through life feeling a lot of stressful reactions and their bites can absolutely still hurt. Also grooming them too. I feel like they think little dogs are soley supposed to be cuddled, fed, and that's it.
His rage & cry at the same time was breaking my heart at a slow simmer. As human I apologize Pippin for what has been done to you by my kind. You definitely didn't deserve it. You gotta good mom now.
Watching this video, I realize that it's possible he was spanked or even sxuallly a'd given how he cannot even tolerate having his backside touched. Poor dog.
@@de341f6You should be a detective. Projection much?
@@TheHungryPigeon I volunteer in an animal shelter here in Southeast Asia. We see it often that they have these reactions because of trauma. Kind of like how some dogs do not want to have their nails clipped because they were injured before.
Dude, the way he went from growling to whimpering, to growling to whimpering, over and over again, when you were. literally. just lightly touching him with a brush... he's DEFINITELY experienced some real trauma in his lifetime to make him _this_ scared of the world. Poor, poor puppy. 😢 Also for real props to his owner for calming him down and being there to keep you safe and learn how to treat his fur on her own, you are a real one 🙌❤️
Def. Pupper’s likely been abused/neglected/abandoned or maybe was a feral. There’s always a possible chance he has some horrible medical condition/injury, or had a fine upbringing/health, but horrible breeding background. A human is likely at fault somewhere along the line. I’m not saying to neglect precautions w/ him, or unprovoked aggression is okay, but that the belief of a dog being evil for no reason is likely extremely rare.
Disagree. If you watch Cesar Milan and "The Dog Whisperer", he shows how to handle and tame an aggressive dog. He is fond of explaining that the dog isn't the problem; the owner is the problem. Some dogs are simply spoiled rotten. Not abused, but spoiled and never given the opportunity to socialize properly.
@quinnahrose I agree, it looks to me that his whimpers sound like pain of some sort. I wish they would give more details on him. It's easy to judge with this video... He's overwhelmed too. There is so much more to this baby we don't know. I wonder if he has an account so we could follow him.
So, it's trauma, trauma, trauma, the groomer said the same. And, them she said, this type of dog is strong willed and hyper. So which is it?
@@danpress7745It can be both trauma and strong-willed/hyper.
He certainly looks a heck of a lot better at the end. Teaching his owner to groom him is a great idea.
I hope she got to know exactly which muzzle that was to get one of her own since the dog seemed to accept it.
@@LittleRedLemon04I am sure Vanessa told her. I suspect he has a negative memory associated with the first type of muzzle.
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@@LittleRedLemon04 either they cant/ its harder to pant with the second type of muzzle on. Not meant to be worn for the whole groom or the dog will overheat :( would need a loooooot of breaks
Holy cow I was shocked when she said the dog was sedated!!
Coming from a fellow groomer that basically specializes in working with aggressive/scared dogs. I appreciate this video a lot that there’s more out there like me!
Love this video
You guys are really a godsend. Because every dog deserves a second chance.
You can tell a human by how an abused animal reacts to them. This is a good human. I'm glad he is in her hands.
He's trying to rip her to pieces?
As upsetting as his behavior is, you have to admit that the instant removal of the towel in one motion at 1:06 is hilarious and all skill. Be well, little Pippin.
I couldn’t stop laughing 🤣
He was ready 🤣
It’s like he said NOPE when he flicked his head
i stopped the video to post about that very movement here, lol, what a skilled young man.
"Get that dang thing off me!" 😂
Actually really impressed you were so transparent and honest about not being able to take him again. Even MORE impressed that you empowered his owner to be his groomer so that he could still get the care he needed even if they no longer had access to your services. That's an incredible level of responsibility and care on your part.
This right here! You're absolutely right. That's what I love about her, she's incredibly ethical when it comes to the care of these animals.
That poor pup. I hate to think of what he has been through. Thank you for helping. I’m so happy his mom loves him and cares so deeply
@@janineivey03121Poor guy hasn’t been groomed for a year. Dont you think after 4 groomers, this owner was advised to do the grooming themselves? Pure laziness
@@krislv9219wow. So quick to condemn when you know absolutely nothing about the owner, and her experiences with the dog. Maybe think things through before you decide to judge someone you know nothing about. THAT’S laziness.
@@krislv9219 There's a possibility that they mentioned it offhand and never actually taught her how or gave her any pointers, but there's also a pretty likely possibility that the groomers didn't mention it at all. (Maybe they were lazy or inexperienced or they didn't think of it or they were just shaken up from the dog's intensity and forgot to mention it). Hence, why I was impressed with how calm and responsible Vanessa was for following through with the owner and actually showing her how to do it properly.
This poor little thing. It’s sad that people can traumatize any animal this badly where they’re afraid of almost, if not everything. He’s such a cute little thing.
Thank you for not giving up on him.
When she pointed out the fact he was already sedated I was absolutely shocked!!! Imagine how he would have behaved without any meds!😮😮😮
I dont think he could relax until momma came in. He has to see her and hear her.
@@pattiwhite9575 yes, for sure.♥️
Dog metabolism burns thru meds pretty quick already. Add his increased heart rate from fear & that med burned off n the first few minutes.
Also, it was a med given by the owner so not as strong as what would b given at the vet 🤷
@@pattiwhite9575nope. I doubt he ever will
@@animeaunty Unless much different for you, it's pro to pro or pro to owners. Americans sure like their drugs but the groomer gave what she thought "appropriate" to no avail.
One more reason to think the owner is not up to snuff. Sure, Americans start drugging children in kindergarten if they pay enough. Why would the drug not act in the reasonable dosage known to professiionals ?
I invite you to reflect on facts. First of all, why would a volunteer groomer signal this dog ?
It’s great that the owner did not give up on him.
Great job for trying this
This is sad. I wonder why the dog doesn’t want to be touched.
@@MsCellobass since he was a stray he was probably abused in the streets or his previous owner
It seems that something happened on/from his right side --- scissor trimming on his left was OK, but he attacks when trying to trim the right.... That's MY $2 worth... (Inflation is hitting us all).
It looks like the owner doesn't take care of the dog or itself.
@@brownshoeblues2014 vanessa said in the beginning that the owner tried to find a groomer for the dog for a year but 4 people turned him away. she is doing everything she can for him.
This is actually really heartbreaking to watch, that's one terrified pup that needed his mum to know he was ok but even then he wasn't convinced. Poor baby 😢
Genuinely an incredible Mama. Good on the owner, you can tell by how this sweet puppy immediately calms down onces shes in the room that she's an amazing caretaker and a very kind woman.
It's insane how much calmer Pippin was once his owner was there. He clearly loves her and finds comfort in her presence.
and the vision of chicken nuggets ;)
She's his whole world.
She's done a poor job of teaching him trust and respect.
@@Kindisbetter if anything pippin calming down when he sees her means the opposite. The dog is a rescue, god knows what pippin had gone through with previous owners or what had happened. Doesn’t always mean the owner did a poor job
@@Kindisbetter You have no clue what this dog has been through neither did this owner. To say she has done a poor job of teaching him trust and respect is incorrect. You can't teach trust and respect to him or to a human child that has been horribly hurt somewhere in their short life. You show love and affection over and over, you keep it up they learn to trust you, not respect you just trust. Pippin showed his owner love and trust his person who loves him he trusts her.
I work with children that have been abused trust and respect please. It is love, consistency and hope that one day they will love you back that's where it starts.
I was in tears watching this one. Whoever did this to this dog is just a vile person :(. Owner obviously loves him and is so patient. Glad he has a new leash on life.
How do you know anyone did anything? That breed is naturally aggressive. All dogs are descended from wolves.
@@golden.lights.twinkle2329"he is a rescued stray and we have no idea what he may have experienced that led to this behaviour" right at the start of the video. Also, even aggressive breeds who are taken care of well are extremely unlikely to be THIS aggressive, especially under sedation. Hope this helps! ^^
@@golden.lights.twinkle2329Dogs are not naturally like this. When breeding dogs we only bred the friendliest dogs and killed the aggressive ones. Dogs only properly bite someone when they are afraid (mostly because of severe abuse). Look at chihuahuas, they are abused to the point they are extremely aggressive. Chihuahuas who are in healthy environments are not aggressive towards people.
Unrelated, it's a "new lease on life".
@@annegretcoetzee5103the joke flew right over your head
So sad, this little guy definitely went through some severe trauma. Glad he trusts his owner as much as he does
The abuser probably used to pretend to help him
Poor little guy! I can’t imagine what he went through. It’s amazing he trusts his owner so much, she must be someone really special.
I had your profile picture as my screensaver on my tablet when I was a child
Puke. Do you think bambi is real?
He was genuinely fighting for his life. Whatever happened to him before made him believe that he would die if he didn’t escape and that is absolutely heartbreaking…
Maybe he was attacked or challenged by a larger, or better fed dog, and he barely escaped and the loud buzzing of the razor and pulling is reminding him of his ptsd
Nonesense.....Pippin clearly hasn't had second breakfast before it was brought to the groomers.
@@cutiepatootie4094 yeah he was probably ragdolled by another dog or punted by an abusive person.
I’m willing to bet he was used as bait for a fight dog.
@@ripperplaysclon152this is sad
Him being torn between wagging for his mama and freaking out in fear is so heartbreaking. I love that you ask “what happened to you” and not “what’s wrong with you”. As always, your compassion and skill are wonderful!
That understanding that it's probably something traumatic that happened to him rather than something inherently wrong is what's made the difference for so many dogs (and cats, and other animals). She has so much patience, and pays so much attention to her clients, it's really impressive.
He basically has dog PTSD.
@@155chipmunkzMost definitely! Poor thing must have been abused before being rescued. Dogs don't get this scared without a reason 😢
100% abused, no doubt
@@155chipmunkz exactly !!! and you can't wish it away. Or talk it out with a dog. Unlike a mistreated bit-bull, he's more like a poodle, king of the house until he got his ass kicked. unlike them also, he's become vicious.
you can tell he really is such a sweet boy at the end. he looks so happy to see his owner too
Aw Vanessa The reaction from the fur Mom was beautiful…. And he looked great I can’t believe how compassionate you were ❤
The fact that you went the extra thousand miles to not only bring the owner in the calm him down but also taught her how to do this so he wouldn't be as stressed is amazing. You don't see that often in groomers
@@auntisthenes2754…. St fu weirdo
Wtf you are talking about
@@auntisthenes2754 What is wrong with you? It's a dog who's clearly been through trauma, and this professional is showing how they can be groomed properly at home. This has nothing to do with black citizens being shot by police, what the hell are you talking about?
@@auntisthenes2754why should the owner be put down? She didn’t hurt the animal, she rescued Pippin from the street and the dog has been that aggressive since day 1.
@@auntisthenes2754 well you're a bit unhinged
I have a theory why he calmed down with a different muzzle. The first one is his usual muzzle and was likely used for the prior grooming's and possibly vet visits, so he associates it with those things. The sight of it may be enough to rile him up. A new muzzle has a clean slate, plus his mom was there. New muzzle is "safe mom muzzle". Old muzzle was "scary muzzle".
that's a good theory
This is really great point, we forget how strongly emotions can attach to objects, environment, etc. And that changing the circumstances can have a huge effect on emotion. It's funny how we know this to be true for ourselves, but don't always afford animals, most especially dogs, the complexity of their emotional experience!
The other one also went over his head a bit more and likely obscured some of his vision, but not all, so he's suddenly partially unable to see everything properly (as opposed to the more calming instincts of being unable to see at all).
Also different materials in those 2 styles. The first look like rubber or something similar & the other is more cloth. The second likely weighs less & just felt better.
Excellent Point! We often forget just how deep thinking our companion animals can do!
This poor boy, I can’t imagine what he’s been through
It’s so sweet how much he loves his owner
His whimpering was so heart breaking he was so sure he is getting hurt and poor guy just gave up.. props to these two God send angels for working on him.
It's very clear that this little guy has been through very tough time in the past and these dark memories unfortunately made him so scared and aggressive.
The second muzzle made such a big difference to his behavior and thumbs go up to Vanessa for being so kind and patient to groom him, and definitely for teaching the owner how to groom him on her own.
@@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist2 How many videos and comments do you spam in a day?
That's actually in my experience not always true. I have seen dogs that never had anything happen to them at all be super anxious and (for example a giant kangal who basically lived in the shelter because from puppy age on as she had anxiety issues and never got a owner, but also never was treated badly.) to dogs that went through hell (animal hoarder situation were dead dogs lied between poop and blood of the dozen barely alive ones) and still were chill and trusting and friendly.
I believe just as humans dogs can also have some mental issues that are not really based on anything but a chemical imbalance or so.
@@Vulture2k was thinking it could also just be "small dog syndrome". Meaning that his previous owners just never trained him, his boundaries got overstepped constantly with people getting in his face and trying to pet him uninvited, because he's small and cute, and he just learned to defend himself and there was never any correction. Poor lil' guy. Glad he found this kind woman he seems to trust and who is working with him.
@@KitsuneAdorable, sharing the truth about the gospel of Jesus and trying to save their souls is not trolling! Smh
@@texasgirl6000not all of us believe that. We just trying to watch a dog grooming video 🙄
That owner is an angel. She's obviously put so much love and patience into this little guy. Bravo for not giving up on the poor baby during such a tough grooming and showing him so much compassion. Teaching the owner was a great idea! Look at that little happy face at the end though, he looks miles better than at the start.
...no. Someone who isn't equipped to handle their own aggressive dog has no business owning one. She should have taken a hint after the first groomer refused to take her dog and learned to do it herself. Also, chicken nuggets and hamburgers are not suitable food for dogs. She is an idiot.
The owner is no angel to CONTINUE to let this dog be aggressive and reactive and have no training to correct this behavior. Poor dog!
@@Ir-of4zn The dog is obviously terrified and has probably been abused as a stray. It only makes sense that he's fearful and aggressive. A lot of trust has to build up even with other people even if the dog is in training. That's like you can't expect a person to fully trust you when you've first met them, and neither can you. The owner is very much an angel, I mean, the progress she has obviously made with the dog is unbelievable and impressive.
Just give it some time and trust, stop being so negative all the time, and hope a little?
@mejava1233 I don't care what that dog history is... with the proper training, Pippin can learn to be less reactive. I do not blame the dog, but if he bite/maul someone, authorities will put him down. He has been rejected at 4 previous groomers because of his behavior. If Pippin is going to be successful, she must give him training or keep him at home. If you are a dog owner, and you know your dog has a problem with reactiveness and aggression, and you do NOT get the dog help, then you are a bad owner. This lady qualifies as a bad owner.
@@Ir-of4znhow do you know they haven’t sought out training already? They could be in the process. Training takes time and from what we can tell the dog trusts the owner so it seems there’s been some progress there. Don’t be so quick to judge
You’re a saint for working with this dog. Poor thing has been through a lot
Poor baby. You did an amazing job with him.
Gotta' say, my jaw dropped when you mentioned this little guy had had some sedation. He's definitely built up A LOT of human anxiety and I thank you for grooming the animals other people won't, immensely
Yeah, the fact that he's even able to trust his owner says a lot about her. That is one terrified pup. Props to Vanessa for being willing to teach her how to groom Pippin herself. That's probably the best outcome any of them can hope for.
Sedation on small animals is really touchy. You've got a big zone of "not enough meds to have the effect you want " and a tiny little range of "just right" before you go into the danger zone of "too much." (And the "just right" dose can vary depending on how keyed up the dog is.)
@@talyrath That is why I'd really like to try sedation but there are no safe/affordable options and it's just way too risky 😢
@@3nertiamild oral sedatives like trazodone and gabapentin are actually quite safe. worth discussing with your vet.
Worst part is, that just standing there in the end, he looks like such a sweet boy. You can just imagine how sweet he would have been to everybody, if he had been treated better before. Big thank you to the lovely woman caring for him
That goes for people too.
4:29 - “He thinks he’s obviously being tortured”. To be fair, I have seen some BDSM setups that end up with the person tied up and bound in a similar manner. 🤣
Your perseverance is amazing. You're a legend for sticking through that. Poor dog seems to have a lot of trauma
The change in his behavior with the change in muzzle is such a phenomenal example of how important it is to try different approaches until you find something that works and don’t get stuck in one track thinking!!
Exactly!!!! And a bit of empathy wouldn't go amiss!
@@margaretmcgregor5686 Vanessa is matter of fact, not lacking in empathy. She is problem solving to get the task done, for the dog’s sake even.
@@jenniferb.9404i think they meant a bit of empathy could go a long way for any dog in general. if they were to be referring to anyone, surely it would have been the previous groomers
I love the patience shown by everyone for this scared little dog. So glad his owner's learning to groom him...she obviously loves him a great deal, and has worked to earn his trust. Poor little guy.
She will get there. One of my rescue shih tzus was like this when I took him in and I received a good few bites when grooming him at first, one of which was a bad one. Practice and repetition paid dividends though and now grooming him is a fairly stress free experience for both of us. I never even tried to find a professional groomer for him, knew he was too dangerous to expect someone else to work on him. I can't do much other than take him down to the wood, no fancy cuts from me, but it works, and that's all that matters :)
GOD bless you sweet girl, so very courageous of you to take this puppy on, he does not like to give up control of his situation, I am so glad he found someone to love and protect him. Thank you for doing what you could do for him.
He’s not “insane”, he is just a hurt dog that is yet to realize he’s now in a safe place.
I loved how the owner promised chicken nuggets and a hamburguer to keep him calm 😂❤
Selective breeding to create such a bastardized animal. Then abuse them to the point of psychosis. Then feed them processed man made garbage. Which part did you love?
He needed a heavy dose of Xanex.
@@stevenwagner9912he was already sedated is the thing…
Need to sedate by weight. His will is bigger than his packaging. Lol
Unfortunate is what it is. A dog or any animal needs a chicken nugget like it needs a hole in its head. Unfortunate that too many are raised on this crap and consider it food
I was not expecting that adorable little face under the muzzle. This poor little guy was so terrified by whatever happened to him and his dark past. You did such a great job teaching the owner and grooming him. He deserves all the chickie noogies.
That face is precious! Poor guy to be in fight or flight like that, so stressful!
Yes he's quite cute!
He is absolutely adorable! It is heartbreaking to think about what happened to him to make him this afraid and reactive. I will never understand how anyone could abuse an animal so horrifically that they end up this traumatized. I’m so happy for him that he ended up with a wonderful owner who clearly has a very special and close bond with him. It will always amaze me how an animal who has gone through so much at the hands of evil humans, still has the capacity to love and trust another human being again.
I’ve experienced it myself with one of my rescues who was terrified of everything that exists in the entire world, inside and outside, due to her traumatic and abusive past, but she still chose to trust me, and it was one of the greatest honors and blessings in my entire life. We had ten incredible years together, where she ultimately overcame nearly all of her fears with love and patience (aside from storms and fireworks, which are normal fears for most dogs). I will forever miss her and our special bond.
Could just be an asshole dog
I’m so happy this lady rescued this dog!!! They are clearly bonded!
I just love how she tries on every dog no matter what ❤
I'm so amazed by the fact that he trusts his owner. He acts like he would never trust a human again in his life. It's beautiful that she is giving him a new chance and a good life.
@@fredfinkstraumatized dogs don’t learn well with aggressive discipline. Obviously because they have been ABUSED. Give you five minutes with the dog?? You gonna hit it? Punch it? Yell at it? You think five minutes with you a total stranger will fix anything? Get over yourself.
@@iwuvpiesgaming9164 Yes, wtf do you think? yes , violence begets violence. it bites, i bite back twice as hard. you hold it down and and any nonsense is not tolerated. Conversely, good behavior is met with the warmest love , snuggles, belly rubs and fillet mignon. Calm, patience, love & reassurance, but biting and dodgy shite is SHUT DOWN QUICK SMART. Capiche? look at this, the owner is there, the dog is tied up like a hannibal lector S&M fetish gimp, and understandably its having a traumatic horrible experience and lashing out. Zero control! Zero reassurance that things are ok and what to do. No wonder the dog is a nervous wreck, more importantly - IT WILL CONTINUE TO BE THIS WAY. This is enabling. you have to shut it down. horrible but like a bandaid , off one motion,. no more fuking aorund, no more violently lashing out. bare its teeth? my goodness, it would not fuking dare , JFC you let this continue..... worse for you, and worse for the poor dog. My 2 dogs had a shite life before i got them, one couldnt even go thought a door threshold without pissing itself in fear. They are pampered to the Nth degree. and there is zero dodgy behavior any more. cool , calm collected, and love. TLDR - FFS will you clowns stop enabling bad behavior and prolonging the dogs suffering. like giving into a junkie, heres more heroin. no you have to suffer through the withdrawal. no enabling , no methadone, no bullshit. cut it now.
@@fredfinksare you a certified dog trainer?
@@fredfinksbuddy thought he was cookin
@@fredfinks Well this is by far the worst advice I've ever read in my life.
Hearing how gentle the owner talked to him made me cry. Glad he has a better life with them now ❤
Same! Idk but this one was emotional. I think I was riding the waves of the doggy's emotions. When she began grooming him I teared up.
I felt the same. His owner has my deepest respect, that little guy must have been through so much, and now has this wonderful person offering love, comfort, chimken nuggets! 😊
@@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist2go be a neusence somewhere else
I know so many people who have given back dogs who weren’t half as aggressive. Shoutout to this owner for her kindness - and everyone who has the heart and patience to adopt ❤ (And great work too Vanessa, I was pretty terrified for you haha!)
I don’t think she was talking to him kindly at first calling him crazy in the tone of voce that she did. She became more kind the longer she worked with him.
Oh my goodness Vanessa you did amazing with Pippin. I’m sure this groom was stressful for everyone involved including you but the way you continued and didn’t give up shows your heart and love for animals especially the ones that are struggling with trauma. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful boy even if he was a little bit of a “problem child”. Even they need love and compassion too. God bless ❤❤
THANKYOU so much for being soo good with him five ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for patience and kindness❤❤❤❤
I’m glad you showed the owner how to groom this poor boy. I hope he now gets to live a stress-free life, with all the chicken nuggets he wants ❤
I'd do anything for chicken nuggets.😁
Sherpa loves chicken nuggets as well... (perform a YT search for "Sherpa")
@@RachelMartin-di8fy anything? Like poison Donald Trump’s tea?
@@MrGermanQuick Sir, calm down. Clearly it's a joke. It's something you say but not necessarily mean.
@@FallenAngelHiroko I know, I’m sorry. I was joking too.
He's definitely on a long road to emotional recovery. When not being threatened with grooming, he looks very perky and happy! lol
He's a cute little guy who obviously loves his mama. I hope she can get him used to grooming so he can calm down.
True, but with good care he may finally learn to trust people and transform into a friendly dog :)
@@helenab9973 it most definitely can be done with a lot of patience and resolve.
When we adopted our Belgian Malinois mix, she was terrified of most people. They're naturally wary of strangers, but she would hide behind me and shake like a leaf. It took 7 months to desenitise her, and I still warn people not to pet her (she won't bite, but she will shy away), but rather let her make the choice.
It's something we'll be reinforcing for the rest of her life.
I can't even begin to imagine what this little fella went through to be this fearful. I hope he will get better one day. What a cute little guy!! Kudos to the owner and Vanessa for their work.
Bravo to you for not giving up! Bravo to you for maintaining your composure and helping this little guy!
There is a boatload of trauma in that little guys past. Your calm demeanor will help, but your steadfast loving approach is always awesome.
Anyone who rescues animals in need of love is a hero in my book. Huge props to the owner.
Wow ! Good work !
I couldn't agree more. There are so many animals needing a home. And yes sadly he must have suffered some kind of abuse., We have taken in many rescue/strays over the years. We took in parrots and one of them the owners couldn't handle without placing a towel over him. With parrots trust is the key to their well being. Over time he has turned into the sweetest and loving little guy. Please folks when you decide to get a pet check shelters, etc. 😺🐕
It appears to me that Pippin looked too long and deep into the Palantir seeing stone and the Dark Lord Sauron looked right back into him!
@@jbaker7311 And if someone is not going to be able to give a shelter pet the intense tlc they need, it's ok for them to acknowledge that and they shouldn't be shamed for it.
@@LulaMae21 That's odd. We have rescued dozens of pets from shelters that needed TLC. and frankly few needed what I would call 'intense' care that you're referencing. The majority needed one thing and that was love. And btw there are millions of people that don't think they're too good to adopt from a shelter. And furthermore what do have against shelter pets? Or inferring people aren't able to handle one. I don't see either where shame comes into it.
😢 This poor dog has been through hell of some kind. He doesn't seem aggressive as much as he seems scared to death and ready to fight for his life. You did an incredible job. His owner has saved his life. Hopefully, his owner will get him to be a little less fearful and a lot more trusting of others.
I'd definitely agree. Whilst he's behaving aggressively, it's a fear response, he's likely very sweet. I doubt he'll ever fully trust anyone besides his owner. Terriers are highly intelligent and whoever was bad to him, whatever he went through, he remembers it vividly. That's some serious PTSD right there.
I do think with a lot of time and patience and some positive reinforcement training (with extra chicken nuggets) the owner could groom him easily and safely at home. But whoever had that dog before deserves any bites they got and then some. I'd happily bite them myself.
You can see the wagging tail at some movements in the video. He’s clearly just a traumatized sweetheart
@@silversiren7046 I agree a lot, and yet can't envision this dog being ever safe with this owner. You said it : he won't fully trust anyone and the owner shows zero good points
@@FennecTECHMany wag their tail before biting. But He IS traumatised. Deeply so.
@@auntisthenes2754 I should clarify, terriers are especially prone to attachment to a single person or family. Whilst I doubt he'll ever be fully safe with other individuals, the owner saved him and, judging from his behaviour, he trusts her enough that even when terrified like this he's keeping mindful of not hurting her and calms significantly in her presence. He trusts her and, with time and work, that trust will deepen. I don't doubt she's safe as houses with him. It would be anyone else around them she'll really have to work on with him.
You are a wonderful person !! Incredible patience with this little guy who is so scared!! He’s probably feeling so good with all that mess off ! Bless you for helping him ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Well done for not giving up. He obviously appreciated it and your patient hard work xxx
I love how supportive the comment section is for Pippin and his mom! Poor fella has clearly been through the ringer, but I have faith he'll be able to heal with his new mom!
It’s mostly the breed but yes , the dog prob been through a lot
It’s not breed fault
We adopted a dog when our children were small. After we got herchome, my husband went into the backyard with a hat on. She barked and was clearly terrified of him. No hat, less fear. He tried to play fetch by throwing a stick. She flinched, ran away from him, then shredded the stick and hid it. So we figured she'd been abused by a man who wore hats and hit her with a stick. I took over all discipline with her, so all she saw from my husband was completely positive....fun, treats, love. In two years she was no longer afraid of him, and rarely flinched any more. Best dog we ever had. Protected my kids and I like her life depended on it. Just took a lot of love to overcome her fear.
He's more afraid than truly vicious.. Poor thing has been more severely abused than we can even begin to imagine. This groomer is a patient and kind woman. Bless her. ❤
He's aggressive and vicious! That's not a dog who is afraid!
Did you not hear his whimpers and how she said he’s crying? Obviously he’s afraid
@@golden.lights.twinkle2329 you are correct that thing is not afraid, he is just a vicious dog. I’ve seen strays as mellow as ever, with horrible pasts, it’s just a shitty dog, that’s all.
@@golden.lights.twinkle2329literally google the phrase “fear aggression”… your comments are harmful to new/inexperienced dog owners who might actually believe what you’re saying
@@golden.lights.twinkle2329he’s afraid.. only fighting as an attempt to keep himself safe.
You teaching the owner was honestly so kind of you. I hope both the owner and dog are doing well! ❤
I am so glad to see you out there giving it all you got to stay calm knowing his behavior is do to something happened to thus dog good for you being so kind and understanding of him and his needs
I really like how you taught Pippin’s owner how to properly groom him for the future. It (hopefully) ensures that he’ll not only feel more tolerable with her doing it, but that it’ll be a less terrifying experience for him in the long run (fingers crossed). Wishing Pippin & his owner the best 💖
I know- that poor baby- I’m glad he’s found a home with humans he can trust and love.
One would hope that Pippin gets better with grooming and increas trust with his owner.
He loves his owner so much and she sounded so loving and supportive. She was willing to learn and tried so hard to make him comfortable. Anytime a pet knows their owner as mama or daddy I know they are so very loved. Vanessa was wonderful, as always.
right the little tail wags when he hears her even after being a complete demon
I felt for you and Pippin. You are amazing at what you do. God bless you.❤❤❤❤
Great job! It's so sad to see a dog in this shape. You are a good person for giving him a chance. The fact that his owner has gained this dog's trust is encouraging. Time and love and a lot of patience is required to help.
To educate his owner and still get that much done, you're an amazing person. He didnt deserve his past trauma and deserves all the chicken nuggies and snuggles life has to offer. Thank you for being such a good person.
The owner is abusing that dog by not training it, It is stressed out beyond belief.
@@brownshoeblues2014 you make a lot of assumptions despite not knowing the owner or the dog.
@@brownshoeblues2014 I think that's very presumptuous and unfair to say. Just watching the owner interact with him to calm down while trying to learn from Vanessa, and knowing she has already taken him to 4 groomers shows that she's putting in effort. He is an extremely difficult case, and none of us know his past as a stray. He may have been even worse without her.
@@brownshoeblues2014the dog clearly has an unbelievable amount of trauma interfering with proper training.
She has been the owner of the dog for at least a year, plenty of time for the dog to have overcome any trauma with training, it is evident that she has not done any training, love is not giving food and caresses, love is training your dog to that this healthy being a dog. It is not assuming, it is a reality that she is a bad owner.@@Anthony-fu6cl
The owner has genuine love and patience for her dog. Vanessa is a specialist, tradeswoman and entrepreneur of outstanding brilliance 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
Well said! 👏👏👏
my mother has the same name!
He’s not “crazy”. He’s traumatized. 😔
Thank you for being so patient with him.
It's amazing how quickly his demenor changed with that other muzzle! It's also so nice of you to teach her some little grooming tips, since he seems to trust her much more
I'm guessing he suffered some trauma involving a muzzle like the first one
@@joelrobinson5457yep, that's what I was thinking too.
@@joelrobinson5457no. Dogs react to things they don’t like. If he doesn’t like how a muzzle feels if it’s uncomfortable a dog will act aggressive. You can tell trauma aggression vs improper training aggression.
If this was fear from trauma it would be shown differently. Shaking, urinating, defecating, screaming + howling.
Dogs are so misunderstood and it doesn’t help that misinformation is always spread.
@@user-cn6xw8jr8yfear aggression is also a thing? Some dogs act submissive and others fight back. Also dogs don’t act aggressive to everything they don’t like?
Put it down nasty violent dog
He's not the only one who deserves chicken nuggets! Great work Vanessa, thank you for powering through to help the little guy.
You did so greatly, and I am happy that he has such a responsible owner now. Good job, Pipin!
I feel so bad for this pup, for whatever happened to make him so scared. You’re so amazing for completing this groom. I’m so glad his owner was willing to come and help.
I love the direction your channel has gone! It’s really cool that you’re able to use the revenue from TH-cam to reserve a ton of time and effort for difficult cases that other groomers can’t take. Your patience and love for even the most difficult dogs is inspiring and it makes me enjoy watching your channel.
Yes!
Absolutely!
This
True dat
Couldn't have said it better myself. Great comment!
That owner is a gem. She takes such good care of him and kept so calm through his panic.
She left him to a professional. Hello ? don't you think DIY is in order, for a lifetime.. and tthe dog won't always be sedated !!!
Agreed, present owner has allowed this fearful behavior...💖🐾⚘️
@@VictoriaVanHorn it shouldn't be allowed. The present owner loves this dog. it should not have been an agressive dog adopted.especially not by this person.
No, the correct muzzle calmed him. The owner exacerbated this mess with a failure to discipline.
@@nope24601 I don't blame HER per se, just the people who can't see the benefit of culling these dogs (cute and dangerous) from the adoption pool.
It's fatal attraction garanteed to owners that need to be explained the B.A BA. Basically the equivalent of someone with a saviour complex who'd rather marry an inmate of 20 years than help even a single teenager worth it in juvie.
I'm a real bitch for saying so, apparently. Well, truth hurts.
You are an absolute angel! The GOAT of groomers and patience of a saint! Thank you for all you do for these animals! I know it had to be hard on you at times! Your just amazing and Sucha inspiration! 😇🙏🏼💕
God Bless You Lady. You Tried Your Best 🤗
It feels like he’s trying so hard, but just can’t stop the reaction entirely. Still, I’m glad you two got as much done as you did, and the owner doing most of the grooming in future might even start to calm him down.
I bet he was a very sweet little dog until whatever happened to him 💔
@@audaciousredi bet he wasnt
and hes not trying at all. in fact hes just trying to act like a DB
It is genuinely heartwarming how (conparatively) calm he is as soon as his mum arrives. Poor little fella, you can tell she really loves him and that he loves her back twice as much
I love watching the transformations of these fur babies thanks for all you do !! Found you on facebook and had to come to Ytube to subscribe !!
He's just a beautiful little boy who passed through very bad things. Thanks for sharing the video.❤
I love that instead of blaming him for being difficult you recognize that he is scared and talk about rewarding him despite being difficult.
He’s such a beautiful boy ❤
That, and she took it very slowly.
I had no question anymore, when I heard her rewarding his growling and his tantrums.
@@8all8at8once8 genuinely what would you recommend she do? This poor dog was probably badly abused.
@@8all8at8once8 His growling and tantrums aren't of a stubborn dog, they're of a traumatized dog. This isn't something that can be 'trained out'. He needs ... well, doggy therapy basically, which is partly what she was doing. Ignoring the behavior and carrying on whilst still giving him breaks will show him that the interaction a) is going to happen no matter what and b) that the interaction isn't going to harm him.
Vanessa is quite simply the best.
Holy Hell, this poor dog must've been through really terrible experiences. You did very well getting him cleaned up despite his extreme behavior- calling the owner back to help was a good idea, and teaching her how to start grooming him on her own was certainly for the best. I appreciate your ethical assessment of what the animals need while keeping yourself as safe as possible. Excellent work! Hope this dog will recover from whatever severe trauma he's endured; he clearly trusts the current owner significantly!
It breaks my heart. He's so terrified. They are very special people to help him through his trauma and give him a chance at a wonderful life.
Trust me, man, some dogs are just ass holes naturally. This little guy might have been run through the wringer, but chances are his trust issues are entirely hereditary.
Oh you're so patient, fearless and loving. ❤
Poor little guy. It was incredible how the mama/muzzle no. 2 combo calmed him so much. I feel so sorry for him.
She definitely needs to learn how to groom him.
I had to do the same for a pet who was extremely fearful. Now he gets daily care and upkeep by someone he trusts, me. 😊
As someone who is also an animal care provider, often times to severely neglected or abused animals who don’t know how to handle their trauma in any way other than often very intense aggression… I can’t help but admire your determination and your profound amount of patience with these rather difficult problem cases. Your compassion is outstanding. I wish there were more people like you in the profession, and in the animal care industry in general. Kudos, lady. Massive freaking kudos. Seriously. Keep it going.
Spot on
How curious that you saw patience - I saw a terrified animal with a respiratory rate off the chart having to remain in fight or flight mode for an inordinate length of time !!!!
@margaretmcgregor5686 They were referring to Girl With The Dog's patience, not the dog.
some other times animals are aggressive toward strangers simply because they have biological tendencies toward territorial aggression, and they either receive little corrective training to disincentivize it, or the positive reinforcement they receive when they engage in the behavior overrides/muddles the corrective training. Their ancestors are highly territorial predators (just like ours), so these things don't really require trauma and abuse to develop.
Smaller breeds in particular are prone to this stuff. Maybe its because they are easier to hurt with abuse, or maybe its because they can do the behavior over and over again and not be sent off to the farm unlike a mastiff that acts like this.
@@margaretmcgregor5686 how curious that you saw fear. I see a pissed off dog that wants the lady with the loud scissors to piss off. The dog isn't begging its owner to help it. And it also isn't agressive towards its owner. Its ambivalent. Do you think a scared child would act like this if its mother was in the room? What if it was two goons instead of just the one goon and a friend? Would the child preferentially sceam at the new goon and ignore the familiar goon?
No, this dog isn't afraid. Its mad.
So sweet seeing how he trusts his owner so much! Even after all he has obviously been through. It’s apparent that his owner is very loving and has put in the work to help him heal. ❤
@@bobbydazzler6990looks like that won't happen though because this groomer gave him a chance and the owner is working to help him. So you can go and cry in a corner knowing this dog is going to get better slowly and your fantasy of putting down scared animals goes unsatisfied
@@Stephano217 1. Vanessa banned the dog from returning due to its dangerous behavior (similar to four other groomers). This animal is too far into the red zone to be safely rehabilitated. The vicious dog's owner didn't even know how to groom the animal, what makes you think she knows how to bring that animal back from being a dangerous animal with a hair trigger?
2. That dog will either escape its owner's control and bite somone (leading to the dog being destroyed) or the owner will realize that she has adopted the canine version of Hannibal Lector and surrender the dog to a shelter (where it will be destroyed).
@@bobbydazzler6990 why are you watching a video clearly labelled that it features an aggressive dog if you're just going to jump into the comments and tell people to put it down? Seems like a weird thing to get off on.
@@bobbydazzler6990 - And yet the dog responds well to its owner already, clearly loves her, and is smart enough to be trainable. You give up on him way too fast.
@@bobbydazzler6990Ridiculous. The dog has trauma. He still clearly loves and trusts his owner. Your attitude demonstrates the kind of owner this dog once had who made him like this then threw him away.
Poor baby, god knows who what hes been through. Sending a lot of love to him and his owner for rescuing him ❤❤
Yes! Thank you for giving him a chance sweet lady💖💫✨
Wonderful attempt. A lifetime ago, I used to specialize in grooming aggressive dogs that others couldn’t handle. It is an act of love and compassion.
what the techniques you used groom them?
Loved his color pattern that was uncovered as you got his back done. Thank you for turning a horrific situation into an opportunity for recovery and change.
I noticed that too! Beautiful brown speckled coat if only he was just a bitttt nicer 😂
He’ll feel so much better once all that hair is gone.
Whatever could have happened to this poor creature. I could cry! Thank you for helping him
This is beautiful to watch you be so understanding of his feelings!! despite the adrenaline spikes he undoubtedly causes (which makes most of us humans reactive and resentful….)
He’s got a really cute spotted coat under all that mess. Super interesting how the different muzzle changed his behaviour, I even saw a tail wag out of him for a second there. He’s a cutie, it’s just such a shame he had such a hard start to life
I wondered if the muzzle was ill-fitted. It kinda looked like the first one was too big and going a bit over his eyes. And it could've just been uncomfortable. I agree, I think the spotted coat was really cute.
@@southernnightmares3789Well, the new one was definitely too small. For a couple minutes like here it's okay if necessary, but in general a muzzle must preserve the dog's ability to drink and pant.
Anyway, I'd say y'all are probably misinterpreting that part and that that's just where the sedation really kicked in. Getting worked up like that also spins up the cardiovascular system leading to quicker absorption of drugs into the bloodstream and brain, meaning the medication hits harder than when he was chill.
@@Nitidus i think you're the one misinterpreting it. obviously vets are aware these sedatives take time to work. we ALWAYS instruct clients to give their pet the meds some time before the stressor, so they were 100% on board already. just like us, meds work differently in some animals so this guy definitely needs a higher dose or full anesthesia.
i'm pretty sure a dog's tail wagging isn't a behavior exclusive to happiness, like a cat purring
Your compassion towards this dog and his owner was remarkable. You acknowledged that he was scared and not a bad dog. Thank you for teaching the owner how to groom him! He is so lucky to have been rescued by someone that is willing to go to such lengths for him.
100% agree! I hate when people write off a dog as “bad” when they display negative behavior in an entirely new & stressful environment with someone new doing things which seem potentially dangerous to them from their point of view. Or when a dog reacts negatively to someone doing something threatening or even hurting them. Especially since dogs only have a few ways to show they don’t like something or to try & warn off anyone threatening them. People act as if they expect dogs & all animals to have the same ability to express themselves as humans & to fully understand humans…despite animals not being able to speak or understand our language(beyond a few commands/body language) & most people being completely ignorant of the language of animals.
@@roguewolf7053 absolutely! I couldn’t agree more. I also had a thought while watching. She mentioned that he was sedated for the groom. I almost wonder if his anxiety was so high that the sedation made the aggression worse. As you said, this is an animal. They are limiting in their understanding of what we are doing. If he felt “out of it”/ not in control, it would make some sense that the fear would increase, knowing that he felt less capable of protecting himself. Does that make sense at all?
@@courtneywaltz6153 Absolutely! The sedation absolutely could’ve made him worse since it was obviously not enough to over ride his fight or flight response but very well could’ve been making him feel off, weak & decreasing his ability to comprehend.
@@roguewolf7053just shoot him
I love his adorable spotty pattern that gets revealed as you shave. Bless you for helping him!
Poor little guy, thank God for good people like you to help him out.
Serious respect for working on a reactive dog. Owner of a reactive/aggressive dog myself and it’s very hard. They are fear based aggression, and requires so much patience and conditioning.
Same here. Ppl think my dog is mean but hes so sweet. Hes just scared to death of anyone he doesnt know. Having to take him to appointments is hell because im always scared he will bite someone and he barks at everyone like they are trying to kill us. He was rescued from a bad breeder but i dont know much else.
I took on an Aussie/pit rescue originally as a temporary foster because the owner couldn’t keep him. He was an escape artist and she found him abandoned. I will never know what the little guy went through. He was very reactive but never aggressive luckily. Though he has been a true test of my patience. Training him has been really challenging because he was beat. Needless to say I fell in love with him and he has turned into a fantastic and extremely loving dog! He still has nightmares though and when I’m still awake and hear it I start petting him and he will come snuggle with me and feel better. He definitely did a good job of teaching me that every dog deserves a patient and loving home no matter what they have been through. If I wouldn’t have took him I wouldn’t have found the sweetest pup!
I have a 13-year-old dog who is dog aggressive. Unfortunately, two weeks ago he went from slowly losing his site to being blind. The vet and I both knew this was coming, but the actual loss of sight went overnight it seemed. That said, he can't see other dogs and really enjoys his walks now that he has memorized where the obstacles and the curbs are, and to him there are no other dogs in his world now. The first week and a half were hard on him as he couldn't see the curbs so he would nose dive off of them or face plant into the side of the curb. He is a Chihuahua. I felt so bad for him. He is now learning to deal with this new phase of life. He still loves people, and he wants to sniff them all to see who is present. Always been a people dog. It is sad to see him get this way, and I have to take him to the groomer soon for nails I don't know how this will go for him because it is likely to be scary.