Shelties were bred to be "reserved" towards strangers. This reservation is due to the fact that they were left by themselves on a small island, in the Shetlands, with a herd of sheep. Because they were/are such good herders they were often stolen. So they were bred to not go to anybody they don't know.
In my nursing school cohort we've identified the difference between who we'd want as our nurse if we were in a life-threatening situation and those (like Vanessa) we'd want in sub-acute situations
I don't know why, but whenever I see any dog or cat with a happy hoodie on, they always look like little old women with the scarfs on their heads. Teddy even sounded like one when he was grumbling during getting dried and walking in circles on the table. He's cute though. 😂😂😂😂
I've had two Pomeranians and both of them were drama queens. One even acted like I was murdering him with a pinking shears when we were at group doggie training because we were practicing the sit command and the trainer reassured me that no, he wasn't being hurt because I tapped the base of his spine lightly. Rather, the I'm Being Murdered scream is the song of the Pom's people. Yet, my cousin's pom (raised with huskies) would yodel and scold but saved his screaming for things like not being fed by 5 pm.
I rescued my kleinspitz, he is very happy go lucky, and wants everybody to carry him.But he was a nervous wreck when I got him, and he still has some issues.❤
If something works to get the dog what they want, they'll keep doing it forever. The problem I see with your little buddy's case is that he's doing the boy-who-cried-wolf thing (or maybe the tiny-wolf-who-cried-murder) and if he's ACTUALLY hurt, you won't be able to tell easily. >_< Drama queens, the lot of 'em :D
My cat does that. My mom was worried that she yelled when she tried to pick her up. I proceeded to pick the cat up with no issues. I'm just the only one allowed to pick Her Majesty up 😂
I've owned Shelties for over twenty-five years, they are a bit anxious/neurotic! But also extremely food obsessed. Mine hates going to the Vet or the groomer, but just turns into a sad little muppet when handled.
Same here!! My little sheltie girl would emit the same sad, unhappy whines in the bath but once I got her in... she'd completely give up, and zone out. Then I'd show her the towel and she'd perk up and it was all zoomie energy from there XD She passed away at 12 last year, I miss her so much :(
Vanessa brought up a very peculiar and interesting 💭🤔 dilemma with high anxiety and stress over 😢when clipping the Quik. I understand you don't need or want to stress your pet further, 🙏🏼" however 🥺 i rather the quik become shorter over time than to have to constantly growing the nails out than trim at the groomers twice or three times a month. I'd dogs with longer nail issues and it's better and beneficial to get the quik trim and finished than to constantly wait 🫸🏼💬 it out
My dad had a mini Sheltie when my daughter was little. She kept showing up at his social services agency one January (in Minnesota) as a tiny puppy. Their office was attached to a junior high school. Their mail carrier knew of a house nearby that was probably a backyard breeder. Dad or one of his social workers brought her back three times and she kept returning in the freezing cold. They’d just lost their old Westie and my stepmother was only willing to keep her a few days. She crossed the bridge 14 years later. One of her quirks was that she worked desperately hard to herd my daughter and my nephew who were preschoolers when they were at Grandma and Grandpa’s house. She just couldn’t figure out why they wouldn’t herd. They further confused her when they’d get in her crate. She finally satisfied her need by herding the kitchen island. It always stayed right where she’d “put” it. She was funny and very sweet.
Him rotating in the blow dryer wind was so cute and hilarious. 😂 And probably incidentally helpful. Also he seemed almost sedated by the happy hoodie, like he was TRYING to be a nervous wreck and just couldn't remember how to do it. 😂😂
I grew up with Shelties, my parents have had 4 of them. I have been considering getting a Pomsky, but this little cutie pie is making me re-think my choice-Sheltie-Pom?! Love this! I’ve never heard Shelties specifically getting a bad rep. They are herding dogs and need LOTS of exercise. My parents’ dogs have always been sweet and will give warning snaps but have never actually intended to bite anyone. They are very easily trained and, like so many other dogs, if their owner properly socializes them, exposing them to children and strangers, practices grooming steps at home like brushing, bath, and nails… they are some of the best dogs any family could ask for. It also helps when the stranger builds a bond with them like Vanessa did with Teddie. This channel continues to be my happy place.
I had a Sheltie/Border Collie cross as a teenager. She had been thrown out of the back of a moving car, was seriously injured, and rescued by an older couple. She was simply too much dog for them, so we ended up with her. She was quite vicious if anyone came into our yard (we had signs up). I groomed her myself and she was fantastic for all of it.
I’d recommend getting a purebred of either or rescuing, although Pomsky’s are cute, they are a designer breed (not ethical) But there are a bunch of super cute Pom’s and crosses in rescues! My friend has rescued Poms for years and they were so darling! Like a pack of puffballs.
No, they don't need tons of excersize. I've owned 11 over 27 years. A good walk, playing fetch for 20 minutes or so, a run with a littermate around the fenced in yard, or a good Frisbee throw can help tire them out. My 3 daughters have grown up with Shelties and the dogs have never bit, bared teeth, nipped or growled.
Maaan, good on Teddy's owners for keeping him in such good condition that his grooming session is as stress-free as possible! They clearly think of his welfare and don't just love him because he's cute. 🥰🥰🥰 To them. And he IS cute. He looks like a little Ewok! You guys are so lucky!!! And so is Teddy! ❤❤❤
Thank you for caring for Teddy so gently and with compassion. My Pomeranian (see thumbnail) Freddie Mercury sings when stressed. He reacts exactly this way if he is scared or dislikes something. It breaks my heart! I actually cried for Teddy! So bless you for managing him so well.
Teddy is very cute and very handsome! I love his coloring. Poor little stressed out guy. It's possible that exercising him before a groom would help him to be a little bit calmer. (It also may do nothing, but with dogs that tend to get anxious, it is always worth a try, since it won't hurt them). Vanessa was really good with him. ❤ She is so skilled at adapting to their tolerance level and stress level. When she was asking Teddy why he ate his bib, my imagination pretended that he denied it. "Why Vanessa, what a suggestion!!" 😂
So I'm not the only one who thought that! I immediately imagined the most fake-offended voice and "How dare you? I would _never!"_ when Vanessa asked him that.
I lost my dear sheltie in February, and I can tell you he absolutely loved his groomer. He had no signs of anxiety, and when I suggested it was time to see Amy, his groomer, he got so excited. I miss him dearly.
Then your Sheltie was like ours. His only issue was that he liked to lay on his right side while we brushed him & he would get annoyed when we rolled him over to his left side. He was around for almost 16 years and gave us almost no drama about baths, brushing etc. He was a pro at doing 'Sheltie spins' around the dining table though, and did try to herd our 2 cats without much success.
@antiquegirl6505 we got our little guy from Sheltie Rescue when he was 3. He was only 12 lbs and was so fearful of people that he lived in a corner the first 3 weeks we had him. My husband and i took turns sleeping on the floor close to him, trying to convince him he was safe. We then discovered he had such bad teeth that our vet had to remove 15 of them. When he decided he was safe with us, he turned into a spinning pro also. He was my shadow for 12 wonderful years, and I miss him so much.
@@rhondabibeau3940 Sorry for your loss, know it is an adjustment. We had our Sheltie & an Aussie/lab mix for many years & they were a great team, who are dearly missed, even though others have joined us since then. Best wishes.
I had a friend that had a sheltie and I was the only person that dog liked except her. When she moved closer to her family due to emergency and needed her fostered for a few months until she found a place to live that would except the dog, I was the obvious choice ❤. That was a fun four months with Miss Sabrina and I still miss her.
Hey Vanessa! Great job with this stressed dude! He is adorable!!! I wanted to let you know that your dirty dog shampoo is a miracle! I had to give my Anatolian shepherd an impromptu bath yesterday when he rolled in his own dodo after it had rained. I only had to use an extremely small amount of the shampoo to get him squeaky clean and clean smelling again whereas with the shampoo we were using before i would have had to use 2-3 rounds of the stuff. It was incredible.
My Sheltie Pebbles hated being groomed. She didn't like being picked up either. You had to do everything a certain way, or it was not happening. Had her for 17and a half years. Miss her so much.
I have a "Pebbles" & she is the sweetest little potato on earth. She feels exactly like a newborn baby in my arms. She's very nervous about going to the groomer, but she always licks, never bites. She's a full-blooded chihuahua but not in personality. Maybe there's something to the name "Pebbles" 😊
Love him. She walks away, he goes ballistic and gets off the Hoodie. Ask she says is "was that worth it?" He immediately calms down. All I can think is that that he missed her. Bonding takes no time for some.
@@ShellyCline He didn't "miss her" or "bond" to her, it's really weird how much humans project what they want to see onto animals. Life sadly isn't a disney fairytale. More likely is that he saw an opportunity when she left to try and get away before she got back, and put everything he had into it. Which is also why he stopped when she returned. Very much the opposite of bonding or missing her, which requires... just so many leaps in logic of animal behaviour and Teddy's specific behaviour. Vanessa does great, but no, many of these animals want nothing to do with her or any groomers, and that clearly includes Teddy lol
@@Sarlat7 lolol. Look at you assuming I think life is like a Disney fairytale. You're hilarious. I didn't say I believed they had bonded. I was actually just helping OP to stress their point. But since we're talking about it now, I don't think the dog saw an opportunity to get it off. I think the dog was comforted by her presence and when she walked away it was "less comforted". That's my personal opinion. Not exactly a Disney fairy tale, but not the crap take you have either.
What a handsome little man. I always have a difficult time watching super stressed and anxious dogs getting groomed so all the more kudos to you for always being a calm, solid rock for these little critters.
Nope, they just miss their family. I've owned multiple Shelties over 27 years. I have 2 now. They just like routine. Anything diverting from routine can stress them out
My pom was like this at the groomers, but just the groomers and nowhere else, and with no one else. He was normally a chronic barker too, but the moment he set foot on the property of the groomers, he just put on the brakes and started shaking. The funny part was the groomers' shop was located on our usual walk, so he was fine walking pass it. But the moment I'd turn towards the driveway of the place, he'd freeze in place and I had to pick him up to get him to go in. Meanwhile, going to the vet his tail was wagging and he was just fine.
OMG I cannot handle Teddy's cuteness. Pom and Sheltie - what an adorable combo! I had a Sheltie/Beagle mix when I was a kid, she was around for almost 12 years and yes, she was anxious 24/7 and barked at anything and everything - including leaves, and the lightning. She was ridiculous 😂 I miss that dog though.
I had a sheltie-poodle cross, and her anxiety was next level. I did all her grooming though. I did take a "learn to groom your dog" course, so I learned how to trim her paws, and tidy up the hair on her tail, ears, and legs. She had poodle fluff sticking out on her legs. She didn't love going to the class with me, but I was right there, so she survived. She was really used to me grooming her, so no problems there.
My uncle had a pair of shelties who were pretty low anxiety. They were older dogs who had been well socialized, well cared for, and extremely well trained.
Lol..he reminds me of an inflated cocoa puff when he's getting dried. Poor baby gets stressed very easily. Thank goodness for Vanessa and her calming nature and gentle spirit. It really helps, especially in balls of anxiety like this poor guy. Handsome boy ❤❤
You have the dog Whisper skill. Little dogs are normally nervous because their hearts are very small so it takes a lot of blood pumping through their bodies for them to react which causes them to be nervous all the time.
1:02 - “you peed!” This was our shih tzu when I was in high school, every single time one specific friend of mine came over. The dog would be SO! EXCITED! TO! SEE! N! that as soon as N came inside, the dog would pee a little. We tried taking the dog out before N arrived. We tried leaving the dog out via the back door while N came in the front. It didn’t matter. N was the ONLY person she did this with, so eventually we just went to the door prepared with paper towels.
Teddy is adorable. His hooman must adore having him in their life. I wonder if decreasing the Collie size to Sheltey size is the reason for their anxiety levels being so high. Vanessa you have the patience of a saint. Maybe not the 'best' but very good job as always.
As someone who has had poms and shelties (but never one mixed) this was hilarious. I have had neurotic shelties and poms both. I have giant poms so he just looks like a normal pom to me (with sheltie coloring). MY POM ALSO EATS HIS CHEST HAIR.
I have a Sheltie---he's usually fairly calm and confident (for a Sheltie) but also an incredible drama queen if a touch startles him in some mysterious, Sheltie fashion.
Such a ball of nerves, poor baby. Teddi🐾🐾💋💋💋, a sweetie ❣️ Your right on the chill pill Vanessa. You did a wonderful job and evaluation of his situation. Your voice is so calming as well. Teddi did a great job as well👏👏👏✌️🙏❣️
I have 2 shelties. I can’t take them anywhere. They’re so beautiful everyone wants to pet them and they just freak out. Fortunately, I have a groomer that is very understanding and gives them lots of “calm down “ breaks. They don’t mind going to him.
Love your channel. Learn something about breed and temperament every day. I lost my last rescue dog after three years in a doggie wheel chair. It's wonderful to watch healthy dogs - just being dogs. Thanks so much.
Teddy is absolutely adorable. I’d love to have you groom my grad pup, she is a German Sheppard lab mix and seems to have a skin condition. She has the most adorable face but doesn’t like baths at all.
You did very well with Teddy. And I’m sure these dog owners are very grateful to you for doing such a good job with their dogs. Would be nice to have you groom my dogs if I ever own any in the near future, but don’t know if that would be possible because I don’t think I live near where you are. Pretty sure I’m several states away…could be troublesome to travel several states just so you could groom a dog…
I took in a 10 year old Sheltie last year, she is the most chill dog I've ever seen. Other than barking at any small motor noise, vacuum, blender, hair dryer, etc, nothing seems to make her anxious. She will be a bit stand offish with new people at first, but usually settles in with them fairly easily. I think my groomer has no trouble with her either, she never says there is a problem. 😊
I had a Shelty when I was little. His name was Squeaky. He didn't bark. He squeaked. Awesome dog. Hated being inside. You can definitely see the Pom in Teddy.
Shelties were bred to be "reserved" towards strangers. This reservation is due to the fact that they were left by themselves on a small island, in the Shetlands, with a herd of sheep. Because they were/are such good herders they were often stolen. So they were bred to not go to anybody they don't know.
Wow. That is interesting information. Thanks.
My friend had 4 Shelties - 1 was terrified of EVERYONE except myself and my friend!!
Also, I imagine she's probably not had the opportunity to groom a well bred Sheltie.
@@lindashield9776 One of my neighbours, old lady, has 3 shelties, they are all so cute, but very cautious indeed.. :)
Wait that’s not a Pomeranian??
If I'm ever having major surgery, I would wish Vanessa to be there to tell me "its ok" in her calming voice.
If you are having surgery and Venessa tells you its ok you are probably a dog and judging by your pfp im right
I agree.
SRSLY
In my nursing school cohort we've identified the difference between who we'd want as our nurse if we were in a life-threatening situation and those (like Vanessa) we'd want in sub-acute situations
She could even call me "Buddy"
Vanessa "It's ok Buddy."
Teddy "I'm not your Buddy, Guy!"
Hey, calm down, fwiend!
@@n.y.174I’m not your friend pal!
@@thegreenbee83 I'm not your pal buddy!
@@556deltawolf I'm not your buddy dude!
@@556deltawolf I'm not your buddy, friend!
Anxiety filled Cotton Ball
Our pomeranian to a T.
I don't know why, but whenever I see any dog or cat with a happy hoodie on, they always look like little old women with the scarfs on their heads. Teddy even sounded like one when he was grumbling during getting dried and walking in circles on the table. He's cute though. 😂😂😂😂
Babushkas! 😂
All dogs and cats look like they are begging forgiveness for all past indiscretions!
On the way to Bingo ❤
I was going to make the same comment 🤔
Yep, Russian babas.
Teddy is adorable. Poor pup has some major anxiety. He did very well for his spa session.
Lol, he was pathetic.
@@bojohannesen4352 kindly take your negative comment elsewhere.
@@bojohannesen4352he’s a dog?😭
@@bojohannesen4352You're pathetic for having no compassion.
@bojohannesen4352 take your negative comment elsewhere.
I've had two Pomeranians and both of them were drama queens. One even acted like I was murdering him with a pinking shears when we were at group doggie training because we were practicing the sit command and the trainer reassured me that no, he wasn't being hurt because I tapped the base of his spine lightly. Rather, the I'm Being Murdered scream is the song of the Pom's people. Yet, my cousin's pom (raised with huskies) would yodel and scold but saved his screaming for things like not being fed by 5 pm.
I have a half pom/half yorkie mix.
I swear she could be an amazing dramatic actress. Drama queen indeed
@@golden_leader9227 And ALWAYS someplace someone will give you a dirty look for harming such a precious floofy marshmallow..
I rescued my kleinspitz, he is very happy go lucky, and wants everybody to carry him.But he was a nervous wreck when I got him, and he still has some issues.❤
When someone tries to pick up my dog, Arthur, he screams like they hurt him. It works. They stop immediately. LOL
If something works to get the dog what they want, they'll keep doing it forever. The problem I see with your little buddy's case is that he's doing the boy-who-cried-wolf thing (or maybe the tiny-wolf-who-cried-murder) and if he's ACTUALLY hurt, you won't be able to tell easily. >_< Drama queens, the lot of 'em :D
Apollo does that too. You'd think he's getting tortured but when I pick him up, he's fine
My cat does that. My mom was worried that she yelled when she tried to pick her up. I proceeded to pick the cat up with no issues. I'm just the only one allowed to pick Her Majesty up 😂
I've owned Shelties for over twenty-five years, they are a bit anxious/neurotic! But also extremely food obsessed. Mine hates going to the Vet or the groomer, but just turns into a sad little muppet when handled.
Same here!! My little sheltie girl would emit the same sad, unhappy whines in the bath but once I got her in... she'd completely give up, and zone out. Then I'd show her the towel and she'd perk up and it was all zoomie energy from there XD She passed away at 12 last year, I miss her so much :(
I'm sorry for your loss! but I am glad people like you give shelties a happy rest of their life. Thank you!
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❤❤❤❤ super cute
Vanessa brought up a very peculiar and interesting 💭🤔 dilemma with high anxiety and stress over 😢when clipping the Quik. I understand you don't need or want to stress your pet further, 🙏🏼" however 🥺 i rather the quik become shorter over time than to have to constantly growing the nails out than trim at the groomers twice or three times a month. I'd dogs with longer nail issues and it's better and beneficial to get the quik trim and finished than to constantly wait 🫸🏼💬 it out
Big fan of Vanessa switching from teaching voice to baby puppy voice 😂😂💕
My dad had a mini Sheltie when my daughter was little. She kept showing up at his social services agency one January (in Minnesota) as a tiny puppy. Their office was attached to a junior high school. Their mail carrier knew of a house nearby that was probably a backyard breeder. Dad or one of his social workers brought her back three times and she kept returning in the freezing cold.
They’d just lost their old Westie and my stepmother was only willing to keep her a few days. She crossed the bridge 14 years later. One of her quirks was that she worked desperately hard to herd my daughter and my nephew who were preschoolers when they were at Grandma and Grandpa’s house. She just couldn’t figure out why they wouldn’t herd. They further confused her when they’d get in her crate. She finally satisfied her need by herding the kitchen island. It always stayed right where she’d “put” it. She was funny and very sweet.
"Was that necessary?"
"No, but I did it anyway."
I do not believe Teddy agrees with Vanessa when she states it's O.K. ❤
I‘m getting motion sickness only by watching him 😆
For real! Cute dog, but I would stress myself out having one like this. Nobody's hurting you. Chill out!
Him rotating in the blow dryer wind was so cute and hilarious. 😂 And probably incidentally helpful.
Also he seemed almost sedated by the happy hoodie, like he was TRYING to be a nervous wreck and just couldn't remember how to do it. 😂😂
I grew up with Shelties, my parents have had 4 of them. I have been considering getting a Pomsky, but this little cutie pie is making me re-think my choice-Sheltie-Pom?! Love this!
I’ve never heard Shelties specifically getting a bad rep. They are herding dogs and need LOTS of exercise. My parents’ dogs have always been sweet and will give warning snaps but have never actually intended to bite anyone. They are very easily trained and, like so many other dogs, if their owner properly socializes them, exposing them to children and strangers, practices grooming steps at home like brushing, bath, and nails… they are some of the best dogs any family could ask for. It also helps when the stranger builds a bond with them like Vanessa did with Teddie.
This channel continues to be my happy place.
I had a Sheltie/Border Collie cross as a teenager. She had been thrown out of the back of a moving car, was seriously injured, and rescued by an older couple. She was simply too much dog for them, so we ended up with her. She was quite vicious if anyone came into our yard (we had signs up).
I groomed her myself and she was fantastic for all of it.
I’d recommend getting a purebred of either or rescuing, although Pomsky’s are cute, they are a designer breed (not ethical)
But there are a bunch of super cute Pom’s and crosses in rescues!
My friend has rescued Poms for years and they were so darling! Like a pack of puffballs.
No, they don't need tons of excersize. I've owned 11 over 27 years. A good walk, playing fetch for 20 minutes or so, a run with a littermate around the fenced in yard, or a good Frisbee throw can help tire them out. My 3 daughters have grown up with Shelties and the dogs have never bit, bared teeth, nipped or growled.
Maaan, good on Teddy's owners for keeping him in such good condition that his grooming session is as stress-free as possible! They clearly think of his welfare and don't just love him because he's cute. 🥰🥰🥰 To them.
And he IS cute. He looks like a little Ewok! You guys are so lucky!!! And so is Teddy! ❤❤❤
I was smiling when he did the Pom spins! His coloring is all sheltie! 💕💕💕
He reminds me of a fluffy corgi, even with the eyes 😊😊
Hrs like a micro sheltie he's so cute😊
Wow, he was cute but a handful. He turned out well, considering he was having a meltdown.
Thank you for caring for Teddy so gently and with compassion. My Pomeranian (see thumbnail) Freddie Mercury sings when stressed. He reacts exactly this way if he is scared or dislikes something. It breaks my heart! I actually cried for Teddy! So bless you for managing him so well.
Freddy Mercury sings! that ia adorable!
You could say he sings under pressure. 😉
@@AugustStarlight3 of course, because the show must go on :)
What a cute ball of fluff
Teddy is very cute and very handsome! I love his coloring. Poor little stressed out guy. It's possible that exercising him before a groom would help him to be a little bit calmer. (It also may do nothing, but with dogs that tend to get anxious, it is always worth a try, since it won't hurt them). Vanessa was really good with him. ❤ She is so skilled at adapting to their tolerance level and stress level. When she was asking Teddy why he ate his bib, my imagination pretended that he denied it. "Why Vanessa, what a suggestion!!" 😂
So I'm not the only one who thought that! I immediately imagined the most fake-offended voice and "How dare you? I would _never!"_ when Vanessa asked him that.
I lost my dear sheltie in February, and I can tell you he absolutely loved his groomer. He had no signs of anxiety, and when I suggested it was time to see Amy, his groomer, he got so excited. I miss him dearly.
Then your Sheltie was like ours. His only issue was that he liked to lay on his right side while we brushed him & he would get annoyed when we rolled him over to his left side. He was around for almost 16 years and gave us almost no drama about baths, brushing etc. He was a pro at doing 'Sheltie spins' around the dining table though, and did try to herd our 2 cats without much success.
@antiquegirl6505 we got our little guy from Sheltie Rescue when he was 3. He was only 12 lbs and was so fearful of people that he lived in a corner the first 3 weeks we had him. My husband and i took turns sleeping on the floor close to him, trying to convince him he was safe. We then discovered he had such bad teeth that our vet had to remove 15 of them. When he decided he was safe with us, he turned into a spinning pro also. He was my shadow for 12 wonderful years, and I miss him so much.
@@rhondabibeau3940 Sorry for your loss, know it is an adjustment. We had our Sheltie & an Aussie/lab mix for many years & they were a great team, who are dearly missed, even though others have joined us since then. Best wishes.
Aside from his coloring I couldn't see much sheltie in him.... until he started spinning and I said THERE it is! 😂❤
All I can think of is “it burns !! It burns” 😂
I had a friend that had a sheltie and I was the only person that dog liked except her. When she moved closer to her family due to emergency and needed her fostered for a few months until she found a place to live that would except the dog, I was the obvious choice ❤. That was a fun four months with Miss Sabrina and I still miss her.
You are a wonderful friend.
Hey Vanessa! Great job with this stressed dude! He is adorable!!! I wanted to let you know that your dirty dog shampoo is a miracle! I had to give my Anatolian shepherd an impromptu bath yesterday when he rolled in his own dodo after it had rained. I only had to use an extremely small amount of the shampoo to get him squeaky clean and clean smelling again whereas with the shampoo we were using before i would have had to use 2-3 rounds of the stuff. It was incredible.
My Sheltie Pebbles hated being groomed. She didn't like being picked up either. You had to do everything a certain way, or it was not happening. Had her for 17and a half years. Miss her so much.
I have a "Pebbles" & she is the sweetest little potato on earth. She feels exactly like a newborn baby in my arms. She's very nervous about going to the groomer, but she always licks, never bites.
She's a full-blooded chihuahua but not in personality.
Maybe there's something to the name "Pebbles" 😊
"It's okay, Buddy!"
"It's not okay! I'm gonna find that one cat, and then you're done for, lady!"
Lol😂
Love him.
She walks away, he goes ballistic and gets off the Hoodie.
Ask she says is "was that worth it?"
He immediately calms down.
All I can think is that that he missed her.
Bonding takes no time for some.
Not the hoodie he didn't have it on, he shook off the Muzzle which he didn't like. He is so adorable, Love ya Teddy!!
i dont think he missed her, he really didnt like the muzzle
@@ktkchu yes, but he tolerated the muzzle while she was standing next to him. Hence the part where he missed her.
@@ShellyCline He didn't "miss her" or "bond" to her, it's really weird how much humans project what they want to see onto animals. Life sadly isn't a disney fairytale. More likely is that he saw an opportunity when she left to try and get away before she got back, and put everything he had into it. Which is also why he stopped when she returned. Very much the opposite of bonding or missing her, which requires... just so many leaps in logic of animal behaviour and Teddy's specific behaviour. Vanessa does great, but no, many of these animals want nothing to do with her or any groomers, and that clearly includes Teddy lol
@@Sarlat7 lolol. Look at you assuming I think life is like a Disney fairytale. You're hilarious.
I didn't say I believed they had bonded. I was actually just helping OP to stress their point.
But since we're talking about it now, I don't think the dog saw an opportunity to get it off.
I think the dog was comforted by her presence and when she walked away it was "less comforted". That's my personal opinion.
Not exactly a Disney fairy tale, but not the crap take you have either.
Ball of stress maybe but bundle of happiness? Absolutely
Teddy is beautiful. Literally climbing the walls. Love your calming voice and reassurances for this little floofball.
I love poms, and I love this mix. Teddy is adorable, just very anxious. Poor boy.
His floof is magnificant!
I love hims he reminds me of my lil floof mutt Poppy 💜💜💜
Poppy also screams pretending things hurt. Trying to win that puppy Oscar 😂
Poor Teddy. He has the BEST person grooming him. ❤
Even though the poor little guy was nervous as all get-out, you could see his trust in you growing throughout the groom.
Teddy: "Not enough biscuits in the world!" 🤨
What a handsome little man. I always have a difficult time watching super stressed and anxious dogs getting groomed so all the more kudos to you for always being a calm, solid rock for these little critters.
You did what you could, he's clean and trimmed.
Perhaps Sheltie anxiety is caused by lack of sheep. Vanessa reassured Teddy every step of the way.
Nope, they just miss their family. I've owned multiple Shelties over 27 years. I have 2 now. They just like routine. Anything diverting from routine can stress them out
@@slbarbieri1725 I'm pretty sure that was a joke...a play on words. 😂
Even though he was nervous he seems to be a sweetheart. Nice job
My pom was like this at the groomers, but just the groomers and nowhere else, and with no one else. He was normally a chronic barker too, but the moment he set foot on the property of the groomers, he just put on the brakes and started shaking. The funny part was the groomers' shop was located on our usual walk, so he was fine walking pass it. But the moment I'd turn towards the driveway of the place, he'd freeze in place and I had to pick him up to get him to go in. Meanwhile, going to the vet his tail was wagging and he was just fine.
I needed this. watching everyone sufferring from flooding here in southeast Texas has weighed my heart down. Thank you Dear. Much appreciated.
Same, exhausting day, this gave me a smile 😁
OMG I cannot handle Teddy's cuteness. Pom and Sheltie - what an adorable combo! I had a Sheltie/Beagle mix when I was a kid, she was around for almost 12 years and yes, she was anxious 24/7 and barked at anything and everything - including leaves, and the lightning. She was ridiculous 😂 I miss that dog though.
Well done, Teddy! He perked up at the end when outside/playtime got mentioned. :)
What an adorable floofball!
Something about seeing Teddy stressed makes me feel better about being extremely stressed today. Thanks for the cute video.
I had a sheltie-poodle cross, and her anxiety was next level. I did all her grooming though. I did take a "learn to groom your dog" course, so I learned how to trim her paws, and tidy up the hair on her tail, ears, and legs. She had poodle fluff sticking out on her legs. She didn't love going to the class with me, but I was right there, so she survived. She was really used to me grooming her, so no problems there.
My uncle had a pair of shelties who were pretty low anxiety. They were older dogs who had been well socialized, well cared for, and extremely well trained.
What an adorable ball of floof. I just want to hug him and kiss him until he chills out.
Lol..he reminds me of an inflated cocoa puff when he's getting dried. Poor baby gets stressed very easily. Thank goodness for Vanessa and her calming nature and gentle spirit. It really helps, especially in balls of anxiety like this poor guy.
Handsome boy ❤❤
The dryer just gets him flloofier and floofier 😂🥰
You have the dog Whisper skill. Little dogs are normally nervous because their hearts are very small so it takes a lot of blood pumping through their bodies for them to react which causes them to be nervous all the time.
You did an awesome job on him he looks fabulous. What a little sweetheart he is.
I love how Vanessa says it’s “ok” , that even relaxes me. Teddy is a bundle of cuteness, but a bundle of anxiety. 💙🐾
He is adorable. Thank you for all you do for the animals. I love watching your videos.
HE'S SO FLUFFY!!! What an adorable little dog. I hope he calmed down when he saw his owner.
Thanks
Oh my Pomeranian is an anxious, stress ball too especially when grooming and he’s away from us. His personality seems full Pomeranian to me!
What a beautiful Pomeranian looking dog with sheltie colors! ❤
1:02 - “you peed!” This was our shih tzu when I was in high school, every single time one specific friend of mine came over. The dog would be SO! EXCITED! TO! SEE! N! that as soon as N came inside, the dog would pee a little. We tried taking the dog out before N arrived. We tried leaving the dog out via the back door while N came in the front. It didn’t matter. N was the ONLY person she did this with, so eventually we just went to the door prepared with paper towels.
my dog used to do the same with me when she was a baby, I'm glad she grew out of this 😂
Teddy is adorable. His hooman must adore having him in their life. I wonder if decreasing the Collie size to Sheltey size is the reason for their anxiety levels being so high.
Vanessa you have the patience of a saint. Maybe not the 'best' but very good job as always.
What a little cutie! My elderly Maltese does that fake preemptive scream when she feels like it during pickups!❤❤❤
You're definitely a dog whisperer, Vanessa. This little one calmed down considerably with your attention.
Cute little anxious fur ball who SURVIVED and did it with pride. Thank you Vanessa for another great watch. Take care
"Mild Cucumber" sounds more like "Wishful Thinking."
I’ve had a sheltie/papillion mix and I would agree that shelties are very high strung/anxious dogs but they are so smart.
poor baby, bless you Vanessa
As someone who has had poms and shelties (but never one mixed) this was hilarious. I have had neurotic shelties and poms both. I have giant poms so he just looks like a normal pom to me (with sheltie coloring). MY POM ALSO EATS HIS CHEST HAIR.
Vanessa "so I'll use the small dryer"
Me "that's the small dryer?????" lol...
He's precious though, despite his nervousness....
He looks really nice, you handled his stress so well, awesome job!
and...now the Happy Hoodie, SO cute on all the animals!
He looks so pretty after his groom! 😍💚🇦🇺
Watching you chase him around reminds me of the “ghosts” chasing Pac-Man. 2:03
Teddy is gorgeous 😍 feeling sorry for how anxious he was during his groom 😢😢😢
You’re so patient and loving with all types of puppies & kittens.
Thank you for being a good human.
🙏🏻💙🪷🕊🕉✝️❤️
I have a Sheltie---he's usually fairly calm and confident (for a Sheltie) but also an incredible drama queen if a touch startles him in some mysterious, Sheltie fashion.
The poor little guy is so scared
Such a ball of nerves, poor baby. Teddi🐾🐾💋💋💋, a sweetie ❣️
Your right on the chill pill Vanessa. You did a wonderful job and evaluation of his situation. Your voice is so calming as well. Teddi did a great job as well👏👏👏✌️🙏❣️
Teddy is Gorgous!
I have 2 shelties. I can’t take them anywhere. They’re so beautiful everyone wants to pet them and they just freak out. Fortunately, I have a groomer that is very understanding and gives them lots of “calm down “ breaks. They don’t mind going to him.
What a cutie! He looked like a Pygmy Puff from Harry Potter when you dried him, he was so round! 😁
I’m actually surprised this went as well as it did. 💚💚
Love your channel. Learn something about breed and temperament every day. I lost my last rescue dog after three years in a doggie wheel chair. It's wonderful to watch healthy dogs - just being dogs. Thanks so much.
Such a sweet little soul. 💖💖🤗🤗😍😍🤗🤗💖💖
"some dogs will panic if you pick them up." insert offscreen panicked tag and leash metal parts jingling noises.
That precious little boy is stressing me out. I want to 🤗
I’m not a small dog person but he has the most ADORABLE little face ‼️. Another great job Vanessa 💖👵🏻👩🌾❣️
ABSOLUTELY-----> OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!. 🙂
He _almost_ behaved for his paw-pad shaving. he came out lovely, paws included; we can finally see the toe-beans through the floof! 🥰
Teddy is absolutely adorable. I’d love to have you groom my grad pup, she is a German Sheppard lab mix and seems to have a skin condition. She has the most adorable face but doesn’t like baths at all.
Cutest... Mixed breed... Ever!!! 😍😘🐾 🐾
What a beautiful Poshie, I like the mix.
You did very well with Teddy. And I’m sure these dog owners are very grateful to you for doing such a good job with their dogs. Would be nice to have you groom my dogs if I ever own any in the near future, but don’t know if that would be possible because I don’t think I live near where you are. Pretty sure I’m several states away…could be troublesome to travel several states just so you could groom a dog…
What an adorable ball of fluff! 🐾
Omg don’t think I’ve ever seen a dog have a panic attack like that 😢💔 great job on him
Poor little worry wart 😆. The sounds of his reluctance were quite adorable 🥰. She was so patient with him 💗
I took in a 10 year old Sheltie last year, she is the most chill dog I've ever seen. Other than barking at any small motor noise, vacuum, blender, hair dryer, etc, nothing seems to make her anxious. She will be a bit stand offish with new people at first, but usually settles in with them fairly easily. I think my groomer has no trouble with her either, she never says there is a problem. 😊
I had a Shelty when I was little. His name was Squeaky. He didn't bark. He squeaked. Awesome dog. Hated being inside. You can definitely see the Pom in Teddy.